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Leadership

The Office of Student Involvement offers many opportunities for Rutgers-Camden students to invest in their development as a leader.  Throughout the year, we provide workshops and trainings, one-on-one consulting with student leaders, and interactive experiences to spark conversation on leadership topics.

The Office of Student Involvement is grounded in the following learning objectives, housed under 5 core competencies:

Community, Culture, & Leadership

  • Student officers will be able to articulate how their involvement in student organizations fosters a greater sense of community on campus
  • Student officers will be able to develop and implement leadership skills through their responsibilities as an officer of a recognized student organization
  • Student officers will reflect on integrity and ethical behavior, developing a greater sense of social responsibility to others, and acting responsibly in support of the larger community

Collaboration & Teamwork

  • Student officers will be able to collaborate productively and exercise flexibility and willingness in making necessary compromises to accomplish a common goal
  • Student officers will be able to define how their work supports the work of their peers, assuming shared responsibility for collaborative work 
  • Student officers will develop interpersonal skills that help them engage in conflict resolution

Critical Thinking & Problem Solving

  • Student officers will be able to differentiate between macro and micro level concerns and problems in order to develop more efficient and autonomous decision-making skills
  • Student officers will understand organizational responsibilities, acknowledge the possibility of change, and be able to prioritize and complete tasks

Creativity & Innovation

  • Student officers will be able to demonstrate the importance of remaining adaptable and calm in dynamic and stressful situations
  • Student officers will be able to reflect upon how mistakes are opportunities to learn and grow
  • Student officers will be able to acknowledge that problems often have multiple solutions and learn to create varied solutions to those problems

Communication & Technology

  • Student officers will understand the expectations of professional communication with peers, collaborators, and external partners both in-person and digitally, applying those skills universally
  • Student officers will demonstrate the ability to listen actively and communicate with peers, collaborators, and external partners for a range of purposes
  • Student officers will be able to demonstrate knowledge, skills, and proficiency in technological software used by Rutgers – Camden student leaders, including but not limited to Engage, EMS, eCater, etc.
  • Student officers will reflect on their leadership experiences and translate them into applicable skills and tools for their personal career growth

Office of Student Involvement

Campus Center, Lower Level
326 Penn Street, Camden, NJ 08080
(856) 225-6013