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“Many people view college as a stepping-stone to careers in which they will be leaders. This leadership may be in a classroom, courtroom, corporation, hospital, community agency, ministry, service organization, or in their own business. This reality, plus the fact that virtually every college graduate will be supervising someone, points to the importance of learning how to be an effective leader.” -Developing Leadership Strenghts in College, Donald O. Clifton and Edward “Chip” Anderson 2004

What are the Laker Leadership Programs (LLP)?
The Office of Student Life, in collaboration with several other areas of the university, provides leadership training, development, and experiences for GVSU students and student organizations. The LLP offers a variety of leadership development programs including the "core" leadership programs (First Year Leadership Experience, Intermediate Leaders Institute, Community Leader Seminar, and leadership certificates) as well as a number of special events and receptions including Leadership Summit and the Venderbush Leadership Reception.

Students may choose to participate in one or all the programs during their GVSU experience. Participants of the core Laker Leadership Programs are acknowledged annually at the Office of Student Life's annual recognition event.  Check out the links on the left for information about the programs, resources, recognition, our staff, and more!

Please contact our staff if you need accomodations for any of our programs.