Does Democracy Work? Or are we setting ourselves up for failure? The 2018–19 Jepson Leadership Forum hosts politicians, political advisors, and experts on poverty, elections, and technology for a case study of American democracy. We’ll explore the good, bad, and ugly of U.S. politics and government as we ask the question “Does democracy actually work?”
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Jepson: Because the world needs leadership
Educating students for and about leadership
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A faculty of experts
Faculty serve as resources for national and international media, providing insightful opinions and expert views on leadership and issues of the day
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Alumni who lead
Graduates leave Richmond with knowledge of leadership frameworks and with the critical thinking and communication skills that enable them to excel in their chosen careers
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An Informed Community
Nationally and internationally known visitors and speakers from wide-ranging backgrounds build a community dialogue around leadership
Since 1992, the University of Richmonds Jepson School of Leadership Studies has explored how visionary leaders bring people together and drive change. The 25th anniversary Jepson Leadership Forum invites you to explore your own vision. Join us as we confront some of the most critical and divisive issues facing our world today — from wealth and social inequality to terrorism — and learn to analyze your information, express your opinions, and even change your mind.
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The John Marshall International Center for the Study of Statesmanship hosts speakers who examine and discuss the problems and prospects of leadership, constitutionalism, political economy, politics, and ethical reasoning.
The John Marshall International Center for the Study of Statesmanship hosts speakers who examine and discuss the problems and prospects of leadership, constitutionalism, political economy, politics, and ethical reasoning.
Jepson & Your Career
@JepsonSchool on Twitter
- "Shielding ourselves from disagreement, however, may not only reify disagreement, but also be harmful." — Jepson De… https://t.co/HlnRJXKV9h
- Registration is open for Anthony Bradley's (@drantbradley) Marshall Center Lecture Series presentation on 11/9.… https://t.co/gBqajc6a2T
- Dean Sandra Peart (@speart) writes on the #ethics of disagreement. https://t.co/nrHmpWvIkR
- #Jepsonalumni: Join us for brunch on 11/3 in Jepson Hall. #SpiderHC https://t.co/WRRY4zbwX1 https://t.co/7uNaULCVAU
- Tiered floor, no more. #Jepson120Renovation #LeadershipEthics https://t.co/WRRY4zbwX1 https://t.co/GxhoDlwJC9
- "Given the current condition of democracy, it's important that students understand our political system, its princi… https://t.co/f7YcqMPvob
- This fall, the Jepson School undertook a major renovation project to create a new space for #LeadershipEthics in Je… https://t.co/vmpkfpuTUr
- Thanks to our amazing Jepson community, the Jepson School surpassed its 2018 Spider Challenge goal, so we’re treati… https://t.co/Gf5LJLMSuB
- RT @URNews2Use: Why did Democrat-leaning news organizations gain more viewership than Republican ones after the 2016 election? Find out wit…
- On Oct. 25, @GtownLawPovCntr Faculty Director Peter Edelman will present "How Democracy is Failing America's Poor."… https://t.co/OHTM2MFcib
- RT @URNews2Use: #ICYMI @BoatwrightInfo podcast features Allison Archer, assistant professor of leadership studies at @JepsonSchool. Archer’…
- A new Jepson at Oxford program creates opportunities for #LeadershipStudies students. https://t.co/bMmSEQB8T7 https://t.co/g0ZxxcdkZ7
- Dr. Marilie Coetsee, a political philosopher who joined the Jepson School faculty this fall, leads students in revi… https://t.co/8Xrc34A12z
- First event in the 2018–19 Marshall Center Lecture Series is underway. @JoelRichardPaul speaks about the Supreme Co… https://t.co/JHPs6VpL95
- 2017–18 Marshall Center Lecture Series kicks off at 4:30 p.m. this afternoon with @UCHastingsLaw professor… https://t.co/G2qTnUYQlP
- HAPPENING TODAY: @unil Professor of Organizational Behavior @JohnAntonakis presents "The Economic Value of Charisma… https://t.co/2Yv9IQTXnh
- Dr. Marilie Coetsee, who joined the Jepson School this fall, researches the ethics of disagreement.… https://t.co/95eZePgXfk
- "As I have written before, our alumni are the best representatives of how a Jepson education empowers students for… https://t.co/w5h4UYIhwI
- This fall, Dr. Marilie Coetsee, a political philosopher whose research focuses on the ethics of disagreement, joine… https://t.co/6hLZF7PXMn
- RT @URNews2Use: Ken Ruscio joins the @JepsonSchool of Leadership Studies this spring as senior distinguished lecturer. @chronicle https:/…
Scholars & Practitioners
Dean Sandra Peart named Robins Distinguished Professor in Leadership Studies Dr. Sandra Peart, Jepson School dean, was appointed to the E. Claiborne Robins Distinguished Professorship in Leadership Studies.
Dr. Julian Hayter receives Distinguished Educator AwardDr. Julian Hayter, associate professor of leadership studies, was a 2018 recipient of the University of Richmond Distinguished Educator Award.
Dr. Lauranett Lee appointed to Capitol Square Preservation CouncilDr. Lauranett Lee, visiting lecturer at the Jepson School, was appointed to the Capitol Square Preservation Council by Virginia Governor Ralph Northam.
Dr. Al Goethals pens book on presidential leadershipDr. Al Goethals, who holds the E. Claiborne Robins Distinguished Professorship in Leadership Studies, is the author of Realignment, Region, and Race: Presidential Leadership and Social Identity, published by Emerald Points.
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Dr. Julian Hayter named a Virginia Festival of the Book featured author
Dr. Julian Hayter, assistant professor of leadership studies, has been named a speaker for the 2018 Virginia Festival of the Book. Hayter will discuss his book The Dream is Lost: Voting Rights and the Politics of Race in Richmond, Virginia at the festival in Charlottesville, Va., this March.
New book co-edited by Dr. Kristin BezioDr. Kristin Bezio, associate professor of leadership studies, co-edited Leadership, Popular Culture and Social Change, published by Edward Elgar Publishing.
- Drs. Julian Hayter and Al Goethals co-edit new book
Dr. Julian Hayter, assistant professor of leadership studies, and Dr. Al Goethals, who holds the E. Claiborne Robins Distinguished Professorship in Leadership Studies, co-edited Reconstruction and the Arc of Racial (in)Justice, published by Edward Elgar Publishing.
- New book co-edited by Drs. Jessica Flanigan and Terry L. Price
Dr. Jessica Flanigan, assistant professor of leadership studies, and Dr. Terry L. Price, Coston Family Chair in Leadership and Ethics, co-edited The Ethics of Ability and Enhancement, published by Palgrave Macmillan.
Dr. Ernesto Semán authors new bookDr. Ernesto Semán, assistant professor of leadership studies, authored Ambassadors of the Working Class: Argentina's International Labor Activists and Cold War Democracy in the Americas, published by Duke University Press.
- Drs. Peter Kaufman and Kristin Bezio co-edit book
Dr. Peter Kaufman, George Matthews & Virginia Brinkley Modlin Chair in Leadership Studies, and Dr. Kristin Bezio, associate professor of leadership studies, co-edited Cultural Icons and Cultural Leadership, published by Edward Elgar Publishing, Inc.
Jepson on Facebook
Congratulations to the newest class of Jepson students! At Friday's Jepsonian Institute, Jepson Corps students talked about their favorite things about the School, including the incredible faculty, the diverse perspectives students bring to classes, and the opportunity to interact with their community. #SpiderPride
The Marshall Center Lecture Series will host Anthony B. Bradley, PhD for a presentation on "Finding a Solution to the Mass Incarceration Crisis." Register online at https://jepson.richmond.edu/conferences/marshall/lecture-series.html.
"The Jepson School’s mission is to prepare our students for ethical engagement in society, teaching them for and about leadership. We have always connected scholarly interests with current questions of ethical leadership." — Jepson Dean Sandra Peart
#LeadershipEthics #SpiderPride
Tiered floor, no more. The floor in Jepson 120 has been leveled, and walls are going up for the new area for #LeadershipEthics in Jepson Hall. The space pictured will be a small conference room. See the latest Jepson Update for more info: https://jepson.richmond.edu/alumni/newsletter/index.html.
Thanks to our amazing community, the Jepson School surpassed its 2018 Spider Challenge goal, so we’re treating you to brunch during #SpiderHC! Join Dean Sandra Peart and the Jepson School faculty and staff for brunch in Jepson Hall on Saturday, Nov. 3, from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. To register visit https://jepson.richmond.edu/alumni/newsletter/index.html
Dr. Allison Archer discusses media, politics, and demand for partisan news as part of the Boatwright Memorial Library podcast series. #LeadershipStudies
New Jepson at Oxford program creates opportunities for graduating #LeadershipStudies seniors.
"I think the essence of Marshall’s genius was to bring people together, to seek commonality in defense of the rule of law." — Joel Richard Paul presents "Chief Justice John Marshall and the Defense of the Rule of Law"
The 2018–19 Marshall Center Lecture Series is underway: https://jepson.richmond.edu/conferences/marshall/lecture-series.html
This fall, Dr. Marilie Coetsee, a political philosopher whose research focuses on the ethics of disagreement, joined the Jepson School as assistant professor of leadership studies. Learn more about her research and teaching in our recent Q&A article and join us in welcoming her to the Jepson School! #LeadershipStudies #LeadershipEthics
Dean Sandra Peart shares an update on the School's profile-raising initiative in this week's Leadership Speculations post: https://blog.richmond.edu/leadershipspeculations/2018/10/04/talking-about-jepson/
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Registration is now open for Georgetown Law professor Peter Edelman's #JepsonForum presentation, "How Democracy Is Failing America's Poor," on Oct. 25 at 4:30 p.m.
Congratulations to Jepson senior Olivia Pivirotto, whose invention, SwigSafe, was featured in Forbes. SwigSafe is designed to combat binge drinking and decrease the number of women who are victims of date rape drugs. #SpiderPride #LeadershipStudies
State Senator Jennifer McClellan, 2018–19 leader-in-residence, discussed challenges that the next generation of leaders must be prepared to face during a luncheon with Jepson students, faculty, and staff last month. https://bit.ly/2NZRF1j
"Sen. McClellan’s visit was a reminder of the importance of anticipating the needs of a changing society. I am hopeful that her time with Jepson students will spark renewed interest and, ultimately, solutions." — Jepson Dean Sandra Peart
Blue skies over Jepson Hall are giving us that #FridayFeeling
Alison Lukan, '96, a journalist for The Athletic, uses #LeadershipStudies to inform her hockey reporting.
“You need to understand motivational factors for any individual to make sure you’re helping them be the best that they can be.”
Renovations to create a new #LeadershipEthics area in Jepson Hall are moving along! Yesterday, Mr. Robert S. Jepson, Jr., B'64, GB'75, H'87, looked at the plans for the area, which will include a state-of-the-art classroom.
“I don’t go a day without thinking about my Jepson degree.” — Molly Cramer, '14
#SpiderPride #LeadershipStudies
"Government is a very important force for change." — Virginia State Senator Jennifer McClellan, 2018–19 Jepson School Leader-in-Residence
Jepson students spoke with Sen. McClellan about political leadership, ethics, and her legislative work during her visit to campus today.
We're thrilled to announce that Dr. Ken Ruscio, Washington and Lee University president emeritus and a former Jepson School dean, will return to Jepson starting this spring as senior distinguished lecturer. #SpiderPride
“His teaching and scholarship are grounded in a firm commitment to democracy and his knowledge and experience will be a great benefit to our students.” — Jepson Dean Sandra J. Peart
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