Everyday Leadership Pathway

The co-curricular pathway allows students to choose from a menu of leadership opportunities available on campus and pairs their participation in those programs and their participation in common required courses through PLAN with additional training and reflection requirements.

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The co-curricular pathway allows students to choose from a menu of leadership opportunities available on campus and pairs their participation in those programs and their participation in common required courses through PLAN with additional training and reflection requirements.

Co-Curricular Program Highlights

  • The co-curricular pathway is open to all matriculated undergraduate students (first-year, transfer, Dix, and international)
  • Two-year program that students opt into during their sophomore or junior year
  • Students who complete the co-curricular pathway will receive a certificate of leadership distinction

Co-Curricular Pathway Overview

  • Students select one signature leadership program
  • Participate in one community or research opportunity
  • Select one curricular/experiential activity
  • Take SIM 101, 201, 301, and the Leadership Course
  • Attend the Inclusive Leadership Conference
  • Attend four reflection meetings and three leadership trainings (one per semester)
  • Complete a poster presentation

  • Alternative Spring Break Team Leader
  • America Learns
  • Athletics Team Member/Leader
  • Bonner Scholars
  • Career Coaches
  • Explore Peer Leaders
  • Jumpstart Americorps
  • Orientation Leader
  • Resident Advisors
  • Simmons Academic Mentor (SAM)
  • Strong Women Strong Girls Executive Board
  • Student Government Association Executive Board
  • Student Organization/Collective Executive Board
  • Undergraduate Tutor
  • Wellness Ambassador
  • Application to nationally competitive fellowship or grant
  • Barbara Lee Fellowship
  • Bridge Program Participant
  • Jennifer Eckert Fellowship
  • Living Learning Community Member
  • Newman Civic Fellowship
  • Passionate Leaders Project
  • Presentation at Undergraduate Symposium
  • Simmons World Challenge
  • Student Advisory Board
  • Student Club or Affinity Group
  • Summer Undergraduate Research Experience
  • Undergraduate Faculty-Student Collaborative Fellowship
  • Clinical
  • Internship/Assistantship
  • Field Experience
  • Service-Learning Course
  • Study Abroad
  • Sim 101
  • Leadership
  • SIM 201
  • SIM 301
  • Experiential Learning Course