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Leadership Theme Community

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The Leadership Community is focused on helping students connect with their peers, make friends, learn about the University of Michigan-Flint community, and build a personal definition of leadership. Through co-curricular experiences, students will discuss real-world applications of how leadership can create positive change. This community is supported by partnering with the Office of Dean of Students Leadership Programs.

Advantages of joining the Leadership and Honors Theme Community

  • Build confidence, friendships, and a sense of purpose as you start your leadership journey.
  • Participate in service projects within the greater Flint community.
  • Build leadership and transferable skills to prepare for your future.
  • Engage in intentional activities delivered by ODOS, including: retreats, fun programs and off-campus excursions.

Participant Criteria

To apply for acceptance into the leadership theme community, applicants must have been accepted for admission to UM-Flint and reside in First Street Residence Hall. Applicants must complete the Housing Application and the supplemental Leadership Community Interest Form.

For more information contact Lucas Langdon at [email protected].

Leadership and Honors Community Housing Scholarship Opportunity

The Leadership Community Housing Scholarship is a one-year housing scholarship, up to the cost of a four-person double room in First Street Residence Hall.

Scholarship Eligibility & Requirements

  1. Be admitted to UM-Flint.
  2. Have a completed Free Application for Federal Student Aid on file with the Office of Financial Aid.
  3. Complete the student housing application.
  4. Submit your interest form for the Leadership Theme Community.
  5. Complete the scholarship application.
  6. Participate in a scholarship interview.
  7. Participate in all activities associated with the Leadership Community.

The Leadership Learning Community Housing Scholarship is open to students who have demonstrated significant high school leadership through high school involvement and/or classwork and are committed to continuing to grow as leaders at UM-Flint. Preference may be given to students who are Genesee County residents or enrolled in a Genesee County High School.

Meet Our Campus Partners from the Office of the Dean of Students

Lucas Langdon is the Assistant Dean of Students for Student Engagement. His work at UM-Flint fosters opportunities for student engagement and leadership learning.

Lucas has a Bachelor’s degree in Communication and Theater and a Master’s in Higher Education Student Affairs. He is currently in the dissertation phase of his PhD in Educational Leadership.

Outside work, Lucas is a sci-fi geek, a novice artist, and a cat dad.