Leadership Initiatives for Women of Color (LIWOC) serves undergraduate, graduate and professional students who aspire to be leaders as well as those who seek to support the mission of LIWOC. Participation in LIWOC programming is open to students without regard to race, ethnicity, sex or gender.
Mission, Vision, and Values
Mission
To prepare students to be transformative change agents in the classroom, community or future C-Suite.
Vision
- To contribute to retaining talented students through graduation at Ohio State
- To offer students high-impact practices to ensure successful leadership in academic, career and civic settings
- To support students in navigating the structure and practices of the academy while maintaining control over their destinies
- To encourage undergraduate students to pursue advanced degrees and entrepreneurship
- To encourage doctoral and professional students to pursue post-graduate careers at colleges and universities, including as staff, faculty and administrators, to enhance diversity in higher education
- To enhance Ohio State's outreach and engagement with women of color alumnae, business owners and social leaders
- To provide an opportunity for students to develop community and create a sense of belonging
Values
Excellence, Intellectual Curiosity, Social Responsibility, Empowerment, Collaboration and Sense of Belonging
