UIC Campus Programs

IGNITE Leadership Experience

What is IGNITE?
The IGNITE Leadership Experience is a semester long leadership program designed to gain insight into your own personal values and leadership style. IGNITE is designed to be a springboard into involvement at UIC. It is sponsored by Campus Programs and Student Leadership Development and Volunteer Services.

INGITE will help you gain insight into the values, communication, and general leadership skills necessary for positive involvement on campus. It is our hope that you will go out and live these ideals in your involvement on campus and the community.

It is the goal of the program to help you connect with people and activities on campus and in the community. These connections will assist you in developing and finding your ideal involvement during your time here and allow you to "Ignite your passion and spark a change" at UIC.

Who can be involved in IGNITE?
Any undergraduate student with an expected graduation date of spring 2016 or later can apply to be part of the program. We are looking for students who are eager to enhance their UIC experience through extracurricular involvement and are willing to learn and grow in their personal leadership capabilities.

What are the requirements to participate in IGNITE?

• Commit to each of the 10 IGNITE sessions on Monday nights from 4-6 pm starting September 23 and ending on November 25.
• • Unfortunately, due to the nature of our program, if you have a class/work/personal conflict that overlaps with our program schedule, you are not eligible to apply for the program. Please try again next year if you are able!
• Be willing to participate in a community service project during one of our sessions.
• Be open and honest about your previous experiences and how they have shaped you as a leader.
• Be respectful of your fellow participants.

How do I get involved?
Optional info sessions are scheduled in Student Center East Ward Gallery on 9/10/13 from 3-4p and 9/11/13 from 12-1p. To apply, login using your EID and password to go.uic.edu/igniteapp. Applications are due September 13, 2013.