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 the 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, optional)
Share your accomplishments through a final presentation
Celebrate at the Certificate Award Ceremony
Registration for the 2021 cohorts has ended; prepare for future years by participating in prerequisite workshops at any point
Programs are a 2-quarter commitment and run in Winter and Spring quarters each year
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 prerequisite of 9 specifically-selected workshops (listed on the SLDP webpage linked below) from the Leadership Essentials Workshop Series (LEWS). Meet with CLL staff for consultation.
How to Prepare
Complete prerequisite of 9 specifically-selected workshops (listed on the DLDP webpage linked below) from the Leadership Essentials Workshop Series (LEWS). 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 with your cohort in 2-hour class sessions one afternoon per week. Read articles, watch videos, and write reflections.
What to Expect
Meet twice weekly: once with the full cohort to participate in a 1-hour class session, and again to participate in a 1-hour sustained dialogue section. Read articles, watch videos, and write reflections.
Days and times listed are for the current 2021 cohorts and may change in future years; check back next year for 2021-22 options.
Options for Cohorts: * Wednesday seminars,4:10-6:00 pm (in person if possible)
* Thursday seminars, 5:10-7:00 pm (online)
Seminars run weekly through both Winter and Spring Quarters. Each cohort has a minimum enrollment of 8
Plan your schedule
Days and times listed are for the current 2021 cohort and may change in future years; check back next year for 2021-22 options.
One Cohort:
* Tuesday seminars, 4:10-5:00 pm (in person if possible, with options for students wishing to participate remotely)
Options for Weekly Dialogue Sections:
* Wednesdays 4:10-5 (Zoom)
* Wednesdays 5:10-6 (In person if possible)
* Thursdays 4:10-5 (in person if possible)
Seminars and Dialogue Sections run weekly through both Winter and Spring Quarters. Each dialogue section has a minimum enrollment of 5
