Leadership & Teamwork

Baja SAE is a student run team that designs, manufactures, and races a single seat off-road vehicle every year. We compete in Baja SAE sponsored events with universities from around the world. Being involved in Baja SAE allows students to apply what they learn in the classroom to a real world engineering project.

Outcomes: Design, create, and build a fully functioning off-road vehicle. Translate classroom learning into real-world experience. Race and win sponsored SAE events. Understand systems-thinking and learn the economics of building engineering designs.

Contact: Baja SAE

Base Camp occurs in September with all Greek chapter presidents and council executive board members.  The retreat’s purpose is to encourage Greek presidents to network, to build their leadership skills to prepare for their role, and to discuss the vision of the greater Greek community.

Outcomes: Foster authentic dialogue, while allowing participants to develop meaningful relationships and support networks to aid them in creating positive change and empower them to lead their sorority and fraternity community. 

Contact: Office of Fraternity & Sorority Affairs

In their role, Managers assume increased responsibilities actively participating in new staff hiring, plan and develop staff training and weekly meeting lesson plans with learning outcomes.  Each manager is a mentor, leader, and role model building on their strengths and talents while developing their own leadership style.

Outcomes: Engage in opportunities for learning and collective decision making.  Explore self and group values, demonstrate integrity and accountability while holding one another accountable for their actions and shared goals. Enhance group dynamics, effective communication skills, and successfully lead a team through a six week End of Year team project experience.

Contact: Student Center Facilities

In their role, Supervisors handle daily operations ensuring the safety and security of our facilities. Through experiential learning opportunities, they further explore the 5 Foundations for Student Success and are challenged to think differently, creatively, and collaboratively. They are each a leader, a contributor, and a role model. This position provides a non-typical work experience, leaving each staff member is well-equipped to be valued contributor beyond Lehigh.

Outcomes: Staff will build meaningful relationships, participate in reflective writings and conversations, develop team building and enhanced leadership skills throughout the process.

Contact: Student Center Facilities

Camp Hawk is Lehigh’s version of summer camp for first-year students after classes have already started. At this two-day retreat, new students will engage in classic camp games and meaningful conversations to build connections and explore what their Lehigh experience is and what it can be. Student leaders, known as Camp Hawk Counselors, are responsible for leading activities and discussion and serve as a resource for students as they navigate their transition.

Outcomes: Develop leadership skills, while enhancing your communication and building teamwork and collaboration. Mentor first-year students and cultivate the incoming Lehigh community.

Contact: Office of the First-Year Experience

Student Leads organize meetings, develop semester-based curriculum of topics, and work on projects with a more specific focus. Sorority Representatives develop cross-sorority partnerships and collaborations, reframe topics that affect the sorority community, and understand how better to connect outside sororities.

Outcomes: Develop collaborative and inclusive relationships. Create opportunities for cross-sectional dialogue and action. Develop skills in organizing, developing responsive topics, and practicing inclusive leadership. Learn of issues that face women on campus. Build connections throughout Lehigh and the greater community.

Contact: Rita Jones

The GA position is designed for development of supervisory, execution, and training skills, and requires advising of undergraduate and graduate peers. The GA should be an organized self-starter with a strong commitment to gender equity, a background in program development and management, who enjoys thinking creatively and seeing projects to completion.

Outcomes: Professional growth. A larger world view. Openness to feedback and criticism. Learning practice and action. Collaborative efforts between Center for Gender Equity and campus partners. Advancement of social justice initiatives.

Contact: Rita Jones

Current undergraduates host tours of the Asa Packer Campus to prospective students and their familes throughout the year.  The role of a campus tour guide is critically important to our shared enrollment goals, articulating the key signatures of the Lehigh experience, and serving as an ambassador to future students.

Outcomes: Build connections with propsective students and their parents. Develop effective story-telling skills. Understanding of the broad array of opportunities available to undergraduates.

Contact: ??

C2O is a council of student leaders from the various cultural organizations. These students take an active and identifiable role on campus by hosting and participating in cultural heritage month celebrations, community service opportunities, lecture series and academic roundtable discussions, mentoring programs, food and dance festivals, career forums and more!

Outcomes: Build community and effectively communicate with a group of individuals with divergent goals and experiences to collectively make decisions for the betterment of diverse student body.

Contact: Dahlia Hylton

FLIGHT45 is a comprehensive and integrated effort to educate, promote, develop and inspire leadership within the Lehigh Athletics community. Incremental educational programming, engagement opportunities, and consulting services empower individuals and teams with knowledge, skills and practical experiences to lead themselves and serve others. 

Outcomes: Student athletes will learn, grow, and lead through self-awareness, integrity, competitiveness, toughness and a team first mentality. 

Contact: Julie Ammary

Each year the team of undergraduates designs, manufactures, and races a unique single seat racecar in the SAE design competition. The FSAE competition allows students to experience the complete progression of a product, from initial concept to manufacture and assembly.

Outcomes: Educate students in the application of engineering principles, the impacts of business decisions, and establishing supplier relationships.

Contact: Society of Automotive Engineers

If you are living in a residence hall on-campus your primary resource is your Gryphon.  Gryphons are trained student leaders who support residents by offering mentorship, advice, and coordinate programs within the community.  Gryphons are advocates for their peers and work to enhance the residential experience at Lehigh.  In addition, they role model and enforce community standards.  Gryphons are concerned with the growth and development of each individual resident and are responsible for promoting a welcoming and inclusive environment conducive to respecting the individual rights and responsibilities of all students.

Outcomes: Develop and live out your unique inclusive leadership style. Gain communication skills through facilitating community development and connecting your peers with campus resources. Learn about yourself, what you value, and how your unique style interfaces with others'.

Contact: Office of Residence Life

The GEM program offers an unmatched opportunity for emerging leaders in the fraternity/sorority community to come together, build a network of authentic relationships, and develop tools for effective leadership to create change in & beyond their communities. The program takes a cohort of 50 Emerging Leaders through an overnight retreat, weekly educational activities and discussions, and a capstone project which showcases their learning and plans to better their communities. Emerging Leaders have the opportunity to learn from each other, and from a cohort of trained Mentors who serve as coaches, role models, and facilitators for the GEM program.

Outcomes: Inspire, motivate, and coach emerging leaders as they are challenged to consider different perspectives, envision a better fraternal experience for themselves and others, and develop leadership skills to affect group- and community-oriented change. Additionally, Mentors will enhance their own leadership behaviors, and develop the abilities to take a critical perspective regarding change-oriented leadership.

Contact: Office of Student Engagement

The Institute is a nationally recognized six day experience that challenges participants to explore identity development and inclusive leadership. In the semester following the Institute, LeaderShapers continue working on their visions and enacting changes that they sought out to accomplish through the Day 7 program. Participants are also asked to identify a learning partner who can provide them with one-on-one guidance for their vision and other aspects of their lives.   Participants are also asked to identify a learning partner who can provide them with one-on-one guidance for their vision and other aspects of their lives.   

Outcomes: Participants are challenged to create a vision grounded in their deepest values.

Contact: Community Service Office

Lehigh Fellows host nearly all on-campus and off-campus interviews through the course of the academic year.  A written assessment is completed after each interview.  This information is then used during the application review process to evaluate demonstrated interest in Lehigh, compelling reasons to accept for admission, or other interesting aspects not addressed in the application for admission.

Outcomes: Intergrate their own stories and experiences at Lehigh that reinforce the rigorous academic experience, as well as the culture of Lehigh. Maintain contact with prospective students to assist with yield in admissions.

Contact: Admissions Office

Diplomats interview international students via Skype as well as welcoming international students to Lehigh before they arrive on campus and on campus. They make connections with prospective students who share a home country, intended major, or area of interest. Diplomats answer any questions about Lehigh and try to make the admissions process smoother for international students.

Outcomes: Create a wider network of international students in the Lehigh community. Network across diverse cultural backgrounds. Mentor incoming and prospective students and help them navigate their admissions process and transition to Lehigh.

Contact: Morgan Volkart

Lehigh After Dark offers fun, alcohol-free social options from weekly trivia nights to athletic challenges; open mic nights to trips to local businesses - every week offers something fun and different. Students can serve as programming and marketing ambassadors for LAD.

Outcomes: Enhance group cooperation, teamwork, effective communication, and leadership skills. Develop problem solving and critical thinking abilities. Build confidence and self-esteem by exploring individual and group strengths. Plan and implement student late night programs. 

Contact: Office of Student Engagement

Orientation Leaders are student role models who serve a vital role in the transition of our first-year and transfer students into the Lehigh community. OLs are dedicated leaders who possess strong communication skills, a desire to be part of team, and pride in Lehigh University. Orientation Leaders work with a small group of first-year students throughout the August Orientation program. This is a great way to get involved, meet new friends and make a difference!

Outcomes: Opportunity to mentor a group of first-year students. A chance to strengthen your communications skills. Participate in multiple teambuilding experiences. Work with numerous leaders on campus. Gain a better understanding of Lehigh University and its organizational structure. Network with various University faculty, staff and administrators.

Contact: Office of the First-Year Experience

The GA works to assist in the advancement of the overall mission of OMA through the development, creation, and implementation of cultural programming, workshops, support groups and education. These efforts will promote Lehigh’s commitment to diversity and inclusion through providing resources and advocacy for the broader Lehigh community: students, faculty/staff, and alumni.

Outcomes: Advance multicultural competencies via the collaborative programmings. Enhance critical thinking skills. Professional growth. Development of effective writing skills and creativity. 

Contact: Dahlia Hylton

The OMA Ambassadors regularly give campus tours to visitors for Lehigh, including prospective students, friends, alumni, and international visitors. OMA Ambassadors host visiting dignitaries, alumni gatherings, graduation commencement exercises, Board of Trustee meetings, and a plethora of other activities.

Outcomes: OMA Ambassadors repesent the Office of Multicultural Affairs via enhanced communication skills, their ability to make sound judgments, by building and sustaining partnerships with campus partners, and critically reflecting on how they interact with others that experiences differences. 

Contact: Dahlia Hylton

Programming Assistants work to develop and create visually exciting flyers for our monthly cultural programming, workshops, support groups and education. These efforts will promote Lehigh's commitment to diversity and inclusion through providing resources and advocacy for students from historically marginalized populations.

Outcomes: Enhanced creativity and effective communication skills through the provisions of facilitating presentations and presenting programmatic ideas.

Contact: Dahlia Hylton

PreLUsion is a pre-Orientation experience that provides first-year students with an opportunity to explore a topic of their choice and engage with students and staff members who share a similar interest. PreLUsion is led by student leaders knowledgeable in that field who introduce incoming students to their program and serve as a resource for all things Lehigh - willing and able to answer any questions incoming students may have.

Outcomes: Students will assist first-year students in navigating their transition, act as a resource, help others build connections and relationships while developing their own leadership skills in the process.

Contact: Office of First Year Experience

This is a first-year student preLUsion program that is offered the week before orientation (evoLUtion). A group of 25 upper-class student leaders and 100 first-year student participate in a two and a half day outdoor adventure program in the Poconos designed to welcome students to the Lehigh community, build connections, and engage in outdoor activities. 

Outcomes: Participants build connections with their peers, participate in reflective conversations, learn about the outdoors and how to work in teams, and engage in collective decision making. Leaders will assist first-year students in navigating their transition, act as a resource, help others build connections and relationships, while developing their own leadership skills in the process.

Contact: Office of Student Engagement

Engage in the low ropes course, which is tailored to each group who visits based on a number of group activities. The ropes course aims to encourage team-building, develop communication, and establish trust and strong foundational relationships in participating organizations.

Outcomes: Enhance group cooperation, teamwork, effective communication, and leadership skills. Develop problem solving and critical thinking abilities. Build confidence and self-esteem by exploring individual and group strengths.

Contact: Community Service Office

With over 195 Student Senate recognized clubs and student organizations, undergraduate students are able to get involved in a number of ways, including but not limited to serving in leadership roles, coordinating programs/events, and in general fulfilling the mission of the organization. 

Outcomes: Enhance group cooperation, teamwork, effective communication, and leadership skills. Develop problem solving and critical thinking abilities. Build confidence and self-esteem by exploring individual and group strengths. Advocate for campus and community issues. Engage in the democratic process.

Contact: Office of Student Engagement 

This is an excellent position to gain leadership and teamwork experience. A staff member handles the day-to-day of the Student Organization Resource Center's operations. Theye nforce policy and procedures, provide customer service for students using the space, maintain equipment and resource inventory, report any issues to appropriate personnel, develop and coordinate programs for the campus community, and develop programs to highlight club and organizations.

Outcomes: Be ethical in their decision making and demonstrate a strong level of integrity. Work to achieve departmental goals and strive to make the work environment inclusive. Be motivational and collaborative by developing positive relationships with co-workers and staff. Demonstrate strong communications skills.

Contact: Office of Student Engagement

The SophoMORE Escape is a jumping off point for creating a road-map for your sophomore year leading you toward the realization of your passion. Participate in team-building and ice-breakers with free time to play volleyball, canoe on the lake, or take a walk through nature. Passion doesn't come without relaxation and inspiration.

Outcomes: A chance for second-year students to explore who they want to be beyond Lehigh. The students selected for this experience will dig deep into discussions about emotional intelligence, identities, and core values with their peers.

Contact: Dean of Students Office

The Society of Women Engineers is a support network for female engineering students. Through professional networking and socializing with peers, SWE enhances the professional and collegiate careers of our members. SWE is also dedicated to inspiring young women to consider a career in the field of engineering.

Outcomes: Cultivate increased interest in STEM fields, particularly engineering, among girls and women in the surrounding local community. Introduce engineering early in education. Encourage the development of professional skills in members. Create a social support network and a professional network to further members' future careers.

Contact: Sharon Kalafut

The Programming Assistant works in tandem with the UMOJA House advisor to develop fun and interactive programming for the residents of Lehigh's multicultural themed housing community.  They will create visually exciting flyers for programs, workshops, support groups and education. These efforts will promote Lehigh's commitment to diversity and inclusion through providing resources and advocacy for students from historically marginalized populations.

Outcomes: Enhanced creativity and effective communication skills through the provisions of facilitating presentations and presenting programmatic ideas.

Contact: Dahlia Hylton

The Student Senate allows its members to discuss and express their views upon any matter that may interest or affect the student body, make recommendations, and pass resolutions. It speaks as the representative voice of undergraduates on campus. Students elected to Student Senate can serve in a variety of leadership roles from executive board position, committee chairs, and special appointments. 

Outcomes: Enhance group cooperation, effective communication, and leadership skills. Develop problem solving and critical thinking abilities. Build confidence by exploring individual and group strengths. Advocate for campus and community issues. Engage in the democratic process.

Contact: Office of Student Engagement

LU-WISE aims to build community by creating a friendly atmosphere to enable participants to learn about one another and to participate in formal and informal dialogue on various issues at numerous opportunities throughout the life of the ADVANCE grant.

Outcomes: Structure new opportunities for women faculty in science and engineering to mentor and network with other women scholars within Lehigh and with neighboring institutions. Build community by creating a friendly atmosphere to enable participants to learn about one another and to participate in formal and informal dialogue on various issues

Contact: Christina Haden