President's Leadership Program Mission and Objectives

Mission

The President's Leadership Program strives to develop active, informed citizen leaders who practice ethical, inclusive leadership and embody positive humanitarian characteristics such as optimism, service to others, passion, mindfulness and fairness.

Objectives

The President's Leadership Program will educate and develop students’ abilities in the following areas:

  1. Leadership theory, styles and practices
    • Understand theoretical and philosophical foundations of leadership
    • Value and effectively practice different leadership styles and skills
    • Employ systemic, courageous, critical thinking skills in decision making, problem solving and action
  2. Personal development
    • Commit to life-long learning, personal development and professional growth
    • Develop and strengthen sense of self, including realistic self-appraisal of strengths and limitations
  3. Values and ethics
    • Act with integrity, congruence, accountability and mutual respect
    • Use power and influence appropriately and wisely
  4. Organizational/group behavior
    • Demonstrate the ability to work effectively in both individual and team contexts to accomplish progress
  5. Communication
    • Communicate effectively in multiple and diverse contexts
  6. Global and cultural diversity
    • Demonstrate an understanding and appreciation of the impact that diversity, inclusion and globalization have on leadership effectiveness
  7. Service and community
    • Embrace and demonstrate an ethic of service, civic engagement and commitment to social and community responsibility
  8. Purpose and meaning
    • Articulate personal values/belief system and understand its importance to finding purpose and meaning