Take the LEAD with the Barger Leadership Institute
The home for immersive leadership experiences at the University of Michigan. We use the power of human connection to unearth and inspire authentic leaders.
Where to start? Join the BLI to enter our community of leaders. We offer life-enriching experiences and practical tools that bring leadership concepts to life. A member’s BLI path begins with –
Taking a BLI Leadership Course to develop your leadership toolkit through formal theories, your lived experiences, and intentional practices as individuals and in teams.
Participating in an experiential Leadership Retreat to build peer-to-peer connections and learn from a community of experts and practitioners about their leadership journeys in an intimate, immersive experience off-campus
Attending our Social Transformation workshop series that will guide your inspiration to positive social impact through workshops that cultivate skills in community engagement, grant writing, research, and analysis.
Taking a BLI Leadership Course to develop your leadership toolkit through formal theories, your lived experiences, and intentional practices as individuals and in teams.
Member benefits include:
- Access up to $500 in Grants
- Seats at the Dinner with… events with notable leaders
- Connection-building and leadership learning at our bimonthly BLI Community Sessions and Socials
- Speaker Series with local and national thought leaders
LEAP
After you complete a LEARN experience, explore the possibilities and elevate your leadership path by applying for one of our fellowships. Let us help you reach your leadership goals by becoming a –
Peace Leadership Fellows – broaden your leadership perspective through peace studies, mindfulness, and contemplative practices in an immersive experience abroad.
Applied Leadership Fellows – earn money, gain mentorship, and develop your professional identity while making an impact on the BLI community and our programs.
Leadership Teaching Fellow – earn money and receive ongoing coaching on your professional identity and facilitation skills while leading our ALA courses.
Social Transformation Fellows – deepen your social impact with up to $15,000 in funding and mentorship
Leadership Certificate Awardee – an MLEAD collaboration – articulate and formalize your leadership experiences on campus.
LEAD
We prepare students to become leaders at the university, at their workplace, in their communities, and in their lives through real-world actions. Our impact is measured by the actions of those we influence.