The Nelson and Sue Andrews Institute for Civic Leadership at Lipscomb University

Lipscomb University's Nelson and Sue Andrews Institute for Civic Leadership announces a new master's program designed to build on the legacy of collaborative leadership used by Nashville civic leader Nelson Andrews and the leaders who worked with him to transform the city. The program has the distinction of being just one of two such master's degrees in the nation.

Beginning this fall, the new master's degree program in civic leadership will prepare recent college graduates and mid-career professionals for leadership positions in both their communities and their profession. The program can be completed in either one year or 15 months, through evening, weekend and online classes. It is designed for business, non-profit and government professionals of any age seeking a leadership degree with a focus on social innovation and collaboration.

National and international scholars and experts in civic leadership will join Nashville civic leaders and Lipscomb faculty in teaching the courses which include cross-cultural and cross-sector leadership, leadership and technology and leading community change. Applications for the fall 2011 class are now being accepted. To encourage mentoring as well as collaborative learning, the class will be limited to 15 students.

"Nashville was a model for collaborative leadership before the concept became popular among experts as necessary for success in every sector and in community building. Our challenge and opportunity is to prepare students for a version of that model that reflects a changing and diverse world shaped by ever-evolving technology," said Linda Peek Schacht, executive director of the Andrews Institute.

"The Andrews Institute master's program will employ a 21st century model of collaboration which will offer students the skills and knowledge to become civic entrepreneurs building thriving communities and thriving in their own professions."

A variety of career sectors are supported by this degree including all levels of government, public policy analysis, corporate public affairs, corporate government relations and lobbying, foundations and philanthropy, community development, urban planning and social innovation through existing nonprofits and the creation of public-private partnerships.

For more information, call 615.966.6155 or visit leadingvoices.lipscomb.edu.

About the Andrews Institute for Civic Leadership

Founded in October 2010 to build on the legacy of Nashville leader Nelson Andrews, the Nelson and Sue Andrews Institute for Civic Leadership engages emerging and current leaders in programs to create thriving communities. The institute promotes and showcases government, business and not-for-profit leaders working together for the common good. Its programs provide for the study and practice of this collaborative civic leadership model and are based on the belief that civic leaders can be developed to intentionally create communities.

About Lipscomb University

Lipscomb University delivers a complete liberal arts education that is faith focused and future focused and is characterized by an integration of Christian faith and practice with academic excellence, preparing each student spiritually, intellectually, socially and physically for life and eternity. Lipscomb's innovative curriculum and graduation requirements challenge students academically, spiritually and in their role as global community citizens.

Students at Lipscomb University can earn a bachelor's degree in 154 fields of undergraduate study, several pre-professional programs and an accelerated adult degree program for those who wish to complete their undergraduate degrees in the evening. Lipscomb also offers 18 graduate degrees and four graduate certificate programs in 35 fields of study, including doctorate degrees in pharmacy and education.

Nelson and Sue Andrews Institute for Civic Leadership - Lipscomb University

Nelson and Sue Andrews Institute for Civic Leadership - Lipscomb University

The Nelson and Sue Andrews Institute for Civic Leadership will promote leadership in the Andrews' spirit, bringing public, private and not-for-profit resources together for the common good. Both academic and community engagement programs will honor Andrews' belief that successful business, nonprofit and government leaders must also be strong civic leaders in order for a community to survive.

The new institute will focus on:

• Establishing a master's degree in civic leadership in fall 2011;
• Developing an archive of Andrews’ comments on leadership and the results of his civic entrepreneurship;
• Building a website, Leading Voices, (leadingvoices.lipscomb.edu) to serve as a national interactive link among community leaders, including working papers, regular blogs and results of research; and
• Offering opportunities for discussion that stimulates solutions and action, including an annual symposium on civic leadership to begin in fall 2010.

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