The Active Leaders Program will be offered again in Fall 2025. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Dr. Nick Lennon at [email protected].
The Active Leaders program is offered by the Center for Leadership and Intercultural Engagement (CLIE) at George Mason University. It is a 10-week (2 hours each week), in-person seminar that meets on Fridays from 10am-Noon, starting in September. The last session is typically the Friday before Thanksgiving break. The program is designed to provide a more advanced leadership opportunity for any Mason student (undergraduate or graduate). There is no prerequisite for Active Leaders. You do NOT need to have a leadership position to be a part of this program! The program is for both those who are in, AND not in, leadership positions!
Why is Active Leaders for YOU?
Are you interested in learning more about yourself and how to work more effectively with others and in groups? Do you want to help the organizations you’re a part of become more successful? If you’re looking for a fun and interactive program that explores leadership concepts while also giving you the opportunity to earn a leadership certificate to enhance your resume, this program is for you!
What is the Active Leaders Program?
You do NOT need to have a leadership position to be a part of this program! The Active Leaders program is offered by the LEAD (Leadership Education and Development) office. It is a 10-week seminar designed to provide a more advanced leadership opportunity for Mason students. You do not need any prerequisites to be a part of the Active Leaders program. The primary focus is to provide a high quality leadership program for Mason students. This program will be fully in-person. We will have have many interactive activities and discussions to help you learn about leadership (this is NOT a lecture based program). For more information and a list of frequently asked questions, please see below.
What is the What have Mason students said about the Active Leaders Program?
Leaders Program?
“I loved it! We had a really good group of people and this is the best program I have had at Mason”
“… a very comfortable, fun and challenging environment to learn and grow”
“It was a very positive experience; I learned new things about myself and built new relationships”
“It was a fun way to learn about myself, how to improve and to be able to make a difference in my community”
Active Leader participants overwhelming respond that they would recommend the program to a friend
What will we do?
Applicants must be currently enrolled at George Mason University and have a willingness to participate in enlightening and respectful discussions/activities about leadership.
What are the requirements?
We will meet on Fridays during the fall semester from 10am-Noon. During this time there will be a variety of interactive activities designed to help you learn more about yourself, working with others, values/ethics, helping groups/organizations to be more successful and making a difference in society. This program will help you develop as leaders through fun and interactive activities.
What are the responsibilities?
Commit to attend at least 8 of the 10 sessions from 10am-noon on Fridays, and to being respectful of yourself and one another.
What are the benefits?
Join a fun and engaging program where you can make new friends, learn more about yourself and your strengths, and develop the skills to work more effectively with others and in groups. Discover how to support the success of the organizations you’re involved in while becoming more connected with the LEAD office—one of the greatest places on campus! Earn a leadership certificate to enhance your resume and gain the confidence to lead in a way that fits your style. Don’t miss this opportunity to grow, connect, and have fun along the way!