Institute for Leadership Studies
The goal of the Loyola Marymount University Institute for Leadership Studies is to teach students about leadership, while preparing them for leadership positions. This involves a combination of academic and experiential activities.
Education about leadership takes place essentially in the classroom where we provide an interdisciplinary and cross-cultural examination of the theories and concepts of leadership and followership. Education for leadership involves hands-on experimental learning, which gives students the opportunity to apply their classroom knowledge in a real-world setting through internships, mentoring relationships, and other services. We attempt to give students the tools that will empower them to serve their communities with skill and compassion.