Explore Your Leadership Potential
Select one of the areas below to learn more about the people, activities, and key partners at Drake that will help you learn, practice, and develop your leadership skills. Each of the listed areas are associated with 1 or more True Blue Skill. True Blue Skills are a combination of social skills, communication skills, character or personality traits, and attitudes that enable our graduates to navigate their environment, work well with others, perform well, and achieve their goals.
LEAD Program
The Leadership Education and Development Program is a 20-credit academic minor open to all students from any major on campus. The goal is to help students to make significant contributions to their current and future communities by exemplifying ethical leadership through positive social change.
Associated True Blue Skills
Leadership, Collaboration, Values Driven, Critical Thinking, Communication
Adams Leadership Institute
The Adams Leadership Institute is an exclusive leadership development program designed to provide students with personalized leadership training, co-curricular skill development, and career preparation that enhance students’ personal, academic, and professional lives.
Associated True Blue Skills
Leadership, Personal Responsibility, Communication, Collaboration
Changemaker Scholars
Built upon the principles of leadership, entrepreneurship, and civic engagement, this four-year academic and community engagement program gives students the skills and experience to help address societal issues.
Associated True Blue Skills
Leadership, Critical Thinking, Growth Mindset, Communication, Personal Responsibility, Values Driven, Innovation, Global Understanding
Community Engagement Peers
Community Engagement Peers are student staff in the Office of Community Engaged Learning who are committed to working with service-learning and community engagement.
Associated True Blue Skills
Leadership, Collaboration, Personal Responsibility, Growth Mindset, Communication, Values Driven
Master of Science in Leadership Development
The MSLD program is designed to serve emerging and aspiring leaders in business, industry, and non-profit organizations who are interested in developing their leadership ability or developing the leadership capacity in others.
Associated True Blue Skills
Leadership, Innovation, Critical Thinking, Collaboration, Digital Proficiency, Growth Mindset
Pathways for Civic Action & Social Change
Pathways for Civic Action & Social Change is a range of possibilities by which students can make contributions to the common good. Take the Pathways Survey and then set up a 1-1 advising appointment with a Community Engagement Peer to talk through your results.
Associated True Blue Skills
Leadership, Values Driven, Personal Responsibility, Growth Mindset, Critical Thinking
Healthcare Leaders
The College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences prepares today’s learners to be tomorrow’s healthcare leaders. Through leadership and research opportunities, experiential learning, and entrepreneurial programming, students enter their professions prepared to lead the way to a healthier world.
Associated True Blue Skills
Leadership, Collaboration, Communication, Growth Mindset, Personal Responsibility, Innovation
