Leadership Skills
- Contribute ideas and energy to a group
- Manage projects
- Make difficult decisions and set priorities
- Gain the cooperation of others
- Lead organized groups
- Take initiative
- Intervene in crisis situations
Dickinson turns students into leaders through:
- Early identification and support of students with leadership potential both in academic and extracurricular areas
- Offering hundreds of opportunities for leadership roles on and off campus
- Providing special training and unique experiences for student leaders
- Giving students the opportunity to select, plan, and lead major college-wide events
What Our Alumni Say…
- “Take advantage of Dickinson’s incredible emphasis on leadership development and involvement and make the most of every opportunity.”
- English major; Director of Christian Education
- “My most memorable experience was what I learned about teamwork, leadership, dedication, and comradery playing basketball for Dickinson College.”
- History and Russian major; Exec VP for Sales & Marketing