MISSION

Foster the development of student leaders while emphasizing self-knowledge, initiative, commitment, collaboration and experiential learning; to promote the ideals of citizenship and community service; and to extend the opportunity and duty of leadership to all individuals within the Furman community and beyond.

              VISION

Provide a comprehensive, integrated student experience which embraces learning, personal responsibility, leadership and service, and fosters the appreciation, respect and understanding of individual and cultural differences. 

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The teaching framework for the Shucker Leadership Institute are the concepts in relational ledaership. Through the Relational Leadership Model, students are encouraged to be inclusive, empowering, purposeful, ethical, and process oriented.

In addition to this model, Fellows in the second level of SLI also explore and experience the Social Change Model of Leadership through a project approach with an emphasis on creating positive change in the community.