Citizen Leadership

An image representing a model of Longwood graduates citizen leaders who embody the values required to advance communities: a commitment to learning, critical thinking, selflessness and personal integrity. You will learn skills and perspectives developed through both academic and co-curricular experiences:

Understanding Self and Others
Effective Communication
Collaboration and Cooperation
Inclusivity and Empathy
Reflective Learning
Life Skills and Personal Well-being
Career Readiness
Civic Engagement

Civic Engagement - Word cloud on a dark blue background highlighting “Civic Engagement” in large white text. Surrounding terms include Social Justice, Democracy, Freedom, Voice, Making a Difference, and Global Citizenship. Additional words and phrases include Community, Partnership, Connection, Collaborate, and Engagement in the Community. Vertical text reads “Knowledge” and “Respecting Other’s Op
Reflective Learning - Word cloud on a dark background emphasizing “Reflective Learning” in large white text. Other prominent words include Active Learning, Innovation, Progress, Conceptualize, and Motivation. Additional phrases include Complex Discussions, Critical Thinking, Continuous Process, and Learning Never Ends. Vertical words read “Evaluation” and “Brainstorming,” with “Dynamic” and “Analy
Career Readiness - Word cloud on a dark background emphasizing “Career Readiness” in large white text. Other prominent words include Networking, Aspirations, Research, and Experiences. Additional terms include Training, Creativity, Success, Interviews, Strategy, and Explore. “Connections” appears at the bottom in large glowing orange letters.
Inclusivity & Empathy - Word cloud on a dark background emphasizing “Inclusivity & Empathy” in large white text. Other prominent words include Belonging, Understanding, Support, and Relearning. Additional terms include Value Other Perspectives, Advocacy, Engage, Culture, Collaboration, and Different Less. Vertical words on the sides include Accountability, Growth, Identity, and Power.
Collaboration & Cooperation - Word graphic on a dark background highlighting “Collaboration & Cooperation” in large white text. Dashed arrows connect the main words to smaller terms including Strategy, Support, Organization, Innovation, and Creativity. Additional text reads “Solution Based” and “Teamwork” near the center. Arrows point upward from the main words to the related terms.
Understanding Self & Others - Word graphic on a dark background highlighting “Understanding Self & Others” in large white text. Other prominent words include Empathy, Respect, Consciousness, Humanity, Improvement, and Active Listening. Additional phrases include “Capacity for Change,” “Choosing Compassion daily,” “Personal Development,” and “Self Awareness.” A blue “Read More” button appears near
Effective Communication - Word graphic on a dark background emphasizing “Effective Communication” in large white text. Other prominent words include Connection, Language, Dialog, Person First, Active Listening, Thinking, and Clarity. Smaller text reads “Ask questions for understanding” and “Universal Design.” Vertical text along the sides reads “Social cues” and “Conflict resolution.”
Life Skills & Personal Well-Being - Word graphic on a dark background emphasizing “Life Skills & Personal Well-Being” in large white text. Other prominent words include Social Wellness, Spiritual Wellness, Emotional Wellness, Intellectual Wellness, Environmental Wellness, and Occupational Wellness. Smaller text includes Finding Community, Growth, Work, Life, and Balance. Vertical side text reads P