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  • The Office of Student Leadership and Involvement provides several opportunities for leadership development. Our primary objective is to prepare and empower students to be effective leaders and active citizens by presenting leadership opportunities, referrals, and workshops, both on and off campus. In addition to providing these resources, we serve as a central source for leadership opportunities offered throughout the university. For more information about student leadership, please email [email protected].

    University Student Senate

    The >University Student Senate (USS) is a self-governing body comprised of student representatives that unifies the voices of New School students. They work to enhance the student experience by fostering a sense of belonging through advocacy and engagement. The Office of Student Leadership, Involvement, and Transition Experiences provides advisement for the USS as they represent students within the larger framework of University Leadership.

    Student Activities Board

    The Student Activities Board (SAB) seeks to break down barriers between the schools within The New School to create a more unified student body. We hope to do this through supporting and producing student-generated events. Through our committees and members' efforts, we try to provide expertise and resources to students to help streamline the processes needed to provide a variety of educational and entertaining programs. If you are interested in participating, please refer to the provided contact information and email us for more information!

    Annual Narwhal Student Leadership Awards

    The Narwhal Student Leadership Awards is an annual tradition that has been going on for more than 20 years. New School students, staff, and faculty can nominate as many students as they would like to celebrate their accomplishments across all parts of the University. Specifically, the awards given are the following:

    • Student Sustainability Campus Champion
    • Community Service and Civic Engagement Award
    • Student Social Justice Campus Champion Award
    • Outstanding International Leadership at The New School
    • Outstanding Advisor to a Student Organization
    • Outstanding Student Program of The Year
    • Emerging Leader Award
    • Graduate Student Leader Award
    • Leadership in Advocacy Award
    • Outstanding Student Leader of The Year
    • Outstanding Student Organization or Group of The Year
    • The Legacy Award

    The Nominations and Award Ceremony typically occurs in the spring semester of each academic year, with students receiving prizes ranging from trophies to financial awards.

    This is an initiative organized by the Office of Student Leadership, Involvement, and Transition Experiences with funding from the University Student Senate.

  • Contact Us

    Student Leadership and Involvement
    72 Fifth Avenue, 4th floor
    New York, NY 10011
    [email protected]
    212.229.5687

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