Student Activities & Leadership Development

University of Cincinnati Parent and Family Programs

Student Activities & Leadership Development (SALD) provides a vibrant Bearcat community through advocacy, engagement, education, and inclusion. SALD fosters a fun, open, and culturally enriching environment for the Bearcat Community and creates a welcoming environment by:

Operating as a student-centered department that engages in shared decision making and holistic development through engagement.
Advocating for inclusivity and equity, fostering respect, and affirming the identities of all individuals.
Educating students in leadership and social responsibility and offering firsthand experiences in global citizenship.
Cultivating intentional experiences through advising, training, programming, and partnerships to inspire self- discovery and support healthy leadership development.
Providing student organization support and training to create community connections that build meaningful relationships.

Supporting more than 600 student affiliated organizations, your student can find their place, by starting here. Whether your student is looking to join or start a new student organization or to receive funding for a once in a lifetime experience, SALD is here to help! We invite you to check out all of their resources via uc.edu/sald.