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. Brent Phillips 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.
"The most unique thing about LEAD is the sense of feeling like you belong here. My first year in college, I felt homesick and struggled mentally. Now, being around these people - it makes it easy to feel at home. They care about you; everyone here feels like a friend."
"I like LEAD because of the community; that was something I was seeking in my residence hall experience. I wanted to find a hall where everybody can go to everything. There's an event every week, and I don't feel weird in the hallways not knowing someone, because I know almost everyone! Lastly, I enjoy being on the Academic Committee because I've gotten to know them, and I really enjoy our meetings."
"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 in the First-Year Committee and other roles outside of LEAD."
"Reflecting on my time in college, LEAD has been one of the most influential components. Not only is its proximity to classes great, but the numerous ways in which it has developed me as a leader will be useful for years to come. And not to forget the staff and community in which it is built upon is one of the most accepting and kind I have had the pleasure to know!"