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Koushani Gupta

WP LEADS Leaders in Action

WP LEADS Leaders in Action

Issued by William Paterson University LEADS Program

to Koushani Gupta

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Badge Description

The WP LEADS (Learn - Engage - Advocate - Develop - Serve) Leaders in Action Digital Badge is an advanced leadership development badge based on being an active student positional leader at William Paterson University. Positional leaders include students who are serving on the executive board of a student organization, serving in a leadership role such as Resident Assistant, Peer Mentor, Orientation Leader, etc. Participation in the Leaders in Action digital badge will assist student leaders with advanced training to better manage their organizations and enhance their work with peers. Leaders in Action has 4 competencies: Management and Foundational, Recruitment and Retention, Communication, and Engagement.

Completion of this badge fulfills a requirement for induction into the WP LEADS Honor Society. Administered by Campus Activities, Service and Leadership.

Skills Leadership Skills project management Communication & Teamwork engagement with peers


What Was Required to Earn This Badge

  • Leaders in Action Badge (Positional Leadership)
    Completed the **Leaders in Action Badge (Positional Leadership)** path. Leaders in Action is a positional leadership training that aims to enhance student's leadership styles and approaches, help student leaders to maximize their clubs potential, covers policies and procedures at William Paterson University, and promotes club engagement in their communities.   Leaders in action Badge consists of four major competencies: **Management and Foundational Competency** Management and foundational competency focuses on instruction that allows student leaders to have a base knowledge of club management and club leadership.  This competency will focus on the foundational components of club management by introducing students to the variety of support services the campus can provide club leaders.   **Recruitment and Retention Competency** Recruitment and retention competency focuses on skills club leaders will need to encourage new members to join, support current ones to stay engaged, and inspire seasoned members to run for leadership positions.  **Communication Competency** Communication competency focuses on skills club leaders will need to articulate the goals and mission of the club and to help state intentions when working with others.  This competency will focus on making sure club leaders have the skills to resolve conflicts, manage varied personalities and ensure their members are functioning at high levels.  **Engagement Competency** The engagement competency focuses on skills club leaders will need to connect with their communities.  On campus, off campus, Academic, and social environments.  Training will focus on skills leaders will need to make change and provide positive improvements to their communities.
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