ACE Program: Advocates for Community Engagement

Thank you for your interest in the ACE Program! We are now accepting applications for the 2025-2026 academic year. Please apply on MyLynx in the forms section

Advocate for Change.

Have you ever been told that you have leadership potential? Are you currently in a leadership position and feel that you need to know more about yourself and the process of leadership to be effective? Are you passionate about community service?

The ACE Program may be for you. Advocates for Community Service is a full immersed experience for leadership development and community service. The ACE Program is completed by taking a year long cohort style class that explores the principles of effective leadership within the context of social change initiatives. Through the lens of John C. Maxwell's "21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership," students will examine how these laws apply to leading transformative efforts aimed at addressing societal challenges. Through experiential learning activities, experiences, and real-world projects, students will develop practical leadership skills for effecting positive social change. 

 This class also partners with local Non-Profits for students gain that "real-world" factor. Students are able to choose the organization and have a capstone project of how to develop the organization forward.

Our Mission

ACE challenges students to lead boldly, serve intentionally, and carry their leadership into every space they enter

ACE is:

A year-long, mostly asynchronous leadership program focused on leadership development & community service that is based on the "21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership" by John C. Maxwell

Real-world leadership experience

Strong community connections

Opportunities to make lasting change

Advocates for Community Engagement Certificate

Flexible schedule

  • Learn and serve at your own pace

One on one support 

Build leadership skills and community impact

Laws of Leadership Discussed

Take a look at some of the Laws of Leadership Advocates are reading about

Ready to be an Advocate?

ACE Class

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CU Denver

Tivoli Student Union

900 Auraria Parkway

#303

Denver, CO 80204


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303-315-7288

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