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Leadership Opportunities

Leadership Training, Education, and Development Opportunities Through the Center for Student Leadership and Service

Looking for leadership programs and resources?  Below is a listing of opportunities supported directly by the Center.  Use the links to find additional information about each program or contact our staff for additional assistance.

  • Academic Courses - A number of courses exist in departments across campus to help you learn more about leadership and community engagement.
  • Annual Conference on Leadership and Civic Engagement - This daylong conference, held in mid-February, is open to any student.  Attend the keynote, workshop sessions, and network with your peers.
  • LeaderShape - The LeaderShape Institute is a six-day leadership retreat just for Ohio State students.  Taking place in the weeks before fall term, participant applications are available in January each year.
  • Leadership and Service Anthology - This annual publication highlights the accomplishments of students, organizations, and teams from the past academic year.  Stop by the Center's Leadership Library to view past issues.
  • Leadership and Service Clearinghouse - Looking for more leadership and service opportunities?  Search the Clearinghouse, a listing of programs from across campus.
  • Leadership Awards - Annual recognition of student organizations and student leaders for their outstanding work and commitment! Applications and nominations will be accepted beginning in January.
  • Leadership Library - A designated space just for books, videos, displays, and activity supplies available for any student or organization.  Visit the Resource Room to access this space and its resources.
  • Leadership Retreats - Planning a retreat for your group?  The Center can provide you a wide variety of resources to make sure your next retreat is a success!
  • Mount Leadership Society - A scholars program for first- and second-year students, Mount Leadership Society focuses on blending leadership and service.
  • Strengths-Based Coaching Program - Students will engage in a coaching program to help connect coursework, co-curricular involvement, and future plans in a meaningful way.
  • Student Leadership Advocates - SLA is a team of trained student leadership educators who are ready to lead a workshop, training, or retreat for your student group.  Use the online request form to request these services.
  • Workshop and Retreat Network - If you need a facilitator for your next training workshop or retreat, then look no further than the Network.  At your request, we can provide staff or student facilitators on a variety of leadership development topics.