The College of Natural Resources (CNR) Engaging Leaders Program aims to develop students by equipping them with the confidence and capacity to collaborate with diverse communities.
Each year, we select up to 20 students to participate this unique program. Students do not need to have prior leadership experience, and we value students with a strong desire to grow personally and professionally. The program is open to freshman, off-campus transfer and on-campus transfer students.
About the Program
Throughout the year, Engaging Leaders attend sessions to help them better understand their personal leadership style, strengths and weaknesses. They also learn essential skills for working in diverse groups, communicating effectively, and project planning.
Benefits of Becoming an Engaging Leader
Become part of our diverse and supportive EL community and build relationships with your CNR peers from around the country and the world
Learn how you can best utilize and improve your unique skills and strengths to prepare you for future leadership positions both on campus and in the professional world
Enhance your cultural and social sensitivity and learn to appreciate and encourage diversity and inclusion as both a leader and group member
Understand different communication styles and develop the skills necessary to work and communicate well with a variety of individuals
Get connected to community service, professional development, and academic opportunities around the college and all of NC State
Learn professionalism for academic and work environments, and the skills you need to impress future employers
Key Components of the Program Include:
Membership in a supportive community of dedicated leaders representing all majors within CNR
One-on-one mentorship with a Buzzard Fellow
Tools to help identify personal leadership styles, strengths, and cultural skills
Mentoring and guidance from coordinator
Monthly leadership seminars
Engagement activities such as a networking dinner
How Do We #ThinkAndDo?
Take a look. For students who have a passion for the environment or working outdoors, a degree from the College of Natural Resources will get you out of the classroom, into the field and onto a fulfilling career. #ThinkAndDo something extraordinary at NC State.
Congratulations to our own Kate Macleod and Jaxon Davis, recipients of this year’s NC State Sustainability Awards and soon-to-be #NCState24 @ncstatealumni! 🎉
Kate is a senior in sustainable materials and technology, a zero waste intern at @ncstaterecycles and a sustainability programming and outreach intern at @towardzerowaste. At the local non-profit, she helped establish a new Raleigh compost drop-off site. She was also recently honored by the City of Raleigh with a Climate Action Award for Waste Reduction.
Jaxon is a senior majoring in environmental science, and fashion management and product management in @ncstatewilson. He is also team lead for NC State Stewards, a student organization that promotes sustainability on campus. Jaxon co-founded and currently manages the @campusthriftstore, which provides the NC State community with an on-campus sustainable and affordable shopping option.
Kaitlyn will be graduating with a bachelor`s degree in natural resources from @ncstatefer. After graduation, she will continue to work for the City of Raleigh (@raleighgov) Office of Sustainability as a Pathways to Public Service Fellow, following her passion in sustainability and climate action.
"Personal growth is not just seeking to learn more about what went right, it’s about reflecting on areas to improve and utilizing it to succeed in the future. It requires not only a willingness to accept feedback, but possessing the emotional intelligence to be self and socially aware. We can’t learn if we don’t reflect and we can’t grow if we don’t change.
However, I began to realize that my ability to grow was supported by the people around me. My parents and sister, the founders of the Kaitlyn Fan Club, who have been a constant source of inspiration and encouragement in my life. My professors who saw my passion for sustainability and leadership and gave me opportunities to grow as a person, leader, and member of the college. And finally, the College of Natural Resources, a unique community filled with passionate, compassionate, and motivated faculty and students." — @kaitlyn.odonnell___
Have you ever wondered about how to correctly sort your waste between landfill, recycling and compost?
We partnered with NC State Waste Reduction and Recycling (@ncstaterecycles) interns Madisen, Sarah and Manisha to explain some common waste management misconceptions and encourage a more sustainable Wolfpack. ♻️ 🌎 🌱