LEADERSHIP AND COMMUNICATIONS ACADEMY

​LEADERSHIP AND COMMUNICATION ACADEMY

The ​Leadership and Communication Academy ​is a distinguished institution that focuses its attention on developing transformational leaders and effective communicators. In recognizing a deficit in the representation of the Elsa Leo-Rhynie Hall in premier leadership positions at the UWI, an objective of the Academy is to mobilize, motivate, equip and prepare its members to serve the Elsa Leo-Rhynie Hall and the University of the West Indies in essential leadership areas.

In general, the Academy aims as positively enhancing the leadership and communication skills of its members. Members are encouraged to be positive role models who exhibit the quintessential qualities that are at the core of the wider Hall. Members are trained to be catalysts for change and advocates for social justice for all.

Vision

The vision of the Leadership and Communication Academy is to develop younger Towerites into visionary, responsible, and civic-minded leaders who contribute positively to their pack, the distinguished family of the University of the West Indies and Jamaica at large.

Mission

The purpose of the Leadership and Communication Academy is to gather likeminded individuals with leadership aspirations to engage in activities that develop their ethical behaviour, build an inclusive community, demonstrate social responsibility and inspire a commitment to excellence. The L&C Academy will

• Serve as a hub of information regarding leadership opportunities at ELR Towers Hall.

• Provide a variety of leadership development opportunities within a structure for incoming students, and established Beta & Alpha leaders.

• Collaborate with departments within and outside the Office of Student Services and Development to deliver experiential learning opportunities.