Student leadership development is a cornerstone in supporting our students as they become engaged citizens. Nazareth College’s co-curricular leadership program provides students with the foundation they need to explore self, others, and community from a leadership lens. The program diffuses leadership across the campus and works collaboratively with partners to deliver an array of leadership opportunities, sequential and non-sequential, that match individuals’ development readiness.

Nazareth College’s leadership program will be recognized for its excellence in providing students with leadership development opportunities that spark curiosity, nurture self-efficacy, and prepare them to lead change in a complex and ever-changing world.

Leadership at Nazareth can be envisioned as a sort of “highway” that connects students’ to the leadership knowledge and skills they will need after they graduate. This philosophy provides for several “on ramps,” or activities, where students, regardless of their existing leadership abilities or time spent at the College, can access meaningful leadership education opportunities that expand their understanding of leadership, build on their existing capabilities, and support them as they apply their learning to real-world situations. Students can move between “lanes” by pursuing a formal certificate, mixing and matching events that interest them, or going deeper and engaging in social innovation action teams. The “highway” approach allows for flexibility and personalization while also offering structure for those that may be just starting their leadership journey.