Leadership Residential Academic Program

One Leadership RAP-Two Studies Programs

Both studies programs, the Chancellor's Leadership Studies Program (CLSP) and the Ethnic Living and Learning Community Leadership Studies Program (ELLC), focus on the study and practice of leadership for the purpose of educating culturally competent leaders who champion an ethic of civic and social responsibility. The RAP Leadership curriculum enables students to understand how institutions and communities solve problems and learn about the different leadership styles needed to work effectively in a variety of settings. As an essential element of their study, students learn about their own values and belief systems as well as the values and belief systems of others. Culturally competent leadership develops when students are able to integrate the knowledge of self and others into their practice of leadership. Students and instructors work to recognize that building community, collaboration, ethical reflection, respect and valuing diversity are hallmarks of contemporary leadership practice. The RAP Learning Community design includes: small personalized classes; leadership summits; educational and social events and community engagement and networking.

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 Kittredge 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 ELLC Program provides an opportunity for students to engage in an intentional multicultural leadership community in the residence hall and in classes. In community, students experience and learn about both the influence of culture on our daily lives and the skills necessary to become successful leaders in diverse groups and environments. ELLC students are required to take a three credit leadership course and a one credit practicum each semester. Credits earned from these courses may be applied toward graduation as well as a Certificate in the Study and Practice of Leadership or a minor in leadership studies. 

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 1571 Topics in Leadership-1 
• LDSP 3100 Multicultural Leadership: Theories, Principles and Practices-3 
• LEAD 4000 Leadership in Context and Emerging Challenges: A Capstone Experience-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 CLSP is for students who want to make a positive impact on the lives of others. Students also explore ways to work more effectively in diverse groups and environments by: learning about various cultures and communities; exploring the influence of culture on our daily lives and beginning to develop the skills necessary to become successful leaders. CLSP students are required to take leadership classes both semesters. Credits earned from these courses may be applied toward graduation as well as a Certificate in the Study and Practice of Leadership 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 
• LEAD 4000 Leadership in Context and Emerging Challenges: A Capstone Experience-4 

Fees and Scholarship Opportunities. There is an $850 program participation fee. A limited number of scholarships are available for students with financial need.