Multicultural Studies and Leadership Learning Community

The Multicultural Studies and Leadership Learning Community provides an opportunity for students to learn about different American cultural groups, and develop leadership skills by blending theory and practice.

Students will undertake a service learning project addressing a need in one of Iowa’s cultural communities. Students will identify an issue, research needs, and work together to develop and implement a strategy to address the need. Through these efforts students will hone their research and problem solving skills while gaining experience in working with community leaders and diverse groups.

This learning community has 40 co-ed spaces, and requires enrollment in a year-long, two-credit course. Answers to frequently asked questions may be found in the program flyer (pdf). For further information about the learning community contact: leadership-learning@uiowa.edu.

How to apply for housing with the Multicultural Studies and Leadership Learning Community

You must apply for on-campus housing and select the Multicultural Studies and Leadership Learning Community as your housing choice. For incoming freshmen, housing applications are due April 1. See the Admissions site for more information.

Steering Committee

• Marcella David, Office of the Provost
• Mary Campbell, Department of Sociology
• Diane Finnerty, School of Social Work
• Helen Jameson, International Programs
• Michael Lovaglia, Department of Sociology
• Dorothy Persson, University Libraries
• Katrina Sanders-Cassell, College of Education
• Dorothy Simpson-Taylor, Office of Equal Opportunity and Diversity
• Von Stange, Residence Services