Leadership is for ALL! Has your student considered joining the Leader Certificate Program? As your student registers for courses for Fall Semester 2021, we hope they’ll consider LDR 225: Foundations of Leadership, in the Franz Center’s Leader Certificate Program! Our world needs leaders more than ever!
Does this resonate?
Does your student want to learn more about how to lead themselves and others during these complex and uncertain times? Would they like to make a positive impact in their local, national, and global communities? Do they want to set themselves apart when applying for service opportunities, internships, and jobs? Would they like to develop leader habits such as being more courageous and motivational?
If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, the Leader Certificate Program might be a good fit for your student! Hear from students who have participated in the Leader Certificate Program to learn more!
About the Program:
Courses are 1 credit and meet once per week in the fall. All students are able to register for the first course in the program (LDR 225: Foundations of Leadership). All majors are welcome!
Why should your student enroll?
Students who enroll in the Leader Certificate Program receive:
- Knowledge, skills, and mindsets to make a difference as a leader!
- Academic Leader Certificate, cords to wear at Commencement, and a designation of completion of the program on their academic transcript.
- Priority in the RA selection process with Residence Life!
- Students who enroll in the Leader Certificate Program (by taking LDR 225) also receive priority in the selection process for the popular Global Perspectives on Leadership course (mostly recently we’ve travelled to amazing locations such as New Zealand – check out our 1-second-every-day-style video from May 2019. I know that we will be back on campus and exploring the world again as soon as we can. Students can be ready when the time comes to apply for these opportunities (and many more!) by strengthening their leadership now.
Registration Options:
We are offering 7 sections of LDR 225 for Fall Semester 2021:
- Mondays at 9:15 a.m. (Dr. Hannah Highlander)
- Mondays at 7:10 p.m. (Mike Wode)
- Tuesdays at 11:20 a.m. (Dr. Dave Houglum)
- Tuesdays at 7:10 p.m. (Gina Loschiavo)
- Wednesdays at 5:00 p.m. (Chelsea Chase)
- Thursdays at 12:55 p.m. (James Peña)
- Fridays at 11:25 a.m. (Dr. Lara-Zuzan Golesorkhi)
Scholarship/Financial Assistance Info:
If students are in need of financial assistance to participate in the program, they are encouraged to complete the leadership scholarship application. Scholarship applications are due by Friday, April 30th at 5pm. Students must be enrolled in LDR 225: Foundations of Leadership or LDR 325: Leadership Practice, to be eligible to receive financial assistance.
Here is what University of Portland students are saying about the Leader Certificate Program:
“The leadership course experience has been an important component of my education here as it’s helped me see leadership in the little things. From my experiences in leadership positions on campus to the moments of leadership just sitting in class, I’ve learned how to reflect, use my strengths and grow as a human being to approach different aspects of life.” –Samantha van den Berg
“None of my major-oriented classes have been as beneficial as the Leader Certificate Program in relation to my education and my career. The Leader Certificate Program adds valuable life skills to any major – skills that are often overlooked within specific fields of study.” – Gabe Ablin
See a video of the difference the Leader Certificate Program made for one of the graduates of the program.
Hear what leadership speaker and author Mark Sanborn has to say about why you should get involved in the Leader Certificate Program at UP.
For more information/questions:
The Leader Certificate Program is designed to provide leaders with the tools, knowledge, and ability to impact and inspire their followers using the key leader habits. Students can start their leadership journey by enrolling in LDR 225 for the Fall Semester! Students can contact Dr. Dave Houglum at houglum@up.edu for more information go to the Leader Certificate Program website.