Student Leadership Opportunities

Leadership is a lot like driving a car. If you get behind the wheel without any training or practice beforehand, your first driving experience will be stressful, confusing, and potentially dangerous.

We see leadership the same way. Without essential leadership training, your first experience leading others on campus or in your community will be less effective and less enjoyable for everyone involved. That’s why Drake provides you with training to help you make the most of your leadership experiences. With our help, you will be prepared to make a positive impact on the communities, causes, and issues you care about.

Explore Your Leadership Potential

Select one of the areas below to learn more about the people, activities, and key partners at Drake that will help you learn, practice, and develop your leadership skills. Each of the listed areas are associated with 1 or more True Blue Skill. True Blue Skills are a combination of social skills, communication skills, character or personality traits, and attitudes that enable our graduates to navigate their environment, work well with others, perform well, and achieve their goals.

LEAD Program

The Leadership Education and Development Program is a 20-credit academic minor open to all students from any major on campus. The goal is to help students to make significant contributions to their current and future communities by exemplifying ethical leadership through positive social change.

Associated True Blue Skills
Leadership, Collaboration, Values Driven, Critical Thinking, Communication

Adams Leadership Institute

The Adams Leadership Institute is an exclusive leadership development program designed to provide students with personalized leadership training, co-curricular skill development, and career preparation that enhance students’ personal, academic, and professional lives.

Associated True Blue Skills
Leadership, Personal Responsibility, Communication, Collaboration

Changemaker Scholars

Built upon the principles of leadership, entrepreneurship, and civic engagement, this four-year academic and community engagement program gives students the skills and experience to help address societal issues.

Associated True Blue Skills
Leadership, Critical Thinking, Growth Mindset, Communication, Personal Responsibility, Values Driven, Innovation, Global Understanding

Community Engagement Peers

Community Engagement Peers are student staff in the Office of Community Engaged Learning who are committed to working with service-learning and community engagement.

Associated True Blue Skills
Leadership, Collaboration, Personal Responsibility, Growth Mindset, Communication, Values Driven

Master of Science in Leadership Development

The MSLD program is designed to serve emerging and aspiring leaders in business, industry, and non-profit organizations who are interested in developing their leadership ability or developing the leadership capacity in others.

Associated True Blue Skills
Leadership, Innovation, Critical Thinking, Collaboration, Digital Proficiency, Growth Mindset

Pathways for Civic Action & Social Change

Pathways for Civic Action & Social Change is a range of possibilities by which students can make contributions to the common good. Take the Pathways Survey and then set up a 1-1 advising appointment with a Community Engagement Peer to talk through your results.

Associated True Blue Skills
Leadership, Values Driven, Personal Responsibility, Growth Mindset, Critical Thinking

Healthcare Leaders

The College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences prepares today’s learners to be tomorrow’s healthcare leaders. Through leadership and research opportunities, experiential learning, and entrepreneurial programming, students enter their professions prepared to lead the way to a healthier world.

Associated True Blue Skills
Leadership, Collaboration, Communication, Growth Mindset, Personal Responsibility, Innovation

Explore Your Leadership Potential

LEAD Program

Adams Leadership Institute

Changemaker Scholars

Community Engagement Peers

Master of Science in Leadership Development

Pathways for Civic Action & Social Change

Healthcare Leaders

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True Blue Skills

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