The Office of Leadership Development and Intercultural Affairs offers a wide range of programs for first-year students through rising seniors seeking to hone their leadership skills and explore issues relating to diversity and social change. It is important to empower students through creating opportunities for engagement and leadership. Many university faculty, staff, alumni, and Nashville area professionals collaborate with our office to provide students with real-world experiences, perspectives, and insights that complement the classroom experience.

Collegiate Leadership Vanderbilt : Collegiate Leadership Vanderbilt, or CLV, allows up to 40 students to meet once a month with campus, local, and state leaders in various capacities. At the end of the year long program, students travel to meet with alumni and explore a leadership topic based upon the city they visit.

Leadership Hall: Leadership Hall is one of Vanderbilt’s premier living and learning environment. Leadership Hall is designed to help students after their first-year experience identify, develop, and practice persoanl leadership styles while living and working together within a residence hall. Students who participate in this program will examine their own leadership abilities based on academic and human development theory.

The PREP Program : PREP represents Preparation for Leadership and Service in a Diverse Society. The PREP program is a collaboration between the Office of Active Citizenship and Service and LDIA. This program is an integration of leadership, social justice, and diversity training through experiential learning. Service internships and mentoring are key components of this program.

North Star Leadership Series: The North Star Leadership Series allows Vanderbilt students to discover the opportunities and challenges of leading diverse groups in this millenium. Throughout the year, LDIA will present a variety of events that will challenge student’s notions of culture and humanity.

Collegiate Leadership Summit : the purpose of CLS is to bring students from across Tennessee together to learn about leadership. This annual event is planned by administrators from Vanderbilt, Austin Peay, MTSU, TSU, Motlow State and Volunteer State.

Magnolia Awards : The Magnolia Awards recognize student efforts in the campus community. Awards are chosen from either applicant pools or nominations; check the descriptions of each award to find the right one for you.

Leadership in the Professions : LIP is an annual event held in collaboration with one of Vanderbilt’s professional schools. Students meet with faculty, staff, administrators, and professionals to learn about their careers and the leadership skills needed for their specific occupations. Administrators will also provide tips for admissions and answer questions concerning the process.

Ignite : During the first week of classes each academic year, LDIA holds Ignite,  its annual Welcome Back cookout for students, in collaboration with Community Vanderbilt and the Office of Active Citizenship & Service. This event is traditionally held on the back patio and lawn of the Community Partnership House.

OneVU : OneVU is a joint effort between LDIA and the Jean & Alexander Heard Library in presenting a series of events to highlight the multidimensional talents of the Vanderbilt community.