Welcome to Stony Brook University's College of Leadership and Service! This is your gateway to career success and life satisfaction.
So what are leadership and service, and what do they have to do with one other? You probably have your own definition of leadership. To me, it is creating and communicating a vision, gaining others' commitment, being a role model, organizing and delegating tasks, and, to put it simply, making things happen.
Leadership is vital in all careers, whether in business, government, or not-for-profit organizations. On campus, you can learn about leadership, develop your leadership skills, and become a leader in student government, a club or activity, an honor society, or just a group of friends.
Of course, leadership is important in volunteer efforts that help others. This is where service comes in. Community service is a chance to learn to be a leader while serving others. Service can be helping the indigent, raising money, sponsoring a walk, building a house for Habitat for Humanity, holding an event to support cancer survivors, cleaning up a beach, or saving trees. On campus, you can be a Student Ambassador, volunteer for campus clean up day, volunteer in the hospital, or organize a concert to raise money for a charity, to give just a few examples.
This is your chance to be creative, explore a passion, and follow your ambition. Discover your potential as you participate in fun and challenging activities. In the process, you will make a name for yourself. Faculty will get to know you so well that they will be thrilled to write a recommendation for you.
Many exciting opportunities and activities await you within the College of Leadership and Service. You will attend a freshman seminar in the fall to learn about the university. In the spring, you can enroll in a small seminar taught by senior faculty. You will have the opportunity to assess your own leadership in order to test your skills and get feedback for development, and projects with a host of community groups. We have guest speakers on leadership. You can take tours of organizations and community service agencies and meet top leaders in their fields. There will be informal dinners with faculty and community leaders. Of course, you will have personalized advising to be sure you are doing as well as you can do in your courses and to plan your future. Our dedicated staff — faculty, Academic Advisors, and Residence Hall and Community Student professionals — will be here to help you.
Again, welcome! Don't hesitate to contact me, Candace Chabza or Katherine Kaiser, Undergraduate College Advisors, or Miriam Rios, the H-Quad Director. So, have fun, make friends, and learn about your potential as you gain valuable experience and help others.
Sincerely,
Manny London, Faculty Director
College of Leadership and Service
What does LDS mean to you?
LDS at Convocation 2010
LDS is a strong community. It makes the huge University feel small and welcoming.
–Jodie Mann ’14 (Journalism Major)
LDS gave me a foundation for success that I would not have found elsewhere. With the supportive, positive, helpful environment, I found my home in Stony Brook.
–Sarah Tubbs ’14 (LDS Fellow, RA in H-Quad for 2011-12, LDS Council E-board, Spanish and Social Welfare Double Major)
Creative Expressions Winners with Junot Diaz, Fall 2010
LDS: the place where leaders begin.
–Kevin Fong ’14 (Business Management Major)
The College of Leadership and Service made my first year at Stony Brook very enjoyable! They helped immensely with the adjustment to college life and provided me with many community service opportunities that were actually quite enjoyable!
–Justine Jacobsen ’14 (Pre-Nursing Major)
Battle of the Undergraduate Colleges, Field Day 2010
I love how friendly LDS students are! LDS is made up of leaders and peer role models, which surrounds me with people who are easy to make friends with. You'll never be bored in H-Quad!
–Nora Boujida ’14 (Respiratory Care Major)
It's a place where I belong… Somewhere I can go if I need help anytime.
–Sixin Li, ’14 (Undeclared Major, University Scholar)
H-Fest, Spring 2010
Leadership and Service is the best quad. It represents a cohesive group of individuals that not only try to better the campus but the community.
–Anthony Carbeo ‘14 (LDS Fellow, LDS Council E-board, RA in H-Quad 2011-12, Psychology Major)
Everyone I've met in LDS is proud to be at SBU and they are open, friendly, and willing to help.
–Yesha Shah ‘14 (LDS Council E-board, Math Major, University Scholar)
Hobbs Farm Trip, Fall 2010
Coming to college, I had no idea why the campus is split into Undergraduate Colleges, but within the first semester, I realized how great it is to be part of LDS, because it is full of leaders who go out of their way to help others, such as freshmen like myself.
–Limor Shokrian ’14 (LDS Fellow, University Scholar, Electrical Engineering Major)
LDS has the friendliest advisors and staff.
–Chelsea Lyons ’14 (LDS Fellow, Health Science Major)
Assembling Hygiene Kits for the Homeless, Opening 2010
The Undergraduate College of Leadership and Service is one of the most encouraging, motivating, and dedicated colleges that gives students some of the best opportunities academically and socially.
–Christina Muggeo ’14 (LDS Fellow, Biology Major)
LDS is a small, personable experience.
–Louis Carbone ’14 (LDS Fellow, Business Management Major)
What I like best about LDS is the close knit community we have here in H-Quad. Everyone more or less knows each other and we all get along really well. We are like a well fit puzzle.
Welcome to Stony Brook University's College of Leadership and Service! This is your gateway to career success and life satisfaction. 
