WP LEADS Digital Badges

Learn – Engage – Advocate – Develop – Serve

WP LEADS Honor Society

Build Your Brand! Be Involved! Enhance Your Resume!

WP LEADS is a set of digital badges that students can earn through their participation in extra-curricular experiences such as attending workshops and speakers, participating in community service, civic engagement, philanthropy and social justice activities, being involved in student organizations and campus leadership positions, attending well-being activities, etc. Each digital badge has a specific set of requirements that can be tracked on a student's Engagement Portfolio in Pioneer Life.

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Induction into the WP LEADS Honor Society is an exclusive honor that recognizes students who have achieved at least three (3) WP LEADS Digital Badges during their career at William Paterson University.   

Eligibility and Induction:

  • Students who complete three WP LEADS digital badges will be eligible for induction into the exclusive WP LEADS Honor Society.
  • Students must be currently enrolled at WP at the time of application, have at least a 2.5 GPA, and in good disciplinary standing at the time of induction.
  • Campus Activities, Service and Leadership will review badges completion data and send qualified students an invitation and a WP LEADS Honor Society Application

Benefits:

  • Eligible students will be invited to an induction ceremony. 
  • Students will also receive a WP LEADS Honor Society certificate, along with a special honor cord of distinction to wear at Commencement.
  • Members of WP LEADS Honor Society will be invited to special events and opportunities.
  • WP LEADS Honor Society membership will be reflected on their Engagement Portfolio in PioneerLife.
Civic Engagement Badge Civic Engagement & Philanthropy

Encourages students to become more civically minded through community service, engagement, and philanthropic activities.

 Greek S.T.A.R. Badge Greek S.T.A.R. Leaders Program

Helps members of the Greek community develop leadership skills and connect with peers through educational experiences.

 Leaders in Action Badge Leaders in Action

Advanced leadership development for students serving in campus leadership positions and student organizations.

 LEARN Badge L.E.A.R.N.

Supports academic success through library workshops, research skills, and supplemental learning activities.

 Career Success Badge Career & Professional Success

Helps students develop career readiness skills and prepare for professional opportunities.

 Social Justice Leadership Badge Social Justice Leadership

Encourages students to explore identity, equity, and strategies for creating a more fair and just world.

 Pesce Professional Connections

Build meaningful mentoring relationships, develop confidence, and participate in professional growth activities.

 Residential Engagement

Develop a sense of belonging through residence life events and campus community engagement.

 First-Gen Success

Supports first-generation students in academic success, personal growth, belonging, and career development.