Leadership University

Distinguish Yourself!

Leadership University is a public forum for students to plan and showcase their development as leaders. Students at Grand Valley State University work with mentors, engage and reflect on development opportunities, build marketable e-portfolios, and earn recognition for their effort and growth.

get started

• Sign in to sign up
  

  Click "Student Login" in the upper left and use your GVSU username and password to get started.



• Add a mentor
  

  Under your mentor tab, enter a faculty/staff member's email address and personalize a mentor request OR click "request mentor" beside a faculty/staff member of your choice from our volunteer list. Set up an initial meet and greet with your mentor, then meet with your mentor at least once each semester.



• Build a schedule
  

  Under your opportunities tab, browse and add opportunities to your schedule. Opportunities are broken into three categories and a multiplicity of program types.



• Build a portfolio
  

  You must create an e-portfolio using WordPress. It's fast, free, and easy to use. Write your reflections, showcase your accomplishments, and adjust privacy settings as needed.
  See sample e-portfolios.



• Get to work
  

  Follow through on your schedule and submit reflections to your mentor for approval, and accumulate points toward the completion of Leadership University.