Programs and Services

Celebration Dinner

An acknowledgement of students who served as student leaders. A top-ranking industry leader provides the keynote address. Alumni are invited to attend and to interact with students over dinner.

C.L.U.B: Club Leaders Utilizing Best Practices

A series of leadership sessions designed to provide club officers skills they need to lead teams successfully, while meeting demands of their stakeholders. It takes an interactive, adventure-based approach to developing strong interpersonal skills.

Club and Organization Training

The Archer Center provides custom-designed workshops to all Rensselaer organizations. We do training for executive boards and/or the general members as a whole. Different from the classroom experience, workshops are tailored to your specific needs.

Consultation

Groups and organizations across the Rensselaer campus can contact the Archer Center to consult about any variety of leadership topics. One on one meetings or group consultation are available.

Emerging Leaders Program

Emerging Leaders is a series of four meetings designed to facilitate leadership development in first year students. The program is co-facilitated by the Archer Center and the Office of the First-Year Experience and serves to provide first-year students with an opportunity to develop a foundation of leadership skills and knowledge. For more information on the program and on how to apply: Emerging Leaders Program

In-Class Learning Experiences

Archer Center staff are invited by faculty into classrooms to facilitate activities designed to emphasize the importance of teamwork in group projects.

Leadership House

Leadership House, a residential community for first-year students, is designed to enhance students’ leadership skills while empowering them to become more effective leaders in any class, community, or organization. The program will provide approximately 40 students with opportunities to explore fundamental leadership topics through fun, hands-on activities and interactive workshops while living together on a floor in a first-year residence hall. For additional information about the program and how to apply please see the Leadership House Website

Slice of Leadership

These short workshops are designed to cover basic information on a variety of leadership topics. Participants discuss valuable skills to assist in individual leadership development. You may attend just one session, or attend them all. Pre registration is required.