10 courses with the subject LEAD, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
LEAD 120The Leadership Experience N ichols Foundational Course in Leadership Grade & GPA Requirement
Join your First-Year cohort spring semester. Achieve B- (2.7) or higher in LEAD 120 and maintain an overall 2.5 cumulative GPA. Leadership Vision Boards Create a vision for your tim e at N ichols and Attend during Year-One of your ELP com m it to w hat you w ant to achieve. Program (Spring or Fall) This session will serve as a foundation for your leadership journey at Nichols College. Speakers & Workshops Attend speaker events and w orkshops on Attend 6 over the course of the pro- leadership to expand your leadership gram. know ledge. Students must attend at least two Reflect on others experiences as you consider workshops each year of the program. and develop your own personal style. Personal leadership styles and experiences are wide and varied. Campus Experience On-cam pus leadership roles Participate in a leadership role for a Experience a leadership role right on campus to minimum of 1 semester. fully realize your leadership potential. Learning Required to complete 1. takes place both in and out of the classroom. Career Experience Career experiences Complete an internship or experiential Demonstrate y our goals and career related ex- learning opportunity. perience through your experiential opportunity Required to complete 1. outside of class. Successful leaders set career goals early in their lives. They experience a vari- ety of work environments as part of their educa- tion and goal development process. Community Involvement Volunteerism Complete 24 hours over the course of Demonstrate your commitment to social respon- the program – can be completed on or sibility by performing community service in a sur- off campus. rounding community. Students must complete at least 8 hours each year of the program. Leadership Portfolio Show case w hat you have learned To be finalized in the Fall of student’s fi- Students learn a lot about leadership and them- nal year. selves during their time in the ELP. The Leader- ship Portfolio helps to visualize all those things and make meaning of the experiences. Return to Table of Contents Nichols College 2026-2027 Catalog 103
In preparation for collaborative and team-based workplaces, this course offers the opportunity for students to gain knowledge and skills that lead to successful team outcomes. The components of the course include team building, project management, and conflict management, covering topics such as group dynamics, emotional intelligence, diversity, project scheduling, and more. Students will have the opportunity to work in and lead multiple team-based projects, and learn how to maximize team productivity and potential. 3 Hours, 1 Semester
This course explores the critical link between a leader’s well-being and their leadership effectiveness, emphasizing the importance of both personal and team health. Students will enhance their research literacy in key wellness areas such as sleep, nutrition, and mindfulness, and investigate best practices for employee wellness plans. 3 Hours, 1 Semester
This course explores ethical constructs of leadership focusing on values and decision-making for leaders. Leaders’ decision affect not only those within the organization and those it services but can also shape the social context in which we all live. In an increasingly complex world, leaders who are grounded in values and purpose are better prepared for ethical decision-making. 3 Hours, 1 Semester
LEAD 322Disney to Belichick - Culture of Excellence
Many of us long to be a member of a championship team and wear the "ring" - and organizations are no different! Companies who value a culture of excellence are also known to have higher employee engagement ultimately resulting in better performance results and higher impact. "Be our guest" as we explore Disney's framework for delivering a consistent superior experience that emotionally connects their customers to the Disney brand for life. This course will have to discovering the "magic" inherent in several leading organizations and developing a winning combination of culture, metrics, and values that ultimately create a coveted culture of "champions." Application and practice in all forms will be at the core of this course. 3 Hours, 1 Semester
Leading Strategic Initiatives provides seniors the opportunity to apply their mastery of the business core knowledge, learned during four years of study at Nichols College. Students are expected to look at their roles in business as applied to local, corporate and international level strategies. Students will demonstrate business and leadership knowledge through an intensive case study pedagogy designed to assess and reinforce key intellectual disciplines and leadership skills. 3 Hours, 1 Semester
See “Experiential Learning” in the Other Academic Programs section for course descriptions and governing policies. Return to Table of Contents Nichols College 2026-2027 Catalog 148
