Leadership Opportunities
Student Leadership at the University of Alaska Anchorage provides opportunities for students to connect with the campus and Anchorage community, explore organizational involvement, and develop their personal leadership style. There are a wide variety of leadership development and recognition opportunities available to students. Explore the opportunities and become a student leader!
Governance
Student Leaders participate in governance and policy making at the University of Alaska Anchorage. Whether part of USUAA (Student Government), Media Board, Concert Board, the Green Fee Board, or Club Council, student leaders shape and transform UAA on a daily basis. Learn more about participating in student governing bodies:
Leadership and Recognition
UAA recognizes the importance of student leadership. To that end, student leaders are officially recognized in a number of ways including as student graduation (commencement) speaker, with official leadership honors awards on degree awards and diplomas, leadership conferences, and leadership scholarships. Learn more about official recognition and apply:
Chancellor's MLK Student Appreciation Event
As a part of UAA's commemoration of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., every year UAA recognizes students who have made positive contributions to the institution. These students fill a variety of leadership roles in student organizations, work behind the scenes for numerous departments, and give of themselves in their courses above and beyond the expected. Taken from Dr. King's theme, "Everyone makes a difference," UAA is proud to honor these students as individuals who have made a difference through their work to the UAA community.
