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CLL Certificate Programs

Students showcasing their SLDP certificates — 2017-18 students showcasing their SLDP certificates

Create your personal leadership journey and engage with other leaders!

Each certificate program has its own set of requirements and completion timeframe. Students who successfully complete program requirements are eligible for a certificate of completion which is signed by Chancellor Gary S. May and Dr. Carolyn Thomas, Vice Provost and Dean of Undergraduate Education.

Build peer and mentor connections
Boost resume and professional portfolio with demonstrated leadership
Prepare for seminars and reflect weekly with brief articles, videos and writing prompts
Earn 2 academic units (1 per quarter, pass/no pass)
Share your accomplishments through a final presentation
Celebrate at the Certificate Award Ceremony
Registration is open through November 15, 2019 (complete prerequisites by end of Fall Quarter)
Programs run January 7 through June 2, 2020 (2-quarter commitment)

Student Leadership Development Program (SLDP)

Diversity Leadership Development Program (DLDP)

Put theory into action, test your communication and group work skills, and develop a deeper understanding of your personal leadership style!

Gain a deeper understanding and appreciation of differences, and learn how to cultivate an inclusive environment in an organization or workplace!

SLDP	DLDP
How to Prepare Complete ALL 6 prerequisite Leadership Essentials Workshop Series (LEWS). Meet with CLL staff for consultation.	How to Prepare There are NO prerequisite to participate, but it is encouraged for students to attend LEWS workshops. Meet with CLL staff for consultation.
What you'll Learn Learn group work skills and understand your personal leadership. Topics you'll explore include: Personal contributions, planning, ethics, conflict management, group development, resiliency, service, feedback, inclusion, and collaboration.	What you'll Learn Engage in group dialogue and understand and appreciate differences. Topics you'll explore include: Inclusive leadership, personal identity, intersectionality, privilege, systemic oppression, allyship, conflict management, emotional self-control, humility, and self-care.
What to Expect Meet weekly with cohort in class sessions for one evening per week. Read articles, watch videos, write reflections.	What to Expect Meet weekly to participate in class sessions and sustained dialogue. Read articles, watch videos, and write reflections.
Apply what you've learned Conduct a campus-focused group work. Check out more information about SLDP service projects: Past SLDP Student Projects	Apply what you've learned Complete a relevant project or internship. Check out more information about DLDP community projects: Past DLDP Student Projects
Plan your schedule Winter Quarter and Spring Quarter: Tuesdays 6:10 pm - 8:00 pm	Plan your schedule Winter Quarter and Spring Quarter: Tuesdays 4:10 pm - 6:00 pm
Learn more about SLDP	Learn more about DLDP