Residential Community Leadership Program | Housing

Join the vibrant Community Leadership Program, comprised of Freshmen, Residential, and Wolverine Community Leaders! Our team creates exciting events and activities at partner housing complexes, fostering student involvement in social, educational, service, leadership, and recreational opportunities. As a Community Leader, you’ll be key in establishing an authentic campus life experience, connecting students to campus resources, and promoting a strong affinity to UVU by

Promoting on campus events that connect students back to campus
Helping students better understand campus life
Connecting students with campus resources so each student remains successful

Participating in the Community Leadership Program helps students grow in their ability to exercise critical thinking, collaborate with others, and develop the skill sets necessary to set and accomplish personal and professional goals.

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Freshmen Community Leaders or FCLs live-onsite, plan events for the first-year students at their complexes, and focus on using a momentum year framework to put Wolverines on a solid path to success.

FCLs must be willing and able to work a minimum of 8-10 hours per week to fulfill their FCL responsibilities including office hours, professional development, and two on-site activities each month.
Weekly office hours: Tuesday & Thursday 2:00-4:00 pm
The scholarship includes rent for the academic year plus a partial utility stipend.

Participation Requirements

Each FCL student must fully commit to the FCL Program for the entire "Academic Year," running fall and spring semesters.
Each FCL partnership facilitates at least two on-site activities each month.
FCLs are expected each week to plan programs, make assignments, manage budgets, create marketing materials and fulfill all responsibilities as assigned.
FCLs are required to attend various trainings and workshops throughout the year that will help them gain valuable leadership skills that they are expected to apply to their leadership as FCLs.

Each FCL is required to attend office hours every Tuesday and Thursday from 2-4PM
Each FCL is required to attend the mini-retreat in May, the fall retreat in August and the spring semester retreat in January.
2.50 Cumulative GPA or higher when applying and a maintained 2.50 GPA each semester
Successful Programming and Event Performance
Full-time Student Status at UVU (12 credits or more)
Physical ability to lift equipment unaccompanied
Adherence to UVU Student Leadership Participation Clause
Successfully pass a background check

Residential Community Leaders or RCLs live on-site, plan events for their complexes, and act as a resouce for their peers.

RCLs must be willing and able to work a minimum of 8-10 hours per week to fulfill their FCL responsibilities including office hours, professional development, and two on-site activities each month.
Weekly office hours: Tuesday & Thursday 2:00-4:00 pm
The scholarship includes rent for the academic year plus a partial utility stipend.

Participation Requirements

Each RCL student must fully commit to the RCL Program for the entire "Academic Year," running fall and spring semesters.
Each RCL partnership facilitates at least two on-site activities each month.
RCLs are expected each week to plan programs, make assignments, manage budgets, create marketing materials and fulfill all responsibilities as assigned.
RCLs are required to attend various trainings and workshops throughout the year that will help them gain valuable leadership skills that they are expected to apply to their leadership as RCLs.

Each RCL is required to attend office hours every Tuesday and Thursday from 2-4PM
Each RCL is required to attend the mini-retreat in May, the fall retreat in August and the spring semester retreat in January.
2.50 Cumulative GPA or higher when applying and a maintained 2.50 GPA each semester
Successful Programming and Event Performance
Full-time Student Status at UVU (12 credits or more)
Physical ability to lift equipment unaccompanied
Adherence to UVU Student Leadership Participation Clause
Successfully pass a background check

Wolverine Community Leaders or WCLs live off-site, plan events for an assigned complex, and connect students to UVU resources.

WCLs must be willing and able to dedicate about 4-5 hours per week to fulfill their WCL responsibilities including office hours, professional development, and one on-site activity per month
Weekly office hours: Tuesday 2:00-4:00 pm
The scholarship includes $1,000 stipend per semester

Participation Requirements

Each WCL student must fully commit to the WCL Program for the entire "Academic Year," running fall and spring semesters. (Note: The WCL Program does not function during the summer)
Each WCL partnership facilitates one event per month at assigned housing complex.
WCLs are expected each week to plan programs, make assignments, manage budgets, create marketing materials and fulfill all responsibilities as assigned.
WCLs are required to attend various trainings and workshops throughout the year that will help them gain valuable leadership skills that they are expected to apply to their leadership as WCLs.

Each WCL is required to attend office hours every Wednesday from 2-4 PM
Each WCL is required to attend the mini-retreat in May, the fall retreat in August and the spring semester retreat in January.
2.50 Cumulative GPA or higher when applying and a maintained 2.50 GPA each semester
Successful Programming and Event Performance
Full-time Student Status at UVU (12 credits or more)
Physical ability to lift equipment unaccompanied
Adherence to UVU Student Leadership Participation Clause
Successfully pass a background check

When Can You Apply for the Program?

Applications for the RCL program are open twice a year. The application periods are as follows:

February: Applications for those interested in participating for the full '25-'26 academic year will be open from February 10-March 10, 2025 MST.
October: Applications open for those interested in joining for the spring semester if we have any vacant positions.

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Why Participate?

There are countless benefits to joining the Community Leadership Program program. When students participate, they are able to:

Receive a housing scholarship or stipend exclusive to those accepted into the leadership program
Meet students with similar interests and create lifelong friendships
Participate in fun and exciting activities
Build a resume with leadership experience
Successfully navigate the resources available at UVU
Become a knowledgeable resource support for other UVU students

Group of RCL students

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Events

Our student leaders plan one to two events each month to connect students living in off-campus housing back to the university. Our events are great places to meet new people, learn new skills, have fun, or hear about UVU events and resources. All of our events are FREE and we encourage all UVU students to attend!

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RCL & FCL Program Partners

Click on each logo below to read about the student leaders working at each complex. Click on each complex's name to visit their website and learn more about what they offer!

Axis Student Living

Ereka Faasavalu

Junior

Major: Hospitality Management

Chloe Chavez

First-Year

Major: University Studies

Ella Hopper

Sophomore

Major: Event Management

The Green on Campus Drive

Abby Allred

Freshman Experience Team

Junior

Major: 2D Animation & Game Development

Aubrielle Maes

Freshman Experience Team

First-Year

Major: Elementary Education

Jacob Jackman

Freshman Experience Team

Junior

Major: Aviation

Elizabeth Ward

Freshman Experience Team

Sophomore

Major: Dental Hygiene

Riley Shelton

Freshman Experience Team

Sophomore

Major: Digital Cinema

Atley Kennington

Freshman Experience Team

Freshman

Major: Digital Marketing

Gabbie Fessler

Sophomore

Major: Biology

Elija Clements

Junior

Major: Biotechnology

Abigail Campbell

First-Year

Major: University Studies

Becca Heilig

Senior

Major: Entertainment Design

Promenade Place

Mandy Williams

Senior

Major: Public Health

Colton Gray

Sophomore

Major: National Security Studies

Summerwood Student Living

Kenna Jolley

Sophomore

Major: Graphic Design

Keller Cummings

Sophomore

Major: Acting

Village on the Parkway

Q Martin

Sophomore

Major: Deaf Studies

Jaren Johansen

Junior

Major: Political Science

Wolverine Crossing

Veronica Teaford

Senior

Major: Public Health

Avery Williams

Sophomore

Major: Exercise Science

Savanna Metz

First-Year

Major: History Education

WCL Program Partners

Click on each logo below to read about the WCL students working at each complex. Click on each complex's name to visit their website and learn more about what they offer!

Glenwood Apartments

Caleb Stay

Junior

Major: Business

Aubree Smith

Junior

Major: Hospitality Management

Naomi Castleton

Sophomore

Major: Humanities

Alpine Village

Cooper Despain

Junior

Major: Art & Design

Emma Boase

First-Year

Major: Elementary Education

Raintree Apartments

Gracie Tebbs

First-Year

Major: Animation & Game Development

Mark Bloxham

Junior

Major: Mechanical Engineering

Carriage Cove

Ashley Watson

Junior

Major: Elementary Education

Pedro Rodriguez

Senior

Major: Biotechnology

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The Community Leadership Program Partners are not an affiliate or unit of Utah Valley University. The only relationship between UVU, the Off-Campus Housing, and Residence Life Department is a contractual relationship. Through this relationship, our Community Leadership Program works with these off-campus properties to provide off-campus programming and student leadership opportunities to help create communities and school pride at these properties. Neither Utah Valley University nor the RCL Program partners are authorized to act as agent for the other.