Leadership Development at Roosevelt (LDR)
Office of Student Activities

The LDR Program consists of two tracks for leadership development. Participants may choose one of the following tracks:

1) The LEAD Program for professional leadership development
2) The Institute for comprehensive student leadership development

The LEAD Program (Leaders Evolving and Developing) is the leadership development workshop series coordinated by the Office of Student Activities. The program is designed for students of all ages and experiences to enhance personal, professional and interpersonal skills. A variety of workshops, presentations and programs are offered throughout the year FREE for students. The Professional Leadership Development Certificate track applies leadership theory, principles and practice to leadership positions in a professional setting or for future employment endeavors. Requirements of completion: After completing a total of eight (8) workshops throughout the year, participants will become a graduate of the LEAD Program in Professional Leadership Development and be honored at the Student Leadership Awards program in April.

The Institute is a comprehensive leadership program consisting of three components: skill building through the LEAD Program, experiential learning through the Experiential Learning Program, and service through the Service in our Communities Program. Requirements of completion: Throughout the year, participants must complete four (4) LEAD Programs, four (4) Experiential Learning Programs, and two (2) Service in our Communities Programs. Participants who complete all three requirements will become a graduate of the LDR Institute and be honored at the Student Leadership Awards program in April. Refer to the model below for information on how to engage in The Institute.

How do I enroll?

• LEAD
• The Institute

Schedules:

• LEAD Schedule
• The Institute Schedule

 

What are the benefits?

• Understand your own leadership style
• Enhance your life resume of experiences
• Connect to a diverse group of people from a variety of backgrounds
• Identify mentors within the Roosevelt Community
• Engage in holistic and life-long learning opportunities
• Foster your success within the classroom by engaging in leadership experiences

For more leadership resources on-line:

• National Association of Student Personnel Administrators (NASPA) resources
• Association of College Personnel Administrators (ACPA)
• National Clearinghouse for Leadership Programs
• Student Leader resource website