The learning that occurs throughout these cyclical processes in continual and it transforms the organization. Students design a class project intended to transform the organization and enhance community on campus. At the same time, they are transformed by the process. These assumptions are the foundation for the curriculum and they frame the operating principles for the class. Leading and lifelong learning are inextricably linked.
Leadership education is most effective when it is contextually grounded.
Leading and managing are different but not dissociated. Leading is a shared responsibility for creating a better world in which to live and work which is manifested in our passion to engage others in bringing about purposeful change. The focus is on personal leadership development through experiential learning, philosophical exploration, and both individual and group reflection. The purpose of the course is to provide a broad overview of leadership concepts and skills within a meaningful context developed by participants in the class. Let me outline two recent class projects, the first was a Campus Community Forum, and the second, an interview project focused on Service, Leadership, and Campus Community.