Leadership Development programs

VCU Leadership and Service Awards

Virginia Commonwealth University fully embraces the leadership and service of its students undergraduate, graduate and professional. As such, the University has established the Leadership and Services Awards Program to recognize students for the contributions to student organizations, community service and co-curricular excellence. The Leadership and Service Awards Program is administered through the Division of Student Affairs and Enrollment Services and managed by staff in the department of University Student Commons & Activities. The awards presented by the various committees are considered the premiere awards at VCU for student leadership and service.

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Board of Visitors Award

Presented to an outstanding sophomore, junior or returning senior who has distinguished himself/herself scholastically and provided outstanding leadership and service to the University and the Richmond community.

Criteria:

• Undergraduate sophomore, junior, senior or senior status
• 3.0 Cumulative GPA
• Available for an interview with the Board of Visitors at the beginning of February

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Division of Student Affairs and Enrollment Services Award

Presented to students who have provided distinguished service to the Division of Student Affairs & Enrollment Services and/or the university.

Criteria:

• Sophomore status or greater
• 2.75 cumulative GPA
• Demonstrated leadership and involvement in the organized student community

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William H. Duvall Award for Student Activities & Involvement

Presented to students who have provided exemplary service, beyond normal expectations, in student activities, student groups and/or organizations and are in good academic standing.

Criteria:

• 2.5 cumulative GPA (3.0 cumulative GPA for graduate students)

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Alumni Association Award

This award is presented to a Monroe Park Campus senior who has exhibited exemplary characteristics in the areas of scholastics, leadership and service to VCU and the Richmond community.

Criteria:

• Students must have a graduation date of December or May of the current academic school year. 2.5 cumulative GPA

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Who's Who Among Students at American Universities and Colleges

Each year, Virginia Commonwealth University honors students who demonstrate academic excellence, leadership, and service by identifying them in the Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges publication. The Who's Who Selection Committee determines who VCU selects to receive the recognition.

Criteria:

• Be a junior, senior or graduate student
• Have at least a 2.75 cumulative GPA (3.5 for graduates)
• Participate in a campus/community volunteer activities

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University Leadership Award

Presented to students in leadership roles in student organizations or University committees who have distinguished themselves by demonstrating outstanding leadership ability and commitment to their organizations.

Criteria:

• 2.5 cumulative GPA (3.0 cumulative GPA for graduate students)

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University Service Award

Presented to students who have provided outstanding service and commitment to university committees, student organizations and/or the Richmond community.

Criteria:

• 2.5 cumulative GPA (3.0 cumulative GPA for graduate students)

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Emerging Leader Award

Presented to students who have provided distinguished service in their first leadership role(s) at VCU and demonstrated a potential for continued leadership.

Criteria:

• 2.5 cumulative GPA (3.0 cumulative GPA for graduate students)

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