D.U.C.K.S. – Dream, Utilize, Connect, Knowledge, Succeed
Looking for chances to develop your leadership skills? At Century, we offer several opportunities for you
to shine!
Leadership Development Programs
Leadership Institute
The Leadership Institute is an eight-week program designed to challenge, enhance, and
develop personal, professional, and career-related skills.
The program starts the fifth week of fall and spring semesters.
Participants take the StrengthsQuest© assessment and learn how to apply this in leadership. Ethics and values are explored.
Participants leave the Institute with a strong grasp of their strengths, along with a leadership philosophy.
GPS LifePlan Workshops
Throughout the semester, D.U.C.K.S. Leadership sponsors workshops as a part of the GPS LifePlan. While the workshops
vary each semester, past topics have included role modeling, body language, leadership philosophies, and many
other subjects.
A variety of leadership workshops are offered this semester. Consult the GPS LifePlan for more details.
Team Building
Outdoor Initiatives
An engaging and exciting program, our outdoor initiatives program provides experiential learning opportunities for our students and employees.
A trained facilitator tailors specific activities to your group, which may include icebreakers, problem solving,
communication, low-ropes challenges and conflict resolution.
This program also utilizes the woods on the south side of West Campus. Some of the activities are permanent; others
will be set up using the natural surroundings.
D.U.C.K.S. Leadership is offered for classes, departments, clubs, and programs for an hour time frame for a whole day.
We will create opportunities to develop student and employee leadership.
Leadership Toolbox
Leadership Library
D.U.C.K.S. Leadership has developed a library for students to utilize/ develop their leadership skills individually
or in group situations, and include many icebreakers and activities to help initiate group interaction.
D.U.C.K.S. Leadership library is located in the Club Center, W1210.
Equipment
Thumb balls, supplies for icebreakers/team builders, and other equipment is available for checkout.
Contact
For specific information about leadership programs and activities at Century, contact your
D.U.C.K.S. Leadership team members:
Jenn Rassett
Associate Director of Student Life and Leadership Development
651.747.4015, W1211
Matt Ruhland
Director of Intramurals and Outdoor Recreation
651.779.3322, W1213
Katie Svoboda
Director of Orientation and Student Engagement
651.779.3315, W1232
Alison Lancashire
Student Life Graduate Assistant
651.779.6191, W1214