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Leadership is within us all.
The Center for Leadership, founded in fall 2020 under the direction of then Chancellor Philip P. DiStefano, serves as a multidisciplinary leadership hub to support, connect, and elevate leadership programs, resources, and research across the university.
We exist to help all students reach their leadership potential, in alignment with the Chancellor'sÌýstrategic priority of being a student-centered campus community. We also engage faculty, staff, and the broader external community in their leadership development so they can have a greater impact around the world. As an incubator for scholarship on leadership, we seek to bolster rigorous interdisciplinary inquiry to showcase ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥ Boulder faculty research.
ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥ Buffs lead by continuously developing character and skills to unite and inspire others to benefit humanity's most pressing challenges.
Mission & Vision
ÌýÌý Our mission is to invest in the leadership potential of all students and elevate leadership education at the University of ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥ Boulder through collaboration with internal and external communities.
ÌýÌý Our vision is aÌýworld where leaders of character meet the needs of humanity.
Values & Guiding Principles
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EXCELLENCE
We strive for outstanding performance in ourselves and others. We focus on improving by collaborating with others.
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OPEN MINDEDNESS
We actively seek new people, ideas, information, lived experiences, world views, and arguments. We try new things and consider new ideas in order to learn.
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HONESTY & INTEGRITY
We speak and act consistent with the highest ethical standards. We strive to do the right thing, regardless of the consequences for ourselves.
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COMMITMENT
We are dedicated to our mission and tenacious in the face of obstacles. We are passionate and persistent in pursuit of long-term goals.
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RESPECT FOR OTHERS
We respect the rights, differences, and dignity of everyone. We value the strength that diverse perspectives bring to our team efforts.