Women face unique challenges as they enter the workforce and advance in leadership positions. The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences is leveraging the power of women with the CLAS Women’s Leadership Collective.
Selected CLAS student leaders engage with alumnae on:
Talks on key issues that affect women in the workplace and society
Group Mentorship Circles that meet throughout the year, connecting groups of alumnae and students with similar career interests
An end-of-year celebration
This program provides undergraduate students with a unique leadership learning experience coupled with group mentorship from UConn alumnae. The program offers students who have little leadership experience with an opportunity to find their unique leadership style and make connections with mentors that can last a lifetime.
Eligibility and Nominations
The ideal student participant is an undergraduate who is interested in pursuing personal and professional growth through peer and alumnae interactions.
The College encourages students of varying leadership experiences to apply. Please note that this program can be an applicant’s entree into leadership, so a resume full of positions in student organizations is not a pre-requisite.
Eligible candidates for the Women's Leadership Collective must meet the following criteria:
Second or third year student at the time of application period
Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree from the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Enrolled as a full-time student in good standing
Demonstrate a commitment to personal growth, supporting peers, and empowering other women to succeed
Students must submit an application and receive one nomination from a UConn faculty or staff member here: https://clas.uconn.edu/womens-leadership-collective/
For more information, contact: Elyssa Kelly at ekelly@foundation.uconn.edu