Leadership and Service
Who is it for?
Any first-year student who is interested in becoming a leader and making a difference in their residential, local and global community.
Contact information: Nicki Jenkins (nicki.jenkins@uky.edu)
Why should I join?
The Leadership and Service Living Learning Program (LLP) offers first-year students an immersive, community-based experience focused on leadership development, civic responsibility, and meaningful engagement with the local community. Students live together in Holmes Hall, forming close connections through shared experiences such as service projects, leadership workshops, and opportunities to explore Lexington and other parts of the state.
All participants are enrolled in a LLP-specific UK 101 course, are connected to involvement opportunities across campus, and have the chance to engage in community service projects that foster real-world impact. Students also have the opportunity to pursue the Leadership in Action Certificate - a non-credit co-curricular program that supports leadership growth through development sessions, team-based service planning, and high-impact events like the MLK Day of Service.