About GLSI 2007

GLSI 2007 - The 2007 GLI's Summer Institute’s (GLSI) primary goal was to stimulate the leadership development of African American student leaders. The GLSI began with the understanding that leadership development fundamentally involves the exploration of leadership capacities that can be developed and managed in ways that enhance the performance of individuals, groups, and organizations. Therefore, the program focused on developing students to have a better understanding of their own leadership capabilities and how to apply that understanding to become more effective leaders. The GLSI provided each participant a learning-rich environment that not only promoted the development of their own leadership, but also prepared participants to help facilitate the development of leadership in others. The GLSI was a time to learn with each other and challenge others’ assumptions about what leadership means.

The stated goals of the GLSI were achieved by focusing on 6 primary developmental objectives. The developmental objectives included the following: developing self-awareness, identifying personal strengths, redefining core assumptions regarding leadership and team building, developing a global lens for thinking about leadership challenges, and enhancing individual positive psychological capacities. A secondary program objective included a component on the importance of graduate education. Each of the focal areas was addressed by a series of interactive presentations, reflective exercises, and problem-solving activities where application of the learned material could be crystallized