The Geneseo Opportunities for Leadership Development (GOLD) program offers unique workshops to help students develop the personal skills and knowledge necessary for future success in both life and career.

The GOLD mission is accomplished through education, development, and training of students in an extensive series of personal development programs, institutes, leadership certificates, service learning, volunteer work, and active engagement in college and community life.

The GOLD program has moved to digital badging!

As of spring 2023, all students that earn a GOLD Leadership Certificate will receive an official digital badge (via Credly©) issued by SUNY Geneseo.
Credly© hosts the largest and most-connected digital credential network, allowing the College to verify Geneseo students' knowledge and skills and highlight integrative experiences within and beyond the classroom on business and employment-focused social media platforms, such as LinkedIn©.
Earning digital badges increase the visibility of Geneseo students' skills for employers and graduate schools by giving students a platform for curating examples of their work, articulating the connections between different types of experiences, and applying skills in new contexts.

Learn more about GOLD's Credly badges

Question?

E-mail us at gold@geneseo.edu

JOIN THE GOLD LEADER MENTOR STAFF

The fall 2023 application will open in September. Check back for details!

Learn more about the GOLD Leader Mentor Staff

The GOLD Leader Mentor Application will reopen in September

Question?

Stop by the GOLD Leadership Center in College Union, Room 114, from Noon-4pm Monday through Thursday, or e-mail us at: gold@geneseo.edu

All SUNY Geneseo students have a GOLD account!

Learn more about the GOLD Leadership Certificate Program.

Account Information

Access My GOLD Account

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2021-2022 Student Experience

94% of students rated the GOLD workshops as either "good" or "excellent."

94% of students either agreed or strongly agreed that the instructor was knowledgeable about the topic.

92% of students either agreed or strongly agreed that the workshop was well organized.

90% of students either agreed or strongly agreed that they expected to utilize the information learned in their current or future endeavors.

89% of students either agreed or strongly agreed that they would recommend the GOLD workshop to another student.

THREE LEADERSHIP CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS

2021-2022 Student Engagement

4,264 student participants in 200+ GOLD workshops taught by 40 faculty and staff.
50% of students participating in GOLD workshops worked toward completing at least ONE leadership certificate.
2,000+ post-workshop surveys and 100s of journal reflections were submitted by student participants.

NINE CERTIFICATES

Leadership Skills Certificate

Practicing Leadership Certificate

Personal Leadership Model Certificate

Personal Exploration in Leadership Certificate

Leadership in Academic Success Certificate

Equity-Minded Leadership Certificate

LGBTQ+ Career Readiness Certificate

Leadership in Sustainability Certificate

The School of Business Professional Development program is open to ALL Geneseo students, regardless of major!

School of Business Professional Development Program

Togetherness

2021-2022 Student Experience in the School of Business Professional Development Certificate Program

93% of students either agreed or strongly agreed the professional development workshop they attended was helpful to their career development.
93% of students either agreed or strongly agreed the professional development workshop they attended increased their knowledge on the topic.
94% of students either agreed or strongly agreed the professional development workshop they attended was presented in a way that was respectful to diversity and inclusivity.

School of Business Professional Development Program

The School of Business Professional Development Certificate is open to ALL Geneseo students, regardless of major!

Professional Development Program

Meet the GOLD Staff

GOLD Leader Mentor Staff

Schedule A Personal Development Session

Schedule Office Hours With The Asst. Dean

Become A GOLD Leader Mentor!

The GOLD Leader Mentor position is open to ALL Geneseo students!

Join the Gold Leader Mentor This Semester!

Dr. Tom Matthews with Students

History of GOLD

Since 2000, the GOLD program has been developing leaders at Geneseo! The approach, efforts, and impact of GOLD were captured in the 2014 book Building Leaders One Hour At A Time.

The GOLD program has been recognized nationally as a program of excellence and distinction by the National Association for Campus Activities and the National Association of Student Personnel Administrators.

Most recently, in 2021 the GOLD program received the Excellence in Career Development Services/Programming Award by the SUNY Career Development Organization (CDO).

Meet GOLD Founder Dr. Tom Matthews