Rising Leader:1st Yr Ldrshp

2.0 credits

The overall purpose of this course is to encourage students to carefully analyze their responsibilities and commitments in the context of leadership for purposeful change.The course is more than the study of leadership; it is designed to help students develop their own leadership potential. It will explore the transition process as a first-year studentand how intentional leadership experiences can support students through this process of acclimation. The class will involve activities to enhance personal development and the practice of leadership. Students work with upper-class mentors as well as in small groups. This course encompasses traditional classroom learning as well as experiential learning.