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Leadership Programs

Leadership Resources

Workshops

Staff in the Involvement Office is available to offer customized educational workshops and presentations on a variety of topics including communication, group dynamics and facilitation, ethics, and more. Whether it's for small or large groups simply contact our office at 860-486-6588 to find out how we can help, and check back here for upcoming campus-wide opportunities to attend and participate in related workshops.

Leadership Library

There is a wealth of books, videos, and other material available to students wishing to explore and learn more about various aspects of leadership theories, characteristics, and techniques. Students can browse or check material for their personal or organizational use. Topics include:

  • Advising Students
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Diversity
  • Ethics
  • Icebreakers
  • Leadership (Corporate)
  • Leadership (General)
  • Leadership Training
  • LGBT Studies
  • Meeting Management
  • Motivation
  • Public Speaking
  • Reference
  • Religious Studies
  • Teaching
  • Theory
  • Time Management
  • Women's Studies

Stop by the Involvement Office in the Department of Student Activities (Student Union Room 302) and browse away!

Key Links

These links are geared to assist student leaders and offer additional training opportunities and resources. Let us know if you find others!

  • National Conference on Student Leadership
    Where student leaders and administrators meet to dialogue and discuss common objectives and common challenges in order to enhance their leadership and organizational management skills and impact on campus.
  • Society for Success and Leadership
    Helping individuals create the lives they desire by helping them discover what they truly want to do, and giving them the support, motivation, and tools to achieve their goals
  • Journal of College and Character
    The website for information and scholarship on character in college!
  • The Leadership Institute
    Dedicated to empowering individuals, motivating groups and developing the leadership skills needed for excellence in the 21st century (check out their free flyers).
  • American Student Government Association
    A national alliance for Student Government leaders and advisors throughout the United States.
  • Campuspeak
    Campuspeak is an agency representing college campus speakers. Specialization is in issues-based lecturers (no jugglers, no bands, no comedians) who are for today's Greek, residence life, leadership, athletics, and health education programmers.
  • High Impact Training
    Offers customized learning experiences with superior service for higher education, corporate and non-profit organizations.
  • Leadership Development Center
    The Leadership Development Center helps students develop leadership knowledge and skills to achieve their goals and make a positive difference in their lives and the lives of others.
  • National Association of Student Activities
    NACA links the higher education and entertainment communities in a business and learning partnership, creating educational and business opportunities for our student and professional members.
  • The Institute for Student Leadership
    An exceptional opportunity to improve leadership skills for student leaders.
  • National Intramural-Recreational Sports Assoc.
    NIRSA is a non-profit membership organization serving a network of more than 4,000 highly trained professionals, students and Associate Members in the recreational sports field throughout the United States, Canada and other countries.
  • National Resource Center for the FYE & Student Transition
    Information and links for enhancing the undergraduate experience on campus.
  • Paperclip Communications
    Specializes in serving the information needs of the field of Student Life including newsletters, manuals, seminars, conferences and other information resources.
  • Peak Achievement Consultants
    A group of trained consultants for team building and leadership training.
  • The Leadership Institute
    The Leadership Institute is a collection of trainers and motivational speakers focused on helping organizations to build communities, develop resiliency, and improve interpersonal skills.
  • The National Clearinghouse for Leadership Programs
    The National Clearinghouse of Leadership Programs (NCLP) provides a central clearinghouse of leadership materials, resources, and assistance to leadership educators.