About Us

PLLC at a Glance

The Peter Lougheed Leadership College creates inspiring opportunities to learn to make a difference. Through undergraduate programming and workshops for graduate students, university staff and faculty, and community members, PLLC mobilizes the classroom as a leadership lab to equip people with the skills they need to affect change. Our engaging lecture series convenes great conversations with insightful leaders, enriching all of us in our leadership ambitions. Since 2015, we have been undertaking this work in honor of the PLLC’s namesake, Peter Lougheed, who served as premier of Alberta from 1971-1985.

See how we've grown through our previous Annual Reports.  

Mission

PLLC catalyzes leadership development at the University of Alberta through critical reflection, experiential learning, interdisciplinary collaboration and community engagement.

Vision

To create opportunities to develop the skills and confidence to serve and lead, creating a responsible and inclusive future.

Values

PLLC's six values

Excellence Inclusive Innovative

Interdisciplinary Dynamic Connected

 

Connect.

• Meet our Team of interdisciplinary faculty and support staff
• Meet our Scholars or Alumni and see the calibre of students that take part in PLLC
• Our Mentorship Program connects scholars with community leaders
• Alumni, scholars, past and current Teaching Fellows, faculty and Mentor Team members can engage on our online platform, PLLC Connect
• Meet the committees that help guide our academics and programming

Grow.

• Professional Development
  • Lougheed College Lectures offers opportunities for the public to learn about leadership
  • Diversity in Diplomacy: a speaker series that explores diplomatic service through the lens of intersectionality
• The Stretch Experience requirement makes scholars step outside of their comfort zones

Lead.

• Undergraduate Programming
  • Certificate in Interdisciplinary Leadership Studies: an embedded academic program
  • Leadership electives open to any UAlberta undergraduates interested in leadership
• Graduate Programming
  • Teaching Fellow Graduate Program: a Teaching Assistantship with leadership development
  • Graduate Leadership Development: opportunities for graduate students to develop their leadership skills

Donor support makes our programming possible. Find out more about investing in leadership through PLLC on our Giving page.