Leadership Lehigh
What Is Leadership Lehigh?
Leadership Lehigh is a four-year comprehensive leadership program through which students can gain the theoretical background and practical skills necessary to be successful leaders at Lehigh, in their communities, and in their future personal and professional lives. The program consists of four phases of intensive leadership development that focus on skill development, practical application, experiential learning, and self-reflection.
Why should I get involved with Leadership Lehigh?
Leadership development will be an integral part of your Lehigh experience, and the skills you obtain will be one of the most important and marketable sets of skills you will have when you leave Lehigh and enter the workforce. Additionally, companies, industries, non-profit agencies, and educational institutions have recently made it clear that leadership, communication, and other personal skills are among the most important qualities they look for in new employees. Put yourself at the top of their list by participating in Leadership Lehigh!
How do I get involved with Leadership Lehigh?
The Leadership Lehigh Program recruits new first-year students prior to and during the first two weeks of each academic year.
What are some of the more specific activities that will be a part of the Leadership Lehigh program?
There will be activities and events to meet the needs and interests of all participants. Some of the types of initiatives you will be involved with during the program include:
- A Ropes Course experience
- Networking dinners with Lehigh faculty/administrators
- Community Service projects in the Bethlehem community
- Team meetings with other Leadership Lehigh participants and advisors
- Roundtable discussions/debates about current issues/trends in leadership development
- Student and staff facilitated workshops on topics such as leadership styles and practices, values clarification, campus involvement, time management, effective communication, and decision-making
- Mentoring programs with select students, faculty, and staff
- Overnight retreats and outdoor leadership experiences
- ETC, ETC, ETC!!
What are some benefits associated with the Leadership Lehigh?
There are a number of outstanding benefits that come along with your participation in this program. Some of these include:
- Opportunities to meet and make connections with peers, faculty, staff, community members, and nationally recognized leadership experts
- Externship/Internship opportunities
- Certificate of Program Completion and a transcript of completed leadership experiences
- Letters of Recommendation
- Opportunities to attend leadership conferences and events locally and nationally
- Personal growth and development