This program develops basic leadership skills and knowledge, enhances group management and dynamics, builds safety and risk management practices, and focuses on exercising sound judgment and decision-making. Aspiring leaders learn through direct experience, discussion, demonstration, and reflection.
Leadership Components
- Outdoor and Wilderness Leadership Course (OWL)
- Wilderness First Aid Certification
- CPR/AED Certification
- Outdoor Skill and Safety Clinics
- Employment Opportunities with Outdoor Programs
TWB is a signature enrichment program that brings together students from around the world to discuss current topics affecting campus life. TWB students also volunteer in the community.
Signature Programs
- Lending Library
- Juneteenth Freedom Day Celebration
- Poetry Writing Contests
The Student Health Advisory Council (SHAC) is a select group of Rensselaer students who foster strong relationships with the general student body and serve as a liaison to Student Health Services to assist with quality improvement.
Members of SHAC promote awareness of pertinent issues that college students face.
RPI NAMI peer leaders are trained by the National Alliance of Mental Illness (NAMI) to support their peers focusing on mental health and coping. They also advocate and actively work to eliminate the stigma around mental illness. Each semester, NAMI peer leaders facilitate weekly meetings that are open to all students to discuss their experiences, struggles, and challenges.
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