The Center for Student Leadership is intently focused on developing the leadership abilities of WSU Students. We strive to present quality programs that help our campus leaders learn and grow. Through hosting lectures from dynamic speakers and becoming a gateway to national leadership programs, the Center for Student Leadership is the best resource on campus for learning about leadership.

LEADERSHIP U is a comprehensive education program designed to support WSU students’ development into social change agents.  Leadership U operates on the assumption that leadership is the ability to communicate vision and compel others to action.  Every individual has the potential to be an influence on his or her community, peers, and self. 

Philosophy

Every student engaged in the leadership programs should have the capacity to share in the community responsibility of social change.  Every student has the capacity to be a citizen leader. 

Programs and Services

WSU students who engage in the leadership programs will:
1. Have the opportunity to practice what they have learned
2. Have the opportunity to have integrated learning experiences
3. Be exposed to opportunities that challenge their beliefs and encourage change
4. Develop confidence and competence
5. Have the capacity for self awareness/discovery
6. Develop the capacity to care for the greater community

Student can take advantage of several programs that include The Emerging Leaders Institute, The Shocker Leadership Forum, Women’s Symposium, the LEAD Journey, and L-Series.  Additionally, students can participate in LeaderShape, a six day institute held at the end of each academic year