Pierce Leadership Certificate

If you have a desire to lead and make a positive difference in the college, community, and the world, the Pierce Leadership Certificate is for you. Faculty and staff will help you integrate lessons learned both in and outside the classroom to further develop your leadership skills while preparing you to assume positions on campus and in the community.

Mission

The Pierce Leadership Certificate Program teaches the essential skills of effective, ethical leadership. Oxford's faculty and staff, working collaboratively, provide an enriched and transformative learning experience for students with opportunities for learning both within and outside the classroom.

The program is designed to:

• Teach fundamental principles and practices of good leadership.
• Help students identify, reflect upon, and strengthen those characteristics which will allow them to excel as leaders.
• Teach a greater awareness of the complex challenges of ethical and effective leadership.
• Encourage civic engagement with the local community through experiential learning to put leadership skills into action.

If you're interested in the Pierce Leadership Certificate check out the program requirements.

In the first semester of their first year at Oxford, students apply for and join the Pierce Leadership Certificate program. Throughout their two years, these students move through the program as a cohort, attend regular meetings together, participate in service, and grow and develop as leaders. Together, they explore leadership principles work together as a team, and gain a deeper understanding of their own strengths and values. Upon graduation, those who have fulfilled the requirements will be awarded with the Pierce Leadership Certificate and a medal to wear with their cap and gown at Commencement.

Inside the Classroom

Learn about the power of leadership by enrolling in one of several courses taught by distinguished faculty. In these courses, you'll learn how leadership concepts and ideas are applied all around you.

Outside the Classroom

During your three semesters in the program, you will meet regularly with your cohort to discuss your experiences (in and outside the classroom) to gain a deeper understanding of what it means to be a leader. Put your new skills into action on- and off-campus. Apply for one of the many campus leadership positions. Learn why service is a core leadership component by completing service hours. Then, tell us about your experiences by creating your capstone project. Afterwards, keep this as a tool to assist you in preparing for your next leadership opportunity.

Want to Learn More?

If you're interested in the Pierce Leadership Certificate check out the program requirements.

To apply for the Pierce Leadership Certificate program, visit The Hub. Applications open at the start of each semester, to accommodate both fall-start and spring-start students. Specific dates for each application season will be communicated to students by the program coordinators after each semester’s first day of classes.

Because this is a two-year commitment, only first-year students can apply.