ALEC 337
Instructional Internship in Leadership Development
In ALEC 337, students learn how to teach leadership through hands-on lesson planning and instructional strategies. As part of the course, students serve as teaching assistants (TAs) in ALEC 202, gaining real experience leading discussions and supporting student learning.
Serving as a TA for ALEC 202 was one of the most impactful experiences of my academic career—it challenged me to guide students through meaningful conversations on leadership, while also deepening my own understanding alongside an incredible mentor, Dr. Lindsay Hastings.
ALEC 407
Supervisory Leadership
In ALEC 407, students build leadership and supervision skills by rotating through mid- and upper-level roles in small groups, gaining hands-on experience in decision-making and delegation.
ALEC 407 has helped me grow as a confident and ethical leader. It taught me how to better understand team dynamics, make thoughtful decisions, and lead with accountability in both personal and professional settings.
ALEC 455
Dynamics of Effective Leadership in Groups & Teams
In ALEC 455, students have the opportunity to work in groups on a leadership consulting project with a local organization, gaining real-world experience and helping address real challenges.
Everything that you are learning about group dynamics is applicable to the team that you are on. The theories that we are learning, you’re seeing within your team at the same time.
ALEC 466
Leadership and Diversity in Organizations and Communities
In ALEC 466, students have the opportunity to engage with a group they are unfamiliar with to check their own biases and assumptions.
ALEC 466 helped me better understand my own values and perceptions, as well as appreciate the uniqueness of others to communicate and collaborate more effectively.