Leadership Certificate

What is the Leadership Certificate?
The Leadership Certificate is a structured program designed to provide students with experience and growth in leadership. The program is grounded in the Illinois Philosophy of Leadership which states that "all students can exercise leadership." As a university student, you have the potential to become an excellent leader. The certificate program is designed to help you in this process.

Why should you get a Leadership Certificate?
Completing the Certificate will increase your leadership skills. The program builds broad leadership skills for life.

What Leadership Skills?
The Illinois Philosophy of Leadership is supported by eleven leadership skills and attributes. These skills build success, whether it be related to your career or your relationships with family and friends.

Why get a Certificate when there are so many other leadership opportunities on campus?

Structure - This program gives you specific requirements to meet that guarantee growth
Flexibility & Freedom - Go at your own pace and choose activities, classes, groups, conferences, etc. that interest you and that you want to be a part of
Assistance - There are many forms of help and all kinds of resources available

Will I have help along the way?
Yes. You will work with a qualified “Leadership Coach” who will be assigned to help you successfully complete the program and learn the types of leadership skills necessary for your success.

When Can I Start?

Apply today to be part of the Certificate program! Login and submit a Statement of Intent and current resume under the 'Certificate' link.

After you submit your Statement of Intent and resume, please register for one of the following mandatory Orientation Workshops:

Tuesday September 8, 2009, 5:00-6:00pm
Wednesday, September 16, 2009, 4:00-5:00pm
Friday, September 25, 2009, 1:00-2:00pm
Tuesday, October 20, 2009, 5:00-6:00pm
Monday, November 16, 2009, 11:00-12:00pm
Monday, December 7, 2009, 3:00-4:00pm

All Orientation Workshops are held in the Leadership Center Conference Room (290 Illini Union). Pre-registration is required for all workshops. You can sign up for any of the workshops listed in this email by logging in to: https://www.illinoisleadership.uiuc.edu/_auth/login.asp, clicking the “Certificate” tab, and then selecting “workshop registration” (link on the upper right-hand side of page) to choose the workshop that you would like to attend.

NOTE: To enroll in the Certificate program, you MUST attend one of these orientation sessions, or make prior arrangements with Leadership Center staff.

For Spring Semester graduating seniors, you must have your Statement of Intent submitted by September 1. For Fall Semester graduating seniors, you must have your Statement of Intent submitted by February 1. It is highly recommended you have 3-4 semesters left in your degree program in order to complete the certificate.

Upcoming Certificate Events: Save the Date!

CERTIFICATE KICK-OFF EVENT

We will be holding a special Leadership Certificate Kick-Off Event to start the academic year! It will be held on Monday, September 21, 2009 from 5:00-6:00 pm in 314 Illini Union. This event is designed for all current and prospective students, coaches, and other volunteers. Please invite you coach to attend with you as well as any classmates and friends who are interested in the Program. We look forward to seeing you there!

Leadership Coach

Every participant is paired with a Leadership Coach who will provide insight and advice to students enrolled in the Leadership Certificate program. Click here for more information on volunteering as a Leadership Coach or view the Coach Information Brochure.

Leadership Center
The Center will always be available to aid you in any way possible. Please call or email us if you have questions, concerns, or would like to discuss the Leadership Certificate program with staff.