Roughly ¼ (26%) of 2023 Leadership Studies graduates go into a graduate program after earning their Bachelor’s degree. Graduate programs include nursing, school psychology, and biological sciences.
91% of graduates in 2023 say they use more analytical, creative, and effective thinking skills when considering issues and problems.
91% of graduates in 2023 say they communicate in a manner that is more purposeful, context appropriate, and conveys a clear message.
96% of graduates in 2023 say they are better able to articulate the knowledge and skills needed for future personal and professional development.
Job Placement
78% of graduates in 2023 were not seeking employment (i.e., they are employed, in graduate school, etc.)
Jobs of 2023 graduates:
Operations Manager
Senior Investment Associate
Technology Assurance Associate
Human Resource Manager
Places of Employment for 2023 graduates:
KPMG
RBC Wealth Management
Reliant Transportation
Scoular Grain Marketing
TMCA
Ironhide Construction
2023 graduates will work in Nebraska and Iowa
The Doane Difference
When asked, "What one thing significantly helped your ability to complete your Doane experience?" students answered:
"Being able to build a relationship with my professors."
"The helpfulness of all staff from instructors to administrators. All are very encouraging and willing to help."
"Having the appropriate resources when I needed. Someone was always available and quick with responding and/or helping with any question I had."
Skyler Kelley
2022, Business Administration
While leadership can help put me in great positions financially, leadership is all about being able to make a difference and impact others. I love being able to connect with people, and do things where can scale and grow in the best way possible as individuals, and in our job positions. Nothing is more satisfying than seeing your people win. My leadership courses have helped me reflect more on my good and bad experiences, and how I can apply them to be better as a leader with my current job as a sales manager.
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Students engage with multiple courses to widen their understanding and experiences as a leader. Students engage with community members, community leaders, and their own leadership style, changing that style through a variety of activities and theories. In Leadership 101, students reflect on their previous and current experiences as a leader, developing their own leadership philosophy that matches their desired degree or future career.
Students are asked to reflect on their own personal and professional leadership lens as they complete activities within the program. This allows them to blend their work in other classes, as well as in extracurricular activities to become better leaders.
In Leadership 201, students engage with multiple high-ranking leaders within the community, such as non-profit directors and city mayors to gain perspective on local issues. In turn, they use these experiences to reflect on their own pathway, and how they can become effective leaders in their personal and professional lives.
Our department knows students are seen as leaders from day one on campus. Between academics, athletics, and co-curricular activities, students have to consistently rely on Leadership in their personal, professional and academic lives. In Leadership 401, students go out into their communities and engage in a service project. Students lead their groups to help better the community and build their leadership abilities.
Students engage with multiple courses to widen their understanding and experiences as a leader. Students engage with community members, community leaders, and their own leadership style, changing that style through a variety of activities and theories. In Leadership 101, students reflect on their previous and current experiences as a leader, developing their own leadership philosophy that matches their desired degree or future career.
Students are asked to reflect on their own personal and professional leadership lens as they complete activities within the program. This allows them to blend their work in other classes, as well as in extracurricular activities to become better leaders.
In Leadership 201, students engage with multiple high-ranking leaders within the community, such as non-profit directors and city mayors to gain perspective on local issues. In turn, they use these experiences to reflect on their own pathway, and how they can become effective leaders in their personal and professional lives.
Our department knows students are seen as leaders from day one on campus. Between academics, athletics, and co-curricular activities, students have to consistently rely on Leadership in their personal, professional and academic lives. In Leadership 401, students go out into their communities and engage in a service project. Students lead their groups to help better the community and build their leadership abilities.
