The Levitt Leadership Institute, a component of the Levitt Leadership Initiative is a program for Hamilton students focused on the development and practice of personal leadership skills. The Institute will work with students in the in the context of their individual career interests with a focus on developing a global mindset, ethical behaviors, and regard for the public good.
Read about this year's 2012 Levitt Leadership Participants and their experiences in Week 1 of the Levitt Leadership Institute program.
The Institute was held in two one-week sessions during the Spring 2012 term. The first week of the Institute was conducted on campus in January and focused on developing leadership skills including team-building, problem-solving, interviewing and presenting and studying related literature. The second week, which was conducted in Washington, D.C., involved a series of team interviews with public service practitioners, including trustees as well as recent graduates and other alumni, in an exploration of personal leadership styles and organizational and individual goals. The Institute is being designed and led by former Ambassador Prudence Bushnell with the assistance of Christine Powers. [View schedule]
