Student Leadership Program

Opportunities for student leadership are numerous at Richmond and they are among the best ways to get involved so that each student feels that s/he is making a difference. First year students benefit from the various activities outlined below. Many students go on to fulfill the numerous leadership positions that become available. Developing leadership skills is essential in our highly competitive global world and Richmond is an ideal place to start due to its diverse, multinational student body. Many of the University's student services are run by Richmond's students.

Peer Leaders for the First Year Seminars – students work alongside faculty in the Wednesday afternoon sessions of the first year seminars.

Student Ambassadors - tour guides, hosts and general good will ambassadors to welcome new and prospective students.

Orientation Leaders - guides and information specialists who help run the week-long new student orientation every fall and spring.

Resident Advisors - live-in staff who provide support to residential students and help foster an environment of living and learning outside the classroom.

Club Leaders - organizers, facilitators and event planners who run student groups based on student interest.

Peer Tutors - faculty nominated students who tutor students needing help in particular academic areas.

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