The Institute for Women in Leadership

Women not only thrive in today’s society, but they are formidable leaders in business, politics, and service industries. Brevard College is therefore proud to announce a new Institute focused solely on the advancement and development of its female students into these important leaders and agents of change. The Institute for Women in Leadership fosters growth academically, socially and personally with specific programs and opportunities tailored to women who want to make a difference locally, regionally, nationally and globally.

What is the Institute for Women in Leadership?

The IWIL has been developed to provide selected female students a residentially-based co-curricular program that focuses on the development of leadership through enrichment experiences, specific educational opportunities, and service.

The first year program content will include:

• Personal strengths as tools for leadership
• Diversity in a global society
• Self-management and growth
• Service through advocacy and philanthropy

The IWIL members will be advised by faculty and staff members of the College, who will act as mentors and guides through the experiences of learning and service. The Institute programming is directed by the IWIL Steering Committee, comprised of Brevard College personnel, as well as local and regional leadership.

IWIL members new to Brevard College will live together in a designated area of campus housing, building community through living and learning opportunities designed within theprogram. The assigned live-in Resident Advisor will facilitate the residential learning components which will include weekly evening meetings and/or events surrounding selected topics.

Travel to regional and national enrichment events are in development to support the overall goals of the program. Participation in fall and spring travel events is required of all members.

Please download (PDF) the IWIL Fact Sheet and Application for complete details about this exciting new program.