Student Activities

  • Free Leadership Workshops

    The UConn Leadership Certificate Series is a set of free, 9-week workshops designed to help students explore leadership in action. Sessions are peer-led, discussion-based, and experiential—making them a perfect complement to academic learning.

    Why encourage your students to join?

    • They’ll gain practical skills in teamwork, communication, problem-solving, and cultural competence.

    • Certificates provide official recognition they can highlight on resumes, grad school applications, and LinkedIn.

    • Workshops create opportunities to connect with motivated peers across campus.

    • Programs are accessible to all majors and years—no prior experience or prerequisites required.

    Workshop Topics Offered:

    • Discovery Leadership – Exploring personal values, strengths, and group dynamics.

    • Emotionally Intelligent Leadership – Building awareness and resilience through emotions.

    • Student Leadership Challenge – Applying Kouzes & Posner’s Five Practices of Exemplary Leadership®.

    • Impact Delta: Leadership for Social Change – Leading through equity, civic engagement, and community action.

    Key Details:

    • Runs for 9 weeks, one evening per week (1.5–2 hours).

    • Free to all UConn students.

    • Full attendance is required to earn the certificate.

    • Registration for Fall 2025 workshops opens September 1.

    Please share this opportunity with your students! More information and registration links are available at leadership.uconn.edu/certificate-series.

    For more information, contact: Sonja Langford at scl23006work@uconn.edu