Santa Clara University

Contemplative Leadership and Sustainability (C.L.A.S.P.)

 

C.L.A.S.P. is a leadership development program that focuses on enhancing one's ability to effectively and authentically lead and increasing one's knowledge on issues related to sustainable development. In a world where the supply of natural resources is decreasing and the competition for access to these resources is increasing, it is important for undergraduate business students to have exposure to the issues in play, especially at a local level.  It is also important that, as future leaders in business, they have opportunities to explore how their values are affected and practice methods that align their behavior with their values.

The Program Includes:

• Hike that take place about once a month during Winter and Spring quarters to a variety of locations not far from the Santa Clara area
• Service trips with local organizations committed to sustainable development
• Meetings with professionals who practice sustainable business methods
• Readings and discussion on issues related to sustainability, business, development, and ethics
• Discussions related to the history of commerce in the Silicon Valley
• Opportunities to explore one's values and practice contemplative reflection
• Opportunities to build a skill-set for contemplative leadership
• Leadership-skill building

APPLICATION »
Apply online before November 18.