Applications for the Winter 2014 Program are now open! 

Application deadline: October 15th, 2013

The University of Manitoba Student Leadership Development Program provides all U of M students with the opportunity to:

• Participate in a series of workshops
• Plan and execute a Capstone Team Project
• Complete a variety of self reflection and assessment tools
• Connect with other leaders on campus

Applications for this co-curricular certificate program can be found on Community LINK. 
 To submit an application for an upcoming program; 

1. Log in to Community LINK. 
2. Go to Organizations
3. Access The University of Manitoba Student Leadership Development Program 
4. Select forms

For additional information, email leadership@umanitoba.ca.

All University of Manitoba students, undergraduate and graduate, are welcome to apply to this free program. Students must be enrolled as full-time students for the term in which they are applying.

Selection is based on how well the applicant meets the following criteria:

• an expressed desire to enhance leadership potential
• the ability to commit to completing all program requirements
• be in good academic standing (minimum grade point average of 2.5)

A committee will select a group of participants who represent the diversity of the campus community.

Why apply?

This program will add value to YOUR student experience by:

• Empowering you to develop comprehensive leadership skills.
• Supporting you in your personal and professional development through the completion of a leadership portfolio.
• Engaging you in your university experience by introducing you to fellow student leaders and on-campus partners.
• Introducing you to diversified leadership experiences, including an understanding and involvement in civic engagement and citizenship.
• Recognizing you for your commitment through the co-curricular record.

What will you get out of this leadership program?

In this program, you will:

• Develop a skill set that will enable you to be a more effective leader.
• Explore a variety of leadership theories.
• Clarify your personal leadership perspective.
• Identify and articulate personal values and skills through the use of a variety of assessment tools.
• Apply leadership to a variety of contexts both on and off campus.
• Become more community conscious and global minded.
• Be more prepared to transition from the university to both work and community.

Program Requirements

For certification and notation on the co-curricular record, participants must complete the following:

• Attend all mandatory workshops.
• Attend a pre-program interview.
• Attend a next-step interview.
• Participate in a post-program focus group.
• Complete a capstone project with at least 20 hours devoted towards the project outside of workshop sessions.