The Leadership Certificate Program is divided into 4 levels. Each level has specific requirements that must be completed in order to earn a leadership certificate for that level. Each requirement is designed to assist the certificate student achieve one or more competencies of the program.  The number of levels that can be completed in an academic year is determined by each student individually.

LEVEL 1:

1. Attend a Project LEAD Certificate Orientation meeting with the Leadership Coordinator (made by appointment only).
2. Complete ONE Leadership Education program.
3. Complete FOUR Leadership Training programs.
4. Participate in ONE Leadership Development experience.
5. Participate in THREE different local volunteer experiences which total at least 15 hours of community service.
6. Attend TWO multicultural programs sponsored by campus offices or student organizations.

LEVEL 2:

1. Complete TWO Leadership Education programs.
2. Complete FOUR Leadership Training programs.
3. Participate in ONE Leadership Development experience.
4. Participate in a semester-long service learning project (must have prior approval from the Leadership Coordinator).
5. Attend THREE multicultural programs sponsored by campus offices or student organizations.

LEVEL 3:

1. Develop and facilitate a Project LEAD Leadership Workshop (see Leadership Coordinator for guidance).
2. Develop and execute a community service project for the campus and/or surrounding community.
3. Compose a 3-5 page reflection paper defining what leadership means to you as well as detailing your leadership experiences and how you will use what you have learned.
4. Attend FOUR multicultural programs sponsored by campus offices or student organizations.

LEVEL 4:

1. Complete a Capstone Project and present the project at the annual Leadership Dessert Reception (The goal is for students to apply the skills and competencies they have acquired to leadership issues in an organizational/professional setting). 
2. Participate in a major regional/national leadership conference or workshop.    

Other Requirements:

1. Attend TWO meetings with other Leadership Certificate Students each semester.
2. Attend TWO meetings with your Leadership Coach each semester.
3. Update your personal electronic Leadership Portfolio after each involvement.

Other Possible Programs/Activities:

Leadership Training:

1)      Grant Writing Workshop

Leadership Education:

1)   Conference Attendance

2)      Independent Study related to Leadership

3)      Study Abroad

Leadership Development:

1)  Facilitation experience

2)  Internship

3)  Peer educator

4)      Officer or committee member in a student organization

5)      Orientation Leader

6)      Off campus involvement—board of directors, non-profit organizations, committees, etc.