New for Fall 2026
All students in the Social Justice Action LLC enroll in a 3-credit course that meets two liberal education requirements and provides the foundation for the discussions and programs of the Living Learning Community.
In this course, you will learn theory & develop your own Personal Leadership Philosophy. You will:
- Ask "Where do ideas about leadership come from?" and "What kind of leader do I want to grow into?"
- Learn leadership theories and tools to analyze social systems
- Apply critical thinking skills to your own leadership practice
“LEAD 1961W was much more than I expected... it shaped my understanding of leadership and how I see the world around me. It allowed me to be critical of my own thoughts and identify how I can improve my own ideas of life. And the professor was the best I’ve had so far.”
Benefits of LEAD 1961W include:
- Flexible scheduling: We offer many class times every semester, including asynchronous online options. LLC students can take any available class time offered fall semester.
- Maximize credits: Complete two Liberal Education requirements in one class: Writing Intensive and Civic Life & Ethics.
- Small community feel: With a cap of 24 students, dedicated instructors and intentional course design, you can build genuine relationships with peers and mentors in an interactive, supportive environment.
- For any undergraduate: LEAD is part of the Office of Undergraduate Education, and is designed to benefit students of any major or year in school.
- The start of a minor: This course is the first step toward the Leadership Minor—a 4-course, 1-elective minor that complements any major on campus. There is no obligation to take the Leadership Minor, but you will be 20% finished by taking this course!
As a member of the Social Justice Action Living Learning Community, you commit to the following to ensure program completion and secure your spot in the LLC:
- Work with your academic advisor during summer orientation to register for LEAD 1961W during any class time, including online, in Fall 2026
- Complete LEAD 1961W
- Participate in monthly meetings from September to April
Students who do not participate in the LLC programming may be removed from the LLC experience.
For more information on opportunities and programs for current or future Social Justice Action residents, contact the Living Learning Community sponsors.
This community is available for first-year residents.
Visit the Leadership Minor website to learn more.
