Leadership Rowan

Begin your Leadership Journey

Who should participate in Leadership Rowan?

All undergraduate students can earn three leadership certifications by participating in Leadership Rowan. We believe all students have the potential to develop leadership skills. Leadership isn't just positional, it is a skill-set that will serve you well in your educational endeavors and future career. Take advantage of Leadership Rowan's programs and services for education, enrichment, and empowerment to help develop your personal leadership potential.

Why should you participate in Leadership Rowan?

• Develop team building skills that are beneficial in your classes, as well as in future professional employment
• Ability to give feedback and respond to others effectively and in a constructive manner
• Be able to demonstrate effective oral and non-verbal communication
• Develop cultural awareness and interact with diverse populations
• Attain personal development and empowerment
• Learn about community issues and how to be engaged and involved
• Engage in critical thinking skills and effective problem solving
• Attain organizational management skills including budgeting and fundraising, marketing and advertising, and event planning
• Learn to effectively solve problems
• Develop autonomy: the ability to make decisions and initiate tasks on your own
• Develop self management skills: the ability to examine both strengths and weaknesses and ways for self improvement
• Learn to integrate personal values with the organization you are a part of
• Networking: meet professionals and educators at Rowan and in the community
• Meet with fellow students that are involved in other activities, clubs, and organizations
• Create a Backpack to Briefcase co-curricular transcript to document and share your achievements
• Access our leadership library
• Become more qualified for a variety of campus jobs and positions

What are the ways to get involved on campus?

Download our Pathways to Leadership brochure (PDF) to find out how to get involved with a student organization or Leadership Training experience.

How do I track my leadership development?

Use your iLead: Leadership Achievement Tracker to track your progress toward Leadership Rowan certifications.

When should I get involved with Leadership Rowan?

There is a Leadership Rowan experience for each academic year: Leadership Training for New Students, Leadership Application and Organizational Effectiveness for Sophomores/Juniors, and Leadership Sustainability for Seniors. If you've missed the programming for an academic year you've already completed, don't worry - you can start at your current level or go back to one that interests you, the choice is yours!

Where can I find programs that count toward Leadership Rowan certification?

Many programs planned by a variety of departments and organizations across campus fulfill Leadership Rowan achievements. Look for icons like this one at events or on promotional materials to see which achievement is awarded for participation. You can also see the Leadership Tracker brochure for a list of suggested activities.