Civic Leadership | Ithaca College

Leading Where You Live

Civic leadership is a vital part of becoming an engaged citizen. By combining your passion and leadership skills, you can discover opportunities that will prepare you for your future beyond Ithaca College.

Examples of civic leadership include:

On campus organized activities to further develop your leadership skills
Civic engagement internships or study abroad
Undergraduate research

There are many opportunities on and off the Ithaca College campus to further develop your leadership skills:

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Student Leadership Institute

A series of interactive workshops designed to help students develop and refine personal leadership skills.

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Jahn Family Civic Leadership Series

Brings military leaders to campus for a relevant, clear-eyed look at topics affecting our armed services and country.

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Frederick Douglass Global Fellowship

Students of color spend four weeks abroad in summer to study social justice leadership.

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Newman Civic Fellowship

A year-long program that provides national recognition and leadership opportunities for student public problem solvers.