Leadership development is not only applicable during the undergraduate years at Fordham but afterwards also! FUEL, just one of the Leadership Development Programs offered through the Office of Student Leadership, is specifically targeted at first and second year students who have been identified as having leadership potential.
For more information concerning FUEL, please email Bridget L. Lynch, Associate Director for Transition Year Experience at brlynch@fordham.edu.
Program Goals:
Through workshops, seminars, guest speakers, and interactive sessions, and students learn invaluable lessons evolving around leadership. Students will have the opportunity to develop self-confidence, increase self-awareness, and increase your knowledge of and pride in Fordham.
Why are Leadership Skills Important?
"Leadership is the key dynamic force that motivates and coordinates an organization in the accomplishment of its objectives. It deals with inspiring, motivating others, and spearheading useful changes. A leader creates a sensible vision for others and then directs them toward achieving that vision. To be a leader, the people you are attempting to lead must have confidence in you and give you their support and commitment." From the Ten Minute Guide to Leadership by Andrew J. Budrin.
FUEL helps to bring these characteristics out in students in order to benefit the students, their clubs, and Fordham University as a whole. It is our hope that characteristics developed as a result of FUEL will also be utilized by students in their everyday lives.
Stay tuned for more details, which will be updated before the end of this semester. The program is set to begin in January, 2008. All are invited!
