Partnerships

Campus Partnerships

Residence Life: Pima Lodge
Career Services: Mock Interviews
Transitions: Rising Sun Program
Professionals Across Campus: Equiss Advisors, Mentors, Case Competition Judges, Fireside Chat Presenters

Community Partnerships

Girl Scouts: Phase II Arts theme class project, Phase IV SE Meridian
Watershed Management Group: Phase II Eco theme class project
YWCA Racial Justice Program: Phase II Global theme class project
International Rescue Committee: Phase II Community Development theme class project
Kiva.org: Phase II Social Entrepreneurship theme class project
City of Tucson Community Development Office: Phase II Case Competition
Sunnyside Theater Project: Phase IV Arts Meridian
Camp Cooper: Phase IV Eco Meridian
Pima County Community Justice Boards: Phase IV Global Meridian
Arizona Academy for Leadership: Phase IV Community Development Meridian
Pima Community College: Transfer agreement
Paradise Valley Community College: Transfer agreement

Partnerships with Other Colleges and Universities

University of Wollongong Black Opal Program Exchange

The Black Opal Program at the University of Wollongong in Wollongong Australia is based on the foundation of the Blue Chip Program. Blue Chip students can participate in a leadership exchange to study for a semester at the University of Wollongong while participating in the Black Opal Program.

Pima Community College Pima Leadership Institute Transfer Program

Pima Leadership Institute is the leadership development program at Pima Community College modeled from the curriculum and structure of the Arizona Blue Chip Program. Pima Leadership Institute provides opportunities for enhancement in the areas of diversity, service, integrity and excellence and allows students in general interest, direct-work and transfer programs to gain a leadership experience that meets their individual needs. Students in the Pima Leadership Institute participate in a 3-level program.

Paradise Valley Community College PEAK Leadership Institute Transfer Program

Paradise Valley Community College's “PEAK Leadership Institute” and the University of Arizona's “Arizona Blue Chip Program” have come together to create a seamless transition for Paradise Valley Community College students to the University of Arizona through a comprehensive leadership development experience. The PEAK Leadership Institute is a comprehensive leadership development program designed to empower, foster, and mobilize leadership potential in each student through experiential education and service.