Lott Summer Leadership Institute
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 (3 credit hours). In this course students will learn how to organize, prepare, and deliver speeches in a variety of public forums.
LIBA 199, Special Topics in Liberal Arts (1 credit hour). This Perspectives on Leadership course takes an experiential approach, including acts of service and meetings with community, state, and national leaders.
Washington, D.C. Trip
To enhance their studies at the University, Lott Leadership Institute students traditionally travel to Washington, D.C. for a five-day visit (not including two travel days). While in D.C., participants visit with federal officials, including U.S. Representatives and Senators. Additionally, participants visit with 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.”