Employers are looking today for individuals with a demonstrated ability to lead. Leadership Development Programs provide BGSU students with opportunities to build those skills. Weekly workshop series, overnight retreats, day long summits and semester-long institutes are program components. The activities offered vary in length and intensity to provide skill development opportunities for the new student leaders, veteran student leader or the student not yet involved in a student organization. Following is a list of the leadership programs offered by the Office of Campus Activities:


Peer Leadership Consultants (PLC) - Peer Leadership Consultants are experienced student leaders who engage the campus and surrounding community in peer education.  Consultants are trained and given the resources needed to conduct fun and educational programs that are customized to meet the needs of student organizations at BGSU.  Peer Leadership Consultants will assist members of student organizations in achieving their goals and working toward a healthy, highly-engaged group dynamic.  Learn more about PLC or click here to request a retreat.

Student Leaders Retreat - a 2-day retreat prior to the start of the Fall semester for the officers of the "major" student organizations on campus designed for networking among student leaders and to provide skills necessary to lead their organizations effectively.

LeaderShape Institute - a 6-day off-campus leadership experience in the summer targeted toward sophomores where students explore building community, inclusive leadership, and the power of one through simulations, discussion, and reflective journals. 

Leadership Academy - a half-day leadership conference during which students from across campus come together to develop their leadership skills and network with fellow student leaders.  The 2008 Leadership Academy will be held on Saturday, February 9th.

L.E.A.D. Program - a self-paced, comprehensive, leadership program designed to augment and enhance current leadership opportunities available to students at BGSU.  All full-time undergraduate students with a 2.5 grade point average and an interest in developing their leadership skills are eligible to enroll in this four-phase program.
 
                                       
Officer Transition Workshops - for newly elected chapter officers each semester, this program provides the "nuts and bolts" of how to manage the position.

Recognizing the contributions of student leaders occurs at the Gregory T. DeCrane Applauding Excellence Banquet and other spring awards celebrations. Students are also acknowledged for membership in  Who's Who Among Students at American Colleges and Universities during the spring semester.

Scholarships are available through the Office of Campus Activities and the Office of Dean of Students. They are the Saddlemire Scholarship, Lenhart Activities Scholarship, Hazel H. Smith Scholarship, and the SICSIC Scholarship.

In addition to the leadership programs provided by the Office of Campus Activities, other departments on campus also provide opportunities for students to develop their leadership skills:

Greek Affairs

Greek Odyssey - for new members in the Fall, this program emphasizes the skills new students need at BGSU to be successful.

Emerging Leaders - for sophomore and junior leaders, this Fall semester program emphasizes the leadership knowledge and skills needed to lead fraternities and sororities and other student groups.

President's Retreat - for chapter presidents and council (IFC, Panhel, NPHC, & GIB) officers, this Spring semester retreat brings the leaders of the BGSU Greek Community together to begin building a sense of community among the many different types of Greek groups on campus.

Officer Transition Workshops - for newly elected chapter officers each semester, this program provides the "nuts and bolts" of how to manage the position.

MGCA - a regional conference during the Spring semester for Greek students throughout the Midwest.

UIFI - a 5-day national Greek leadership academy held in the summer that is attended by 5 outstanding Greek leaders and chapter presidents.

Leaders in Residence (LIR) - a 6-week experiential program for first-year residential students with the drive to become new leaders at BGSU; the University's Core Values are heavily incorporated into training programs.

Advanced Leaders In Residence (ALIR) - a one-credit course (UNIV 210) that provides LIR graduates with their "next step" in leadership development, which includes a community service component.

Peer Leadership Council (PLC) - comprised of ALIR graduates, these students are peer facilitators and facilitate leadership workshops for various organizations on campus including LIR and ALIR.

Students of Color, Mentoring, Aiding, Retaining, Teaching (S.M.A.R.T.) Program - a year-long program that provides social, cultural, and academic support to students of color while providing students with opportunities to become student leaders through workshops, presentations, and conferences.

Recreational Sports:
Outdoor Recreation Programs - offered both semesters, these programs are designed to improve students' outdoor leadership abilities through participation in a variety of outdoor recreational activities and trips.

President's Leadership Academy (PLA):
The PLA is a four-year leadership program for students with demonstrated high school leadership experience and community engagement.

Department of Military Science & Leadership:
The Army ROTC program, "the best leadership course in America," combines classroom instruction and field experiences where students use critical thinking, decision making, and problem solving techniques in varied situations.