Three ways to develop leadership skills this semester
There are many ways to be a leader in your community and plenty of opportunities on campus to build new skills. Here are a few ways to gain leadership experience this semester as an Arts and Sciences student at ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½Æƽâ°æÏÂÔØ.
Work on campus
On-campus jobs are a convenient way to gain experience, earn money and build leadership skills. There are many student job roles with some positions offering opportunities to take on more responsibility over time. It’s a fantastic complement to your A&S degree. Search for on-campus jobs on .
Participate on a student board or committee
Use your voice and help make decisions that affect our campus community. Here are some opportunities to consider.
- Center for Student Involvement (CSI) Board: Develop programs and educational opportunities to enrich the campus experience for ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½Æƽâ°æÏÂÔØ students. /involvement/about/csi-board
- CU Student Government (CUSG): Serve your peers, make a difference and leave your mark at ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½Æƽâ°æÏÂÔØ by participating in student government. /cusg/join-us
- CUSG Recreation Board: Promote the improvement of the Recreation Center and the university community through planning and positive action. /recreation/about-us/cusg-recreation-board
- Distinguished Speakers Board: Bring well-known speakers to campus and develop your skills in planning and implementing large-scale events. /studentgroups/dsb/faqs#
- Environmental Center Board: Advocate for campus environmental policy, determine funding for innovative sustainability projects, get practical experience and more. /ecenter/get-involved/cusg-environmental-board
- National Residence Hall Honorary (NRHH): Provide recognition for students and staff in the residence halls who have demonstrated exemplary leadership and who have made outstanding service contributions to their communities, CU and beyond. /living/student-leadership-programs/nrhh
- Residence Hall Association (RHA): Foster and facilitate community among on-campus residents and promote a safe and comfortable living environment. /living/student-leadership-programs/rha
- Senior Class Council: Keep seniors informed and involved while building pride, tradition and community among the graduating class. /seniors/join-us
- UMC Board: Create policy, develop creative solutions to challenging issues and grow your leadership skills. /umc/board/join
- Volunteer Resource Center (VRC) Board: Through policy making, leadership and outreach, being part of the VRC Board can help you advocate for and provide services to meet campus and community needs. /volunteer/joint-board/join
Look out for your fellow Buffs
Being a leader on campus can be more than joining a program or holding a position in your student organization. Our Colorado Creed reminds us that we build character based on our decisions and actions toward others. If you see something concerning,Ìýdon’t hesitate to call for help. Know and look out for other community members.
Gaining leadership skills and experience as an A&S student to add to your resume can help when looking for a job or internship. Learn more about how to and experience with .
Learn more about getting involved this spring:
- Download the ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½Æƽâ°æÏÂÔØ Life app from the ´Ç°ùÌý.
- Follow @CUBoulderLife on ,Ìý ²¹²Ô»åÌý.
- Check out upcoming student events.
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