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.
LIWOC Retreat
Applications for the 2025 LIWOC Retreat are now open through Friday, February 21.
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Application window has closed for 2024-25 academic year.
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 informal and formal mentoring between undergraduate and graduate/professional students while fostering opportunities for them to pursue advanced degrees, careers in C-suite, and entrepreneurship
- 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
