The Malave Fellows Program

The signature program of the Academy, the Malave Fellows Program provides a unique academic and co-curricular opportunity for students who have demonstrated extraordinary leadership on their campuses and in their communities. This innovative year-long program brings together best practices in leadership education and development from across CUNY, and beyond. Read More & Apply to Become a Fellow >>

The CUNY Ambassadors Program (CAP)

The CUNY Ambassadors Program (CAP) focuses on increasing students' political acumen and advocacy skills, and is open to interested students across CUNY. Once students have completed the workshop, there are multiple opportunities for leadership through advocacy, including the CUNY Alumni Legislators Project which provides extraordinary opportunities for students to connect and build relationships with New York legislators who are CUNY alumni. Read More & Become a CUNY Ambassador >>

CUNY Corps

CUNY Corps is the new community service initiative of the Malave Leadership Academy.

In support of President Obama's "Call to Service" as well as the new City initiative, and in the spirit of the longstanding and enduring tradition of public service at CUNY, The City University of New York is pleased to announce the launch of its most ambitious community service initiative to date - "CUNY Corps." Read More & Join CUNY Corps >>

Project CHANGE

Project CHANGE is a new, innovative, year-long program that will immerse you in community change and development - the Creative Arts Team way! Learn how to use interactive, issue-based drama for leadership and community development.

The Malave Leadership Academy is proud to partner with the CUNY Creative Arts Team (CAT) on Project CHANGE. Student participants, called "CHANGE Agents" will receive leadership training and work to advocate for adolecent health in their communities. Read More & Apply to become a CHANGE Agent >>

CUNY Student Leadership Recognition Program

Each year students from every CUNY College are selected to receive special recognition for their leadership contributions to the CUNY community at the Annual CUNY Leadership Awards Ceremony.

This event is a celebration of student leadership across CUNY, which brings together students, faculty, administration, and families to show appreciation for the awardees extraordinary service.

This year's CUNY Student Leadership Awards & Leadership Academy Commencement will be held at the Great Hall at City College on May 6th, 2011 and feature a keynote address and reception with CUNY leadership.

RSVP - coming in 2011

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Diversity Leadership Program

CUNY is among the most diverse universities in the world. Our diversity is our greatest resource, and the source of inspiration for this collaborative program between the Academy, the CUNY Office of Multicultural Affairs, the Office of Recruitment and Diversity, and the Student Affairs Diversity Committee. Diversity professionals from across CUNY are working together and developing partnerships with organizations including the American Institute for Managing Diversity and the American Conference on Diversity, among others, to develop a world-class leadership program focused on diversity and inclusion. This program will focus on the development of cultural competencies, global perspectives, and multicultural coalition building skills.

For more information or to get involved in developing the Diversity Leadership Program, contact us.