Center for Leadership and Service
The Center provides a comprehensive series of leadership education opportunities and programs that will assist all Kean students in the development of leadership skills through community service and organizational involvement.
The following services are administered by the Center: the Kean Leadership Institute, community and volunteer services, Greek life, the co-curricular transcript program, student group development, Cougar Climb Experience and the Jumpstart program.
The Center continues to be responsible for the recognition and development of student groups and advises student groups about university procedures and policies. Information about a particular group or about starting a new group can be obtained through the Center for Leadership and Service.
The Cougar Climb is a program designed to promote active student engagement on campus with the ultimate goal for students to graduate timely and have the tools for a successful career. Cougar Climb highlights six path badges that include Academic Engagement, Career Development, Civic Engagement, Global & Cultural Awareness, Health & Wellness, and Social Engagement. For each path badge, students are able to track their progress, complete tasks, and set co-curricular goals to complete the program.
Cougar Climb was specifically designed for first-year students at Kean to develop a meaningful involvement experience. Students will have the opportunity to become familiar with the many resources Kean University offers while also getting involved in the programs hosted by specific offices that match the goals of each path badge.
Go to Cougar Link to access the Cougar Climb path and track your progress to complete your badges in the program.
Students are encouraged to become involved in some aspect of university life by joining a club, participating in co-curricular activities, volunteering or gaining employment on campus.
For more information about the Center for Leadership and Service, located in the Miron Student Center Room 219, please call (908) 737-5170, email cls@kean.edu or visit them online https://www.kean.edu/offices/center-leadership-and-service.