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potentialunlock yourNo one is born a leader. In fact, some of
the best leaders start as followers, quietly
observing how things work and what
makes things happen. Leaders spring
from great ideas evolved from thoughtful
consideration and flashes of inspiration.
Leaders are forged through time,
experience, and ambition. You are a leader,
even if you don't know it yet.
The Leadership Center at The University of
Texas at Arlington can help you become
the type of person who affects and guides
change in every facet of life, no matter
what you set your mind to achieve.
Developing your leadership skills not only
makes you a more attractive potential
employee, it makes you a better citizen of
the world. Because when you discover your
true potential, epic things await.
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We’ll help you develop your leadership skills in several key areas:
nCommunication
nCollaboration and global mindedness
nCritical thinking
nEthics and integrity
nInnovation
nDiversity and inclusion
nTeamwork
time to shine Leadership honors programThe Leadership Honors program is a personal leadership
development program that emphasizes four core areas:
leadership knowledge, self-awareness, leadership practice,
and global perspective. The program ensures that students
have a comprehensive leadership experience that prepares
them to be ethical, global-minded leaders.
Benefits include working with a peer advisor to develop
an individualized leadership plan, access to leadership
skills, training and activities with other honors program
members, attendance at student conferences, and serving
as an ambassador for the Leadership Center. When
all requirements are complete, students graduate with
leadership honors regalia.
Certified Leaders instituteReceive your certificate in leadership after completing a
series of workshops exploring topics from fundamental
leadership skills to advanced critical social analysis of
leadership. Workshops for the Certified Leaders Institute
will be offered in the fall and spring semesters. This
program is open to both undergraduate and graduate
students.
faLL Leadership retreatTake the next step in your leadership development and
become a student leader at the annual fall retreat. This
retreat is a University tradition that has shaped and
molded student leaders for more than 30 years. Students
are exposed to a variety of seminar-based leadership topics
including ethical leadership, empowerment of others,
diversity, global leadership, and effective communication.
During the retreat, peer student leaders model
outstanding leadership and encourage it from all
participants while facilitating small team-building
activities, building strong communication and group
facilitation skills, greeting and hosting community leaders/
alumni attending the retreat, and ensuring that retreat
participants are actively engaged.
uta toastmastersBuild confidence as a communicator. UTA Toastmasters is
a student organization dedicated to increasing confidence
through public speaking. UTA Toastmasters meetings are
held weekly year round on campus.
Leadership ConsortiumThe UT Arlington Leadership Consortium is a collective
group of organizations dedicated to the pursuit of leadership
development and growth for UT Arlington’s student body.
For the complete list of involved organizations, visit
uta.edu/leadership.
omiCron deLta KappaOmicron Delta Kappa is a national leadership honor society
that recognizes achievement in five areas: scholarship,
athletics, community service/campus involvement,
journalism/speech, and the creative and performing arts.
The Fall Leadership Retreat has been training
student leaders for more than 30 years.
Develop your leadership skills through the Leadership Center
programming. We’ve got several options for students interested in
becoming standout graduates of The University of Texas at Arlington.
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make an impact uta VoLunteersUTA Volunteers is the student group that plans and
implements volunteer and community service programs
for UT Arlington and the surrounding community. The
purpose of the group is to promote active citizenship
and strengthen the community by creating avenues for
community service involvement and providing tools
and resources to the UT Arlington community.
soCiaL JustiCe LeagueThe UT Arlington Social Justice League is a
collaborative effort between organizations with a
commitment to volunteerism. The Social Justice
League focuses on sharing information and new ideas
on volunteering in our community. Students, faculty,
and staff are invited to participate. For a complete list of
involved organizations, visit uta.edu/leadership.
UTA Volunteers
contributes more than
2,100 community
service hours annually.
faCuLty and staff Leadership CoaChingUT Arlington commits to the core value of personal
development by providing a welcoming and stimulating
center for student life filled with resources and
helpful staff members who promote growth and
self-development. Leadership coaches are just one way
the University can help provide resources to students in
developing their leadership growth.
Leadership coaches are faculty and staff that have a
passion for leadership and student development. Coach
roles vary from facilitators or presenters on a broad range
of leadership topics to student leader mentors, scholarship
committee members, and resources for students and
student organizations.
When you give back to the community, you not only gain new
friends, experiences, and skills, you begin to understand what it
means to instigate positive change that contributes immeasurably to
the greater good. The Leadership Center can help you find a place
where your efforts are best suited to making great things happen.
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Feed your amBition AcAdemic Offerings
Leadership studies minor and CertifiCateThe leadership studies minor program at UT Arlington
will prepare students to be relational, ethical, and global
leaders armed with the knowledge and skills to make a
positive contribution in the workplace, the communities
in which they live and throughout the world. The courses
are designed to help students explore the dimensions of
leadership so that they may engage in leadership that is
constructive, purposeful, and orientated toward improving
the human condition. The leadership studies minor is a
joint initiative between the Department of Educational
Leadership and the Leadership Center in the Division of
Student Affairs.
edad 1130: foundations of Leadership This interactive, 1-hour course is designed to provide
a broad overview of fundamental leadership concepts.
Students will learn about themselves and others as they
explore a broad range of topics including leadership styles,
negotiating conflict, effective communication, and ethics.
Through this course students will develop a basic vocabulary
about leadership and will have a better sense of their own
approaches to leadership.
edad 2330: adVanCed theories in Leadership This 3-hour course is designed to be an interactive theory-
based seminar in which students explore themselves, their
relationship to others, and the issues confronting our society
in the context of leadership-related principles. Registrants
of this course, along with the instructors, function as a
community of learners and work together to craft and share
knowledge about leadership. This course is part of the
leadership studies minor program.
edad 4330: Capstone in Leadership studiesThe capstone course focuses on the synthesis of learning
and experiences across the prior 15 hours of coursework.
Students will design and present their new understandings
of leadership and speculate about futures on the horizon.
This course is part of the leadership studies minor program.
The EDAD 2330 Advanced Theories of Leadership course saw a 122% increase in enrollment between the fall 2011 and spring 2012 semesters.
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The Leadership Center offers many ways for you to learn about
leadership in an experiential learning environment. Throughout
the year, the center also provides ongoing workshops and lectures
dedicated to leadership development. Learn what it takes to be a
great leader and be amazed at what you can accomplish.
Get a Gold star
The Leadership Center has an eye for amazing
leaders and is always happy to recognize
greatness. We do that in lots of ways.
Co-CurriCuLar transCriptThe co-curricular transcript is an official university document that lists co-
curricular and community involvement activities undertaken while at
UT Arlington and is verified by the Leadership Center staff, organizational
advisors, and other approved staff. The co-curricular transcript can be used
as a supplement to a resume, scholarship applications, and graduate school
applications. Studies have shown that employers are looking for employees who
have “practical competency” or the ability to work with others on campus and in
community organizations, and on projects in the workplace. To get started and
create your own co-curricular transcript, visit uta.edu/leadership.
Leadership reCognition CeremonyThe Leadership Recognition Ceremony is an annual celebration of leadership
at UT Arlington. It is an opportunity to honor the outstanding student leaders,
organizations, and advisors in our community. The outstanding student leader
awards include scholarship funds of varying amounts. The ceremony takes places
in April and all students, their families, faculty, and staff are welcome to attend.
donors and friendsThe Leadership Center has many opportunities for donors and corporate
sponsors. To make an online, tax-deductible gift, visit www.uta.edu/giving.
Corporate and community partners can get involved with the Leadership Center
through student mentorship, shadowing opportunities, guest lecturing, and by
offering corporate tours, internships, and practical advice for future leaders.
Graduate student opportunities
push your limits
For eligibility and admission requirements to the
Department of Educational Leadership Policy Studies, visit
uta.edu/coehp/educleadership.
Email all inquiries about this program to [email protected].
You may also visit uta.edu/leadership or call 817-272-9220.
OTHer serVices
Leadership assistanCe/ConsuLtationThe staff of the Leadership Center along
with our Leadership Coach program is
available to work with your organization
or department. The center provides team
building activities, workshops on leadership
topics and consultations to connect you
with resources to help you improve the
effectiveness of your organization.
request a speaKer/faCiLitatorLet us help your next retreat or staff
workshop be the best one yet! One of
the Leadership Center staff members or a
Leadership Coach can provide assistance
and ideas as a speaker or facilitator on many
numerous leadership topics.
find a mentorIf you are a student who is interested in
finding a faculty, staff or alumni mentor
please contact Kerri Ressl at [email protected].
For peer mentoring relationships, please
visit uta.edu/hosts.
Leadership Center LibraryVisit the Leadership Center Library
located in the Lower Level, Suite B160,
of the E.H. Hereford University Center.
Sign up to receive the Leadership Center’s
newsletter, The Leading Edge by emailing
graduate assistant for the Leadership CenterGraduate assistants are valuable members of the
Leadership Center. The graduate assistant is responsible
for developing programs and serving as a resource to the
entire student population. This individual will have the
opportunity to serve on committees, formally present
within an academic course setting, attend personal and
professional development activities, and assist with collateral
assignments. Ideal candidates will want to gain experience
for their future in Student Affairs.
For information on responsibilities, learning opportunities,
expectations, compensation, and application procedures,
visit uta.edu/leadership.
enhanCed graduate teaChing assistantship program: phd in K-16 eduCationaL Leadership and poLiCy studies
The Department of Educational Leadership and Policy
Studies and the Leadership Center offer an Enhanced
Graduate Teaching Assistantship to qualified incoming
doctoral students. The program blends K-12 and higher
educational leadership issues, theory, and solutions.
For information on the program’s responsibilities and
benefits, visit uta.edu/leadership.
For admission requirements to the UT Arlington Graduate
School, visit grad.uta.edu.
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There’s no end to what you can do, and if you need help getting there,
we’re glad to assist. The Leadership Center offers a wide variety of
scholarships to assist students with their studies. For a complete list of
current scholarship opportunities, visit uta.edu/leadership.
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The University of Texas at Arlington
The Leadership Center
E.H. Hereford University Center
300 West 1st Street, Lower Level, Suite B160
Arlington, Texas 76019
(T) 817-272-9220
(F) 817-272-2962
uta.edu/leadership