Cross-Sector Collaborative Leadership Minor

The Need

Many societal challenges are complex in nature, with a variety of interdependent causal factors that cannot be addressed independently by public sector, private sector, or non-profit sector organizations working in isolation. Yet, through collaboration across those sectors, significant impact is possible. 

The Goal

The goal of this cross-sector collaborative leadership minor is to prepare graduates to lead and serve effectively in such cross-sector collaborative initiatives. 

Skills Acquired

Students who successfully complete the cross-sector collaborative leadership minor will have gained knowledge and experiences that will enable them to:

• Understand and apply collaborative leadership across the public, nonprofit and business sectors.
• Effectively approach and communicate with cross-sector partners.
• Analyze issues and challenges from the perspectives of all three sectors.
• Recognize the interconnectedness of all three sectors.
• Demonstrate cultural understanding.
• Develop and evaluate cross-sector collaboration initiatives.
• Apply strategic and project management skills.

Interdisciplinary

This interdisciplinary minor will prepare students to collaboratively address complex cross-sector challenges. Students will develop their leadership skills through developing and leading a collaborative cross-sector project and collaborating with private, nonprofit and public sectors.

Contact

To learn more about the cross-sector collaborative leadership minor, contact:

Dr. Meagan Van Gelder | Cross-Sector Collaborative Leadership Minor Advisor | mvangelder@unomaha.edu | 402.554.3480

 18 credit hours of courses completed with grades of C- or better are required for the minor.