Virginia Commonwealth University College of Humanities and Sciences

College initiatives

You can join our faculty and departments in supporting effective leadership through the work of the following organizations and agencies.

• The Grace E. Harris Leadership Institute promotes the development of current and emerging leaders in academic institutions, the community and other public, private and nonprofit organizations to identify and build the next generation of leaders.
• The Performance Management Group works with organizations to train and develop individual leaders.
• A signature event of the Wilder School, the Excellence in Virginia Government Awards recognize outstanding individuals and organizations in the public and private sector that have made noteworthy contributions to the practice of government and the welfare of our communities and citizens.
• Through the Especially for Nonprofit Organizations program, College faculty work with the Division of Community Engagement to support effective nonprofit management training.

Academic programs

L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs

• Master of Public Administration
• Ph.D. in Public Policy and Administration
• Post-baccalaureate Graduate Certificate in Nonprofit Management
• Internship programs in criminal justice, political science, public administration and public policy

School of World Studies

• Certificate in International Management Studies

Community resources

Through the College, you can participate in community programs that encourage the development of emerging and established leaders in the community.

• Leadership Metro Richmond