Leadership Development

Learn about yourself as a leader and about events to practice leadership skills.

Leadership Development provides training opportunities for current and aspiring student leaders through programs, conferences, and support. The LeaderShape Institute is the signature event coordinated by Leadership Development each year.

University of Utah Student Leadership Awards

Do you know a great student leader, faculty or staff mentor, or student group that has made a lasting impression on campus and who deserves to be recognized? If so, consider nominating them for the first annual University of Utah Student Leadership Awards! The University of Utah is home to a host of excellent student leaders and for the first time, the Office of Orientation and Leadership Development is looking to recognize the great work that goes on around campus.

Eight categories will be recognized this year. Those categories are listed below. Please consider nominating a student or group that you think deserves this honor. Nomination forms are available in February each year. 

 

Nominations will be reviewed by a committee and the award recipients will be recognized at the University of Utah Student Leadership Awards Banquet on the evening of Thursday, April 10, 2014.

  • Emerging Student Leader of the Year
  • Student Leader of the Year
  • Student Employee of the Year
  • Commitment to Diversity
  • Faculty/Staff Mentor of the Year
  • Student Mentor of the Year
  • Commitment to Service
  • Student Group of the Year

 

LeaderShape Institute

The LeaderShape Institute- external link  is an intensive, energizing, six-day educational experience designed to equip young adults to become extraordinary leaders. Each session of The University of Utah LeaderShape Institute is comprised of approximately 60 students from diverse ethnic, religious, and cultural backgrounds. The Institute's curriculum is presented by a group of facilitators who are all highly respected in their own professions and serve as excellent role models for the students.

Stay tuned for upcoming leadership conferences, resources, and news. Please direct any questions to the Office of Orientation & Leadership Development by calling 801-581-7069 or emailing leadership@utah.edu.

Leadership Newsletter

Leadership Quarterly Newsletter

The Leadership Newsletter provides unique articles from staff, students, and faculty as they discuss leadership opportunities, insight, and advice. 

To contribute, please email us at leadership@sa.utah.edu.

 
Last Updated: 5/1/13