CLAREMONT, Calif., June 25,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Claremont
McKenna College is among the 25 inaugural recipients of the
Carnegie Foundation Elective Classification for Leadership for
Public Purpose, a formal recognition of the College's campus-wide
commitment to tackling complex societal issues and fostering a
deeper understanding of leadership as a public good.
David Day, Claremont McKenna College Professor and Academic
Director at the Kravis Leadership Institute, shepherded the
four-year effort, which involved every aspect of campus life—from
the College's curriculum and student programming to alumni outreach
and staff development.
In part, the elective classification is based on the shared
principle "that leadership education and development is a core
function of American higher education and represents an applicable
tangible skillset for furthering civil discourse and public good
around the globe."
"The Carnegie Foundation's inaugural designation and recognition
reflects our unwavering commitment to responsible leadership," said
Claremont McKenna College President
Hiram Chodosh. "We are all extremely
grateful, proud of our leading experts, and in response to the
public challenges of our time, moved to take this successful
campus-wide effort to the next level."
The Doerr Institute for New Leaders at Rice
University, in partnership with the Carnegie Foundation for
the Advancement of Teaching and the American Council on
Education, established the Carnegie Elective Classification
for Leadership for Public Purpose in January
2020, with Claremont McKenna as
one of the nine founding institutions.
In applying for the certification, the College highlighted how
responsible leadership aligns with its Open Academy, as well
as Claremont McKenna's mission to
prepare students for thoughtful and productive lives and
responsible leadership in business, government, and the
professions.
Day described earning the certification from the Carnegie
Foundation as an important validation of the College's intentional,
purposeful efforts, particularly with leadership development among
students.
"This was an opportunity to (demonstrate) how serious we are
about responsible leadership," Day said, noting that the "spirit of
the elective classification" will involve ongoing evaluation and
discovering ways to continue striving toward leadership goals.
"This is not just a 'one and done' endeavor … but one that is
grounded in self-study and continuous improvement," he added.
About Claremont McKenna College:
Claremont McKenna College is a private,
1,300-student residential liberal arts college located east of
Los Angeles in Southern California. Since 1946, the College's
mission has been to prepare students for thoughtful and productive
lives and responsible leadership in business, government, and the
professions. Renowned for its Open Academy commitments
to freedom of expression, viewpoint diversity, and constructive
dialogue, as well as expertise in economics and government,
Claremont McKenna also features an
accomplished faculty of scholars and committed teachers in the
humanities, sciences, and social sciences. Students are drawn to
the College's unparalleled offerings, including: 11 research
institutes and centers; the ability to conduct research one-on-one
with faculty; and access to leaders, artists, and visionaries who
engage with students at the Marian Miner Cook Athenaeum.
Claremont McKenna is a member of The
Claremont Colleges. For more information, visit
https://www.cmc.edu/.
Contact:
Gilien Silsby
1-213-500-8673
gsilsby@cmc.edu
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