LPP Requirements  

Coursework  

Students are required to take one of the leadership-related three credit courses from the approved list or other applicable courses. Courses can be taken at GSPIA, Katz Business School, School for Public Health, Carnegie Mellon University, Duquesne University’s Beard Center for Ethics, or other departments within the University of Pittsburgh. Courses not on the list need to be approved by the LPP administrator.

Lectures, Workshops, Seminars  

Students are required to attend four approved lectures, workshops, or seminars. There are a variety of opportunities to fulfill this requirement. Some such opportunities include lectures sponsored by the Johnson Institute, Ridgeway Center, Innovation Clinic, Philanthropy Forum, Ford Institute, Center for Disaster Management, Wherrett Lecture Series, Iris Marion Young Lecture Series on Civic Engagement, other organizations within the University of Pittsburgh, the Pittsburgh Speaker Series, other local universities, and community organizations such as Sustainable Pittsburgh and Coro.

Experience/Service  

Students are required to spend fifty hours gaining experience in a leadership position. Possibilities for fulfilling this requirement involve volunteer community service in a leadership capacity and must be linked to their chosen core values.

Reflective Journal  

Students are required to maintain a journal or write a series of reflective essays, at least one per semester, relating to various aspects of the leadership program. Assignments are based on the chosen set of core values and require the individual to explore themselves as a leader, or to analyze leaders they admire.

Mentoring  

Mentoring is an important aspect of developing leadership skills. Students are partnered with a faculty or community member who will serve in a mentoring role. This mentor will help the student explore opportunities for developing their leadership skills. A mentor also serves as a role model who demonstrates leadership skills in their daily life.

Leadership Study  

Students will participate in a bi-monthly book club, choosing books from the LPP bibilography. A pair of students will be responsible for arranging one meeting, choosing the book, handling all logistics and leading the discussion of the material.

Other Activities  

A variety of other exercises can be utilized to enhance student understanding of themselves and others in leadership positions. These opportunities include retreats, high ropes courses, or other team building experiences in which individuals are placed in leadership positions. Such activities provide a fun and interesting way for students to reflect on themselves as leaders.