Leadership Residential Academic Program

The Leadership Residential Academic Program (RAP) in Kittredge Central houses two academic programs for students with an interest in leadership studies: the Ethnic Living and Learning Community Leadership Studies Program (ELLC) and the Chancellor’s Leadership Studies Program (CLSP). 

Admission and Enrollment. Students select one of the leadership programs in the Leadership RAP during the housing application process prior to beginning their first year. When students choose their residence hall they are given the option to enroll in one of these programs. Most participants reside at Kittrredge Central; however, that RAP will accept commuter students. More information about these programs can be found at LeadershipRAP.colorado.edu.

The Ethnic Living and Learning Community Leadership Studies Program

The Ethnic Living and Learning Community Leadership Studies Program (ELLC) offers students a multicultural living and learning experience and the opportunity to study leadership from a multicultural and global perspective. Students are required to take a 3-credit-hour leadership course and the ELLC Practicum each semester of their first year. In these courses, students explore their roles and responsibilities in society including the moral and ethical dimensions of leadership. Students also learn about contemporary issues related to leadership and take part in activities that develop teamwork, ethical decision making, and problem solving. Credits earned from these courses may be applied toward graduation as well as a Certificate in the Study and Practice of Leadership and/or a minor in leadership studies.

ELLC Curriculum and Semester Credit Hours

• LDSP 1000 The Foundations of 21st Century Leadership (fall)—3 
• LDSP 2410 The Dynamics of Privilege, Oppression, and Empowerment in Leadership—3
• LDSP 2910 Field Practicum (1 credit each semester of freshman year)—1
• LDSP 3100 Multicultural Leadership: Theories, Principles and Practices—3
• LDSP 4010 Critical Issues in Leadership—4

Fees and Scholarship Opportunities

There is a $850 program participation fee. Some scholarships to cover the fee are available for students with financial need. A LEAD Alliance scholarship of $1,500 per year is also available to qualifying ELLC students.

The Chancellor’s Leadership Studies Program

The Chancellor’s Leadership Studies Program (CLSP) examines the academic foundations of leadership and engages students in practical applications of leadership through simulations and class projects. The CLSP curriculum enables students to understand how institutions and communities solve problems and learn about the different leadership styles needed to work effectively in each setting. Students also explore ways to work more effectively with others by learning about various cultures and communities. Through learning about their own values and belief systems as well as the values and the belief systems of others, CLSP students build a culturally competent leadership style. Students take a required 3-credit-hour leadership course fall semester and must take at least one CLSP course in the spring. Credits earned from these courses may be applied toward graduation as well as a Certificate in the Study and Practice of Leadership and/or a minor in leadership studies.

CLSP Curriculum Semester Credit Hours

• LDSP 1000 The Foundations of 21st Century Leadership (fall)—3 
• LDSP 1571 Topics in Leadership—1
• LDSP 2410 The Dynamics of Privilege, Oppression, and Empowerment in Leadership—3
• LDSP 2910 Field Practicum—1
• LDSP 3100 Multicultural Leadership: Theories, Principles and Practices—3
• LDSP 4010 Critical Issues in Leadership—4

Fees and Scholarship Opportunities

There is a $850 program participation fee. A limited number of scholarships are available for students with financial need.