What is Ignite?
The Ignite Leadership Certificate Program equips CSP students to identify, develop, and refine their leadership skills across ten key competencies. Ignite participants engage with other driven students, develop workforce-ready skills, and become more effective, conscientious leaders. When a student completes Ignite, they receive a stamp on their official transcript and are honored with cords at commencement. Ignite is free of charge and open to all CSP undergraduates.
In the 2023-2024 school year the Ignite Leadership program had 330 attendees at events.
In the 2023-2024 school year the Ignite Leadership program had 34 majors represented in the program.
Grow as a Leader
“ The Ignite program has been remarkable and something that will forever have left a mark on me. Ignite offered an amazing opportunity for me to grow not only as a leader but also as a person and provided many gratifying experiences – especially the fall retreat at Camp Victory, which many fellow students will probably agree was one of the best moments in the program.”
– Jayden Karppinen, B.S. in Psychology ’24
The 10 Competencies of Ignite
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Leadership is about people, and working with people means navigating emotions. Become more emotionally aware by enhancing your ability to manage feelings and persevere through stressful situations.
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Fulfill this competency area by attending the Fall Leadership Retreat, which takes place annually in October. Learn actively through community building activities, leadership workshops, high/low ropes courses, and more!
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Being a leader means seeking to appreciate the variety of strengths and stories others contribute. Learn how to lead with curiosity by discovering new ways to empower others to dream and achieve.
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Leaders cannot understand others until they understand themselves. By completing the StrengthsFinder assessment, discover what you naturally do best and learn how to use those strengths to maximize your leadership potential.
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Great leaders know when to take charge and when to step back. Discover how you work best with others and sharpen your ability to lean on those around you.
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Making difficult decisions is a crucial part of leadership. Explore what it means to make choices that benefit and uplift those around you while honoring your core values.
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Failing is a natural part of being a leader; it’s how you respond to failure that counts. Learn how to gracefully receive feedback and adapt your leadership style accordingly.
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The most effective leaders are those who think outside the box. Develop your creativity by learning modern strategies for identifying problems and crafting new solutions.
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An effective leader is in tune with their community. We encourage each member of Ignite to find their niche within the community by participating in service-learning hours.
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Leaders are changemakers. Prepare to showcase your skills to future employers by setting goals, telling stories, and articulating how your strengths position you to make positive change.
Ready to start your leadership journey?
Ignite prepares you to be a thoughtful, informed, and authentic leader. Completing the 10 Ignite competency areas will give you valuable leadership skills to use in your future career.
