Leadership Development
Within Agnes Scott’s mission of educating students to think deeply, live honorably and engage the social and intellectual challenges of our times, students exercise leadership through both participating in leadership opportunities on campus and/or developing leadership skills through curricular opportunities offered by the college.
Agnes Scott College believes that everyone has innate characteristics that can be identified and developed into meaningful leadership qualities. As an Agnes Scott student, you are encouraged to critically examine the world and systems around them, empowering you to act with moral courage and be effective change agents in our global society. Your leadership journey will have three experiences: Legacy Orientation, Leadership Prologue, and SCALE.
As a first-year student, you will take part in the three-day Legacy Orientation program that introduces you to the strengths--and the vulnerabilities--that help you understand how to work with your peers. You will continue your exploration of ideas about leadership and about your own strengths and perspectives in a four-credit fall course, Leadership Prologue, where you begin to identify, think through, and articulate solutions to social issues, by yourself and as part of a team.
Building on top of the foundation set by Legacy Orientation and Leadership Prologue, you will take part during your second-year Peak Week in SCALE (Sophomore Class Atlanta Leadership Experience). During the one-credit SCALE course, you will partner with a local organization for an immersive leadership experience relevant to your academic, personal, and professional interests.
SUMMIT Micro-credential in Leadership Development
Micro-credentials at Agnes Scott College are digital certifications that recognize students’ verified competencies in four key areas: global learning, leadership development, digital proficiency, and career readiness. These credentials recognize students’ participation in focused, skills-based learning opportunities that connect academic work to real-world applications. Students earn micro-credentials through coursework, experiential learning opportunities, and co-curricular activities.
By aligning with the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) competencies, including communication, leadership, professionalism, intercultural fluency, and technology, micro-credentials make students' skills visible to employers, graduate schools, and community partners. They provide students with a structured way to articulate their strengths, demonstrate achievement beyond the transcript, and stand out in competitive career landscapes. Micro-credentials affirm Agnes Scott’s commitment to preparing students for leadership and success in a rapidly changing, global workforce.
EXPLORE SUMMIT Micro-credentials
Co-Curricular Opportunities
In addition to the leadership courses, you will be able to practically apply your leadership learning in a range of programs supported by the Center for Leadership and Service. In these intentionally designed activities, students explore their values, strengths, and self to develop an authentic leadership style for each student.