Overview
Mission Statement
As an academic community dedicated to the pursuit of knowledge in an atmosphere of Christian love, University of Jamestown recognizes the need for leaders of integrity and courage who are actively concerned for the needs of our world. Through the Character in Leadership program we commit ourselves to assist students in the development of the knowledge, attitudes, values, and leadership skills that will enable them to live and to influence others to live with the sound character that naturally leads to service for the greater good of all.
Program
The heart of the Character in Leadership program is its academic core. Each student who participates will receive a minor in leadership. University of Jamestown values its reputation for quality education and therefore is committed through its Character in Leadership program to providing a broad and sound intellectual foundation that will enable its students to provide ethical leadership in an ever-changing world.
The Character in Leadership program also provides opportunities outside the classroom for students to further their understanding of character and leadership.
- Retreats
- Off-campus team building experiences
- Motivational Speakers
- Role playing for skill development
- Group service projects
- Development of a personal leadership plan
Admission to the Program
Approximately thirty students are admitted to the program each year. To be considered for admission, students must have a cumulative 3.0 GPA in high school and must submit a separate application to the Character in Leadership program. Applications are available in the Admission Office and online.
Requirements
| LDRS 100 | Practical Leadership I | 1 |
| LDRS 101 | The Servant Leader | 3 |
| LDRS 102 | Leadership Applications | 1 |
| LDRS 200 | Practical Leadership II | 1 |
| LDRS 201 | Serving Others | 1 |
| LDRS 301 | The Person as Leader | 3 |
| LDRS 302 | Service in Leadership | 1 |
| LDRS 401 | Leadership Power, Influence and Creativity | 3 |
| LDRS 402 | Leadership Capstone | 1 |
| PHIL 252 | Ethics | 3 |
| | One elective course chosen in consultation with the director of the Character in Leadership Program | 3 |
| | Attendance at all fall conferences (4) and fall retreats (4) | 2 |
PHIL 252: Character in Leadership Section.
Total Credit Hours: 23
Plan of Study
Freshman Year
Sophomore Year
PHIL 252: Character in Leadership Section.
Junior Year
Senior Year
*Please note that the elective credit and LDRS 401 count towards completion of the Honors Program. Please see the Director for additional details.
Outcomes
Intended Student Learning Outcomes
1. Students will be able to articulate personal motivating values and their responsibility in decision-making.
2. Students will have identified their personal leadership philosophy including a personal plan for leadership.
3. Students will master leadership concepts including: theories/skills, power, justice/forgiveness, diversity, global ethics, situational influence, and creativity.
4. Students will engage in identifying and understanding their personal strengths and weaknesses.
5. Students will engage in practical application of leadership skills and team building activities.