Set yourself apart from the crowd. To tackle your global challenge, you'll need to know how to lead. Meet and network with influential leaders from around the world. Examine different approaches to leadership. Discover your path in life and start thinking about who you want to be. Develop your leadership skills through a curriculum that explores various leadership styles and a hands-on retreat.

How does the Franke GLI define leadership? Through the Franke GLI, we:

• craft a vision statement and define goals toward a shared solution.

• practice effective communication.

• appraise and leverage individual and group strengths.

• strive toward personal growth and development.

• analyze problems in context.

• effect change through shared solutions.

Leadership Retreat

In the fall semester, you will engage in a full-day leadership retreat. This opportunity offers an immersive experience that allows you to understand your leadership style, connect with other students, and build and practice leadership skills. You’ll learn more about individual and group development, situational leadership and conflict resolution.

Leadership Course

This two-credit course provides a semester-long opportunity to reflect on your leadership experience and values, understand your capacities and goals, enhance your communication skills and evaluate different approaches and contexts for leadership. You’ll get the chance to meet others who inspire you and who can serve as role models or collaborators.

Discussions with Leaders

Throughout your time in the Franke GLI, including during your sophomore year, you will have the opportunity to meet leaders who are tackling society’s complex problems. These experiences are designed to give you the chance to develop as leaders while also finding role models and potential connections for the future.