Foundation

At Allegheny, we believe that:

• Every student is a potential leader and that leadership is not necessarily linked to a particular position.
• Leadership is a form of service.
• Leaders need to be an active part of the community and work to build and develop that community.
• Leaders need to be sensitive to the issues of justice and social responsibility.
• Leaders should have an opportunity to learn and develop leadership skills and be empowered to utilize them.

Allegheny's Leadership Program

In order to assist students in this process, we strive to provide opportunities that:

• Are comprehensive, purposeful and assist students in gaining varied leadership experiences.
• Promote values clarification and ethical decision making.
• Build recognition and respect for individuals and organization.
• Provide opportunities to gain knowledge of how organizations function.
• Are inclusive and accessible.
• Responsive to the needs of students.
• Assist students in integrating their leadership experiences with other educational experiences.
• Are based on theories and knowledge of learning and development.
• Encourage intellectual and personal growth and consideration of lifelong learning and appropriate career and future choices.
• Encourage students to take purposeful tasks.

Program Highlights

• Collegiate Leadership Conference
• Leadership Recognition Banquet
• Emerging Leader's Retreat and Emerging Leader Special Interest Floor for first year students
• National and Regional Leadership Conferences
• Developing Leader programs for students holding leadership positions on campus
• Support for self-designed projects relating to leadership development