Training Leaders for the 21st Century Through an Immersive Graduate Interdisciplinary Curriculum

by Anna Zendell | May 13th, 2022

Zendell, A., Ward, C., Schmidt, G., Paludi, M., Oliver, M., Estwick, A, and Dolan, S. (2020, November). Training Leaders for the 21st Century Through an Immersive Graduate Interdisciplinary Curriculum. Presentation online at Online Learning Consortium Accelerate conference.

The presentation explored the growing importance of interdisciplinary studies to tackle today’s complex organizational and societal problems. We can share the story of how Excelsior School of Graduate Studies developed a robust, highly engaging interdisciplinary leadership core curriculum and supports attendees in developing plans for their own interdisciplinary courses.

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