Student Affairs
Real Leaders at AU

AU StudentsAt AU, our students are encouraged to make fun and exciting things happen, and our student leaders gain great skills as a result. Take a look:

Gary Horowitz Leadership Development Program
Enroll in seminars and gain experience to get your certificate! For an overview of the program >>>. If you want to get involved, download the registration form.

Women's Leadership Center
The Women's Leadership Center provides leadership experiences specifically for women students to meet the challenges of a complex society. The WLC offers several unique opportunities: The Women of Influence speaker series, the Women's Leadership Academy, the WLC Research award and the Alpha Kappa Omicron Leadership Awards.

Alfred's Newest Talent
The ANT program offers first-year students the chance to learn the skills they need to contribute immediately on campus in a variety of leadership roles. For more information, contact the Assistant Dean for New Student Programs.

Other opportunities

  • Student Senate is our governing body, responsible for allocating thousands of dollars to clubs and organizations. Every year students can run for office or serve on a variety of standing and ad hoc governance committees.
  • The Student Activities Board selects top talent for the annual Large Act Concert, including Gym Class Heroes and Maroon 5. Students run the green room and interact with the performers.
  • Peer Educators initiate and lead programs to improve campus health and safety.
  • Students write, direct and star in Friday Night Live, a hilarious comedy troupe in the tradition of SNL.
  • Student Athlete Advisory Council represents athletic teams to discuss issues ranging from NCAA policies to campus facility questions.
  • Students organize and run Hot Dog Day, an event that attracts thousands to Alfred every year, and raises money for local charities.
  • We encourage students to create programs and events that improve student life at AU. Our annual Student Innovation Award recognizes (and gives cash to) those leaders.
  • Alfred University hosts a local chapter of Omicron Delta Kappa, the national leadership society. ODK's "Student Leader Hall of Fame" pays tribute to alumni who have left a lasting impression on Alfred University through their undergraduate leadership.

Bring your ideas to Alfred University...we'll help you make them happen!

Contact
Center for Student Involvement
Alfred University
1 Saxon Drive
Alfred, NY 14802
Ph: 607.871.2175

Women's Leadership Center
Alfred University
1 Saxon Drive
Alfred, NY 14802
Ph: 607.871-2193