Undergraduate Leadership Program
Receives Accolades in First Year

The McCombs School’s Leadership Certificate Program, launched at the outset of the 2007-08 academic year, has received a Bronze Award from NASPA, the leading organization for student affairs administration, policy and practice.
 
A class of 76 undergraduate students was accepted to the Leadership Certificate Program (LCP) in its inaugural year.
 
The LCP is a unique program among undergraduate business schools. It strives to enhance student learning and development as it relates to self-knowledge and leadership competence. Through a variety programs and student-directed activities, the LCP gives students an opportunity to grow as leaders and to make meaningful connections between their in-class and out-of-class learning experiences.
 
“The Leadership Certificate Program is destined to become one of the hallmarks of the McCombs undergraduate program,” said Paula Murray, associate dean for undergraduate programs. “Now we have a venue to allow select students to develop their leadership skills as well as their academic skills.  This sets us apart from other top undergraduate Bachelor of Business Administration programs.”
 
LCP curriculum includes a self-assessment seminar in the first year and participation in four leadership development activities each year, which may include taking classes, visiting organizations, going to conferences and retreats, doing community service and writing book reviews. In addition, students must take and pass a special capstone course in their senior year.
 
Admission to the LCP is limited to a small number of students who are chosen on a competitive basis each year. The LCP is a four-year commitment for first-year students and a three-year commitment for sophomores and internal and external transfer students. The LCP selection committee considers students who demonstrate effective writing skills, analytical abilities and a unique perspective on the concepts of leadership.