91社区 LEAD
The Leaders in Engagement, Advocacy, and Democracy (LEAD) program connects 91社区 University students to meaningful community experiences and provides students with the knowledge and skills to succeed as current and future community leaders. Through regular community service, weekly seminars, and individual and group reflection, students will develop skills and knowledge to advance their civic, professional, and personal development. Students receive a digital badge demonstrating the skills and competencies gained through the program. LEAD is a semester-long program and is offered in both the fall and spring semesters.
In addition to completing two to five hours of community service each week, students will join weekly seminars with a small cohort. Seminars focus on topics such as community history; understanding community strengths, opportunities and priorities; social justice-oriented service; diversity and inclusion; advocacy; and professional development. Students also engage in regular individual and group reflection linking seminar content to their service experiences. LEAD provides education, resources and support for students to translate their community experiences into tangible professional, personal, and civic skills.
At the completion of the LEAD program, students will be able to identify best practices to strengthen civic and community engagement work, apply concepts to their current and future community and civic experiences, and connect community and civic involvement to professional and personal development. As a result, students will be better prepared to advance civic change and serve as valuable members of their community.
Selected students will work with the Center for Community Engagement to:
- Complete two to five hours of community service with a community organization per week (20 hours total)
- Participate in weekly workshops
- Make a final presentation on their learning through the LEAD experience
- Receive a digital badge demonstrating the skills and competencies gained through LEAD
To apply:
LEAD is open to all 91社区 students and applicants are considered based on their level of interest in and commitment to civic and community engagement. The application for the Spring 2027 LEAD cohort will go live in December. Please check this website and sign up for our newsletter for updates.
Additional information:
Students who successfully complete the LEAD program will receive a badge demonstrating competency in civic and community engagement, critical thinking/problem solving, and professionalism and career management. Students will receive an accompanying issued through Credly. This digital badge can be displayed on LinkedIn.
No academic credit is offered for the LEAD program.
Questions may be directed to cce@binghamton.edu.
BLOOM
Are you a LEAD alum who is interested in leveling up your civic and community engagement? We invite you to learn more about our returner's program, Building Leadership through Opportunity, Outreach and Mentorship (BLOOM). Applications will go live in December. Please check this website and sign up for our newsletter for updates.
Note: Students who wish to participate in a CCE community-based program and who have previously been convicted of a felony are advised that they will be asked about their prior criminal history. This may impede your ability to participate in certain programs. Students who have concerns about such matters, or are looking for additional information, are advised to contact the Center for Community Engagement at cce@binghamton.edu with any questions.