Leadership & Community Service-Learning
About Us
The Leadership & Community Service-Learning (LCSL) office at the University of Maryland offers students the unique opportunity to engage in leadership development while making a positive impact on the community. Through experiential and community-based learning, we empower students to become socially responsible leaders, committed to justice, collaboration, and transformative action. If you're ready to make a difference, gain real-world experience, and build skills that last a lifetime, join us in creating a more just and inclusive world. At LCSL, learning meets action, and every student has the chance to lead with integrity and purpose.
We engage students in experiential and community-based learning to foster socially responsible leadership.
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1110 The Adele H. Stamp Student Union - Center for Campus Life
University of Maryland
College Park, 20742
301-314-9044
lcsl@umd.edu
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Alternative Breaks
Service-learning immersion experiences during the university's Winter, Spring, and Summer breaks that address social issues in local, national, and international communities.
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Leadership Studies
A transdisciplinary academic program offering both minor and certificate options, as well as a variety of elective courses on leadership theory and practice. This program promotes leadership learning and development by educating students for and about leadership in a complex world.
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Maryland LEAD
Engaging students in leadership experiences that complement academic, co-curricular, career, and community engagement opportunities. Through institutes, conferences, retreats, and peer education the Maryland LEAD Program develops the skills necessary to practice socially responsible leadership.
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Maryland Mentor Corps
Providing high quality mentoring that enriches learning opportunities for college students, elementary school students, and the local community.
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Terps for Change
Serving the local community, exploring social issues, and engaging in meaningful dialogue to foster socially responsible leadership and action
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TerpsVote
Helping UMD students make their voices heard and get engaged in local, state, and national elections and civic processes.