Students are encouraged to gain self-reliance through leadership experience and individual initiative. Approved activities must meet the following criteria:

1. Student must hold a recognized position of leadership or authority for a recognized or approved organization.
2. Student leaders must participate in at least 75% of the organization's activities.
3. Student must hold the position for a minimum of one (1) term.
4. An approved activity in this category may include leadership skill development workshops or activities.
5. Credit is given once per term for leadership in an organization or on an individual activity basis.

Suggested Activities Menu

• Head, lead, or be part of the governing body of any club or organization
• Represent Northwood University by giving informational presentations on Northwood's behalf
• Coordinator of a major event or activity
• Leadership Seminar involvement
• Varsity athletic team captain
• Participation in parades: Martin Luther King Jr. in Dallas, Cinco de Mayo in Grand Prairie, and Country Day on the Hill in Cedar Hill.
• Seminar and Conference attendance
• Mentoring and Tutoring