Lead in UH

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Make your UH mark. Join the Leadership Network today!

Your UH experience is what you make of it, and one great way to make the most of it is to join the Leadership Network. This network is comprised of an array of different leadership roles, each of which has a different purpose, commitment, and application timeline.

Click here to express interest or to nominate a peer for any of the following positions.

Applications Accepted in Fall

Peer Mentors

  • DescriptionProvide individual mentoring to other UH students about your major, getting involved on campus, and other transition topics.
  • Time CommitmentVaries based on relationship with mentees (approx. 1-2 hours per month)
  • Role DurationSemester to semester, although many mentors stay in touch with their mentees for longer
  • Search TimelineRecruitment takes place early in Fall and Spring semesters
  • Selection ProcessVolunteer
  • More InformationClick here

Peer Tutors

  • DescriptionTutor students who request extra help in specific classes
  • Time CommitmentVaries (potentially 1-2 hours per week)
  • Role DurationSemester to semester
  • Search TimelineRecruitment takes place early in Fall and Spring semesters
  • Selection ProcessVolunteer
  • More InformationClick here

Student Life Council (SLC)

  • DescriptionPlan and host fun social events and opportunities for UH students
  • Time Commitment1-5 hours per week (weekly 1-hour meeting, individual committee work, presence at planned events)
  • Role DurationSeptember through May
  • Search TimelineRecruitment takes place in September
  • Selection Process“Interest meeting” and call for applications take place in September
  • More InformationClick here

Applications Accepted in Spring

Peer Academic Leaders (PALs)

  • DescriptionUpper-class mentors for first-year UH students; welcome a cohort of newcomers to the UH community before classes even begin; groups of approximately 20 students enjoy a one-on-one relationship with a PAL and also form a community under that PAL’s leadership
  • Time Commitment1-4 hours per week, with the time commitment weighted more heavily in the Fall semester
  • Role DurationJune through May
  • Search TimelineApplication deadline in April
  • Selection ProcessWritten application
  • More InformationClick here

Speakers of the House

  • DescriptionEach speaker leads their respective house and helps shape the future direction of UH’s House Program; speakers also become members of the Student Life Council (SLC)
  • Time Commitment1-5 hours per week (weekly 1-hour meeting, individual committee work, presence at planned events)
  • Role DurationAugust through May
  • Search TimelineSpring semester
  • Selection ProcessApplication and election by peers
  • More InformationClick here

UH Student Board (UHSB)

  • DescriptionBuild traditions and advise program leadership on major decisions and initiatives
  • CommitmentWeekly meetings and representation at UHSB and UH events and initiatives
  • DurationAugust through May
  • Search TimelineOngoing
  • Selection ProcessProspective board candidates are asked to fill out an application and complete a short interview with existing board leadership
  • More InformationClick here