Leadership at NAU
NAU is determined to provide opportunities for all students to engage, connect, learn, and develop their unique leadership style. The Office of Leadership and Engagement facilitates distinctive programs such as the EDGE Leadership Experience, Leadership Workshops, and many more to help all students become the leaders they strive to be during their college journey and beyond. All of our leadership programs are open to all students!
Our leadership programs are open to all students, and they implement different models of leadership, adaptable to our student population. By diving into various models, we empower every lumberjack to identify as a leader and work toward building a brighter future.
Learn more about each program below and start on your journey of becoming a leader today!
EDGE Leadership Experience Accordion Closed
The Edge Leadership Experience provides a unique opportunity for students to learn and practice leadership skills while transitioning into the college environment.
EDGE brings together incoming first-year students through team building, connecting with peers, inclusive excellence conversations, and so much more.
The program strives to support students in claiming, “I am a leader.”
Visit nau.edu/EDGE for more information.
Presidential Leadership Fellows Accordion Closed
The Presidential Leadership Fellows (PLF) is aimed at strengthening sophomores’ and juniors’ leadership styles as they learn more about who they are as leaders.
PLF focuses on unique areas of leadership, including but not limited to Modeling the Way, Inspiring a Shared Vision, Challenging the Process, Enabling Others to Act, and Encouraging the Heart.
A common thread throughout the program is the need to discuss and reflect upon inclusive excellence, aiming towards becoming a strong and critical leader.
Our objective is for students to leave each session empowered to make positive changes, influence others, and create inclusive experiences for all.
Visit nau.edu/plf for more information. This program will be available in 2027.
Leadership Workshops Accordion Closed
Unlock your full leadership potential in our dynamic, hands-on Leadership Workshop! Whether you’re a seasoned professional or just starting your leadership journey, these interactive workshops will equip you with practical tools, fresh insights, and the confidence to lead with impact.
Join us and take the next bold step in your leadership evolution!
Visit Leadership Workshop’s website for more information.
C.L.I.M.B. Leadership Series Accordion Closed
The Cultivating Leaders in Motivation and Boldness (C.L.I.M.B) Leaders Series program! A two-session leadership series for student organization officers and all other student leaders.
Join us and take the next bold step in your leadership evolution!
Visit the C.L.I.M.B. Leadership Series’ website for more information.
