The Leadership Program 
at Williams Village

The Leadership Program at Williams Village houses two academic programs for students with an interest in leadership studies: the Ethnic Living and Learning Community Leadership Studies Program (ELLC) and the Chancellor’s Leadership Studies Program (CLSP).

Admission and Enrollment +

Students select one of the leadership programs at Williams Village during the housing application process prior to beginning their freshman year. When students choose Williams Village as their residence hall they are given the option to enroll in one of these programs. Most participants reside at Williams Village.

The Ethnic Living and Learning Community Leadership Studies Program +

The Ethnic Living and Learning Community Leadership Studies Program (ELLC) offers students a multicultural living and learning experience and the opportunity to study leadership from a multicultural and global perspective. Students are required to take a 3-credit-hour leadership course and the ELLC Practicum each semester of their freshman year. In these courses, students explore their roles and responsibilities in society including the moral and ethical dimensions of leadership. Students also learn about contemporary issues related to leadership and take part in activities that develop teamwork, ethical decision making, and problem solving. Credits earned from these courses may be applied toward graduation as well as a Certificate in the Study and Practice of Leadership.

ELLC Curriculum Semester Hours
ELLC Practicum (1 credit each semester of freshman year) 2
LDSP 1000 The Foundations of 21st Century Leadership (fall) 3
LDSP 2400 Understanding Privilege and Oppression in Contemporary Society (spring) 3
LDSP 2910 Field Practicum 1
LDSP 3100 Multicultural Leadership: Theories, Principles and Practices 3
LDSP 4010 Critical Issues in Leadership 4

Fees and Scholarship Opportunities +

There is a $725 program participation fee for the freshman year. Some scholarships to cover the fee are available for students with financial need. A LEAD Alliance scholarship of $1,500 per year is also available to qualifying ELLC students. Additional information about this program can be found at www.colorado.edu/chancellorslrap.

The Chancellor’s Leadership Studies Program +

The Chancellor’s Leadership Studies Program examines the academic foundations of leadership and engages students in practical applications of leadership through simulations and class projects. Utilizing an experiential learning model, students learn the basics of decision making, problem solving, dialogue skills, ethical reflection, and the abilities needed to lead in a global and multicultural world. Students take a required 3-credit-hour leadership course fall semester and must take at least one CLSP course in the spring. Credits earned from these courses may be applied toward graduation as well as a Certificate in the Study and Practice of Leadership.

CLSP Curriculum Semester Hours
LDSP 1000 The Foundations of 21st Century Leadership (fall) 3
LDSP 1571 Topics in Leadership 1
LDSP 2400 Understanding Privilege and Oppression in Contemporary Society (spring) 3
LDSP 2910 Field Practicum 1
LDSP 3100 Multicultural Leadership: Theories, Principles and Practices 3
LDSP 4010 Critical Issues in Leadership 4

Fees and Scholarship Opportunities +

There is a $725 program participation fee for the freshman year. Some scholarships to cover the fee are available for students with financial need. Additional information about this program can be found at www.colorado.edu/chancellorslrap.

Certificate in the Study and Practice of Leadership +

ELLC and CLSP students who complete 10 credits of approved lower-division courses and 8 credit hours of approved upper-division courses with a 3.000 GPA as well as a pre-approved supervised internship are eligible to earn a Certificate in the Study and Practice of Leadership. The certificate is comparable to a minor in leadership studies and is noted on a student’s transcript at graduation.

Required Courses Semester Hours
Freshman Year
LDSP 1000 The Foundations of 21st Century Leadership 3
LDSP 2400 Understanding Privilege and Oppression in Contemporary Society 3
Students must take 2 credits from the following courses. These classes are repeatable for credit:
LDSP 1561 Compasisionate Leadership and Mindfulness 1
LDSP 1571 Topics in Leadership 1
LDSP 2910 Field Practicum 1

Sophomore Year
One approved lower division elective 3

Junior Year
LDSP 3100 Multicultural Leadership: Theories, Principles and Practices 3
One approved upper-division elective 1-3
Internship—can be completed during academic year or during the summer.

Senior Year
LDSP 4010 Critical Issues in Leadership 4
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