Peer Leadership Council
The Peer Leadership Council (PLC) is a group of undergraduate students who
assist the Maryland Leadership Development Program in delivering leadership
experiences to other students. PLC participation provides an opportunity to
serve the campus community as well as to develop and apply personal leadership
skills. The practical experience of presenting, training, facilitating, and
program planning will be easily transferred to the workplace and community
settings. Meet the members of the Peer Leadership Council here. Contact the Peer Leadership Council, or their advisor
with any questions.
Turtle Camp
Looking for ways to jumpstart your leadership training? Want to make an impact
during your undergraduate career at Maryland? Then join Turtle Camp—a
first-year leadership development program. This program caters to incoming
students looking to develop or extend their leadership skills. We will set
you up with mentors, introduce you to a variety of participation opportunities,
help you network with campus administrators, and meet other similarly minded
first-year students.
Find more information on Turtle Camp here.
The Terrapin Leadership Institute
The Terrapin Leadership Institute serves to empower students to achieve their
leadership potential. The Institute recognizes leadership as a skill that
can be developed and mastered by all people, and as a skill it can open doors
for individual and global growth. This comprehensive program will be dedicated
to encouraging and promoting leadership experiences throughout the University
of Maryland community.
The Institute offers University of Maryland students leadership development
opportunities through skill development and exposure to a multitude of leadership
topics. Additionally, the Terrapin Leadership Institute cultivates personal
awareness of leadership skills and issues, both of which are vital aspects
of everyday life. The Institute is most effective when program participants
recognize and build their skills, challenge themselves, and impact positive
change within the community.
Open to all students and free of charge, the program is grounded in the social
change model of leadership. Workshops and seminars are facilitated by an assortment
of faculty, staff, students, and professionals. Students attending a majority of seminars
will be awarded a certificate. Please click here for more details about the Terrapin Leadership Institute.
Maryland
Leadership Conference
The Maryland Leadership Conference (MLC), one of the oldest and most popular leadership programs at Maryland, brings students together to retreat to learn more about oneself, working with others, and the process of creating change. Large group seminars, small group discussions, and plenty of hands-on leadership development will keep you busy during the Maryland Leadership Conference! Leadership development helps you gain a greater understanding of your own talents, values and interests, and empowers you to facilitate positive change as a member or leader of a group. MLC recognizes that leadership is a skill that can be developed by all people and can open doors for the future. The Maryland Leadership Conference is facilitated by the Peer Leadership Council, a group of trained student leadership educators at the University of Maryland. The sessions are interactive and designed so that participants not only get to know one another throughout the weekend, but also have a chance to practice what they are learning in the workshops. Click here for more details about the Maryland Leadership Conference.
MOSAIC: Diversity & Social Justice Leadership Retreat
MOSAIC is a two-day, one-night weekend retreat focused on exploring the relationship between diversity and leadership. Interactive sessions and group discussions are designed to create an environment for individuals to examine their identity and how it influences their understanding of and approach to leadership. Goals of the retreat include developing a stronger sense of self-awareness, examining how identity influences leadership, and engaging in conversations around how to use insights to shape the Maryland campus community.
