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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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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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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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.
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"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
Jepson Dean Sandra Peart writes about the critical importance of #LeadershipEthics.
AP news picks up story authored by Jepson senior Sabrina Escobar Miranda during her #JepsonInternship. #SpiderPride
Our thoughts are with everyone being impacted by #HurricaneFlorence, especially members of our Jepson family.
Thanks to all our Jepson alumni and friends who joined us at last week's reception at the Roof at Park South!
Jepson Dean Sandra Peart writes about leadership during political gridlock: "This suggests that leadership emerges to fill a vacuum. If leaders, unable to work with others, abdicate their responsibility to lead, someone else will find ways to accumulate authority." #LeadershipSpeculations
Tomorrow's #JepsonForum event has been postponed. We hope to reschedule this event later in 2018–19 academic year.
From Mayor Levar Stoney: "Preparing the City of Richmond for the impending arrival of Hurricane Florence will unfortunately prevent me from participating in Wednesday evening's Jepson School of Leadership Studies forum. I regret the need to postpone this important conversation and look forward to returning to campus in the near future to deliver my lecture.
"In the meantime, I ask everyone potentially impacted by the coming storm to take the necessary precautions and make the necessary arrangements to keep themselves and their families safe and secure."
The #JepsonForum kicks off on Wednesday! Drs. Allison Archer and Thad Williamson write about the motivation behind the 2018-19 theme, "Does Democracy Work?," in an editorial in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.
"The truly interesting question — and the vital civic debate to be had — concerns what productive steps can be taken to preserve and strengthen democratic institutions and to redress gaping inequalities."
Jepson senior Chase Williams landed a job at Salesforce during his #JepsonInternship. #SpiderPride
"Today’s political climate is one of deep division. Yet while I recognize the enormous challenges ahead, I remain hopeful...Our students must be prepared to address these seemingly insurmountable divisions and somehow decide the future for us and for generations to come." — Jepson Dean Sandra Peart, from "Leading across political divides"
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PSA: Applications are due Sunday, September 30, 2018.
Find out more at an information session tomorrow at 6:00 p.m. in Jepson Hall 118. #LeadershipStudies
"Throughout the entire building process, you have to be very organized and on task to make sure everything gets done. However, because there are so many moving parts with different subcontractors, you have to be creative in fitting all the different pieces together.”
Carl Salinger, '19, completed his #JepsonInternship with D.R. Horton Homes
"As we mourn her passing, we could do no better than to consider how best to recapture her enduring optimism and reclaim the culture of respect she asked for."
Jepson Dean Sandra Peart reflects on leadership and #ArethaFranklin. #QueenofSoul
“I have come to realize how documents and photos from the past give you a look into the life and thinking of that individual and also a look into the culture of the past." — Emme Wells, '19
Jepson senior Emme Wells explores her home state's history during her #JepsonInternship at the Mississippi Department of Archives & History.
We're looking forward to hosting Richmond Mayor Levar M. Stoney as the first speaker in the 2018–19 Jepson Leadership Forum series, "Does Democracy Work?"
Throughout the series, we'll hear from politicians, political advisors, and experts on poverty, elections, and technology for a case study of American democracy. #JepsonForum
Jepson Dean Sandra Peart has been appointed to the E. Claiborne Robins Distinguished Professorship in Leadership Studies! Congratulations, Dean Peart! #SpiderPride
We're welcoming students back to Jepson Hall today! Happy first day of classes, University of Richmond!
This summer, Cassidy Perkinson, '19, taught rising first graders during her #JepsonInternship at the Richmond-based nonprofit Youth Life Foundation of Richmond. #SpiderPride- Calling all Jepson alumni in NYC! Catch up with Dean Sandra Peart, Dr. Kerstin Soderlund, and fellow alumni at a happy hour at Roof at Park South on Sept. 6 from 6–8 p.m. Register online by Tuesday, Aug. 28, and help spread the word!
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- Dr. Riddhi Bhandari, 2018-19 Cmelikova Visiting Scholar in Leadership & Ethics, presents "Between Fear and Favor:… https://t.co/z8C5sX0CCT
- How leaders can use incentives to get things done — new #LeadershipSpeculations post by Jepson Dean Sandra Peart (… https://t.co/Wj9NMuImjq
- “As future leaders, students must begin to consider an ongoing dilemma for American democracy."—Ken Ruscio, current… https://t.co/d2vds9yG4G
- "As we have become more mired in committees and attempts to do an end-run around interested parties...we fail to ap… https://t.co/5b0xrxbZjg
- Jepson students ask 2018–19 Leader-in-Residence @JennMcClellanVA about #Charlottesville, the school to prison pipel… https://t.co/MdxCNmy4wE
- RT @JennMcClellanVA: Excited to be the 2018-2019 @urichmond @JepsonSchool Leader in Residence! https://t.co/wRyYcQKn3J
- “His knowledge and experience will be a great benefit to our students.” — Jepson Dean Sandra Peart (@speart) Ken R… https://t.co/iJhLgrkypI
- RT @URNews2Use: .@JepsonSchool professors Allison Archer and Thad Williamson authored this piece about a current day democracy in @rtdnews…
- Ken Ruscio, @wlunews president emeritus and former dean of the Jepson School, to return to Jepson as senior disting… https://t.co/Uu5JJfqVPa
- Sabrina Escobar Miranda, '19, authored more than 30 by-lined news stories during her #JepsonInternship at @Newsday… https://t.co/aizhM5WizE
- Are leaders more susceptible to scandalous behavior? #LeadershipSpeculations https://t.co/kmbAeY3Y5R https://t.co/L2Zcjmc2hf
- REMINDER: The #JepsonForum event with Richmond Mayor @LevarStoney scheduled for tonight has been postponed. More i… https://t.co/PzoR9gZ5PR
- News story authored by Jepson senior Sabrina Escobar Miranda picked up by Associated Press. #SpiderPride… https://t.co/pgR1SpXMvq
- The #JepsonForum event with Richmond Mayor @LevarStoney has been postponed. Read a statement from the Mayor at… https://t.co/vj8cSWCUHV
- RT @URNews2Use: With the impending arrival of Hurricane Florence, tomorrow’s @JepsonSchool Leadership Forum event w/ #RVA Mayor @LevarStone…
- "…by definition, strengthening democracy begins and ends with the engagement of ordinary citizens, unafraid to tack… https://t.co/zdt8YoJAAE
- Thad Williamson (@ThadWilliamson) and Allison Archer write on the challenges of 21st century democracy in advance o… https://t.co/qiq5SfM4uL
- "If leaders, unable to work with others, abdicate their responsibility to lead, someone else will find ways to accu… https://t.co/q1HgVctJPo
- RT @ThadWilliamson: In anticipation of the @JepsonSchool Forum this week, Allison Archer and I discuss fundamental challenges facing democ…
- New blog post from Jepson Dean Sandra Peart (@speart) on leadership & political gridlock. https://t.co/JUXemV1hkS https://t.co/fKm3fJZawZ
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