There is a deepening concern in many quarters of society about the decline of global leadership. As individuals limit their participation in public life, all facets of our world are affected. Gerzon and Ury (2006) call for global leadership that allows one to lead: “according to values that are good not just for ourselves, for our own tribe or religion, for our country or region, but good for the world” (p. 82).

At the University of Maryland, President Mote foresees a “campus vision that will become increasingly more global” (State of the Campus Address, 9/14/06).
Well-designed internship and leadership experiences provide pathways for college students to make a difference in their communities and in the lives of others across the globe.

Drawing from Chevy Chase Bank’s commitment to the many communities they serve, Chevy Chase Leadership Internship Program (CCLIP) provides University of Maryland undergraduate students with the unique opportunity to integrate these concepts through academic leadership courses, an internship, international immersion and a team collaboration