Student Life

About the program: 

UCR Leadership Certificate Program:
Enhancing Leadership Skills for Personal Growth

The Leadership Certificate Program is a new initiative being launched by Student Life. It aims to enhance student’s leadership capabilities through practical experience.

Program Competencies

The program consists of five unique competencies with workshops and activities designed to enhance leadership skills. The five competencies are:

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SOCIAL CAPITAL

The development of networks that enrich one’s life and can be leveraged to address personal and community challenges.

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CAREER READINESS

The development of skills and competencies that are critical to securing and excelling in a career.

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CIVIC MINDEDNESS

The development of pro-social behavior and the understanding of civic engagement as a process of public-problem-solving through both political and non-political means.

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PERSONAL RESILIENCE

The development of physical, mental, and emotional resilience and perseverance skills critical for enduring personal and community challenges.

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CULTURAL HUMILITY

The development of skills for critical self-reflection, recognizing personal bias, fostering inclusion, and collaborating effectively with others.

Program Tiers

The Leadership Certificate Program is structured into three tiers, each tier requiring a set number of hours per competency.

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25 hours total

(5 per competency) 

 Fall 2025 

Maryam Haque
(4th year, Business Administration with a minor in Accounting)

Sandra Martus
(4th year, Art History)

Priya Kumar 

(2nd year, Biology)

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50 hours total

(10 per competency)

 Winter 2026 

Quynh Do
(4th year, Environmental Engineering)

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75 hours total

(15 per competency) 

 Winter 2026 

Pratyasha Mishra
(Ph.D. student, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology)

Suri Arian
(Ph.D. student, Microbiology)

Why you should apply:  

Students should consider applying for this program to gain skills and experiences that will help them prepare for diverse career paths and community roles, all while building a network of peers.  

Application steps: 

1. Learn About the Program (Optional):  Watch the recorded session to learn more about the Leadership Certificate Program. 

2. Submit Your Application: Complete the application using the link below. Applications are accepted year-round; to be considered for the Spring 2026 cohort, students must apply by April 15. Applications received after this date will be considered for the Fall 2026 cohort. 

3. Receive Your Decision: You will be notified of your application status via email. 

4. Attend Orientation: Accepted students will attend a brief orientation to gain access to program materials and resources. 

5. Begin Your Leadership Journey: Start engaging with the program and developing your leadership skills. 

Apply now 

 

Contact information:
Leadership@ucr.edu
(951) 827-7344 

 
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