HONORS LEADERSHIP ACADEMY

Catalog description

This course will examine effective leadership in the public and nonprofit sectors from both a theoretical and practical perspective. Using course readings, discussions, and assignments students will be challenged and equipped to serve as actively engaged citizens at the university and in the greater community. Students will examine the complexities of generational leadership, working in groups, using effective communication, inspiring a shared vision and purpose, group problem solving, and decision making, ethical leadership, civic engagement, and leading in communities of difference. This class will feature multiple learning methods including lectures, class discussion, case studies, group exercises, in and out-of-class assignments, presentations, and self-reflection. This course aims to teach first semester Honors freshmen students how to be engaged Honors College leaders from the beginning of their college career.