-Official Statement From Staff and Faculty of the Presidents Leadership Class-

The Presidents Leadership Class condemns the murder of George Floyd on May 25, and every other unarmed life taken by police brutality, including Breonna Taylor, Tony McDade, David McAtee, Ahmaud Arbery, and countless others before them, as well as condemns the violence committed against peaceful protesters by police. Our program supports the catalyzed response seen around the country by peaceful protesters demanding justice for black lives lost and advocating for the dismantling of systemic racism. Additionally, PLC supports our black, indigenous and people of color (BIPOC) students and alumni and will continue to do so.

Letter From PLC Students to Current Students and Alumni

PLC prides itself on graduating students who:

• Are outstanding in their field of academic study and leadership there within.
• Know how and when to act professionally, and are ready to start a career in any field upon graduation.
• Can think critically about complex issues and imagine practical and sustainable solutions.
• Can research topics, analyze information, and synthesize uniquely, individual opinions.
• Are creative in approaching problems and when coming up with solutions.
• Will daringly implement ideas with a willingness to fail, revise, and try again until finding a sustainable solution.
• Will act with integrity for themselves, the program, and those in their community at all times.
• Demonstrate a strong ethical foundation from which their decisions are made.
• Cherish a strong community made up of talented and motivated individuals.
• Invite, encourage, and inspire others to join them serving their community through meaningful and sustained action.
• Inspire one another to push boundaries and take chances to make real change in the world.