Leadership Opportunities
Our Approach
At Mizzou, we take a holistic approach to leadership development, one that empowers all students to discover their potential, grow with purpose, and lead with impact. Grounded in the T.I.G.E.R.S. values, our leadership programs are designed to meet students where they are and provide meaningful opportunities to learn, reflect, and lead.
We focus on:
- Providing accessible leadership experiences that support students at every stage of their journey.
- Offering practical, skills-based learning that helps students apply leadership in real-world and campus contexts.
- Creating immersive learning opportunities that challenge students to think critically, collaborate, and grow as leaders.
- Fostering civic-minded leadership, with programs that encourage students to engage with and contribute to their communities.
- Elevating peer-led leadership, with student leaders supporting their peers through involvement, mentorship, and shared experiences.
Single Program
Delta Gamma Lectureship
The Delta Gamma Lectureship in Values and Ethics is an annual program that brings speakers to educate Mizzou students about the value and importance of ethical conduct and personal and professional excellence through leadership and community involvement.
Target audience: All levels
Application based: No
Academic affiliation: No
LeaderShape Institute
The LeaderShape Institute is a free, four-day retreat designed to provide a unique space for you to explore your values and build a vision for the future.
Target audience: All levels
Application based: No
Academic affiliation: Any
Mizzou Leadership Conference
Ready to elevate your leadership journey? Whether you're just starting or looking to refine your style, the Missouri Leadership Institute is open to students of all levels and majors.
Target audience: All levels
Application based: Limited seats available
Academic affiliation: No
Trulaske Leadership Conference
Fall conference to support student leaders in developing their leadership skills.
Target audience: All levels
Application based: No
Academic affiliation: Trulaske College of Business
Welcome Week Leaders
Guide an assigned group of incoming students throughout Mizzou’s Welcome Week, accompanying them to iconic events and traditions and discussing all things related to Mizzou while developing leadership skills and building your network.
Target audience: All levels
Application based: Yes
Academic affiliation: Any
Series of Programming
Civics Leaders Intern Program (CLIP) | Government
A unique, personalized experience for MU undergraduates interested in serving the state of Missouri through internship opportunities in state legislative offices, municipal and county level internships, legal and government consulting organizations.
Target audience: Sophomore and above
Application based: Yes
Academic affiliation: Any
Civic Leaders Intern Program (CLIP) | Non-Profit
A unique, personalized experience for MU undergraduates interested in serving their community through internship opportunities in local and national not-for-profit organizations.
Target audience: All levels
Application based: Yes
Academic affiliation: Any
Cornell Leadership Program
Provides high-performing students with an opportunity to develop leadership skills.
Target audience: Incoming first-year
Application based: Yes
Academic affiliation: Trulaske College of Business
Dorsey Leadership Academy
Provides dedicated support to College of Education and Human Development students within learning environments and professional fields.
Target audience: All levels
Application based: Yes
Academic affiliation: College of Education and Human Development
First-Year Council
First-Year Council (or FYC) is a year-long social and professional development experience built for freshmen and first-year transfer students at Mizzou. The program aims to equip first year students with important peer leadership skills and professional collaboration experience that they can share across campus as members continue their MU careers after FYC.
Target audience: Freshmen
Application based: Yes
Academic affiliation: Any
Green Tiger Orientation Program
The Green Tiger Program is a new orientation and engagement program designed for first and second-year students to become more knowledgeable about and actively involved in sustainability initiatives on campus.
Target audience: Freshmen, Sophomore
Application based: Yes
Academic affiliation: Any
Griffith's Leadership Society
Aimed at enhancing global competency and cross-cultural communication skills for government officials, professionals, higher education faculty and research scholars.
Target audience: All levels, Alumni
Application based: Yes
Academic affiliation: Any
Litton Leadership Scholars
Focuses on developing CAFNR students to successfully navigate today’s challenges and tomorrow’s uncertainty.
Target audience: Sophomore
Application based: Yes
Academic affiliation: College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources
Novak Chancellor's Leadership Class
Offers practical and proven strategies to help you become a more effective communicator, develop your people skills, enhance your self-confidence, and gain strategies for leading yourself and others.
Target audience: Freshman
Application based: Yes
Academic affiliation: Any
Novak Student Ambassador Program
Help build and grow the Novak Leadership Institute.
Target audience: All levels
Application based: Yes
Academic affiliation: Any
Phi Eta Sigma Honor Society
A community of first-year students dedicated to scholarship, leadership and service. Requirements include a cumulative GPA of 3.5.
Target audience: All levels
Application based: No
Academic affiliation: Any
T.I.G.E.R.S. Leadership Series
The T.I.G.E.RS Leadership Series is a 7-week student development series. This cohort-based experience emphasizes teamwork, mentorship, community building, sense of belonging and career preparation with a goal to prepare students for impactful leadership at Mizzou and beyond. This program complements academic learning through unique experiences that will support students in gaining and articulating the skills have built.
Target audience: All levels
Nomination based: Yes
Academic affiliation: No
Tri-Alpha Honor Society
A National Honor Society for First-Generation College students.
Target audience: First-generation
Application based: Yes
Academic affiliation: Any
Trulaske Edge Program
Helps students develop professional competencies that are in demand with today’s top employers and helps students excel in competitive work environments.
Target audience: All levels
Application based: No
Academic affiliation: Trulaske College of Business
Course
Civic Leaders Intern Program (CLIP) | Government
A unique, personalized experience for MU undergraduates interested in serving the state of Missouri through internship opportunities in state legislative offices, municipal and county level internships, legal and government consulting organizations.
Target audience: Sophomore and above
Application based: Yes
Academic affiliation: Any
Civic Leaders Intern Program (CLIP) | Non-Profit
A unique, personalized experience for MU undergraduates interested in serving their community through internship opportunities in local and national not-for-profit organizations.
Target audience: All levels
Application based: Yes
Academic affiliation: Any
Litton Leadership Scholars
Focuses on developing CAFNR students to successfully navigate today’s challenges and tomorrow’s uncertainty.
Target audience: Sophomore
Application based: Yes
Academic affiliation: College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources
Minor in Leadership & Service
Combines academic component of courses in leadership, public policy, ethics and social issues with a strong focus on service learning, community service and public service internships.
To complete this minor, students can fulfill credit hour requirements through the T.I.G.E.R.S. Leadership Series, CliftonStrengths course, Civic Leaders Interns Program and/or Mizzou Alternative Breaks.
Target audience: All levels
Application based: No
Academic affiliation: Any
Scholarship
Cornell Leadership Program
Provides high-performing students with an opportunity to develop leadership skills.
Target audience: Incoming first-year
Application based: Yes
Academic affiliation: Trulaske College of Business
Dorsey Leadership Academy
Provides dedicated support to College of Education and Human Development students within learning environments and professional fields.
Target audience: All levels
Application based: Yes
Academic affiliation: College of Education and Human Development
Global Leadership Program
Aimed at enhancing global competency and cross-cultural communication skills for government officials, professionals, higher education faculty and research scholars.
Target audience: Faculty, Staff, Research students
Application based: Yes
Academic affiliation: Any
On Demand Resources
For Your Student Group or Organization
Whether you're part of a student organization, academic unit, or campus department, we’re here to support your leadership development goals.