In this course; members of the Women's Leadership Academy explore leadership theory and issues of gender and leadership. We examine questions such as: what qualities make an effective leader; why are so few women in leadership roles in certain professions; and what might feminist theory or chaos theory have to do with leadership? We approach these questions from both a personal and academic perspective. Participants assess their own leadership style and develop a personal philosophy of leadership. Class assignments include team-building activities and attendance at skill-building workshops. Prerequisite: Membership in the Women's Leadership Academy and instructor's permission.