The Program for Leadership and Character inspires, educates, and empowers leaders of character to serve humanity. Through innovative teaching, creative programming, and cutting-edge research, we aim to transform the lives of students, foster an inclusive culture of leadership and character at Wake Forest, and catalyze a broader public conversation that places character at the center of leadership.
Over the last decade, Wake Forest faculty have become leading experts in the study of character. The Program for Leadership and Character is now using this groundbreaking research to develop creative, liberal arts-based programming to transform the lives of our students.
We are excited to share who we are and what we aspire to do. We hope you will join us in this effort.
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Courses
We teach courses on leadership and character and equip others to develop relevant courses.
Undergraduate Programming
Our outside-the-classroom programs equip students to develop the character needed to lead with integrity.
Professional Schools
Our efforts in the professional schools prepare students to become leaders and professionals of character.
Conferences
We host conferences to facilitate broader reflection on leadership and character beyond Wake Forest.
C2C
Learn more about yourself and others through a Call to Conversation.
Research
We use rigorous research to assess our programs and share our results.
For Faculty: Grant Applications Now Open
The Program for Leadership and Character is now accepting applications for 2021 Course Development and Redesign Grants, as well as Departmental Grants. You can find detailed information that can help you create a proposal here, and can apply by clicking on the buttons below:
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A reminder for faculty: The deadline to apply for our Course Development and Redesign Grant is tomorrow.
The Impact of Leadership and Character’s Grants For Wake Forest Faculty
Last year, dozens of faculty members were trained to change the way they taught and received grant money to impl...
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Featuring Krista Tippett and Eboo Patel, two members of our Leadership and Character Council.
Today at 12pm CT, join @kristatippett and @EbooPatel as they discuss the value of courageous pluralism and deep listening at a pivotal moment of our nation's collective formation. #ListenFirst
https://ifyc-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_3oJxMfx1TJithpfJ-FJ6Cg?t=1623242580829
🎧 Can you change your character? There are ways to do it, says Eranda Jayawickreme, our Senior Research Fellow in Leadership and Character. Take some time and listen to him on this podcast from The Thread Lab:
Can We Change Our Character by Voices from the SBS Summit • A podcast on Anchor
In this episode, Jessica Baweja, a research psychologist with the Threat Lab, talks to Eranda Jayawickreme, an Assoc...
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Thanks to The Daily Deac for featuring the story of Iyana Trotman, one of our Leadership and Character Scholars. https://parents.wfu.edu/2021/06/rainy-thoughts/
How can you bring out the best in your team? By embracing humility, says Dan Bryant, a law panelist at our Character and the Professions Conference. Watch this session and others here: https://leadershipandcharacter.wfu.edu/events/character-in-the-professions/#law
