The Chancellor's Leadership RAP Service Initiative
The Chancellor's Leadership RAP is a community of engaged learners working together to create a world
that works for everyone. As we grow towards this vision it is the mission of the Service Initiative
to nurture the development of culturally competent leadership and practice an ethic of civic responsibility and service.
The Program features:
- Leadership education and development
- Social Issues Projects
- Leadership retreats
- Small classes with outstanding faculty
Leadership Education and Development
Leadership for the 21st Century, Understanding Privilege and Oppression in Contemporary Society constitute the core of our leadership program. In these courses students explore their roles and responsibilities in society including moral and ethical dimensions of leadership. Students and instructors discuss privilege, oppression and empowerment, focusing on social issues related to race, class, sexual orientation and physical ability.
Leadership and Social Issues Projects
Working on projects in the campus and local community introduces students to new experiences that may challenge their opinions and assumptions about society. As students become involved in their projects they will meet people that may have very different life experiences than their own. Opportunities for reflection on their experiences are the basis for personal exploration of what it means to be you in relation to others, with your specific beliefs, values, background, education, abilities, racial identity, gender, and hopes for the future.
Leadership Retreats 
Twice a year, Service Initiative students and staff attend weekend long retreats. Participants have in depth discussions related to topics being developed in leadership classes and take part in outdoor activities that develop leadership skills. Getting to know and understand each other better is one result of these weekends away from campus.
Small Classes with Outstanding Faculty
In addition to the required leadership class, students can choose additional courses with the CLR in writing, literature, political science, humanities, ethnic studies, orphilosophy. CLR instructors are highly rated by students on campus and love teaching smaller sized classes at Williams Village.
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