Welcome to the Executive Leadership Consortium. The Consortium was established in 2003. A very strong and active advisory council — represented by business and organizational leaders and faculty — guides our work. This is coupled with an exceptionally committed group of executives in residence and executive fellows — thought leaders who volunteer their time to share with students and faculty cutting edge practical and real world business applications.

The main purpose of ELC is to bring leaders to campus to interact with students. We believe students’ exposures to leaders will enrich their experiences which further socializes or acculturates them.

Leaders Preparing Leaders is our tagline. We emphasize this because we are very student focused, ELC’s primary stakeholders. Yet, the important role of business leaders is unquestionable. To wit, there is a cross-fertilization taking place that has created a unique esprit de corps.

The Institute could not have been successful without a whole host of supporters. It takes leadership and vision to launch such an innovative initiative. The forward thinking of so many will prepare students to compete at the highest levels of current and future leadership positions.

The 21st Century presages an increased need for competition, risk and creativity but most importantly, leadership. The experiences of UMSL students have uniquely situated them for opportunities and challenges ahead and we look forward to continuing with this exciting work.

 

Mission

The mission of the University of Missouri Executive Leadership Consortium is to prepare business students (the institute's primary constituents) to become effective leaders to meet current and future demands in response to regional, state, national and international needs.

A direct relationship will be cultivated between the Executive Leadership Consortium and businesses large and small. What business leaders consider as important leadership attributes and skills for young professionals will be the crux of discourses and interactions. These exchanges will shape the activities and programs of the institute to optimize success of UMSL business graduates in the world of work and better prepare them for future leadership positions.

 

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