Staying on the Forefront

In today’s increasingly complex and pluralistic world, citizens must have the knowledge and imagination to anticipate, adapt to and drive change. The modern world demands citizens who can think critically, reason ethically, and effectively participate in determining their future path and policy.

Since the Jepson School graduated its first class in 1994, the world has changed dramatically. The need for leadership, properly understood and ethically pursued, has never been greater. Our nation and the world remain in urgent need of compassionate, intelligent and dedicated men and women to meet the many challenges of crucial leadership roles.

Jepson prepares students for their global futures in many ways, including courses on leadership in international contexts, visiting scholars and faculty with international experiences, and the summer study program, Jepson at Cambridge. Jepson scholarship has international footprints. Increasing the global focus of research and experiences and teaching is a key initiative of the dean's office for 2008 and beyond.

Study abroad and other international experience is a sign of intercultural competence that not only builds on the leadership studies curriculum but also appeals to potential employers and graduate schools.

The Jepson School encourages study abroad and about half of Jepson students do engage in travel learning experiences during the junior year. Many engage in internships abroad. Many alumni engage in international careers in business, nonprofits and public service.

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