All SUNY Geneseo students have a GOLD account!
Learn more about the GOLD Leadership Certificate Program.
Account Information
2022-2023 Student Experience
94.81% of students rated the GOLD workshops as either "good" or "excellent."
94.52% of students either agreed or strongly agreed that the instructor was knowledgeable about the topic.
89.84% of students either agreed or strongly agreed that they expected to utilize the information learned in their current or future endeavors.
89.50% of students either agreed or strongly agreed that they would recommend the GOLD workshop to another student.
2022-2023 Student Engagement
24% of Geneseo students participated in 300+ 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.
Three Leadership Certificate Programs
The School of Business Professional Development Program is open to ALL Geneseo students, regardless of major.
Nine Individual Certificates
2022-2023 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.
96% of students either agreed or strongly agreed the professional development workshop they attended increased their knowledge on the topic.
93% 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.
The School of Business Professional Development Certificate is open to ALL Geneseo students, regardless of major!
Learn about Being a Gold Leader Mentor
The GOLD Leader Mentor position is open to ALL students. Become a mentor.
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).
Resources
Address and Contact
MacVittie College Union, Rm 114
SUNY Geneseo, Geneseo NY 14454
Office Hours
Mondays - Noon to 4:00 PM
Tuesdays - Noon to 4:00 PM
Wednesdays - Noon to 4:00 PM
Thursdays - Noon to 4:00 PM