L.LEA 195-Medicine & Healthcare
Overview: This conference is a ten-day immersion in Medicine and Healthcare for highly-motivated high school students. Through classroom lecture, guest speakers, interactive small-group work, and a true-to-life final simulation, students will be exposed to a broad array of current issues relating to the many facets of healthcare. This will include understanding medical techniques, dealing with complex treatment scenarios, and incorporating a patient's health insurance status throughout the duration of care. In addition, students are taken through LeadAmerica's leadership curriculum, which is designed to help them enhance their ability to lead in their personal, academic, and professional lives. High school students who complete the course earn one college credit from Loras College (with a second credit option). Lecturing is performed by collegiate-level lecturers and doctors with the assistance of Team Leaders, who are typically medical students and undergraduate upperclassmen. Additional information...

L.LEA 195-Crime Scene Investigation
Overview: This conference is a ten-day immersion in Crime Scene Investigation for highly motivated high school students. Through classroom lecture, visiting guest speakers, interactive small-group work, and a final Inquest presentation, students will be exposed to a broad array of current issues relating to many dimensions of forensic science. In addition, students are taken through LeadAmerica's leadership curriculum, which is designed to enhance their ability to lead in their personal, academic, and professional lives. Students who complete the course earn one college credit from Loras College (with a second credit option). Lecturing is performed by collegiate-level lecturers and law enforcement professionals with the assistance of Team Leaders, who are typically recent college graduates and undergraduate upperclassmen. Additional information...

L.LEA 195-Engineering, Science, and Robotics
Overview: This conference is a ten-day immersion in Engineering, Science and Robotics for highly-motivated high school students. Through classroom lecturing, high-profile guest speakers, interactive small-group work, and a final engineering and robotics simulation, students will be exposed to a broad array of current issues relating to many dimensions of science and engineering. In addition, students are taken through LeadAmerica's leadership curriculum, which is designed to enhance their ability to lead in their personal, academic, and professional lives. Students who complete the course earn one college credit from Loras College (with a second credit option). Lecturing is performed by college-level lecturers and engineering professionals with the assistance of Team Leaders, who are typically recent college graduates and undergraduate upperclassmen. Additional information...

L.LEA 195-GirlsLead
Overview: This conference is a six-day immersion in Leadership and Women's Studies for high-performing female high school students. Through classroom teaching, guest speakers, and interactive small-group work, students learn to enhance their abilities to lead in their personal, academic, and professional lives. Teaching is performed by professionals who exemplify unique leadership traits with the assistance of Team Leaders, who are typically recent college graduates or undergraduate upperclassmen with strong leadership background and skills. Additional information...

L.LEA 195-Intelligence, Defense, and National Security
Overview: This conference is a ten-day immersion in Intelligence, Defense, and National Security for high-performing high school students. Through classroom teaching, guest speakers, interactive small-group work, and a final simulation, students will gain exposure to a broad array of current issues relating to many dimensions of national security. In addition, students are taken through LeadAmerica';s leadership curriculum, which is designed to help them enhance their abilities to lead in their personal, academic, and professional lives. Students who complete the course earn one college credit from Loras College (a second credit is optional). Lecturing is performed by experienced teachers and government officials with the assistance of Team Leaders, who are typically recent college graduates and undergraduate upperclassmen with background in defense and intelligence. Additional information...

L.LEA 195-Junior War College
Overview: This conference is a ten-day immersion in military history and strategy for high-performing high school students. Through classroom teaching, guest speakers, interactive small-group work, and a final simulation, students will gain exposure to a broad array of current issues relating to many dimensions of military science, from battlefield logistics to tactical planning. In addition, students are taken through LeadAmerica's leadership curriculum, which is designed to help them enhance their abilities to lead in their personal, academic, and professional lives. Students who complete the course earn one college credit from Loras College (a second credit is optional). Lecturing is performed by college professors and former military personnel with the assistance of Team Leaders, who are typically graduated or upper class Cadets from the Citadel, the Virginia Military Institute and North Georgia College and State University. Additional information...

L.LEA 195-Law and Trial Advocacy
Overview: This conference is a ten-day immersion in Law and Trial Advocacy for highly motivated high school students. Through classroom teaching, guest speakers, interactive small-group work, and a final mock trial simulation, students will be exposed to a broad array of current issues relating to the many dimensions of law, from courtroom techniques to legal ethics. In addition, students are taken through LeadAmerica's leadership curriculum, which is designed to help them enhance their abilities to lead in their personal, academic, and professional lives. Students who complete the course earn one college credit from Loras College (a second credit is optional). Lecturing is performed by college law professors and legal professionals with the assistance of Team Leaders, who are typically undergraduate upperclassmen and law students with mock trial experience. Additional information...

L.LEA 195-Leadership University
Overview: This conference is a six-day immersion in Leadership for high-performing high school students seeking to recognize and develop their leadership potential. Through classroom teaching on leadership theory, motivational speakers, and interactive leadership modules, students enhance their abilities to lead in their personal, academic, and professional lives. Students who complete the course earn one college credit from Loras College (with a second credit option). Lecturing is performed by professional leadership trainers and professors with the assistance of Team Leaders, who are typically recent college graduates and undergraduate upperclassmen from a variety of surroundings with strong leadership background and skills. Additional information...

L.LEA 195-World Youth Leadership Conference (WYLC)
Overview: This conference is a fourteen-day immersion in the culture, politics, and business of a foreign country for high-performing high school students. Through lectures, guest speakers, site visits, and cultural events, students will gain exposure to a whole new perspective. In addition, students are taken through LeadAmerica's leadership curriculum, which is designed to help them enhance their abilities to lead in their personal, academic, and professional lives. Students who complete the course earn one college credit from Loras College (a second credit is optional). This summer this program is offered in Russia and China. Additional information...

COM287/EDU691
A study of the theory behind and practical skills needed for effective participation and leadership in a variety of small groups.Listening skills, leadership skills, dealing with conflict, evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of groups and individuals, and self-evaluation that applies communication theory to actual practice are all emphasized. A 45 hour teaching field experience is required. The graduate level credits require an addition 45 hours of field experience in teaching and an additional paper. This is an experiential learning course. Most students registered for this course will be serving as a Team Leader for Lead America in at least two ten day session.Graduate students must teach in three sessions—30 days total—to receive graduate credit.