Leadership Program students create positive social change on the UT campus, in the Austin community, and abroad.

The first-year students will go on the leadersrhip program retreat, learn about their strengths in a StrengthsQuest and find their way in the dark using teamwork and smarts!  They will examine the concept of self-leadership and resilience with Dr. Mary Steinhardt.

The second-year students will manufacture with Dr. Doug Dierking , and learn to be more effective leaders with Dr. Ethan Burris. They will learn how to effectively manage organizational conflict and help groups reach agreement with Mary Thompson of Corder/Thompson & Associates.

The third-year students will connect with the Austin community with the help of Leadership Austin.  They will delve into the topic of education and healthcare in central Texas, visiting and performing community service for Martin Middle School and Dell Children's Hospital. 

The fourth-year students will participate in sessions to prepare them for their business service learning trip in Belize with their guides:  Gary Hoover, LP students who went last year, and Dr.  Valdez.  They will draw up curriculum for a vocational school in Belize, helping students with business plans in order to secure micro-loans for themselves.