Have you thought about joining the Leader Certificate Program! Register for LDR 225: Foundations of Leadership for Spring 2022!

As you register for courses for Spring Semester 2022, we hope you’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?

Do you want to learn more about how to lead yourself and others during these complex and uncertain times? Would you like to make a positive impact in your local, national, and global communities? Do you want to set yourself apart when applying for service opportunities, internships, and jobs? Would you 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 you! Check out this video 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 spring. All students are able to register for the first course in the program (LDR 225: Foundations of Leadership). All majors are welcome! 

Why should you enroll?

Students who enroll in the Leader Certificate Program receive:

1. Knowledge, skills, and mindsets to make a difference as a leader!
2. Academic Leader Certificate, cords to wear at Commencement, and a designation of completion of the program on your academic transcript
3. Priority in the RA selection processwith Residence Life! 
4. 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. 
   Be ready when the time comes to apply for these opportunities (and many more!) by strengthening your leadership now. 

Registration Options:

We are offering 5 sections of LDR 225 for Spring Semester 2022:

Scholarship/Financial Assistance Info:

If you are in need of financial assistance to participate in the program, please complete the leadership scholarship application. Scholarship applications are due by Friday, December 3rd 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 

To see a video of the difference the Leader Certificate Program made for one of the graduates of the program, click here.

To hear what leadership speaker and author Mark Sanborn has to say about why you should get involved in the Leader Certificate Program at UP, click here.

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. Start your leadership journey by enrolling in LDR 225 for the Spring Semester! Contact Dr. Dave Houglum at houglum@up.edu for more information or questions or go to the Leader Certificate Program’s website.