Leadership Development

Take an active role at Oakland University and learn lifelong skills in leadership. Through the Leadership and Volunteer Center, students have the opportunity to learn how to inspire, motivate, lead and succeed, gaining both knowledge as well as hands on experience. Students can participate in Jump Start events, gain valuable volunteer site leadership experience and learn project coordinator skills. Transform from a student today to a leader tomorrow.

For more information, stop by the Office for Student Involvement.

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Legacy Leadership

2023 Cohort APPLY HERE!

Legacy Leadership Experience is a one of a kind, comprehensive leadership development program aimed to help students solidify their legacy at OU and beyond. This program is designed for all student leaders at Oakland University. Students will assess their leadership abilities and develop a personal growth plan to advance their skill set while working in an interactive, workshop setting.

Exploration Series

ExplOUration Series

Explore the leader in you and build your resume by attending the Leadership Exploration Series. Presentations from alumni and Oakland leaders will include invaluable information discerned from experience centered around a diverse selection of topics. Pre registration is required. All presentations can be found on the events page on GrizzOrgs. Events include: TBD

Emerging Leaders

2023 - 2024 Cohort

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Leader Foundry

Emerging Leaders is Oakland University's premiere leadership certificate program. Designed to take highly motivated first and second year OU students, participants will develop their skills to be future leaders at and beyond the University.

Office for Student Involvement

Oakland Center, Room 49
312 Meadow Brook Road
Rochester, MI 48309-4454
(location map)
(248) 370-2400

OSI Office Hours:
Monday-Friday: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

OSI Service Window Hours:
Monday-Friday: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.