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Rutgers–New Brunswick has resources and opportunities to help you build and practice the leadership skills that employers are looking for.

How do you get started? Get involved. Join a club or organization. Take on a leadership position or volunteer in the community. Pitch your own idea. Attend a workshop. Immerse yourself in other environments and stay curious. Rutgers is full of opportunities to serve, lead, and learn experientially, which can help you stand out when it’s time to take that next step after graduation.

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  • The Aresty Research Center's mission is to facilitate faculty-led undergraduate research at Rutgers–New Brunswick. The center enables students to learn about the process of research by connecting them with faculty mentors and projects that aid in developing their ability to create research objectives. The center connects hundreds of undergraduates with hands-on research experiences and/or funding opportunities through our highly competitive and structured processes designed for our signature programs. Students of all grade levels are welcomed to excel and expand their undergraduate research experience through our center. Aresty also provides a platform for students to present their research findings to the university and the general public at our annual Research Symposium.

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    Category
    Academic Skills Coaching & Mentoring, Leadership & Service Learning, Research Resources
    Resource Type
    Academic Skills Coaching & Mentoring: Peer Mentoring, Research Resources: Undergraduate Research
    Class Level
    First-Year, Sophomore, Junior, Senior
    School
    Division of Continuing Studies
    Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy
    Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy
    Mason Gross School of the Arts
    Rutgers Business School–Newark and New Brunswick
    School of Arts and Sciences
    School of Communication and Information
    School of Engineering
    School of Environmental and Biological Sciences
    School of Management and Labor Relations
    School of Nursing
    School of Public Health
    School of Social Work
    Department
    Aresty Research Center for Undergraduates
    Delivery Format
    In-Person, Online
  • The Asian American Cultural Center (AACC) is committed to fostering a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment for all students at Rutgers University by providing cultural, social, and educational programs and initiatives focusing on issues relevant to the Asian Pacific Islander Desi American (APIDA) community. We envision a vibrant community of students committed to learning, preserving, and embracing the unique histories, traditions, cultural identities, and experiences of the APIDA diaspora at Rutgers and the community at large. The center provides a supportive environment for all students, encouraging academic and professional excellence through internship opportunities, peer-to-peer mentorship, leadership and professional development, and exploration of identity.

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    Category
    Community & Cultural Spaces, Leadership & Service Learning, Student Groups & Communities
    Resource Type
    Community & Cultural Spaces: Communal Spaces, First-Year Essentials: First-Year Academic Opportunities, Leadership and Service Learning: Leadership Opportunities, Student Groups & Communities: Affinity Groups, Student Groups & Communities: Living & Learning Communities
    Class Level
    First-Year, Sophomore, Junior, Senior, Master's Student, Doctoral Student
    School
    Division of Continuing Studies
    Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy
    Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy
    Graduate School of Applied and Professional Psychology
    Graduate School of Education
    Mason Gross School of the Arts
    New Jersey Medical School
    Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
    Rutgers Business School–Newark and New Brunswick
    Rutgers School of Dental Medicine
    School of Arts and Sciences
    School of Communication and Information
    School of Engineering
    School of Environmental and Biological Sciences
    School of Graduate Studies
    School of Health Professions
    School of Management and Labor Relations
    School of Nursing
    School of Public Health
    School of Social Work
    Department
    Asian American Cultural Center
    Delivery Format
    Online
  • Suicide touches us all regardless of ability, age, gender identity, race, socio-economic status, sexual orientation, and more. This 2-hour experiential training aims to increase knowledge about statistics, risk and protective factors, warning signs, and campus resources concerning college student suicide. It will enable participants to demonstrate kindness and empathy towards others, helping them to respond caringly and effectively to those experiencing a wide range of emotional crises. Visit go.rutgers.edu/Campus-Connect for more information, campus-wide training dates, or to schedule a closed session with your group or student organization.

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    Category
    Health & Well-Being, Leadership & Service Learning, Navigating Campus Life, Safety & Urgent Needs
    Resource Type
    Health & Well-Being: Mental, Emotional, & Spiritual Health, Health & Well-Being: Physical Health, Navigating Campus Life: Off-Campus & Commuter Services, Navigating Campus Life: On-Campus Services, Safety & Urgent Needs: Emergency Assistance, Safety & Urgent Needs: Personal & Interpersonal Safety, Safety & Urgent Needs: Report a Concern, Safety & Urgent Needs: Student Advocacy, Student Groups & Communities: Programs & Activities
    Class Level
    First-Year, Sophomore, Junior, Senior, Master's Student, Doctoral Student
    School
    Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy
    Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy
    Graduate School of Applied and Professional Psychology
    Graduate School of Education
    Mason Gross School of the Arts
    Rutgers Business School–Newark and New Brunswick
    School of Arts and Sciences
    School of Communication and Information
    School of Engineering
    School of Environmental and Biological Sciences
    School of Graduate Studies
    School of Management and Labor Relations
    School of Nursing
    School of Social Work
    Department
    Rutgers Student Health
    Delivery Format
    In-Person, Online
  • The Eagleton Institute of Politics’ Center for Youth Political Participation at Rutgers–New Brunswick advances the political learning and engagement of young people and equips them to be active citizens and leaders. For young people to assume their place in the political process, the knowledge, skills, and attitudes of political participation must be taught. Through education, research, and public service, the Center for Youth Political Participation plays a lead role locally, regionally, and nationally in fostering and promoting the active citizenship and leadership of future generations.

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    Category
    Internships & Field Experiences, Leadership & Service Learning, Student Groups & Communities
    Resource Type
    Leadership and Service Learning: Leadership Opportunities, Leadership and Service Learning: Service Learning, Navigating Campus Life: On-Campus Services, Student Groups & Communities: Involvement Opportunities
    Class Level
    First-Year, Sophomore, Junior, Senior, Master's Student, Doctoral Student
    School
    Division of Continuing Studies
    Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy
    Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy
    Graduate School of Applied and Professional Psychology
    Graduate School of Education
    Mason Gross School of the Arts
    New Jersey Medical School
    Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
    Rutgers Business School–Newark and New Brunswick
    Rutgers School of Dental Medicine
    School of Arts and Sciences
    School of Communication and Information
    School of Engineering
    School of Environmental and Biological Sciences
    School of Graduate Studies
    School of Health Professions
    School of Management and Labor Relations
    School of Nursing
    School of Public Health
    School of Social Work
    Department
    Center for Youth Political Participation
    Delivery Format
    In-Person, Online
  • The Collaborative Center for Community Engagement is dedicated to supporting campus-community partnerships to advance the public good in our New Brunswick and Piscataway communities, throughout the state of New Jersey, and beyond. The Collaborative oversees programs like Advancing Community Development (a competitive semester-long program for up to 16 students who do research in the area of health in the New Brunswick community and receive mentors from Johnson & Johnson which is funded by a gift from J&J); the Bonner Leaders program (a highly selective program for 50 Federal Work-Study students who do their hours at partners on and off-campus working on special projects); a Community Walking Tour that examines food, architecture, and the cultural communities of New Brunswick; oversight of the RCommunity Engagement platform; and, the giving of the Presidential Volunteer Service Award for New Brunswick students who meet the criteria.

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    Category
    Leadership & Service Learning, Research Resources, Student Groups & Communities
    Resource Type
    Leadership and Service Learning: Leadership Opportunities, Leadership and Service Learning: Service Learning, Research Resources: Undergraduate Research, Student Groups & Communities: Involvement Opportunities
    Class Level
    First-Year, Sophomore, Junior, Senior, Master's Student, Doctoral Student
    School
    Division of Continuing Studies
    Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy
    Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy
    Graduate School of Applied and Professional Psychology
    Graduate School of Education
    Mason Gross School of the Arts
    Rutgers Business School–Newark and New Brunswick
    School of Arts and Sciences
    School of Communication and Information
    School of Engineering
    School of Environmental and Biological Sciences
    School of Graduate Studies
    School of Health Professions
    School of Management and Labor Relations
    School of Public Health
    School of Social Work
    Department
    Collaborative Center for Community Engagement
    Delivery Format
    In-Person, Online
  • Rutgers University Alternative Break (RUAB) trips offer all Rutgers students the opportunity to serve communities around the United States and abroad to combat a variety of prevailing social issues, such as homelessness, systemic oppression, environmental sustainability, disability rights, immigration reform, LGBTQIA+ equality, animal welfare, and more. These service learning trips take place over the course of a week during the University’s academic break periods, and allow students to learn more about the communities we serve and explore the culture of their local areas. Each trip is designed and coordinated by Alternative Break Site Leaders, undergraduate students who are trained and prepared to provide a holistic and meaningful experience for their participants.

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    Category
    Leadership & Service Learning, Student Groups & Communities
    Resource Type
    First-Year Essentials: First-Year Events, Leadership and Service Learning: Service Learning, Student Groups & Communities: Programs & Activities
    Class Level
    First-Year, Sophomore, Junior, Senior, Master's Student
    School
    Division of Continuing Studies
    Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy
    Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy
    Graduate School of Applied and Professional Psychology
    Graduate School of Education
    Mason Gross School of the Arts
    New Jersey Medical School
    Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
    Rutgers Business School–Newark and New Brunswick
    Rutgers School of Dental Medicine
    School of Arts and Sciences
    School of Communication and Information
    School of Engineering
    School of Environmental and Biological Sciences
    School of Graduate Studies
    School of Health Professions
    School of Management and Labor Relations
    School of Nursing
    School of Public Health
    School of Social Work
    Department
    Student Centers and Activities
    Delivery Format
    In-Person