Student Leadership Development

Learn about how to get involved with the Warren Bennis Leadership Institute and its various interdisciplinary programs.

23-24 WBLI student team

The 2023-24 WBLI student team, ambassadors and fellows.

How do I get involved?

Listed below are recommended ways to get involved with the Warren Bennis Leadership Institute and its many programs. We understand that each student’s experience and journey is different. Please email us to discuss with a staff member how best to get involved.

  • Breakfast with Bennis
  • Attend the annual Warren Bennis Leadership Experience (WBLE)
  • Apply to join the WBLE team as a member or chair
  • Apply to join the ambassador program
  • Attend a workshop (specifically the Leader Identity Workshop)
  • Apply to join the Warren Bennis Leadership Experience team as a chair or VP
  • Apply to become a Student Fellow
  • Apply to join the ambassador program
  • Work with Institute staff to create a Capstone Project
  • Attend additional workshops
  • Breakfast with Bennis
  • Attend the annual Warren Bennis Leadership Experience
  • Look at our GetInvolvedUC page and attend any upcoming events or workshops
  • Schedule a tour of 1819 with our staff  
  • Apply to join the Warren Bennis Leadership Experience team and/or the ambassador program
  • Take the Bennis Accelerator course (MGMT/ORGL 3009)
  • Schedule a one-on-one meeting with our staff
  • Register for one of our Bennis Scholar programs
  • The Warren Bennis Leadership Experience team accepts applications at the beginning of the Fall semester
  • The Bennis Ambassador program accepts applications at the beginning of fall semester, with possible additions during fall semester
  • Apply to become a Student Fellow during spring semester
    • Previous experience with the Institute strongly preferred
    • Only for third years and above

Contact Us

Warren Bennis Leadership Institute 
1819 Innovation Hub
Suite 350D
2900 Reading Road
Cincinnati, OH 45206
warrenbennislead@ucmail.uc.edu