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The Torch Leadership Certificate Program

Why Leadership Certification?

• Develop self as a confident and competent leader
• Connect and network with other future leaders
• Create a personalized leadership track with your Leadership Advisor
• Receive a certificate verifying your leadership training and experiences

Getting Started:

• Stop by the Center for Student Leadership and Community Engagement (CSLCE), 235 Student Union to set up a meeting with a Leadership Advisor.

Requirements:

• Leadership Consultation
  • Meet with your Leadership Advisor and complete your Leadership Certificate Start-Up Plan
  • Visit UBLinked and join the Center for Student Leadership and Community Engagement, click on Forms and submit a Torch Appointment Request. Need help using UBLinked?
• Training
  • Attend Leadership Training Camp OR
  • Attend 4 Life & Learning Workshops (under Leadership or Diversity categories) (register online )
• Education – Pick one of the following two options.
  1. Complete the UBE 102 (spring only), UBE 110, or UBE 496 (LCE sections only)
  2. OR Complete TWO of the following programs:
     • Real Experience and Leadership Mentoring (REALM)
     • 2 activities during Leadership Week (Fall semester only)
     • 2 activities during Women Empowered to Lead (WE LEAD) program (Spring semester only)
     • Diversity Institute – Register through the Intercultural and Diversity Center
     • Western New York Student Leadership Conference (Spring semester only)
     • SLiCE (Participate in all 3 programs)
• Development
  • Complete 20 hours of combined service on or off-campus (track your hours through My Involvement on UBLinked )
  • OR Demonstrate active membership in a club/organization (i.e. attending meetings, assisting with events, etc.).
• Documentation & Wrap-Up
  • Write a 2-3 Leadership Philosophy Statement that reflects on your training, education and development: PDF (46KB)
  • Create an Activity Transcript documenting your involvement and participation and bring an official copy to your final LCP Meeting.
  • Once all requirements are completed, set up a meeting with a Leadership Advisor to discuss your experience and review your final Portfolio (including your Philosophy Statement and Activity Transcript).