Leadership Opportunities Through AIL 

Leadership development is an important value at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire. The student leadership development program seeks to support this institutional value by providing a variety of experiential learning opportunities in which students may participate. Program initiatives are intentionally designed to help students explore leadership, acquire new knowledge, and engage in skill development.

Students participating in the student leadership development program initiatives may expect to:

• Understand the historical and theoretical evolution of leadership theory.
• Understand a variety of leadership styles and preferences.
• Determine individual areas of strength and areas for improvement.
• Identify and articulate personal and professional values.
• Explain the benefits and challenges of working in groups and teams.
• Develop a personal leadership definition or philosophy.

Student Leadership Events

Over the course of each academic year, AIL and other campus departments sponsor a series of events aimed at increasing interest and skills in student leadership. Below you will see the signature events in this series and you can find out more about each, as well as registration or application information.

Leadership Seminar Series

Discover your personal leadership style through activities and discussion. You may just find your true path to life-long passion in leadership development.

Advanced Leadership Seminar

Already mastered the Leadership Seminar Series? Try the Advanced Seminar and put your leadership style into action!

University Student Excellence Awards

The students honored reflect the university’s living vision to be the premier undergraduate learning community in the Upper Midwest. Award recipients are recognized at the annual University Student Excellence Awards reception.

Blugolds for Better

Students and non-profit organizations have always had much to offer each other, and AIL aims to make the most of those connections through Blugolds for Better.

Alternative Breaks

The Activities, Involvement and Leadership Office currently sponsors two immersion programs that are designed to be hands-on, informative, and high-impact. 

Leadership Workshops

Design your own workshop that suits your leadership development needs.

Leadership Library

The Leadership Library hosts a variety of texts, CD presentations and team building equipment to meet any leadership development need.

Future Student Affairs Program

The Future Student Affairs Professionals Program is an intentional opportunity that connects students to various areas of Student Affairs through mentorship, professional and leadership development, and working collaboratively to improve campus life.

The Happiness Project

The Happiness Project is a collaborative effort between the University Activities Commission and the Activities, Involvement, and Leadership Office to promote a campus community filled with happiness.