About Leadership at Rochester
The Rochester curriculum encourages students take responsibility for their learning and for where they live. Students learn best when they learn what they love and communities are strongest when members get involved. Rochester students are therefore encouraged to become involved community members and to act as leaders who give shape and direction to the world around them by committing of their time, learning, talents energy and resources.
What does it mean to be a leader? First and foremost at Rochester we believe it means investing in an area of interest and concern, of understanding what you value and care about. But then it means being willing to take action and to become engaged as well as developing skills to become effective at what you do. For example, we see it as important to develop the ability to work in teams and across boundaries as well as developing some organizational skills and competencies. The five essential features of our model are:
- Purpose and Passion – help students identify their interests and values
- Practice and Context – promote and develop multiple opportunities for participation in hands on service experiences
- Collaboration/Community – develop student abilities to work in teams and groups
- Cultural Competencies – foster the ability of students to work across boundaries
- Competencies – develop basic organizational and management abilities
The leadership programs of the Center encourage students to grow as individuals and positively influence the world around them both on campus and off.
Leadership Resources
Below are general leadership resources available to students and student organizations. For more resources and programs, please refer to the "Leadership Resources and Recognition" menu to the left.
Leadership Tips
The 
Leadership Tips sheet contains tips that will assist students in becoming better leaders. In conjuction with the trainings and workshops provided by the RCCL, students can develop successful leadership skills that will last long after college.
First Year Leadership Engagement Program
The First Year Leadership Engagement Program is an opportunity for freshmen to learn about leadership opportunities on campus during Orientation.
Leadership Transition Checklist
A successful leadership transition is not only the glue that will hold your organizations together from year-to-year, but also the fuel that continues to propel them in a forward direction. Unsuccessful leadership transitions can hamper future successes of student groups. The good news is that a successful transition is neither difficult nor very time-consuming. The Leadership Transition Checklist contains tips that may not pertain to your group, but most are relevant and important for the majority of student groups.