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Berkeley Student Leadership Academy

Leaders influence others to follow, through vision, direction, inspiration, management and more.

Whether you feel like a natural leader or leadership skills are something you want to advance further, the Berkeley Student Leadership Academy can help you discover your own abilities while exploring various components of holistic leadership development. 

Applications for the AY 2024-2025 cohort have closed! If you would like information for the next cohort application process (AY25-26) please complete the BSLA Interest Form below.    

BSLA Interest Form  

 

What is the Berkeley Student Leadership Academy? 

The Berkeley Student Leadership Academy is a series of engaging workshops and customized experiences that help undergraduate students develop leadership competencies. The workshops relate to leadership, engagement, and diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) on campus. 

Registered participants will receive information about Berkeley Student Leadership Academy workshop series, specialized content, and access to mentorship and networking opportunities.

UC Berkeley inaugural Berkeley Student Leadership Academy (BSLA) students with their certificates while honored at Oski Student Leadership Awards Ceremony.

Outcomes 

Students who complete a minimum of seven workshops (in one academic year) and finish final requirements will receive a certificate at the Oski Leadership Awards Ceremony in April.

Completing the Berkeley Student Leadership Academy prepares students to:

  • Connect leadership experiences and learning, on campus and beyond
  • Engage in conversations and enhanced learning pertaining to leadership, communication, conflict resolution and feedback, and DEIB within the campus community.
  • Use self-reflection to explore values, strengths and areas of growth related to leadership development

How To Participate

  • Apply for the Berkeley Student Leadership Academy cohort by the advertised deadline. No late applications will be accepted, and space is limited!
    • Sign up using your UC Berkeley student email address.
    • Receive information about the Academy’s workshop series, access to specialized content, and gain access to mentorship and networking opportunities. Participants will be added to the Academy’s e-newsletter listserv with program information and access to bCourses page. 
  • Attend workshops. Earn certificate. Attend celebratory event!
    • Complete a minimum of seven workshops within one academic year. (Four are required. You select the remaining three topics.) 
    • Complete reflection requirements to receive a certificate of leadership presented at the Oski Student Leadership Awards Ceremony at end of the academic year.

Important Dates

 

Berkeley Student Leadership Academy Optional Virtual Informational Sessions

Information Sessions are optional, attendance is not required in order to register for the program – but highly recommended! Must RSVP via the specific RSVP form by 5pm PST the day before Information Session. Information Sessions will be held via the Zoom platform. Zoom link will be shared day of the Information Session via bcal to those who RSVP by the applicable timelines. Information Sessions are optional, attendance is not required in order to register for the program – but highly recommended!

  • Information Sessions: 

    • Monday August 26th, 1pm PST

    • Tuesday August 27th, 12noon PST
    • Thursday September 5th, 12noon PST
    • Thursday September 5th, 5pm PST 

Berkeley Student Leadership Academy Registration Closes. 

  • September 9th, 11:00AM PST (deadline extended!)

Fall Welcome Event  

  • September 24, 4-6pm PST (details shared with registered participants) 

Fall Berkeley Student Leadership Academy (BSLA) Workshops Offered

  • October 1 – November 1, 2024
  • Workshops also will be offered in Spring 2025 semester! 

Workshop Topics

Participants attend a minimum of (7) workshops [4 required workshops, 3 workshops of choice] and complete reflection requirements during one academic year. Participants can take workshops in both fall and spring semesters to complete the requirements. Workshop information is outlined below. Registered participants will receive information about each workshop, how to RSVP, and access to specialized content. 

Four Required Workshops – Sample Fall 2024 Workshop Information Below

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Belonging (DEIB) & Leadership (1 workshop in this topic required within one academic year)

Working with Imposter Phenomenon

Solidarity Among Communities of Color

Community Cultural Wealth 

Leadership Frameworks (1 workshop in this topic required within one academic year)

StrengthsFinder

SMART Goal Setting & Myers-Briggs Personality Types

Leadership Frameworks & Styles

Living Into Our Vales

Leadership Styles & Colors

Communication (1 workshop in this topic required within one academic year)

Communication Skills & Public Speaking

Effective Communication

Communications, Marketing, and Branding 

Authentic Communication in Leadership

Conflict Resolution & Feedback (1 workshop in this topic required within one academic year)

The Art of Giving and Receiving Feedback

Navigating Difficult Conversations

Group Dynamics & Hazing Prevention

Additional Workshops (3 of choice required during one academic year) 

Time Management & Organization

Marketing You: Online Presence 

Event Planning 

To Live, To Love, To Serve, Public/Community Service and your Educational Journey at Berkeley

 

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