The Idaho Leadership Education and Development Series is the University of Idaho’s newest and most comprehensive leadership program. Idaho LEADS seeks to educate and develop University of Idaho students through an extensive program of interactive workshops and leadership activities that will challenge students to go beyond the classroom to develop a broad vision of their role on their campus and in their communities.

The Idaho LEADS Program is free and open to all students! Attend workshops to earn one of our various leadership certificates, or enroll in the Emerging Leader Program for a more focused leadership learning experience!

Questions? 885-1020 or idleads@uidaho.edu

About Idaho LEADS:

Fundamental Purpose:

Idaho LEADS is a collection of programs centered upon the belief that leadership is a learned skill accessible to all students, and that developing our students into capable leaders is essential both to their development as individuals and to the continued betterment of human life.  All LEADS programs are values-based and adhere to the principles espoused within the Social Change Model of Leadership. These values are: consciousness of self, congruence, commitment, collaboration, common purpose, controversy with civility, and citizenship.

Mission:

Idaho LEADS prepares students to act, with self-awareness and in relationship with others, as agents of positive change within their sphere of life.

Vision:

Desired Outcomes:

• Students will be familiar with leadership and personal development opportunities available at the University of Idaho.
• Students will be exposed to leadership and personal development as it relates to broader concepts of ethics, diversity, and civic involvement.
• Students will self-direct in leadership and service, integrating workshop-based and experiential learning.
• Students will refine personal direction, purpose, and values through a series of reflection activities.