Hey LS students!

We hope your spring semester is going great. Here's another newsletter full of exciting updates!

Staff Spotlight

Meet Cara Wiebel!

I currently teach LS:2002 Career Leadership Academy Part 1. I also teach CCP:1301 Communication for the Workplace. Other teaching experiences include Introduction to Leadership and College Transition. My professional background is centered around the University of Iowa- I am a proud graduate of the Higher Education and Student Affairs program in the College of Education and spent over 12 years working to help students and their families transition to the University of Iowa through various roles within the Orientation Services department. I love working with students to help them realize their strengths, explore different career paths, build their interpersonal skills, and get ready to make a difference in their communities. Outside of my teaching role, most of my time is spent exploring Iowa City with my four young sons! I also enjoy traveling, visiting the public library, crafting, and growing flowers.

Fall Semester Classes

Registration for Fall 2024 classes starts on April 8th. Check out our LS classes offered below and reach out with any questions!

LS:1020 - Introduction to Leadership

LS:2002 - Career Leadership Academy Part 1

LS:2013 - Strengths-Based Leadership

LS:2020 - Women in Leadership

LS:2022 - Leading from the Margins

LS:3002 - Career Leadership Academy Part 2 - (Prerequisite: LS:2002)

LS:3003 - Culturally Intelligent Leadership

LS:3004 - Perspectives on Leadership

LS:3011 - Leadership Certificate Capstone - (Prerequisites: LS:3004 & LS advisor approval)

LS:3012 - Leadership Theory to Practice

Summer Classes

Registration for summer 2024 classes has already begun! Get ahead with one or more of these online LS courses:

Career Leadership Academy Part 1 (LS:2002) - Subsession: 6 Week I

Career Leadership Academy Part 2 (LS:3002) - Subsession: 6 Week II

Leadership Certificate Capstone (LS:3011) - (Prerequisites: LS:3004 & LS advisor approval)

Giveaway

We got some fun new LS swag to give away! If you want to win a cup and pen, all you have to do is follow us on Instagram (@uiowa_leadstudies) and like the following picture!

Student Spotlight

Alex Steele

Year: Junior

Major: Enterprise Leadership with a minor in dance.

Involvement: Leadership Studies Rep, and I am a member of a dance team called the River King Dolls in Cedar Rapids!

How has being an LS certificate student helped you grow as a student and/or personally?: I have learned to develop new skills in communicating and bringing more attention to my self-awareness for my personal growth and becoming a leader. Also, adapting to new environments and situations for new opportunities to grow. LS classes have helped me expand my horizons and grow in ways I was unaware of to make a positive impact on myself and others.

What is your favorite LS class you’ve taken?: My favorite LS class was CLA Part 1 with Susie Regan!

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