UC Blue Ash College

Student Leadership Programs

Student Orientation Leaders group outside Walters Hall

2019 Student Orientation Leaders

Student Leadership Programs assist students in intentionally and positively developing their self-confidence, community engagement and leadership skills. These experiences allows students to identify programs/opportunities that best meet their goals. Additionally, student can build a foundation on which to grow and develop throughout their enrollment at UC Blue Ash.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Increase student success through personal, emotional and intellectual development opportunities
  • Cultivate sense of community and create sense of connectedness for students
  • Increase student leadership and professional development opportunities
  • Develop rigorous and strong student organizations
  • Increase opportunities for students to connect with peers, staff and faculty
  • Provide more diverse and higher-quality programs for students

Types of Student Leadership

Student Orientation Leader

Student Orientation Leaders (SOLs) will represent the UC Blue Ash student body for incoming students and their families during Orientation and Convocation.

Student Ambassador

UC Blue Ash Student Ambassadors serve as the "face" of the student body and actively engage in college events and programs.

Student Leadership & Professional Development (SLPDI)

The Student Leadership and Professional Development Institute (SLPDI) is an opportunity to enhance your leadership and professional development skills.  It is also a way to develop a sense of community and connection with others at UC Blue Ash.

Staff

Chris Dziekan

Chris Dziekan

Chris Dziekan

Associate Director of Student Life, Orientation & Leadership Development

513-558-9456
dziekacr@uc.edu

Chris loves traveling, animals, reading, listening to music, playing games of all sorts (i.e., card games, board games, role playing games, video games, etc.) and being with his family. He is from Little Suamico, WI and now lives in Cheviot, OH. He is a proud cat dad to Willy and Daisy!

Chris graduated from the University of Wisconsin - Green Bay with a Bachelor's Degree in Journalism and English Literature. He then attended graduate school and graduated from Syracuse University with a Master's Degree in Higher Education with a Student Affairs Emphasis. Before taking a position in Student LIfe at UC Blue Ash, Chris worked for many years in Residence Life at the University of Wisconsin - La Crosse.

Resources

Contact Information

Student Life & Success
Muntz Hall | Room 112
Phone: 513-558-9429
Email: ucblueashsls@uc.edu