Student leadership programming provides diverse perspective on leadership and creates opportunities that can lead to transformational liberating results. Student leadership programs is centered on creating solidarity, acknowledging intersectionality, expanding social/civic engagement opportunities, and eliminating barriers by embracing the importance of identity throughout the college experience. Leadership co-curricular programming is vital in enhancing students’ professional, social and personal development through transformational leadership as they engage in leadership programs at MSU Denver.
The Equity Peer Leaders (EPL) group was created to address equity and social justice related issues on our campus. Equity-minded students lead workshops, trainings or discussions to name these issues and craft ways to dismantle them at MSU Denver. This is a space to imagine and practice a future where everyone can thrive and will unapologetically center the truths of marginalized voices and identities.
The Urban Leadership Program was established in 2009 as a unique leadership experience at MSU Denver. Scholars participate in coursework, experiential learning components, and mentorship throughout their time in the program. Each student receives a scholarship in addition to training and networking opportunities designed to grow understanding of self, others, and society.
Rooted in a commitment to justice through a common purpose centered on equity, the Leadership Conference will equip students with applicable leadership perspectives and insights that can be applied to their everyday roles. Students will leave the conference knowing how to use their voice and apply their knowledge to transformational action within themselves along with their communities.
The Equity Training Series (ETS) is a series of workshops, training, and events designed to promote conversation among students at MSU Denver surrounding social justice and racial equity. The Equity Training Series’ speakers, presenters, and facilitators aim to create a common language and vocabulary among MSU Denver students related to equity-minded student leadership. In keeping with MSU Denver's commitment to antiracism, ETS aims to serve as a safe space and launching pad for dialogue and discourse among students from marginalized identities, their allies, and others to engage in this meaningful and impactful work.
In addition to the CMEI, MSU Denver offers a number of opportunities for you to get engaged civically and to cultivate your leadership. This includes earning a minor in leadership studies, connecting with the Golda Meir Center for Political Leadership, and Community & Civic Engagement.
Roadrunners Rock the Vote aligns with efforts from the American Democracy Project Committee at MSU Denver. This program helps encourage voting and civic engagement in local, state and federal elections.
CMEI Leadership Programs are part of MSU Denver’s commitment to the local community and intentional work throughout the University to partner and support the Denver Metro Area.
The Golda Meir Center for Political Leadership at MSU Denver provides a comprehensive and unique program that examines the role and meaning of leadership in both public affairs and the arts. The Center conveys its message that leadership matters at all levels of civic life through conferences, an academic course of study and guest speakers.
The Minor in Leadership Studies offers students a conceptual understanding of leadership studies that, when combined with co-curricular and experiential components, provides them with an increased awareness of their role in a world of multi-layered change.
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