Leadership and Social Change
UTRGV provides students the opportunity to enrich their leadership, diversity and community service experiences that result in personal and professional growth. The foundation for these experiences is based on the Social Change Model of Leadership Development.
We provide opportunities for students to engage in meaningful service, and to explore issues of social justice and diversity. Workshops, conferences and retreats are offered to strengthen leadership skills, develop ethical and responsible decision-making skills, and to help students gain new insights into their potential.
We offer the following programs:
- Community Service
- Diversity and Intercultural Programming
- Freshman Leadership Academy
- LeaderShape® Institute™
- National Society of Leadership and Success
- Student Leadership Academy
Join our Executive Teams!
We are currently looking for active student leaders to join the Executive Teams for our departmentally sponsored student organizations and leadership development programs! Each of our programs provides students with various opportunities to develop transferable leadership and project management skills.
Students in these leadership programs will be responsible for the creation and implementation of large scale events cultural events, leadership programs, and community service opportunities.
| Student Volunteer Council |
SVC is a Departmental Organization for students passionate about community engagement and social justice. Council members will give back to the community through the coordination of community service events like Make a Difference Day, MLK day of Service, Drives, and much more!
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Student Volunteer Council Application | |
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Freshmen Leadership Academy Board |
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Freshmen Leadership Academy Board Application | |
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Student Leadership Advisory Board |
The Advisory Board is a network of students passionate about leadership. SLAB members act as agents for social change by develop leadership experiences for the UTRGV community like campus-wide workshops, speaker series, movie series, and much more.
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Student Leadership Advisory Board Application | |
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The Council for Cultural Activities |
The CCA is an organization for students passionate about cultural awareness, diversity, and inclusion. Council members develop and host cultural events for the UTRGV community. Events include Affinity Spaces, Awareness Months, Cultural Mixers, Vaqueros Around the World, and more.
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Council for Cultural Activities Application | |
| The National Society of Leadership & Success Board | The mission of The NSLS is to build leaders who make a better world. The Executive Boar works to ensure that the 600+ active UTRGV members receive a quality leadership experience. The Board coordinates orientation, leadership training sessions, speaker broadcasts, networking teams, workshops and more. | National Society of Leadership & Success Board Application |