Creative Leadership, Innovation and Service

Explore your potential in leadership and service at UD! Whether you’re looking for a one-semester certificate in leading, an alternative break service program, becoming a TEDx speaker or attending one of our campus events, we have myriad opportunities for you to get involved.

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Program Benefits

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2 students pet a dog at a service project
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What We Offer

  • One-semester and year-long co-curricular certificates in leadership
  • Monthly service opportunities
  • Week-long alternative break programs in locations like New Bern, NC and Puerto Rico
  • Campus-wide events that empower attendees to spark positive change
  • Custom workshops and trainings for student organizations, athletic teams, departments and more
  • Opportunities to grow into your own leadership journey, such as serving as a peer mentor or a site leader
  • Opportunities to build your resume and prepare for life beyond UD

Why Leadership and Service Matters

Through co-curricular experiences, students who participate in leadership and development during their college years graduate with confidence and self-awareness, the ability to work effectively on a team, knowledge on how to create change in the community and tactile leadership experience applicable to any job or industry.

Competency Areas

Our work is grounded in a multitude of student leadership development theories and focuses on six competency areas:

  • Personal Leadership
  • Organizational Leadership
  • Communication
  • Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
  • Community Engagement
  • Management Skills

Events

4 students work together to assemble corrugated roofing at Iron Hill Museum

Monthly Service Opportunities

October 12, 2024
Newark Clean-Up

Contact Us

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Someone will respond within two business days.

Visit us in our office:
Perkins 147

Call us:
302-831-7622

Email us:
leadandserve@udel.edu

 

 

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