Oxford Student Leadership Certificate Program

Leadership and Beyond... Oxford College Student Leadership

"Learning and leadership are indispensable to each other.
If we stop learning today, we will stop leading tomorrow."
                                                -John F. Kennedy

Who we are... 

If you have a desire to lead and make a positive difference in the college, community, and the world, Oxford's new Leadership Certificate Program is for you. Leadership experts will help you integrate lessons learned both in and outside the classroom and to further develop your leadership skills while preparing you to assume positions on campus and in the community .

Mission

The Oxford College Leadership Certificate Program teaches the essential skills of effective, ethical leadership. Oxford's faculty and staff, working collaboratively, provide an enriched and transformative learning experience for students with opportunities for learning both within and outside the classroom. Students learn the fundamental principles and practices of good leadership, acquire a greater awareness of issues of social justice, and become more committed to civic engagement and ethical action. 

The program is designed to:

• Help students identify, reflect upon, and strengthen those characteristics which will allow them to excel as leaders.
• Teach a greater awareness of the complex challenges of ethical and effective leadership.
• Help students understand that leadership is a relational process and that small but courageous acts can have meaning and impact for the individual and the group.
• Encourage civic engagement through collaboration with both the local and global community to seek change and promote the values of equity and social justice.

 So What's In It For Me?

If you are interested in the Oxford Student Leadership check out the Program Requirements .

Inside the Classroom... 

Learn about the power of leadership by enrolling in one of several courses taught by distinguished faculty. 

Share your love... 

Make a difference by participating in a service project on campus or in the community. Bring a smile to someone's face by tutoring children, nurturing animals, serving the homeless, and more. Details about the group service projects will be announced later. For more information about volunteer opportunities, contact the Office of Student Development at 770.784.8457. 

Take it to the Limit... 

Challenge yourself, enhance your leadership skills, and make memories that last a lifetime by participating in a fun-filled weekend retreat with either Leadership Oxford (LO) or ExCEL Leadership.  

Show us what you have got... 

Put your new skills into action and apply for one of many leadership positions on campus, such as RA or PAL. Help your peers gain a better understanding of classroom material by becoming a SI. Be a voice for the student body and run for Student Government. There are countless opportunities to get involved-for more information, contact the Office of Student Activities at 770.784.8393.  

After it's all said and done... 

Tell us about your experience by compiling a leadership portfolio. Describe your leadership activities and obtain letters from faculty and staff outlining your contributions. Keep this portfolio as a tool as you embark upon your next leadership opportunity.  

Sign me up...  

Who Can Apply?

All first and second year students are eligible to participate.

Deadline for First Year Students

First day of classes - Spring Semester

Deadline for Second Year Students

First day of classes - Fall Semester

Click HERE to apply!