Leadership Development

Women in Leadership & Learning (WILL)

Women in Leadership & Learning is a one-year experiential co-curricular learning program for undergraduate women and gender non-conforming students at the University of Cincinnati. The mission of WILL is to build a community of leaders committed to intersectional feminism, gender equity, and social justice. WILL students develop leadership and creative problem-solving skills, build partnerships at UC and throughout the Cincinnati community, and develop facilitation skills for critical dialogues. 

Program Requirements

  • Must be at least a rising second year student.
  • Must complete two consecutive semesters of the program.
  • Must complete a group or individual Community Action Project.
  • Must participate in one-on-one sessions with the WILL facilitator each semester.
  • Must complete an online portfolio that showcases stories and experiences with leadership, feminism, and social justice.
  • Must attend one feminist/gender equity related campus or community event per semester.
  • It is also highly encouraged students take the Intro to Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies course (WGS 2002) to attain a foundation understanding of intersectional feminism. 

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