Wentworth Leadership Institute Phase I

Wentworth Leadership Institute Phase I

Overview

Phase I of the Wentworth Leadership Institute takes the form of a free, nine week, non-credit course designed to enhance each participant's Capacity, Commitment and Character to lead. Grounded in the Worthy Leadership Model (2008), This introductory leadership course utilizes a mix of short lecture and group activities to engage each student and introduce them to fundamental concepts of leadership education and professional life.

Structure

Phase I is a free nine week, non-credit course that meets once per week during the Spring 2012 semester. Wentworth Leadership Institute classes start the week of January 28, 2013. Classes are offered on a variety of days/times including weekends. Students must satisfy all requirements of Phase I before advancing to Phase II.

Coursework

Wentworth Leadership Institute coursework is designed to expose you to leadership concepts that encouraging deep, personal learning, fast assimilation of conceptual models and practical application to use at Wentworth and in your future career. All courses utilize a variety of teaching methods but ultimately include some form of experiential learning, practical application, and reflective learning.

Course Topics

  • What is Leadership?
  • Communication
  • Critical Thinking
  • Problem Solving, & Adaptability
  • Inclusion
  • Ethics & Living According to Your Values
  • Identifying your Leadership Strengths and Weaknesses
  • Budgeting
  • Teamwork & How to be an Effective Member of a Team

As a special thank you for reaching your first milestone in the Wentworth Leadership Institute, you'll be invited to our annual Milestone Celebration on April 10, 2013. This is a great chance to meet and network with other leaders from Phase I & II as well as campus leaders!

Class times and Facilitators:

Kristen Edwards

Edwardsk1@wit.edu

Mondays 1:30-3:00pm Beatty 401

Steven Rossi

Rossis1@wit.edu

Mondays 5:00-6:30pm Beatty 420

Jennifer Kosses

Kossesj@wit.edu

Tuesdays 10:30am -12:00pm Beatty 421

Emily Smedick

smedicke@wit.edu

Tuesdays 3:30pm-5:00pm Beatty 401

Kathleen Vander Laan

vanderlaank@wit.edu

Tuesdays 4:30-6:00pm Beatty 421

Leah Berkenwald

berkenwaldl@wit.edu

Thursdays 3:00-4:30pm Went 010

Linda Bernazzani

bernazzanil@wit.edu

Thursdays 3:30-5:00pm Beatty 420

Steven Rossi

Rossis1@wit.edu

Saturdays (Weekend Intensive)

Questions? 

Contact Steven Rossi, Assistant Director of Campus Life, at Leadership@wit.edu or 617-989-4087.

"Leadership. . . the ability to guide, direct, or influence people in a way that has great merit, character, and value."

(Thompson, Phillips, Grahek & Fay, 2008)

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