About Ursa Major Looking for leadership? It all starts here. The Ursa Major student leadership program provides a group of twenty 1st and 2nd year students the opportunity to learn and practice valuable leadership skills. The program is 3 semesters long, beginning with a new group of students each spring semester. Through the completion of program requirements, students can earn certificates that verify and recognize their achievements in this rewarding leadership program.  Through the various activities of Ursa Major, students increase their leadership skills in the following areas:  communication teamwork self awareness creative problem solving interpersonal collaboration
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Why do you need leadership skills? Why should you join Ursa Major? The benefits of this program are endless, including: 

• Leadership education, training, and experience that will enhance your college experience
• Earn Ursa Minor and Ursa Major certificates that verify your accomplishments
  involvement in campus life
  Assume and prepare for future leadership positions on campus and beyond
• Gain leadership experience and skills that employers are looking for in college graduates
• Meet people, network, and experience the program with a select group of students
• Earn Academic credit through the Davidson Honors College