The LEAD program trains UVU students to become leaders within their communities by approaching leadership development as more than simply management. LEAD is a certificate program that focuses on four key areas of personal development: LEARN, ENGAGE, ACQUIRE, DISCOVER. Students can choose to do a one- or two-year distinction track based on their needs and goals. In addition, students can participate in a co-hort with a specific area of focus. Current co-hort offerings include Aviation, I Am First (first generation students), Tech Management, Trailblazer (non-traditional students), and UVU LEAD (on campus student leader).
Applications Open for Fall 2022
Information Interviews- In addition to meeting with a mentor, students interview professionals within their field of study. Interviews enable students to network and understand how leadership is applied in their specific discipline.
Leadership Hours- LEAD Program serve for 50 hours of highly customized leadership development. Student participants will apply the LEAD Program’s principles as they work, serve, volunteer, coordinate, support and much more.
Concept Cultivators- To gain a knowledge of leadership styles, LEAD students can attend lectures, workshops, seminars, read books and more in order see what they learn from the program being put into practice in the real world.
Coursework- LEAD students also complete several leadership courses which teach an academic concept of leadership. These classes include a student leadership development course, an engaged learning course, Principles of Leadership, and over 70 electives.
Strengths Finder Assessment- When beginning the program, each LEAD student participates in a self- and peer-assessment process which identifies his or her strengths and opportunities for growth. LEAD Students will be working with their specific strengths for all 2years of the program
Reflections- Each month, LEAD Program students will write a reflection which allows them to think back on and synthesize what they have learned from concept cultivators, mentor meetings, and applying their StrengthsFinder goals towards their customized leadership experience.
Aviation
Criteria: 3.0 GPA and 12 credit hours
Coordinator: Stephen Ley
Description: A two-year cohort that is tailored to students within UVU’s Aviation Program.
I Am First
Criteria: 2.75 GPA and 12 credit hours
Coordinator: Ezra Mintz-Fernandez
Description: First-generation students are pioneers in their families, often deciding to go to college at great personal and familial sacrifice. I Am First is a one-year program for freshmen first-generation college students who will receive mentoring from a successful first generation college graduate, and apply their leadership learning experience by participating in UVU's First-Generation Initiative.
Tech Management
Criteria: Current UVU student
Coordinator: Anne Arendt
Description: This program is tailored to students that are interested in leadership within a technical field. It is inclusive to full time, part time, and non-traditional students!
Trailblazer
Criteria: Current UVU student
Coordinator: Natalie Brewster
Description: The Trailblazer Cohort is a new feature of the LEAD Program and is designed for non-traditional students who are interested in leadership!
UVU Lead
Criteria: 2.5 GPA and 12 credit hours
Coordinator: Natalie Brewster
Description: A two-year cohort that is open to all program and leadership experiences on campus. Program requirements can be tailored toward a specific leadership experience.
Team Leaders serve as peer to peer mentors for students working towards their distinction. Team Leaders check in regularly to provide support, answer questions, and help students as needed. Team Leaders report directly to the program coordinator within the Department of Student Leadership and Involvement.
Value = $500 per semester
Students with experience in the LEAD Program may apply to be a Team Leader. Team Leaders are eligible for a $500 scholarship each semester. Team Leaders work with other LEAD Program students to help them progress during their time in the program at UVU.
