Registration is closed! | Applications for Fall 2025 will open soon.
Bobcat Leadership Seminar (BLS) is great for students interested in exploring their identities as leaders, and getting more involved in leadership at UC Merced & beyond. We welcome all students, whether you are continuing your leadership journey, or you've just begun! BLS is for everyone and consists of six (6) 1.5 hour sessions.
BLS will have one cohort for Fall 2025!
BLS Fall 2025 Cohort program schedule will be released soon!
Attend all 6 sessions to receive a certificate of completion.
Interested in joining Bobcat Leadership Seminar?
Please complete our interest form to be notified when registration opens for Fall 2025!
Questions? Reach out to us at lead@ucmerced.edu
Program Structure
Workshop 1: Define Leadership, Explore Your Multiple Identities, & Introduction of Posner and Kouzes 5 Practice of Exemplary Leadership
Workshop 2: Modeling the way
Workshop 3: Leading with Empathy and Understanding Cultural Fluency
Workshop 4: Strong Communication Skills and Self-Awareness
Workshop 5: Service is leadership in action - understand the Social Model Change
Workshop 6: Learn Strategies for Confidence & Resilience in Leadership
What will I do in this program?
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In this program, you will explore your identity and your potential leadership style(s).
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You will reflect on the following questions: "Who I am? What impact may I want to make in this world? How do I want to engage in leadership?"
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You will identify the specific Leadership Skills & Leadership Styles that are your strengths & the leadership skills you will work to improve while at UC Merced.
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You will identify specific strategies that you will use to increase your Confidence & your Resilience (ability to overcome challenges).
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You will learn about the wide range of leadership opportunities available to you at UC Merced and beyond.
Who should sign-up for this program?
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This program is open to all UC Merced students. Both undergraduate & graduate students are encouraged to register!
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We discuss strategies and opportunities for both your time at UC Merced and after you graduate.
What should I expect?
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The Spring 2025 workshops will be facilitated by Stephany Barrera, Assistant Director of the Margo F. Souza Student Leadership Center and Daniel Guel, Leadership Programs Student Lead.
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The program includes one online assessment (which should take 20 minutes) that we will ask you to complete on your own time after the last session. Once you complete the assessment, you will receive your BLS certificate.
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We like to create a friendly, welcoming environment. So, get comfortable, try your best to be on time, and bring your authentic selves. We know this is easier said than done, but we ask that you try your best.
