{"id":1177,"date":"2016-06-10T09:33:35","date_gmt":"2016-06-10T16:33:35","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.wou.edu\/student-engagement\/?page_id=1177"},"modified":"2026-02-18T21:23:52","modified_gmt":"2026-02-19T05:23:52","slug":"leadership-certificate","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/wou.edu\/student-engagement\/leadership\/leadership-certificate\/","title":{"rendered":"The Leadership Certificate Program"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;section&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; module_id=&#8221;main-content&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||0px||true|false&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][et_pb_row admin_label=&#8221;row&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Text&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; header_3_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h2>About<\/h2>\n<p>The Western Oregon University Leadership Certificate helps students build real-world leadership skills through hands-on experience across campus and beyond. This flexible program recognizes that leadership looks different for everyone, allowing students to customize their path based on their interests, goals, and academic focus. Along the way, students develop practical skills in communication, teamwork, ethics, and strategic thinking.<\/p>\n<p>Students work one-on-one with a professional advisor to create a personalized leadership plan that connects their experiences, strengths, and challenges with meaningful opportunities at WOU. Students complete the Leadership Certificate by earning points across key leadership skill areas and finishing several signature program components.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Text&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; header_3_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h2>Eligibility<\/h2>\n<p>The following are the requirements to be considered for entry into the Leadership Certificate Program:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Minimum 2.5 GPA and be in good academic and judicial standing<\/li>\n<li>Full-time student at Western Oregon University with fewer than 135 earned credits<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/wou.presence.io\/form\/leadership-certificate-application\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Applications can be submitted through Involve<\/a> and are accepted on an ongoing basis.<\/p>\n<p>If accepted into the program, the new admit will complete an intake interview with their assigned program advisor. Past, current, and future interests and leadership experiences will be discussed, and a personalized leadership certificate checklist will be created for each student. Topics will include areas of focus, areas of challenge, and a discussion of avenues that tie in majors of study to existing campus leadership programs.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Early in the program, students are also encouraged to participate in the <a href=\"https:\/\/wou.edu\/student-engagement\/leadership\/discover-leadership\/\">Discover Leadership program<\/a> offered by Student Engagement to grow knowledge and confidence in their leadership skills.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Text&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; header_3_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h2>Core Competency Areas<\/h2>\n<p>Students earn points by participating in leadership experiences that align with <strong>six core competency<\/strong> areas.<\/p>\n<table border=\"1\" style=\"width: 50%;border-collapse: collapse;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto\" cellpadding=\"10px\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 50%\"><strong>Core Competency Area<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 50%\"><strong>Points Required<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 50%\">Communication<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 50%\">45 points<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 50%\">Group Dynamics<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 50%\">30 points<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 50%\">Interpersonal Interaction<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 50%\">45 points<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 50%\">Learning &amp; Reasoning<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 50%\">45 points<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 50%\">Personal Behavior<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 50%\">45 points<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 50%\">Strategic Planning<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 50%\">25 points<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Points are earned <strong>term by term<\/strong> through leadership roles, clubs, and experiences both on- and off-campus. Points are based on: Level of Responsibility, Time Commitment, Alignment with the Core Competency, &amp; Overall Leadership Impact.<\/p>\n<p>Participants are encouraged to meet with their Program Advisor at least <strong>twice per academic year<\/strong>. A final check-in is <strong>required<\/strong> at least <strong>one term before graduation<\/strong> to confirm completion.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h2>Additional Program Requirements<\/h2>\n<h3>Service Project<\/h3>\n<p>Students complete an <strong>approved<\/strong> service project during their final two years in the program. This project allows students to apply their leadership skills while addressing a real community need.<\/p>\n<p>The service project can be completed independently or as part of a team and must meet certain qualifications to be discussed with your Program Adviser.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">This includes optional participation in a 3rd-year Leadership Support Class to gain a deeper understanding of leadership and collaborate with fellow participants.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Ethics of Leadership Workshop<\/h3>\n<p>Students are required to attend the <strong>WOU Ethics of Leadership Workshop<\/strong>, offered by Student Engagement at least once per year. This workshop explores core elements of the program such as values-based leadership and ethical decision-making.<\/p>\n<p>Dates are shared well in advance, and students may attend any offered session.<\/p>\n<h3>Leadership Capstone E-Portfolio<\/h3>\n<p>The Leadership Certificate concludes with a <strong>Capstone E-portfolio<\/strong>, which serves as a reflection on the student&#8217;s leadership journey.<\/p>\n<p>The student will explain how their experiences met program requirements, reflect on lessons learned, and consider how they would approach leadership differently in the future.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/cdn.wou.edu\/student-engagement\/files\/2025\/10\/Leadership-Certificate-Timeline.jpg&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; alt=&#8221;Leadership Certificate 4-year general timeline of yearly program requirements and point targets.&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_divider color=&#8221;#E02B20&#8243; divider_weight=&#8221;3px&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_divider][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>Questions?<\/h2>\n<p>If you have any questions, contact the Program Director: Benjamin Barlow | <em>he\/him<\/em> | <a href=\"mailto:barlowbd@wou.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">barlowbd@wou.edu<\/a> | 503-751-4127 | Werner University Center 210H<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>About The Western Oregon University Leadership&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":484,"featured_media":0,"parent":845,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"","_seopress_titles_title":"","_seopress_titles_desc":"","_seopress_robots_index":"","_lmt_disableupdate":"","_lmt_disable":"","_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"<h3>The Leadership Certificate Program<\/h3>\r\n<span>The Western Oregon University Leadership Certificate program supports campus leaders who are involved in a variety of areas across campus. The Leadership Certificate program\u00a0incorporates existing leadership experiences on campus, combines them with learning outcomes and core competencies, and creates an experience tailored to each student's individual leadership future!\u00a0Any WOU Student who is interested in leadership and achieving the high honor of being certified under this program can apply as long as you have less than 135 credits at the time you apply.\u00a0<\/span>\r\n<h3>Eligibility<\/h3>\r\nApplication materials are accepted on an ongoing basis to the Werner University Center Information Desk. Once received and approved, applicants will be notified of current status. In order to be eligible to participate in the Leadership Certificate program, the student must demonstrate that they meet the following requirements in their completed application:\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Minimum 2.5 GPA and in good academic and judicial standing<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Full-time student at Western Oregon University with less than 135 credits<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Willingness to grow, challenge yourself and complete all aspects of the Leadership Certificate program.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h3>The Process<\/h3>\r\nStudents accepted into the Leadership Certificate program will be required to complete a number of \"points\" in different core competencies. These competencies assure a well-rounded leadership experience that allows students to grow in a variety of applicable areas.\r\n\r\nEach student will have a <strong>specific and unique<\/strong> leadership plan developed one-on-one with your Program Director. This will take into consideration a student's background, interests, areas of growth, majors and more.\r\n\r\nThe six core competencies are:\r\n<table cellspacing=\"5\" width=\"384\">\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>1)<\/td>\r\n<td>Communication<\/td>\r\n<td>45 points<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>2)<\/td>\r\n<td>Interpersonal Competence<\/td>\r\n<td>45 points<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>3)<\/td>\r\n<td>Humanitarianism<\/td>\r\n<td>30 points<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>4)<\/td>\r\n<td>Professional Development<\/td>\r\n<td>45 points<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>5)<\/td>\r\n<td>Service Competence<\/td>\r\n<td>25 points<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>6)<\/td>\r\n<td>Knowledge Acquisition and Skill Application<\/td>\r\n<td>45 points<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\nThe numbers listed are the minimum number of points that must be attained in order to fulfill the requirements of that competency.\r\n\r\nIn addition to completing these mandatory \"points\" in the learning outcomes, a student must complete the following:\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Attend at least one leadership workshop or conference. Focus on Leadership offered on the WOU campus counts towards this requirement. Participants are required to attend at least one leadership conference as part of the program. The conference may be on- or off-campus, but off-campus programs require the itinerary or program be submitted to your Program Advisor with information about which sessions were attended. Conferences must be at least 1\/2 day in length to qualify.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Attend at least one Ethics of Leadership seminar presented during the academic year. About two or three times per year, the Student leadership and Activities office will provide a 2 1\/2 -3 hour Ethics of Leadership seminar for participants in the program as well as any otherwise interested students. This seminar will discuss the importance of ethical conduct in leadership and is a core value for the program. Dates for these workshops will be advertised to participants well in advance. It is encouraged to attend any one of the sessions when they are offered.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Complete the capstone experience - a portfolio that demonstrates the compilation of your leadership efforts and a presentation to your Program Director.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h3>Core Competencies<\/h3>\r\n<span>Students accepted into the Leadership Certificate program will be required to complete a number of \"points\" in different core competencies. These competencies assure a well-rounded leadership experience that allows students to grow in a variety of applicable areas.\u00a0<\/span>Students complete the program's point requirements by engaging in leadership experiences related to Western Oregon University. These experiences can be located on- or off-campus, but must take place during the student's academic career at WOU. Points are earned on a term-by-term basis and are based upon standardized point totals either determined by your Program Advisor or by a list provided by campus departments and administrators most familiar with these leadership experiences.\r\n\r\nPoints in each category are based upon: the level of responsibility that the experience has relative to each learning outcome, how much time was spent upon that experience in a given term, how well the experience ties into the definition of the learning outcome and other relevant factors.\r\n\r\nLeadership Certificate Program participants will have their points tallied electronically. It is strongly recommended that participants check in with their Program Advisor at least twice each academic year, and at least one term prior to expected graduation dates.\r\n<h4>Communication<\/h4>\r\nWritten and verbal communication skills.\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Written correspondence with internal or external constituencies, reporting, creative\/business writing, or professional conduct.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Verbal communication skills with internal or external groups, small groups, or large groups (in formal and\/or informal settings).<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Documentation, minutes, or recording of events within organizations.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h4>Interpersonal competence<\/h4>\r\nGroup and team dynamics and collective decision-making ability.\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Teamwork and group dynamics, motivation, mediation, persuasion, community building, recognition, delegation, and facilitation of groups.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h4>Humanitarianism<\/h4>\r\nSocial justice and diversity education\/experiences.\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>New experiences and understanding of diverse cultures, discrimination\/oppression, and working towards equality and inclusivity on campus or in the community.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h4>Professional Development<\/h4>\r\nIntentional experiences relevant to career and\/or education beyond WOU. Applied self-knowledge and problem-solving skills.\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Budgetary and monetary experiences, resume-building, project- work and planning, results-oriented task completion, and supervision.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h4>Service Competence<\/h4>\r\nCivic engagement from local to global level, which may include multiple stages\/levels of involvement.\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Volunteerism, advocacy, working with charities, selflessness, and understanding of broad role in the community<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h4>Knowledge Acquisition and Skill Application<\/h4>\r\nLearning competencies and skills surrounding leadership.\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Time- and stress-management, public speaking, ethical understanding, goal setting, managing change, critical thinking, running meetings effectively, recruitment, and programming skills.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h3>Completion<\/h3>\r\nStudents completing the Leadership Certificate program will receive a university-recognized certificate, recognition at WOU's annual Leadership Recognition Night program, and receive recognition at WOU's Commencement program upon graduation.\r\n<h3>To Apply:<\/h3>\r\nTo apply to the Leadership Certificate program,\u00a0<span>join the Student Engagement OrgSync portal, then click on Forms<\/span>\r\n\r\nIf there are any questions, please contact Patrick Moser 503-838-8063 or email at <a href=\"mailto:moserp@wou.edu\">moserp@wou.edu<\/a>\r\n\r\nApproximately 18 WOU students are enrolled in this program each term","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":"","_links_to":"","_links_to_target":""},"class_list":["post-1177","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/wou.edu\/student-engagement\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1177","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/wou.edu\/student-engagement\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/wou.edu\/student-engagement\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wou.edu\/student-engagement\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/484"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wou.edu\/student-engagement\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1177"}],"version-history":[{"count":17,"href":"https:\/\/wou.edu\/student-engagement\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1177\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":109435,"href":"https:\/\/wou.edu\/student-engagement\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1177\/revisions\/109435"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wou.edu\/student-engagement\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/845"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/wou.edu\/student-engagement\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1177"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}