Stanford students are creative and talented, and will inevitably be in positions of leadership or in positions where they can exercise leadership if they have the will and the confidence. We believe students should leave Stanford as well-equipped as possible to step up to formal and informal leadership roles for the public good throughout their lives.

Our goal in all leadership efforts is to develop thoughtful, skilled and reflective practitioners equipped to effect social change. This has an immediate benefit to the service being done on campus, while holding great promise for the impact Stanford graduates will have in the communities they will live among after leaving campus. The Haas Center offers several options to students wanting to grow as leaders.

For additional information regarding our leadership development philosophy, vision, values and practices click here.

Exploring Leadership Theory & Engaging in Leadership Development

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Leadership Courses are available to students interested in better understanding the field of leadership studies and how these concepts might apply to their work and lives. Visit our Leadership Courses page for more information.

Public Service Leadership Fellows Program
The Public Service Leadership Fellows Program provides a comprehensive opportunity for students who want to be intentional in their leadership development. Components of the program include: theory, skills, self-assessment, practice, reflection, observation of experienced leaders, and a capstone experience.

For Student Organization Leaders
Information and resources to support community service student organization leaders can be found at For Student Organization Leaders. Resources include our Student Organization Handbook, available workshops and our collection Haas Notes, a series of handouts on relevant topics such as Leadership Transitions, Running Effective Meetings and Managing Conflict.

Workshops & Training Sessions
A variety of skill development and self-assessment related workshops are offered each quarter. These programs are open to any interested student. Visit our Workshops & Training Sessions page for upcoming program information.

Student Jobs at the Haas Center
Students might consider assuming one of several leadership positions within Haas Center programs. To learn about these opportunities please visit our Jobs for Students at the Haas Center page. There are also opportunities each year for students to serve on the center's Public Service Student Advisory Board.

Leadership Enhancement Grants
Small financial awards are available for members and leaders of student organizations connected at the Haas Center. These funds can be utilized for leadership development opportunities including relevant conferences, trainings and workshops. Additional information and application materials are available [pdf format] from the menu to the left.

Walk the Talk Service Leadership Awards
To honor our student leaders, we present the Walk the Talk Service Leadership Awards at the Student Recognition Reception at the close of each year.

Postgraduate Fellowships
A limited number of postgraduate fellowship opportunities focused on professional leadership development are awarded through the Haas Center each year. These include the John Gardner Public Service Fellowshipand Tom Ford Fellowship in Philanthropy.

Beyond the Haas Center, explore additional campus programs & resources focused on leadership training and development.

Contact:

Amanda Crowell Itliong, Director of Leadership Programs, akc@stanford.edu, (650) 724-9233