LEAD, FEMALE LEADERSHIP & MENTORING PROGRAM

LEAD students at Gala

The Lead, Female Leadership & Mentoring Program, offers female-identifying students access to inclusive and holistic academic support, mentoring, leadership development, and community engagement opportunities.

Lead is a leadership and mentoring program, which seeks to improve access, retention, and completion of underrepresented female-identifying students at STCC. It engages students in educational, cultural, and civic engagement opportunities, all while building strong personal and professional networks. Lead promotes leadership, self-advocacy, and self-development.

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Goals

Lead seeks to improve access, retention, and completion of underrepresented female-identifying students.
Leadership: Provide opportunities to enhance and develop leadership skills
Self-advocacy: Build confidence, self-esteem, and character while promoting positive habits
Networking: Build strong personal and professional networks
Self-development: Engage students in educational, cultural, and civic engagement opportunities

Services

Individualized support and a primary point of contact with the Lead team.
Invitations to in-person and virtual meetings, workshops, and events, academic skill development, self-improvement, financial literacy, and cultural enrichment.
Access to peer and professional mentors.
Assistance in course selection, registration, financial aid/FAFSA, and scholarship applications.
Leadership development opportunities that will impact your success inside and outside of the classroom.
Transfer advising and transfer visits to 4-year colleges and universities, including tours, information sessions, and student activities.
Sponsorship for participation in leadership development programs, conferences, and training.

Staff/Faculty Referral Form

Know a student who could use a little extra support, motivation, or community?

We invite you to refer them through the Staff/Faculty Referral Form so we can provide personalized support, meaningful connections, and access to valuable campus resources. Your referral helps us connect students to the resources, mentorship, and services they need to thrive academically and personally.

Submit a Referral

Hours

Monday: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Tuesday: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Wednesday: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Thursday: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Friday: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Contact

Ira H. Rubenzahl Student Learning Commons (B19), Suite 268
lead_program@stcc.edu
413-755-4760