Canisius College

The Leadership Development Program provides opportunities for students to expand their leadership skills and sense of civic responsibility.  Our programs, like the Brown Bag Discussion Series, enhance the Canisius experience by preparing students for lifelong leadership roles.

• Place the Jesuit principles of Canisius College into the context of lifelong leadership.
• Offer a variety of training programs that enhance leadership skills.
• Provide a varied program that responds to the diverse needs of all participants.
• Assist students in developing their own personal leadership style.
• Engage students in reflective discussion/exercises about their own leadership experiences in regards to their values, morals, ethics, and beliefs.
• Train students to facilitate leadership development programs for their peers.
• Facilitate interaction between student leaders and community members to foster the concept of leadership as service beyond self.
• Explore the Social Change model as a foundation of leadership development.
• Empower students to become advocates for and agents of change.