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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.
Account Information
2020-2021 Student Experience
94.7% of students rated the GOLD workshops as either "good" or "excellent."
88.7% of students either agreed or strongly agreed that they would recommend the GOLD workshop to another student.
89.9% of students either agreed or strongly agreed that they expected to utilize the information learned in their current or future endeavors.
Core Leadership Certificate Program
2020-2021 Student Engagement
3,635 student participants in 214 GOLD workshops taught by 45 faculty and staff.
Over 60% of students participating in GOLD workshops worked toward completing at least one leadership certificate.
Student participants submitted 2,525 post-workshop surveys and over 1,000 journal reflections.
Leadership in Life Certificate Programs
2020-2021 Student Experience in the School of Business Professional Development Certificate Program
93.3% of students either agreed or strongly agreed the professional development workshop they attended was helpful to their career development.
92.6% of students either agreed or strongly agreed the professional development workshop they attended increased their knowledge on the topic.
92.5% 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!
Meet the GOLD Staff
Become A GOLD Leader Mentor!
The GOLD Leader Mentor position is open to ALL Geneseo 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).
Awards and Scholarships
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Visit the GOLD Leadership Center
MacVittie College Union, Room 114
SUNY Geneseo, Geneseo NY 14454
Contact the GOLD Leadership Program
Fall 2021 GOLD 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