Facilitate understanding of unique leadership styles, inspiring student-athletes to grow as confident, effective leaders.
Objectives
Growth Mindset
Effective Communication
Emotional Intelligence
Inclusive Leadership
Conflict Management
Core Values
Leadership Development
The Center for Orientation, Transitions and Leadership provides programs, coaching, and formational experiences to guide students in their leadership development. We celebrate the idea that leadership shows up in a lot of forms, so our programs are designed to challenge and support students at all stages of their leadership journey: from freshmen year through graduation.
- Student Leadership Recognition
- Leadership Fellows Program
- Dirigo Leadership Honor Society
- RI Conference on Values - Based Leadership
- Transformations Leadership Retreat
- Clifton Strengths for Students
Event Recaps
NCAA Leadership Development
Current NCAA student-athletes identify values, build character and examine the role college athletics plays in higher education. Athletes return to campus with invaluable leadership skills; a thorough understanding of the differences between NCAA divisions as well as campus, conference office and national office responsibilities; and an expanded peer network.
They learn about careers in college sports and how to become the next leaders within the industry. Resources available to the athletes include test preparation materials, financial literacy information, online education and behavioral assessments.
Student-Athlete Leadership Forum
Student-athletes selected to attend the forum return to campus with invaluable leadership skills, a refined understanding of the relationship among personal values, core beliefs and behavioral styles, and the support of a close personal network of like-minded peers to provide continued connection and dialogue after the program concludes
Learn MoreCareer in Sports Forum
The Career in Sports Forum brings together selected NCAA student-athletes to learn about and explore potential careers in sports, particularly college athletics.
Learn MorePostgraduate Internship Program
The NCAA Postgraduate Internship Program annually provides on-the-job learning experiences at the national office in Indianapolis to college graduates who are passionate in their pursuit of a career in college sports administration.
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