LeADERS Mission

LeADERS is a pathway connecting students to enriching courses and active learning experiences resulting in a competitive edge in their chosen careers.

LeADERS is an Academic Experience, Professional Development, and Recognition Program:

• Academic Experience: Students are encouraged to select courses in their degree program that are interactive, hands-on, and practical. This includes Leadership, Academic Internship, Diversity, Entrepreneurship, Research, and Service Learning classes and experiences.
• Professional Development: Students complete a LeADERS ePortfolio to reflect on and showcase their learning and real-world skills developed from coursework and other experiences. Students also enjoy perks, such as priority access to career fairs, individualized and group ePortfolio support, and other events held exclusively for LeADERS Candidates.
• Recognition Program: Students who complete their LeADERS ePortfolio and courses from three, four, or five different class areas of LeADERS earn bronze, silver, or gold LeADERS medals to wear during commencement. Students are presented with a LeADERS certificate and medal during a special ceremony, and they receive a transcript designation for their LeADERS experience.

In the following video I reflect on my LEADERS experience here at Old Dominion University;