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Leadership Programs

DISCOVERY Leadership Programs Series

Logo: Exploring the paths to a lifetime of leadership

This exciting new program is for all students with little to no previous experience with leadership roles or the concepts and principles of leadership at the University. Through this program, students will be provided with:

  • An intentional introduction to the University, its values, and structures.
  • The opportunity to explore, define, and develop their personal values.
  • An introduction to the basic concepts and principles of leadership.
  • Ways for them to take an active role in positively influencing the University community and beyond.
  • Opportunity to learn how to augment their education in-the-class through co-curricular and leadership opportunities.

This program will provide a series of workshops intentionally and specifically designed for all students. Participation in the program will be open to all students with little to no previous experience with leadership roles at the University. Successful completion of the program will include:

  • Attendance to 7 DISCOVERY Leadership Series Workshops (Spirit of Inquiry, Pride in the University, Academic and Personal Integrity, Respect and Dignity for all, and Self Reflection) and events offered throughout the year.
  • Active participation in a campus/community activity that provided a student with the opportunity to be civically engaged.
  • Completion of a workshop reflection form for each workshop attended.
  • Earning a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher by the completion of program requirements.

Program Components

Workshops
Offered over the course of the semester, students will be required to attend seven workshops addressing such topics as value development, personal goal setting, ethical decision making, civic engagement and more. Students must attend at least one from each of the following five categories: Spirit of Inquiry, Pride in the University, Academic and Personal Integrity, Respect and Dignity for all, and Self Reflection. Refer to workshop schedule for exact dates and times of workshops.

Workshop Reflection Forms
Participants must complete a workshop reflection for each of the seven workshops they attend.

Campus/Community Involvement
Students will be required to enhance their leadership journey by becoming engaged or continuing their involvement in an appropriate campus/community activity. Student involvement in an activity can range from membership (attending meetings, participating in event planning, etc.) to more advanced types of engagement. Types of engagement may include but aren’t limited to student organization, intramural sports, community service, peered education programs, and student employment.

First Year Experience Classes - optional
Offering multiple sections of INTD 182 and INTD 180, seminars are all focused on providing students with an intentionally designed curriculum intended to foster knowledge and understanding of the University, its core values, and structure, as well as ways for students to seek meaningful co-curricular activities that offer personal and leadership development opportunities. Although not required these are highly recommended.

Program Completion
Students who successfully complete the requirements of this program will receive a certificate verifying the successful completion and will be invited to continue their development through additional programs. Completion will be recognized during an end-of-the-semester celebration/certificate ceremony.

For more information, or to register for the program, stop by the Involvement Office (Student Union Room 302) or contact Marisa Sullivan at marisa.sullivan@uconn.edu or 486-6588.