Institute for Leadership Studies

The Institute for Leadership Studies prepares students for responsible leadership by transforming their lives and turning potential into achievement. We guide students toward personal and academic excellence, fostering effective, caring leaders committed to service, civic engagement and global citizenship. Our goal is to help our students lead examined and full lives in their service to others.

Leadership education takes place 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.