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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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.
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- Today’s #SpiderSpotting finds us at London's Tower Bridge with @urichmond juniors Caroline Robelen, Claire Conslato… https://t.co/h7qghMyN4j
- Magic is in the air on this #TowerTuesday. 🧙♀️🧙♂️ https://t.co/p9daiwRFmT
- "Volunteering with the Scholars Latino Initiative VA has been a great opportunity to share my insights on how to do… https://t.co/rV8nTDpWYB
- "My Jepson experience has enabled me to question the rationale behind existing practices, imbued me with a strong e… https://t.co/R5nCvaWMwz
- If you've always guessed that the @urichmond campus is a relatively quiet, deserted place during the summer, guess… https://t.co/Mb2XrfoaYo
- "You'll have the time of your life, but you'll also struggle a bit," said #leadershipstudies jr Will Walker about… https://t.co/zDrJf7rxZN
- "Leaders, faculty, and staff in higher ed sometimes think they are insulated from abrupt change, but events of the… https://t.co/lgMePMqKJa
- Congrats to #leadershipstudies alumnae Stephanie Eken Sander, '97, and Paige Wigginton, '09, who received alumni aw… https://t.co/8NxtukITQb
- In his 2019 book, "Unjust Borders," #LeadershipStudies professor Javier Hidalgo argues that immigration restriction… https://t.co/fuxqTXUW4L
- “My classes helped me consider the way people act & make decisions … & helped me to be a better negotiator & repres… https://t.co/7l0MPcLlUP
- The dog days of summer are here at @urichmond, with temps above 90 for much of the past week. These two pooches fou… https://t.co/IVTVnQ0oNO
- Happy 4th of July, #Spiders! @urichmond 🕷️❤️💙🎆 https://t.co/a23fF7HonM
- "Nobody likes a redemption story more than Americans. Joe Morrissey has been able to cast his run for state office… https://t.co/Pn2M8Plo6u
- RT @urichmond: Double the fun for this week's #TowerTwosday. 👀 what we did there? https://t.co/2fmpQs0Ddu
- RT @URNews2Use: This story includes a comment from #urichmond President Ronald A. Crutcher (@racrutcher) about how his job as a playground…
- "I appreciate the time to focus on academics without the distractions of campus life," says Sara Messervey, '20, a… https://t.co/0OIrhJTfAw
- Last week, Jepson Hall was home to Science Palooza, a STEAM-based summer camp for kids ages 9 - 14. We hope some of… https://t.co/1IE1TJaxHG
- RT @urichmond: #URichmond leadership studies professor Julian Hayter and President Emeritus Ed Ayers are part of a committee of distinguish…
- Dr. @ptulowitzki, director of @WeMoveEducation at the University of Education Ludwigsburg in Germany, shared his un… https://t.co/jvbmRXg9pG
- Calling her "a lived example of successful leadership" and a good friend, Dean @speart salutes @bagranoff for her a… https://t.co/N3iVTfUFMD
Scholars & Practitioners
Hoyt publishedDr. Crystal Hoyt, professor of leadership studies and psychology, co-published with three other researchers "Mindsets of Addiction: Implications for Treatment Intentions" in the Journal of Social and Clinical Psychology.
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Hoyt published
Dr. Crystal Hoyt, professor of leadership studies and psychology, co-published with five other researchers "A Growth Mind-Set Intervention Improves Interest but Not Academic Performance in the Field of Computer Science," in Social Psychological and Personality Science.
Lee named to Leadership CouncilDr. Lauranett Lee, visiting lecturer of leadership studies, was named a charter member of the St. John's Church Foundation Leadership Council.
Hayter appointed to History and Culture CommissionRichmond Mayor Levar Stoney appointed Julian Hayter, associate professor of leadership studies, to his new nine-member History and Culture Commission.
Bezio ArticleKristin Bezio, associate professor of leadership studies, recently published the article “‘Munday I Sweare Shalbee a Hollidaye’: The Politics of Anthony Munday, from Anti-Catholic Spy to Civic Pageanteer (1579-1630)” in the journal Études Anglaises.
Williamson keynotes conferenceDr. Thad Williamson of the Jepson School of Leadership Studies gave the keynote address at the Political Philosophy Conference, "Equality and Democracy in Local and City Government," in York, England, on Jan. 7, 2019. An associate professor of leadership studies and philosophy, politics, economics and law, Williamson has both academic and practical expertise in local and city government.
Health EthicsJess Flanigan is a professor of leadership studies and philosophy, politics, economics, and law. Her research addresses public health ethics, and people’s rights in regards to healthcare decisions. She is the author of Pharmaceutical Freedom: Why Patients Have a Right to Self-Medicate and is currently exploring the ethics of healthcare decisions regarding pregnancy and birth.
Hidalgo authors book on immigrationJavier Hidalgo, aasociate professor of leadership studies, authored Unjust Borders: Individuals and the Ethics of Immigration (Nov. 2018, Routledge).
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Crystal Hoyt named APS Fellow
Crystal Hoyt, professor of leadership studies and psychology, has been named a 2018 Association for Psychological Science Fellow for her outstanding contributions to the science of psychology.
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.
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Today’s #SpiderSpotting finds us at London's Tower Bridge with University of Richmond juniors Caroline Robelen, Claire Conslato, Katie Kitchen (Marietta College, ‘21), and Alec Greven. The three #Spiders are #leadershipstudies students enrolled in the Jepson at Cambridge summer program.
"Volunteering with the Scholars Latino Initiative VA has been a great opportunity to share my insights on how to do research at college," said #leadershipstudies junior Chris Barry. He gave Latino high school students an early morning tour of Boatwright Memorial Library before heading off to work on his summer research project as a University of Richmond School of Arts & Sciences humanities fellow. University of Richmond
"My Jepson experience has enabled me to question the rationale behind existing practices, imbued me with a strong ethical foundation, and driven me to understand group dynamics -- elements that I draw on daily in my work as a political officer in Guatemala." ~ Kristin Bushby, '10, Foreign Service Office, U.S. Department of State. Our alumni are #LeadingtheWay and raising the profile of the Jepson School. Want to help? Visit https://uronline.net/givetoJepson.
"You'll have the time of your life, but you'll also struggle a bit," said #leadershipstudies junior Will Walker about the University of Richmond experience. The editor-in-chief of Forum Magazine said the magazine's forthcoming orientation issue will give freshmen insights on college life. 🕷️❤️💙
"Leaders, faculty, and staff in higher education sometimes think they are insulated from abrupt change, but events of the last half decade suggest that is a woefully uninformed point of view," writes Dean Sandra Peart in her #LeadershipSpeculations blog post. #leadership https://blog.richmond.edu/leadershipspeculations/2019/07/11/leading-through-constant-change-even-in-higher-education/
Congratulations to #leadershipstudies alumnae Stephanie Eken Sander, '97, and Paige Wigginton, '09, who received alumni awards for their work in crisis intervention and mental health treatment and advocacy. University of Richmond University of Richmond-Bonner Center for Civic Engagement Richmond Women's Basketball University of Richmond Alumni 🕷️❤️💙🙌 https://news.richmond.edu/features/article/-/16449/alumnae-recognized-for-service-paige-wigginton-09-stephanie-eken-sander-97-receive-alumni-awards.html
In his 2019 book, "Unjust Borders," #LeadershipStudies professor Javier Hidalgo argues that immigration restrictions are systematically unjust. He asserts that individuals can rightfully resist immigration restrictions and often have strong moral reasons to subvert these laws.
“My classes helped me consider the way people act and make decisions. They challenged me to think in different ways … and what I learned helped me to be a better negotiator and a better representative for our first lady and country,” says Matt Palmisano, '14, director of advance and trip coordinator for the Office of First Lady Melania Trump. Our alumni are #LeadingTheWay and raising the profile of the Jepson School. 🕷❤️💙 https://spiderpride.richmond.edu/article/-/16440/leadership-studies-alum-secures-white-house-position---.html
The dog days of summer are here at University of Richmond, with temps above 90 for much of the past week. These two pooches found a little shade at Jepson Hall where they could chill. Stay cool as we head into the weekend! 🐶
Happy 4th of July, #Spiders! University of Richmond🕷️❤️💙💥
"Nobody likes a redemption story more than Americans. Joe Morrissey has been able to cast his run for ... state office in that manner," says #leadershipstudies professor Julian Hayter via The Cheats Movement about Morrissey's bid to run as a Democrat for the Virginia Senate. https://rvamag.com/news/podcasts/if-joe-morrissey-were-a-90s-rapper-who-would-he-be-the-cheats-movement-podcast-takes-this-on.html
"I appreciate the time to focus on academics without the distractions of campus life," says Sara Messervey, '20, a science #leadership scholar who is researching the objectification of women with #leadershipstudies professor Dr. Crystal Hoyt at University of Richmond this summer. "It's a very different vibe."
Dr. Pierre Tulowitzki, director of Inema - we move education at the University of Education Ludwigsburg in Germany, shared his university's approach to international educational #leadership with Jepson #leadershipstudies faculty today. University of Richmond graduate students enrolled in the course Comparative Leadership in a Global Context will travel to Germany to meet with Pierre and other German faculty in July.
Calling her "a lived example of successful leadership" and a good friend, Jepson School Dean Sandra Peart salutes Nancy Bagranoff for her auspicious nine-year tenure as dean of the University of Richmond's Robins School of Business. #leadership University of Richmond https://blog.richmond.edu/leadershipspeculations/2019/06/26/leading-by-doing-lessons-learned-from-a-successful-dean/Celebrating good times with #leadershipstudies alumni at Reunion Weekend! 🕷❤️💙https://spark.adobe.com/video/A3mT3aTnBD33B
"My #leadershipstudies education gave me the skills to approach difficult conversations with compassion, consider multiple perspectives, think critically about complicated technological and operational issues, and lead diverse groups of people." ~ Amelia Mitrotz, '16, project manager, Epic Systems, a healthcare software company. Our alumni are #LeadingtheWay and raising the profile of the Jepson School. Want to help? Visit https://uronline.net/givetoJepson
Last week, @JepsonSchool visiting professor Corey D.B. Walker published “Maryland ‘Peace Cross’ ruling: The Supreme Court rules that a cross stands for more than Christianity” via @ConversationUS. https://theconversation.com/maryland-peace-cross-ruling-the-supreme-court-rules-that-a-cross-stands-for-more-than-christianity-119212Feel the Spider love in this Finale video of our #leadershipstudies students and their families! #SpiderFamily 🕷❤️💙 https://spark.adobe.com/video/bkYUC0DdgBKul
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