Become the Kind of Leader the World Needs
Join the Dean’s Leadership Program.
Lead with purpose. Serve with heart. Change the world.
At the Haub School of Business, leadership isn’t just a title; it’s a calling. The Dean’s Leadership Program (DLP) is a co-curricular experience open to all Saint Joseph’s University undergraduates from the Haub School of Business, the College of Arts and Sciences, and the School of Health Professions.
Grow Year After Year
Through the DLP, students go beyond the classroom to develop a distinctively Jesuit, values-based approach to leadership — one that emphasizes reflection, purpose, and service to others.
This progressive program evolves with you. Each year builds upon the last, deepening your understanding of leadership through:
- Workshops, mentoring, and experiential learning opportunities
- Collaborative projects that make a difference on campus and in the community
- Personal reflection and leadership coaching to refine your unique leadership style
By graduation, DLP members don’t just leave with a degree; they leave with a tested, reflective, and service-driven leadership philosophy that sets them apart.
Why Join Our Program?
- Stand out to employers and graduate programs with distinctive leadership credentials.
- Gain real-world experience through collaborative projects and mentorship.
- Build meaningful relationships with faculty, alumni, and peers who share your drive to lead.
- Live the Jesuit mission by leading with compassion, reflection, and courage.
"The Dean's Leadership Program here at SJU is a space for like-minded individuals who are driven to make a difference here on campus and in the world. The faculty, staff, and alumni involved with DLP provide opportunities for young leaders like myself to grow their mindset, develop essential skills, and collaborate to serve. Rooted in Jesuit leadership, DLP conveys values that extend outside the classroom, allowing members to thrive successfully in professional environments. The people I have met through this program have made such an impact on my own life and I am grateful to DLP for building this community!"
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Ava Bullis '28
Lead with Purpose. Lead with Haub.
The Dean’s Leadership Program shapes leaders who understand that true success is measured not just by achievement, but by the impact you make on others.
Join the Dean’s Leadership Program, and become the leader you’re meant to be.
What To Expect
The Dean’s Leadership Program is progressive and transformative, growing with you each year as you gain new insights and take on greater responsibilities.
- Year 1: Discover your leadership identity through foundational workshops and team-based projects.
- Year 2: Strengthen your leadership voice with peer mentoring, service learning, and peer collaboration.
- Year 3+: Apply your experience through advanced leadership roles, community engagement, and professional networking opportunities.
Every stage builds on the last — preparing you to lead confidently and compassionately in any setting.
A Jesuit Framework for Leadership
Grounded in the Jesuit tradition, the DLP teaches leadership that is:
- Values-Based – Guided by integrity, empathy, and ethical responsibility.
- Reflective – Focused on self-awareness and continuous growth.
- Service-Oriented – Committed to making a positive impact in the lives of others.
This isn’t just leadership training — it’s formation for a lifetime of purpose-driven impact.
The Dean’s Leadership Program has allowed me to grow as a student leader and as a member of the SJU community. The networking opportunities with other students, alumni, and faculty have been invaluable and the speakers who have come to talk to us have widened my perspective and taught me not only about professional fields but also about the world and people around me.”
Admission Criteria
- Open to all first-year and second-year St. Joseph’s students
- Submit an application form which includes short answers to the following:
- Your definition of leadership
- What do you wish to learn about throughout your time in the DLP
- How will you add value as a leader in the program?
- How have you played a leadership role at St. Joe’s thus far?
- Interview with a Program Committee member
- Two letters of recommendation. One from a professor and the second from someone outside the University, such as a coach, teacher, staff member, administrator, or mentor, etc.
Events
DLP students are very active. Every semester, students attend numerous impactful events, such as...
- Minding Your Mind Speaker: Kristen Harrootunian.
- Maguire Academy Executive Speaker Series: Tokio Marine North America Services/PHLY Insurance President and CEO, John W. Glomb, Jr.
- Professional Mentorship Kick off event.
- Women in Her Business - Invest in Her Future: Panel Session & Networking with CFA Society of Philadelphia.
- Is immigration Good for the Economy? - Jennifer Hunt, Ph.D. Professor of Economics, Rutgers University.
- Keeping Grounded Amidst the Noise - Professor of Linguistics, University of Washington Emily Bender, a leading voice in the debate about Artificial Intelligence.
The Dean’s Leadership Program has strengthened my passion for healthcare by helping me develop essential leadership and communication skills that I now apply in patient-centered and advocacy settings. Through mentorship and service opportunities, I’ve learned how to lead with empathy, collaboration, and virtues that are vital for a future career in healthcare."
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Maggie Pulliam '27Biology Major
Program Directors
Dean and Professor of Management, Erivan K. Haub School of Business
Associate Dean Graduate Programs for the Haub School of Business, Assistant Professor of Practice, Management
Fellow, University of Pennsylvania Graduate School of Education/Netter Center in Democratic Engagement
Professor of Management
Director of Leadership, Ethics and Organizational Sustainability Program