Leadership Development & Training
OMA leadership initiatives are aimed at helping student organizational leaders better navigate the university system, enhance their programming and community building skills, better lead their respective organizations, better plan and manage events, and better collaborate with other organizations.
- Students of Color Leadership Retreat (SOCLR)
- Diversity Initiative Grant for Student Organizations
- Student Organizations (cultural and identity-based)
- Student Group Resources
Students of Color Leadership Retreat (SOCLR)
The Students of Color Leadership Retreat (SOCLR) is an annual retreat weekend that takes place during the spring semester in a residential camp setting. The SOCLR weekend is designed to fortify participants in their leadership at Columbia, Barnard and beyond, to focus on shared experiences, and to critically examine various issues and "isms" that relate to living in a multicultural and diverse community. Upon returning from the retreat, students are galvanized by the enhanced connections made during the weekend and are able to continue in their work as student leaders with a strong supportive community behind them. During the weekend, student leaders of color work on building their leadership skills using a developmental process. SOCLR is designed for students who identify themselves as a person of color as a primary identity.
SOCLR is a joint venture between the Columbia Office of Multicultural Affairs and the Barnard Office of Diversity Initiatives and is open to all undergraduates from Columbia and Barnard.
The Student Group Resource pages should prove to be useful to many student group leaders and those planning campus programming. This resouce guide provides useful information to help your group succeed on the Columbia campus. Most importantly, your group adviser will offer great experience and assistance as you navigate your way through the creation of your event so be sure to reach out to your adviser as you begin planning for your group!