Current Students
The Thompson School of Applied Science Community Leadership (CoLead) Program celebrated its sixth anniversary this year.
With twenty-six graduates and over twenty-five students currently enrolled in its associate degree or diploma programs, it has established itself as an academically rigorous curriculum that supports students from a wide array of backgrounds and experiences as they develop their leadership and nonprofit management skills.
The Community Service and Leadership faculty, students and partners are tremendously proud of the Program’s achievements this year.
Student Profile: Our students this past year were an extraordinary group of people, ranging in age from 18-75, with a wide-variety of expertise and interests. They brought experiences with them as, among other things:
- Student government leaders
- Bachelors’ and advanced degree holders
- Musicians and artists
- Community PTA Presidents
- UNH staff
- Environmental activists
- Americorps graduates
- Eagle Scouts and Girl Scout Gold Award recipients
- Varsity athletes
- Active volunteers
- Non-profit organization staff
- Non-profit organization board members
- Elected/appointed town officials
- Community organizers
- High school Key Club participants
Remember when you get an email from Assistant Director, Cynthia Giguère, take a moment and read it. You’ll be surprised how much useful information she will forward to you. For additional information check out the links that will help answer questions you may have during the semester. Also use the Thompson School Student Organization in Blackboard for a wealth of information and resources.
Keep up-to-date on all your assignments and if you find yourself having difficulties drop in and speak with your advisor or one of your instructors.
