MICUA

Most MICUA institutions report that students of color are well represented in key leadership positions on campus, and many institutions provide leadership training to help students be successful in these roles. This training addresses leadership skills in a diverse community, challenges of underrepresented minorities attending predominantly white institutions, and strategies to create an inclusive campus community.

Hood College offers leadership training on campus at least twice per academic year. In addition, the College supports the attendance of students at state and regional leadership conferences. Nearly half of the participants are students of color. The annual AHANA-I (African American, Hispanic, Asian, Native American, and International) awards program at Hood recognizes students of color for scholarship, leadership, and service to community.

The Certificate for Leadership and Social Change at Notre Dame of Maryland University is available to all students. This program provides leadership training and skills through academic classes, mentoring, and practical experiences, including leadership of diverse populations.

Washington College provides diversity training for resident assistants and peer mentors. The training uses the multicultural competency model as a framework to assist student leaders in developing skills in creating and promoting diversity on campus. In addition, the College implemented a summer reading program on social justice for students who hold leadership positions.

The LeaderShape Program, operated by the Baltimore Collegetown Network, is a service-oriented leadership-development program connecting college students to community organizations in Baltimore. Through a series of team-building exercises, a diverse group of participants learn new skills and attitudes. Several MICUA member institutions participate in the LeaderShape Program and other Collegetown initiatives.

Washington Adventist University challenges its student leaders to develop goal setting, communication, trust, and accountability leadership skills. Students of color are well-represented among the leaders of student government and the many clubs and organizations on campus. In addition, a diverse group of WAU students serves on the various committees that govern the University.