Learning to Lead in a Global Community

Learning to Lead in a Global CommunityAbstractIn response to a growing desire for students to possess leadership skills upon entering theworkforce, an undergraduate cross-cultural, technological leadership institute was formed in2005. Students in the institute, many of whom are engineering majors, l...

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Published inAssociation for Engineering Education - Engineering Library Division Papers p. 25.887.1
Main Authors East, Joseph, Gierke, Genevieve, Raber, Mary
Format Conference Proceeding
LanguageEnglish
Published Atlanta American Society for Engineering Education-ASEE 10.06.2012
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Engineering education
Leadership
Learning
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Summary:Learning to Lead in a Global CommunityAbstractIn response to a growing desire for students to possess leadership skills upon entering theworkforce, an undergraduate cross-cultural, technological leadership institute was formed in2005. Students in the institute, many of whom are engineering majors, learn and develop theirleadership abilities through a 25-credit certificate program.The curriculum allows students to explore leadership through coursework, interaction withindustry leaders, development and implementation of projects, completion of a five-weekinternational experience, and mentoring other students in the institute. Through coursework thatexplores topics such as global, ethical and technological leadership, teaming, cultural awarenessand scientific communication, each student refines his/her personal leadership philosophy andgains the confidence and ability to lead in their professional careers.By exploring the many facets of leadership through classroom study, practical application in realworld humanitarian projects, and teaching others, it is believed that students will be betterprepared to lead in post-graduate endeavors. This paper, written and presented by students of theprogram, presents the course curricula, activities, and international immersion that are used inthis program to develop leadership. Students will share their experiences and perspectives on theprogram, and successes and challenges associated with the program will also be reviewed with agoal of sharing beneficial lessons learned.