GOLD Leadership Program at Geneseo

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. 

Questions?

You can schedule a person development session or stop by the GOLD Leadership Center in College Union, Room 114, from Noon-4 p.m. Monday through Thursday. You can also email us at gold@geneseo.edu.

All students that earn a GOLD Leadership Certificate will receive an official digital badge (via Credly©) issued by SUNY Geneseo.

Become a GOLD Leader Mentor

The application for Fall 2025 is now open! The deadline is Friday, March 28, 2025.

Learn More About Becoming a Mentor

GOLD Leader Mentor Application

 


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All SUNY Geneseo students have a GOLD account!

Learn more about the GOLD Leadership Certificate Program.

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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.

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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.



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).


GOLD Wall of Leaders

Resources

Address and Contact

MacVittie College Union, Rm 114
SUNY Geneseo, Geneseo NY 14454

585-245-5884
gold@geneseo.edu

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


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