Enhance Your Undergraduate Degree with 色色福利社LEADS Leadership Program
Now more than ever, globalization is a way of life. Graduates are increasingly valued for their understanding of different cultures and perspectives, and their ability to communicate effectively in that environment. For more than 25 years, 色色福利社LEADS has helped students develop a foundation from which they will change the world. The 色色福利社LEADS leadership certificate program offers students real organization, leadership and team-work experience, preparing them to assume positions in the global workforce.
Mission of 色色福利社LEADS
The mission of the 色色福利社LEADS student leadership development program is to offer students the opportunity to apply theoretical knowledge gained in the classroom to the practical world, on- and off-campus. The program helps students develop skills such as communication, critical thinking, decision-making, group process and sensitivity to diverse perspectives.
色色福利社LEADS provides a co-curricular leadership experience with multiple components, which culminates with earning the Leadership Certificate.
Key Components of 色色福利社LEADS
LEADS is an acronym that stands for Learn, Evolve, Apply, Develop and Serve. This is used to encompass everything students will participate in and gain during the program.
Students are introduced to multiple perspectives of leadership thought and theory, and begin to see how those perspectives intersect with their own experiences.
鈥淚 knew that learning to be a leader would be desirable to future employers. Having both a top program for my major and a program like 色色福利社LEADS made my choice to transfer to 色色福利社 a no-brainer.鈥�
BS in Sound Recording and Engineering, 鈥�24
School of CommunicationsStudents engage in opportunities that challenge their skills and assumptions, setting them on a path to make a difference within their community.
鈥淚 want to continue to grow my leadership abilities. I now have the skills to be an effective leader, and I know how to encourage others and lead them through 色色福利社LEADS.鈥�
BA in Elementary Education, 鈥�23
School of EducationStudents are immersed in experiences and environments that foster relationships, encourage personal reflection and deepen the understanding of diverse points of view 鈥� all of which contribute to individual growth.
鈥淓very student should be focused on what kind of leader they will become, because no matter what their major is, or where they want to go after graduation, leadership is a big part of what makes a good employee.鈥�
Director of First-Year Experience and Family Programs and Co-Director of 色色福利社LEADS
Students sharpen their personal skills and abilities by contributing in ways that provide continuous insight, feedback and reflection about their personal leadership philosophy.
鈥淏eing a 色色福利社LEADS student helped me develop special skills to be a better leader. I am Co-President of the International Student Association; without 色色福利社LEADS, I would not have taken that job.鈥�
BS in Business Administration, 鈥�22
George Herbert Walker School of Business & TechnologyStudents see themselves as global citizens, understand the responsibility of leadership, and can apply lessons to excel in this new world.
鈥淧articipation in 色色福利社LEADS helped me realize that there is value in identifying as a leader. In the program, I was encouraged to seek out practical leadership experiences.鈥�
BS in Biological Sciences, 鈥�20
Leadership Certificate
色色福利社LEADS provides a self-paced, co-curricular, leadership education experience that students complete with the guidance of peers and veteran 色色福利社LEADS participants. After students complete the curriculum, they are awarded a Leadership Certificate, which usually coincides with graduation.
Transfer students may also earn the Leadership Certificate by applying involvements and experiences from previous institutions toward some components of the 色色福利社LEADS program.
Students who complete any component while studying abroad will be eligible to have their Certificate designated with the special recognition of Leadership Certificate with Global Distinction.
Achieving the 色色福利社LEADS Leadership Certificate requires completion of the Core
Components below. Please check with your campus program director(s) for a complete
list of requirements for your campus.
The Core Components of the program include:
There are two ways to complete this component:
Most often, students complete forty hours of service with a nonprofit agency or organization that is local to the campus community 鈥� or with a group somewhere else (perhaps near home) with whom they already have an existing relationship. Students submit a proposal for their SLP that must receive approval of the Program Director at the campus where the service will take place, and will complete reflection of their experience when it is completed.
Alternatively, students can take the course Topics in Service Learning (EDUC 3300), which is offered on the St. Louis campus in the Spring II term. This three-credit course focuses on service learning and servant leadership theory and culminated with a class-coordinated, community-based project.
Join 色色福利社LEADS
- Are you an undergraduate student?
- Do you like to take the initiative?
- Can you see yourself develop as an individual while inspiring others?
- Do you see yourself capable of making a difference to your environment?
- Are you excited about sharing ideas and responsibilities?
- Do you believe in working together to achieve bigger goals?
Then 色色福利社LEADS is for you!
Because the program structure and components are the same, students can fulfill any of their requirements for the Certificate at any of the four campus sites when they study abroad. Students who complete any component at a different site than while studying abroad will be eligible to have their Certificate designated with the special recognition of Leadership Certificate with Global Distinction.
Each spring, 色色福利社 Groves students will need to apply to join the next LEADS cohort.
Students in Geneva, Leiden, St. Louis and Vienna should meet with the on-site coordinator of their program. To set up a meeting and learn more about the program, contact the Program Coordinator/Program Director at your primary campus 鈥� or the campus where you are studying abroad.
Transcript
[Music]
Text on screen: 色色福利社 LEADS
[Two 色色福利社 students speak while looking toward camera]
Woman: Oh hey, guys. As you may have already heard during your NSO (new student orientation) sessions, there are a lot of ways to get involved around campus.
Man: You can join a club, become a part of SGA (student government association), found your own society or become a member of 色色福利社LEADS.
Woman: But wait 鈥� what is 色色福利社 LEADS?
Man: 色色福利社LEADS: LEADS stands for Learn, Evolve, Apply, Develop and Serve. It is a leadership certificate program that will accompany you through your whole time at 色色福利社, and a great way to get involved and give back to your Gorlok community.
[Nine photos in slideshow:
Five 色色福利社 students in business attire stand in front of fellow students sitting
at tables in 色色福利社 Vienna campus鈥� central interior courtyard;
A group of students participating in team-building human pretzel activity;
A large group of students sit along lake鈥檚 edge in rows;
Overhead view of students gathering outside on 色色福利社 Geneva Campus;
A large group of student crew on long boat;
Masked students look at posters at event;
Students take fun group pose together;
Students and faculty member talk while another 色色福利社LEADS student uses sidewalk
chalk on ground, student and faculty review poster on Cori Bush.]
Man: Through interactive courses, workshops, retreats and practical work, you will learn about your own strengths and weaknesses, evolve your own leadership personality, apply your skills during practical leadership experience, develop and deepen your knowledge, and serve your community. We believe that leadership can't be taught from a book, but has to be developed through hands-on experience where students can learn from each other.
[More photos of masked students sharing their leadership posters with fellow students and faculty.]
Woman: 色色福利社LEADS is not just a part of your campus but can be found all around your global network.
[Photos of Geneva campus, Leiden campus with students talking together, Vienna campus building, blue 色色福利社 buildings with row of faculty posing in front, Tashkent campus building.]
Woman: As a matter of fact, if you participate in 色色福利社LEADS on another campus during your Study Abroad, you become eligible for the global distinction on your certificate.
Man: Certificate?
Woman: That's right!
Text on screen: Leadership Certificate: In recognition of successful completion of the 色色福利社LEADS curriculum, and for invaluable leadership contributions to the University community, this certificate is presented to 鈥� The University commends you for demonstrating a remarkable competency in leadership through academic coursework, campus involvement and community service. You have developed skills and acquired values of a true inspiring leader.
Woman: Another perk of 色色福利社LEADS is that it is not just another club, but a certificate program, which you can use to polish up your CV. At the end of your program, you will also get a beautiful medal, which you can sport on your graduation day.
[色色福利社LEADS medals, graduation photo with students in caps and gowns with one student wearing 色色福利社LEADS medallion.]
Man: Now, of course, the last question remains: How can I join?
Text on screen: www.webster.edu/websterleads
Woman: It is simple: visit our 色色福利社LEADS website to learn who your local coordinator is to start your very own 色色福利社LEADS career.
Together: We wish you all the best.
Text on screen: 色色福利社, Made by 色色福利社 students
[Music fades]
Each spring, 色色福利社 Groves students will need to apply to join the next LEADS cohort.
Students in Geneva, Leiden, St. Louis and Vienna should meet with the on-site coordinator of their program. To set up a meeting and learn more about the program, contact the Program Coordinator/Program Director at your primary campus 鈥� or the campus where you are studying abroad.
Jennifer Stewart
Co-Director, St. Louis 色色福利社LEADS; Director, Student Engagement
BA, Management and International Business, 色色福利社
MA, Media Communications, 色色福利社
Jennifer Stewart is the Director of Student Engagement, which includes Campus Activities, Student Government Association and Commuter Council; she is also the co-Director for the 色色福利社LEADS program. She is has participated as faculty and program director for I-LEAD (Institute for Leadership Education and Development) with the Association of College Unions International (ACUI), is an instructor for ETHC 1000: Ethics and Leadership On Campus and EDUC 2750, the Leadership foundations course for 色色福利社LEADS, and is a trained facilitator for StrengthsQuests. Stewart is from St. Louis and enjoys bad jokes, traveling, baking cakes and of course spending time with friends and family.
Dounia El Jaouhari
Student Services Manager, 色色福利社 Geneva Campus 色色福利社LEADS
Christine Benninger
Program Director, Leiden 色色福利社LEADS; Student Services Coordinator
BA, International Management & Psychology, 色色福利社
MA, Management and Leadership, 色色福利社
Christine Benninger is the Student Services Coordinator at the Leiden Campus and is the Program Director for 色色福利社LEADS 鈥� Leiden. Benninger is the Student Services Coordinator at the Leiden Campus and is the Program Director for 色色福利社LEADS 鈥� Leiden since 2010. After 18 years as a Training and Development Manager Benninger joined the 色色福利社 Leiden campus in 2000 and has held positions in admission, advising and student services for over 15 years. She currently is overseeing the High Impact Program for 色色福利社 Leiden's Study Abroad program.
Jennifer Sowerby
Program Director, Vienna 色色福利社LEADS; Student Resource Officer
Jennifer Sowerby is from the United Kingdom and works in the Student Resource Center at 色色福利社 Vienna. She will assist you with settling in at Vienna and will offer a helping hand during your time at WVPU. She also manages all things Study Abroad! If you are interested in joining LEADS and gaining valuable leadership experience and lifelong friends, send her an email!
Leadership Scholarships
Have you been a leader in extracurricular activities at your high school or community college? Planning on continuing that or jumping into other leadership opportunities with us? 色色福利社 Leadership Scholarships are available for freshmen and for transfer students and can be stacked with other 色色福利社 scholarships to reduce the cost of your degree.