Who Should Apply:

• Continuing undergraduate students (sophomores, juniors, seniors) of all majors looking to develop leadership skills from a gender equity perspective
• Those interested in developing practical leadership and career skills to create positive change in their communities and future professions
• Aspiring changemakers – with or without experience - who are open to reflection, growth, and making a difference

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Student leaders commit to about one hour per month of group instruction and interaction, with no more than three hours of additional asynchronous reading, activities, and discussion.

• Year one focuses on foundational skill building and gender equity-based principles of leadership
• Year two focuses on social change, values exploration and experiential learning
• 1:1 Individualized leadership and career coaching support during both years
   

By the end of this program, Newcomb Leaders will be able to:

1. Demonstrate leadership for social change – Apply the Social Change Model to initiate, lead, and sustain collaborative efforts addressing social and systemic challenges.
2. Practice inclusive, feminist leadership – Integrate gender equity-based leadership principles by centering equity, responsible use of power, and collective care in their leadership approaches.
3. Exhibit career-ready leadership competencies – Effectively utilize the NACE Career Competencies (e.g., communication, critical thinking, teamwork, professionalism) to excel in diverse professional and civic environments.
4. Engage in ethical and accountable Leadership – Make informed, ethical decisions that align with their values, organizational goals, and community needs.
5. Navigate complexity and controversy through respectful dialogue– Constructively engage in difficult conversations, resolve conflicts with respect, and leverage diverse perspectives for collaborative and inclusive problem-solving.
6. Foster sustainable change – Develop long-term strategies for organizational sustainability to create lasting impact, including self-care and community care to prevent burnout.
7. Translate leadership into action – Design and implement a leadership project that demonstrates their ability to create and lead change in a real-world context.

Participants must: 

• Be a sophomore or above enrolled in Newcomb-Tulane College
• Register as a Newcomb Institute student
• Have a 3.0 GPA or above

What do students get as a Newcomb Leader?

Student leaders will have access to:

• 1:1 individualized leadership and career coaching
• A community of like-minded aspiring leaders
• A network of Newcomb alums to help them get professionally connected

What is the time commitment?

• One 1-hour in person session per month; breakfast provided each session
• Up to 3 hours of asynchronous online reading and/or selected activities to fit students’ schedule

Do students get course credit for this?

• No, course credit is earned as this is a co-curricular leadership training program

Do students have to do both years? 

• Technically, no. Participants will always start on year one materials and will work through the required workshops for as long as they participate in the program. Only students who complete the program requirements (two years) will be recognized as Newcomb Leaders at graduation.
• Students will get the most out of the program if they can participate in both years, but depending on their classification and when they start, that may not be possible. All sophomores, juniors, and seniors are encouraged to apply.