Find Your Leadership Home!
Here at Catholic, you will have plenty of opportunities to explore who you are as a leader. While we seek to empower you with all of the tools necessary to become a successful student leader, we want to also empower you to find the path to gain those skills that speaks to you! Take a look at the many exciting and engaging leadership opportinties offered through both the Office of Campus Activities, and the campus-wide community!
Leadership Application and Interview Support
Leadership Application and Interview Prompts
- Applying for a leadership position and not sure how to prepare? Leading as a Cardinal has you covered! We have compiled a list of 15 prompts that you shoud use to reflect on your leadership development. Many of these prompts (or a version of them) are commonly found on leadership applications, so these prompts will allow you to think about answering questions through a leadership lens and be better prepared for applications and interviews. To view the prompts, click here.
Apply Yourself! Workshop
- Are you applying to be an Orientation Advisor, Resident Assistant or Student Minister? Attend our leadership workshop for a complete guide to student leader applications and interviews! We will be discussing the early application process of applying your past expereinces to leadership roles and developing short answers, along with discussing the interview process which includes reparing for interviews and understaning each positions process. Our November workshop will be hosted on November 7 from 5-6pm in The Nest (Pryz 300) and you can RSVP here. This workshop will focus more on the application portion of the process, but it will mention interview tips as well for those choosing to complete early interviews.
Student Leadership Opportunities on Campus
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Residence LifeResidence Life offers a variety of opportunities for you to get involved and grow as a leader within your living communities. For more information go to residencelife.catholic.edu.
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Orientation AdvisorBecome part of the team thats all about welcoming new Cardinals to their new home! This is a great leadership expeirence for anyone looking to gain connetions, become a mentor, work in a team setting, grow in confidence, and so much more. For more information go to orientation.catholic.edu. |
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Center for Academic and Career SuccessThe Center for Academic and Career Success, is a great place to prepared and connected to various opportunties across campus and within the grater Washington D.C. area. Be sure to stop by their Office in Garvey Hall! For more information go to success.catholic.edu.
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Campus MinistryCampus Ministry is a great place to merge your love of faith and Jesus Christ and leadership. Campus Ministry offers a host of opportunites to deepn your knowledge of your faith, connect and grow spirtually and practice servant leadership within the Catholic Univeristy of America community. For more information go to ministry.cua.edu
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Program BoardBe a part of the student-run event programming organization. Plan on-campus events including concerts, speakers, comedians, movies, and various traditional events. For more information go to nest.cua.edu/organization/programboard |
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Student Government AssociationThe Student Government Association (SGA) is the official representative body for the undergraduate students of The Catholic University of America. Students can get involved in SGA through the Senate, Treasury Board, Executive Initiatives and more! For more information go to sga.catholic.edu. |
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Dean of StudentsThe Office of the Dean of Students offers student staff opportunities through several functional areas. For more information go to deanofstudents.catholic.edu. They also oversee PEERS, which stands for Peer Educators Empowering Respectful Students. Educate your fellow peers on alcohol and other drug education, sexual assault awareness, healthy relationships and mental health awareness. For more information go to peers.catholic.edu. |
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Center for Cultural EngagementThe Center for Cultural Engagement (CCE) advances The Catholic University of America’s commitment to a campus and a world that values every human being, and supports and celebrates their uniqueness, experiences, and contributions. The CCE hosts a variety of cultural events and intercultural education opportunities that can help you become a better student leader. You can formally join the student staff in one of the following roles:
You can also bring your own projects or ideas and make them happen with the support of the CCE. Previous projects include: an intercultural art exhibit, Our Voices publication, and a community library. For more information go to cultural.catholic.edu. |
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Busch School of BusinessThe Busch School of Business seeks to create learning experiences and opportunities that go far beyond the classroom. Business Students can take advantage of their various leadership opportunties. For more information go to business.catholic.edu.
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