(M) Troy University's Leadership 101 course offered for free this summer
Troy University announced today that it will be making its class Leadership 101 available online for free to anyone.
The course content will equip students to thrive in a post-pandemic world, regardless of where they are now in their lives and careers. It will explore personal development, leadership style and action, cultural diversity and current events, all through the lens of effective leadership. The course will be taught by some of Troy University’s most well-known faculty, including Dr. Jack Hawkins Jr., Chancellor; Dr. Dionne Rosser-Mims, Dean of the College of Education; and Dr. Kerry Palmer, Associate Dean of the College of Education.
“Thomas Jefferson said ‘The preservation of our democracy will require leaders of ability, integrity and vision.’ That has never been truer than in today’s world, and we believe that universities must lead that charge,” Dr. Hawkins said. “We are responsible for building the leaders of tomorrow and that is something we do not take lightly. Troy University is nationally recognized for its online education. This is a wonderful, free introduction to all that TROY has to offer.”
The online class will be offered free of charge in two identical four-week sessions, starting on June 1 and July 1. Students can pick the session that works best with their schedules and study at home at their own pace, which is increasingly relevant during the COVID-19 crisis.
“Anyone who desires to make a difference can lead, but they can only lead effectively if they are prepared. At Troy University, we want to raise up the next generation of leaders. Our new summer leadership offering is designed to get that process going,” said Palmer. “Our desire is for students to come away from this course better understanding themselves and others, and how effective leaders must work with people from every walk of life in order to make things happen.”
U.S. News and World Report ranked Troy University among the nation’s best for its online bachelor’s programs and recognized many of the University’s online programs in its national rankings. The publication also recognized TROY as being among the top 30 public universities in the South and ranked the University in the top 15 of its “Most Innovative Schools” list. Additionally, TROY has been ranked among the “Best Universities in the Southeast” by The Princeton Review for 15 consecutive years.
The course is free and open to anyone, and does not require enrollment in TROY to participate. For students who enroll in Fall 2020 or Term 1 2020 at TROY, this course can count for three credit hours as a general elective or minor course. To count for academic credit, students must pass a challenge exam at the end of the course. Current TROY students who participate must have less than 15 hours of Troy University credit to receive academic credit for this free class.
Enrollment in the course opens today. Students interested in the course can enroll at troy.edu/leadership. There is no enrollment cap and the course, exam and all course materials are free. There is no textbook required for the course, eliminating another potential financial hurdle for students.
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Wednesday Jul 1, 2020 Friday Jul 31, 2020
July 1 through July 31, 2020
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Virtual
Fees/Admission
No charge
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