Leadership is needed at the personal, organizational, community, state, national, and global levels. Leadership is a process and is not defined simply by position or authority. Leadership Studies is an academic discipline which can be taught and learned. Leadership Studies is interdisciplinary in nature and unites theory and practice. Leadership Studies will benefit a broad spectrum of undergraduate students.
Collaboration is the primary method of teaching and developing leadership.
Successful leaders are committed to and have the ability to engage in leadership with those of other backgrounds and cultures. These resources include a library of leadership materials and the opportunity for in-depth advising appointments as well as the Blue Key Peer Leadership Consulting Program. Peer Leadership Consultants are Blue Key members trained to provide assistance in dealing with leadership skills and organizational development matters for campus groups. A PLC can vary in subject matter and in length, fitting the needs of the organization.