Course Description
Spelman-Braven Leadership Accelerator (SLDR 275) is a foundational course, designed as preparation for the competitive, globalized job marketplace and includes the formation of professional networks, communication in multiple formats, teamwork, development of career skills, and project management. Students will define their own leadership by leveraging and highlighting their identity, values, strengths, talents and experiences. This course, which required for the Sophomore Year Experience at Spelman College, will support students who seek to attain a strong post-baccalaureate leadership opportunity, whether that be graduate school or a strong first job.

Course Section
Spelman-Braven Leadership Accelerator (SLDR 275) is a 3-credit elective course that meets Tuesdays or Wednesdays from 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm ET (hybrid). The course is listed as:

• Spelman-Braven Leadership Accelerator (SLDR 275)

Learning Outcomes
By the end of the course, students should be able to:

• Exercise habits to persist through and thrive beyond college
• Know and demonstrate the skills and mindsets employers hire for
• Navigate the workplace
• Build a record of achievement and apply skills to land a career-accelerating internship or research opportunity
• Expand personal and professional networks
• Lead with their assets and values

Locations
There will be two sections of the course. The first Learning Lab is in person at Spelman College. Learning Labs two through fourteen are executed virtually.