The William R. Harvey Leadership Institute at Hampton University offers the undergraduate student a curriculum option that enhances the regular university experience. It is an intensive, interactive undergraduate minor designed to develop entry-level leaders for the workplace and community who are competent, committed and ethical.
Students admitted to the Institute are designated Leadership Fellows. Fellows earn a minor
in Leadership Studies upon successful completion of the eighteen (18) credit hour program
and a 400-hour service learning internship. Also, Leadership Fellows may quailfy for a Leadership
Grant each academic year.
Mission Statement
To develop entry-level leaders who have the character and commitment to ethically lead and serve.
Goal
To prepare Leadership Institute Fellows to make a positive difference in the workplace and community by ethically applying the principles of leadership.
Philosophy
Character is the foundation of leadership. Recognition as a leader provides an opportunity to influence positive change. Leadership Fellows will possess appropriate expertise in a professional discipline, apply sound leadership principles, possess appropriate leadership traits, demonstrate requisite leadership skills and commit to the responsibility of community service.
| The program focus is the pragmatic and ethical application of knowledge and skills | |
| Critical thinking Problem-solving Ethical decision-making Effective communication |
Team-building |
View a list of some of the service learning internships in which our students participate.
