Public policy issues are complex and multilayered, spanning multiple disciplines in the academic world. For this reason, the Rockefeller Center has an active program of support for faculty interested in a multidisciplinary approach to research and scholarly collaboration.
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The liberal arts education at Dartmouth is the cornerstone, but not the extent, of leadership development. Problem-solving, persuasive communication, and the ability to work in teams are not optional. Faculty and staff at the Rockefeller Center believe these skills can and should be taught, and as President Hanlon has been known to say, deserve to be thought of more as “power skills” than soft skills.
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At the Rockefeller Center, academic courses are paired with experiential opportunities so students can put their abstract learning into practice. This integrated model gives students the intellectual framework and the hands-on experience they need to become effective leaders in the world beyond Dartmouth.
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I came to Dartmouth 25 years ago because it aspires to be the best of both worlds: a major research university that pushes the frontiers of knowledge and a small liberal arts college that focuses on the education of undergraduates. I am honored and grateful to have had the opportunity over the last 15 years to serve as director of the Rockefeller Center and, along with a talented and dedicated team of faculty and staff, make the Center an integral part of Dartmouth’s aspiration.
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On September 26, Dr. Matthews presented "Leadership Paradigm: The Good and The Bad." Through the session, we learned what leadership means and how to become a leader. He used a storytelling method to describe his journey as a leader and how he handled obstacles along the way.
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