Leadership Learning Community

Leadership is defined as the art of motivating a group of people to act towards achieving a common goal. How would the dictionary define you?

New to UT in 2009, The Leadership Learning Community will provide you with an opportunity to develop and enhance your leadership skills through various components of leadership education, and to learn more about your personal leadership style. You will connect and form relationships with others who share your interest in being a leader on campus. You will also be able to learn from others’ leadership experiences and develop a greater awareness of diverse viewpoints.

The Leadership Community is open to all incoming freshmen who have a desire to learn more about leadership. As a member of this community, you will have an opportunity to: Enroll in a Leadership First Year Studies 101, a small seminar which includes students in your community and focuses on leadership development; Attend various leadership workshops and the annual Clifton M. Jones Leadership Conference; Participate in a group service project; Attend a Spring Community Retreat; and network with current student leaders and staff who are committed to your leadership development at The University of Tennessee!

Applying for the Leadership Community

If you are interested in joining the Leadership Community’s Fall 2010 cohort, complete and mail the learning community application available online at http://uthousing.utk.edu/futurelearningcom.shtml. There are only 132 spaces available in this program, and they are distributed on a first-come, first-served basis. For more information, please call 865-974-2313 or email leader@utk.edu.

Upcoming Community Events

October 20, 2009 (AMB, Cox Auditorium, 7 pm): Speaker, writer & triathalete, Trish Downing, will share her leadership journey with UT's Student Leaders.

October 23, 2009: Applications are due for Ignite Team Leader, Orientation Leader & Leadership Guide positions. To apply, click here.

November 18, 2009 (Humes MPR, 6 pm): LIVE! Leadershop "How to be a Seasoned Leader," presented by the Leadership Guides.

January 11, 2010 (UC Ballrooms, 1-5 pm): Leadership Community Spring Kick-Off & Leadership Workshop

March 20, 2010 (University Center, 9am-4pm): Clifton Jones Student Leadership Conference. Click here to register!

Contact Our Office

315F University Center
Knoxville, TN 37996-4800
Phone: (865) 974-2313
Fax: (865) 974-1373
Email: leader@utk.edu