Mission
We strive to engage and educate students around the core areas of self-knowledge, leadership theory and practice, service-learning, values clarification, diversity, and civic engagement while being inclusive and accessible to all students.

Grounding Theory
In 1970 Robert Greenleaf introduced the term “servant leader,” which begins with the natural call to service and ultimately to aspirate toward leadership. In 1995 student affairs professionals developed the Social Change Model of Leadership Development as a guide to enhance the development of leadership qualities in all students. This model promotes the values of equity, social justice, self-knowledge, personal empowerment, collaboration, citizenship, and service. More recently, reciprocal concepts such as the Relational Leadership Model put forth by Komives, McMahon, & Lucas (1999) posit that leadership “is a relational process of people together attempting to accomplish change or make a difference to benefit the common good.” The models of transforming leadership (Burns, 1978) and Followership (Kelley, 1988) also contribute to the overall program.

Benefits to Students

• Develop career-oriented skills
• Benefit the community through service projects
• Broaden your awareness of social issues
• Build your academic and involvement portfolio
• Develop the practice of good citizenship
• Reflect on experiences for personal growth
• Build understanding and respect for other perspectives

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