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The Maryland LEAD Program offers over 3 distinct peer-facilitated leadership education and development opportunities! These range from single day experiences in Stamp, to weekend-long retreats upstate; from 90 minute sessions once a week, to a week long introduction to leadership concepts. No matter your schedule or experience level, Maryland LEAD has an experience for you! Click below to get a more in depth look at what each of these experiences entail!

Terrapin Leadership Institute

The Terrapin Leadership Institute (TLI)  is a six week-long leadership development program. Each weekly 90-minute session  engages students in hands-on activities and critical dialogue. The FREE workshop series, taking place during fall and spring semesters, is a low-commitment, high intensity series that is meant to accommodate student schedules. In addition to developing core leadership skills and networking with peers, participants receive a certificate, t-shirt, and recommendation letter for completion of the program.

In addition from multiple weekday and time choices, participants can also choose from 2 tracks: Foundational and Organizational.

[Fall Only] Foundational (6 weeks): Participants will explore and develop foundational leadership skills such as leadership styles, ethics, identity, collaboration, and communication . Perfect for emerging leaders who want to discover and/or refine their leadership philosophy and practice! No prior formal leadership experience necessary.

[Spring Only] Organizational Leadership (6 weeks): In collaboration with the Student Organization Resource Center, this track is designed specifically for students involved in student organizations on campus. Students will participate in hands-on activities and critical dialogue with a small group of peers. This track focuses on organizational dynamics and development centered around structural, relational, and cultural aspects of student organizations. Perfect for student organization leaders looking to lead and develop their organization

Maryland Leadership Conference

MLC is a developmental halfday-long experience for intermediate leaders. Designed to enhance your group leadership skills and provide networking opportunities with fellow leaders at UMD, this off-campus retreat will develop participants efficacy in leading others through their formal and informal leadership roles.