Leadership Development

We offer several opportunities for you to build your leaderships skills while at FRCC.

Leadership Opportunities

LEADS

Boulder County Campus, Westminster Campus

Strengthen your leadership and communications skills with Latinx Excellence Achievement Development Scholars (LEADS)— a 15-week leadership program designed to teach leadership skills and provide mentorship training.

The LEADS program provides enrichment opportunities to strengthen your leadership and communication skills. Through the program, you will:

  • Gain a greater understanding of your individual abilities and values as you relate to leadership
  • Better understand how culture, diversity, and social justice relate to your role as a leader
  • Develop marketable skills related to effective communication, critical thinking, and organizational/interpersonal skills
  • Learn skills to become a role model for other students
  • Broaden contacts/connections among other students, administrators, faculty, and the community
  • Experience service-based leadership to better understand the value of social responsibility and community involvement

Application Requirements

The selection process for LEADS includes submitting an application with two references. Selected individuals will participate in the program for the current academic year.

  • Be a new or current FRCC student
  • Must register for 9 credits minimum each semester of the academic year in which you are applying.
  • Have good academic standing and a minimum cumulative 2.0 GPA for current FRCC students.
  • Strong communication and leadership skills
  • Be able to commit for the entire academic year

Contact Adalinda Nava for more information.

Phi Theta Kappa (PTK)

All Campuses

PTK recognizes and encourages academic achievement, as well as provides opportunities for individual growth and development through participation in leadership, service and fellowship programming.

Membership is open to students with a 3.5 GPA or higher who have completed at least 12 credit hours. A one-time fee of $90 is required to join. Contact an advisor for more information:

Student Government Association (SGA)

All Campuses

SGA represents FRCC students. They strive to promote the general welfare of students. SGA plays a vital role in fostering community and providing a direct link between students, faculty, and administration. Students may run for open positions in the spring

Learn More About the SGA

CCCS Leadership Conference 

Each year, a Student Leadership Conference is planned by Student Life staff from around the Colorado Community College System (CCCS). The conference brings CCCS students together to engage in skill-building activities, leadership development exercises, and peer networking opportunities.  The conference is free to attend!

Student Awards Ceremony

The Annual Student Awards Ceremony honors students in the areas of academic achievement, outstanding engagement, and student organization leadership at each campus location.

 

Contact Us

Student Life Director

Amanda Clancy