Lott Leadership Institute
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Academics
Participants enroll in the following three courses:
Political Science 101, Introduction to American Politics (3 credit hours). The course emphasizes constitutional principles of the U.S. government. Students will investigate political procedures, electoral processes, and political institutions.
Speech 102, Fundamentals of Public Speaking (1 credit hour). In this course students will learn how to organize, prepare, and deliver speeches in a variety of public forums.
LIBA 199, Character and Leadership: Responsibility and Conduct in the Professions.
Service Project
Students will participate in a mandatory service project. This service project will be a part of the student’s overall grade in LIBA 199. Failure to attend the service project will result in an automatic zero for the event. The date of the service project will be announce to the students by May 1, 2025.
Washington, D.C. Trip
To enhance their studies at the University, Lott Leadership Institute for Rising 12th Graders students traditionally travel to Washington, D.C. for a three-day visit (not including two travel days). While in D.C., participants visit with federal officials, as well as leaders in industry and in the nonprofit sector.
What Students are Saying
Former participants have shared their feedback with us. Take a look!
“I had a great experience that I wish every single rising senior in the nation could experience. It is something I will never forget.”
“I will always recommend my peers to do this program - whether they are interested in public policy or not - because it left such an impact on me.”
“The people I've met there I will always hold close to my heart. The Lott Leadership program was without a doubt the best 5 weeks of my life.”