You can find many opportunities to develop leadership skills on the Ashland University campus. The organizations we’ve listed here either provide leadership training or honor exceptional leadership.
Student Senate
Getting involved in Student Senate on a college campus offers a powerful platform to lead change, influence policy and shape the student experience. As a senator, you serve as a key representative for your peers—amplifying their voices and bringing their concerns, ideas and priorities to the attention of campus leadership.
Student Senate involvement is not just about attending meetings; it's about stepping up, collaborating with others and taking decisive action. Through this work, you strengthen your ability to lead with confidence—building skills in public speaking, problem-solving and strategic planning. You also gain access to a network of dedicated student leaders and mentors united by a shared commitment to making a lasting, positive impact on campus life.
Emerging Greek Leadership Summit
Ashland University’s fraternity and sorority life is committed to providing values-based leadership opportunities to students through programs such as the Emerging Greek Leadership Summit, which takes place each spring semester. The event provides freshmen and sophomore participants the chance to grow and strengthen their leadership skills. The objective is to give participants the tools to become successful leaders in their organizations, the fraternity and sorority community and the Ashland University community.
A fraternity or sorority leadership role can help you become an effective leader, both inside and outside of the classroom.
Leadership and Service Awards
Do you know a student and/or a member of our AU faculty or staff who deserves to be honored for their leadership and/or service? How about a campus program, service project, cultural program or organization that merits recognition? If so, and you’re a member of our campus community, nominate them for an award!
Every April, approximately 400 campus community members come together to celebrate outstanding individuals, programs and organizations at our annual Leadership and Service Awards program. To learn more about the qualities, behaviors and service that are worthy of recognition, take a look at our leadership & service award descriptions. For the nomination application, go to ashland.edu/engage.
