Experiential Learning and Leadership Development

The following areas within the Dean of Undergraduate’s Division provide experiential learning and leadership development opportunities for undergraduates at Rice University:

Center for Civic Leadership (CCL)

The Center for Civic Leadership promotes a culture of civic engagement across the Rice academic community through research, service, and leadership. The CCL is comprised of the Center for Civic Research and Design, the Community Involvement Center, and the Leadership Rice Mentorship Experience. To learn more visit: https://ccl.rice.edu

Office of Student Media

The Office of Student Media allows students to experience and develop a variety of media including The Rice Thresher, our weekly newspaper, The Campanile, Rice's yearbook, and KTRU, Rice's online radio station. To learn more visit: http://studentmedia.rice.edu/

Rice University Bands

Rice is home to the MOB (Marching Owl Band), a Jazz Band, and a Symphonic Band. Learn more about joining one of these groups or attending one of their performances by visiting their website. To learn more visit: http://bands.rice.edu/

Student Center and Student Activities

The Student Center is comprised of the Rice Memorial Center and the Ley Student Center. This building is a hub of daily activity, student-run businesses, and resources that support campus life, including facility and equipment reservations. Student Activities at Rice houses resources for the more than 300 clubs and organizations, while providing networking opportunities, leadership development and skill-based programming, while also supporting event risk management. To learn more visit: http://studentcenter.rice.edu/