The experiences listed below are pre-approved for the Distinction in Leadership and can be completed at any time after you have signed up for the RHED program.

  • Executive Board: Serve on the Executive Board for a student club or organization for 1 year (president, vice president, secretary, treasurer, public relations officer, general manager, etc.)
  • Student Government: Serve in an elected student government role and on a minimum of two committees for 1 year.
  • ROTC Leadership Laboratory: Complete the ROTC Leadership Laboratory with a titled role.
  • Leadership in Motion Council: Complete 1 year as a selected member of the council, facilitating a minimum of 3 training sessions.
  • Omicron Delta Kappa (ODK) National Leadership Honor Society: Apply to and participate in ODK.
  • Transportation Leadership Position: Undergo extensive training and certification and work as a Transportation Coordinator or Shift Supervisor.
  • RHSA Student-Led Focus Groups Peer Facilitator: Lead focus groups on campus.
  • RHSA Peer Leader: Serve in a mentor role for RHSA freshmen for 1 year.
  • RHSA Team Leader: Mentor and coach RHSA Peer Leaders, work with RHSA staff in leading program and represent RHSA at meetings and events.
  • OMA Ambassador Program: Serve in an ambassador role for OMA programs for 1 year.
  • Undergraduate Admissions Campus Tour Guide: Work as a campus tour guide.
  • Orientation Leader: Lead Orientation programs for incoming freshmen.
  • College of Engineering Student Alumni Ambassadors: Support the growth and development of the Francis College of Engineering.
  • Family Orientation Leader: Work as a Family Orientation leader in a full time capacity for 1 summer.
  • Living Learning Community Mentor: Serve as a LLC mentor for 1 year.
  • Pair-Up Program: Participate in Pair-Up, a multicultural friendship program, for 1 year.

Option: Students may propose a custom-designed experience:

  • Submitted by student to reflect their individual experiences
  • Must meet at least half of the Distinction's learning outcomes
  • All submissions must be made prior to starting the experience
  • Individual request approval is managed by the RHED committee members