Leadership, Education, and Development Living-Learning Community
By connecting the in- and out-of-classroom experience for Baylor students, the School of Education's LEAD LLC is a multidisciplinary residential learning community rooted in leadership development, academic growth, and service to others.
Students in LEAD enroll in either an introductory education course or an introductory leadership course that meets in the residence hall and has a special focus on the first-year experience.
Dr. Kelly Johnston lives alongside students in the residence hall with her family to cultivate community and promote academic connections for LEAD residents.
This weekly gathering allows students an opportunity to fellowship with neighbors and develop meaningful, lasting relationships during college.
Embodying the posture of Matthew 20:28, serving others is a pillar in our LLC community, and our students have numerous opportunities to enact such service to those around them.
While our students come from major fields of study across campus and share an interest in leadership growth, the Baylor School of Education is the official academic unit that sponsors LEAD LLC.
"Choosing to live with LEAD is easily one of the best decisions I made when beginning my journey at Baylor. LEAD advertises an environment that fosters leadership, academic development, and service, but it's so much more than that. When you join LEAD, you are joining a community filled with amazing faculty and mentors that offer unconditional support. Everyone here is deeply dedicated to your success and has a personal interest in your goals and happiness. I can't imagine living in a better LLC; I'm extremely lucky to have gained family and a home away from home."
"Being part of LEAD has honestly felt like joining a family. The staff are so supportive and really make this community feel like home. I also love 2:42 Nights; it’s the perfect break from studying and a chance to relax and spend time with people in my hall. It makes campus feel a lot smaller and more connected."
"Being part of LEAD LLC gave me so many opportunities to get involved, from weekly 2:42 Nights to Coffee with the Chaplain, allowing me to connect with student leaders and other residents. I built friendships both in the community and in the leadership class while developing skills that I am currently applying on the Spiritual Committee and other roles outside of LEAD."
"Some of my favorite things about LEAD are just hanging out in the Commons playing ping pong, socializing, and watching the community grow there. The LEAD community really is something different from anywhere else on campus, especially with events like 2:42 Nights and the programs with our Faculty in Residence."