“UB-a-Leader” Leadership Certificate Program
Requirements

Mission: The “UB-a-Leader” Leadership Certificate Program provides student-athletes the necessary training, education, and development to be effective leaders in the community.  Here are the following requirements to be met by the student-athlete participants:

Training:

•  Attend 4 Life Skills development workshops  
• After each workshop, complete the “Leadership Workshop Reflection Form”

Education:

• Complete UBE102: Dynamics of Leadership in Sport
• Attend and participate in 6 Leader Links meetings  

Development:

• Initiate, participate, and complete 2 community service projects
• Complete a total of 20 hours of community service hours
• Attend and participate in at least 1 Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) meetings per semester.  Exceptions will be made for those who have a class conflict.   

Activity Transcript:

•  Maintain a running transcript recording your progress provided by the University at Buffalo

Program Timeline

• Please refer to the “Program Guide to Success.”  Any requirements not completed within the time frame of the program, 4 semesters, will result in the removal from this program with the exception of extenuating circumstances Please note that this program’s timeline is subject to change and student-athletes will be notified upon any amendments.

Final Reflection:

• Upon completion of requirements stated above, the “Final Reflection” form will be completed, which includes, but not limited to, student-athletes experience in the leadership program, changes in their leadership style, and support on why they have chosen their leadership style.   

Disclaimer:
*Please note that exceptions can be made in order to “grandfather” in upper-class student-athletes who have been actively involved and have already met some of the requirements.