
Center for Next-Generational Leadership
Why Us?
At the Dominican University Center for Leadership Excellence, we see leadership development as both a calling and a catalyst for meaningful impact. Our mission extends beyond education—we are committed to shaping leaders who will influence organizations, communities, and societies with purpose and integrity. By equipping students with immersive experiences, critical thinking skills, and a global perspective, we cultivate individuals prepared to lead with confidence, empathy, and vision. Our graduates emerge ready to navigate complexity, champion innovation, and inspire lasting change in an interconnected world. The Center is not simply a place of learning—it is a launchpad for transformative leadership and enduring success.

Certification
An integrated program for Next-Generational Leadership for Sustainability & Responsible AI.
The Opportunity
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Confusion around sustainability (ESG, SDGs, regulation)
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Rapid AI adoption, ethical & governance risk
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Leadership gaps managing both at once
Learning Outcomes
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Understand sustainability challenges & opportunities
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Evaluate AI use, alignment, and ethical risk
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Design AI-enabled sustainability initiatives
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Apply governance balancing innovation & compliance
Program Structure
Target Audience
Graduate Students, Alumni, Working Professionals
Duration
8 bi-weekly Saturday sessions (4-5 hours each)
Learning Format
Asynchronous pre-work modules combined with live instruction
Capstone Project
Team-based applied consulting project
Global Experience
Optional study abroad immersion
Curriculum Design
3 Pillars
01 Sustainability & AI Overview
Global challenges & AI opportunities
02 System & Equity
Systems mapping; equity across stakeholders
03 Innovation
Design an AI-enabled sustainability solution
04 ESG & Measurement
Build a KPI framework to track impact
05 Business Case
Executive pitch for the proposed solution
06 Governance & Change
Crisis simulation; change management
07 Global & Future
Add global perspective & future trends
08 Capstone
Final presentation & reflection
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Leadership
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Sustainability
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Responsible AI
COIL
COIL is an innovative educational approach that connects classrooms across geographic boundaries, enabling university professors and students worldwide to engage in meaningful cross-cultural collaboration.
An Intercultural Collaboration
COIL encourages collaboration between classes from different cultural backgrounds, fostering mutual understanding and appreciation for global perspectives.
An Innovative Pedagogy
COIL promotes active learning through collaborative projects, discussions, and multimedia presentations, enriching the educational experience for both professors and students.
An Opportunity for Flexible Engagement
With COIL, participants have the flexibility to engage in online activities that fit their schedules, allowing for seamless integration into existing curricula and academic calendars.
GET INVOLVED
Interested professors and students can join COIL projects focused on sustainability, global business, and CSR. Reach out to achaudhry@dom.edu to get started.
PAST COILS

Fall 2024
A Global Perspective of Business Innovations and the UN Sustainable Development Goals
Teams of students used appreciative inquiry interviews to explore business innovations. Together they created stories for publication on the AIM2Flourish, posters to share with the community and group reflections on their experiences during COIL and their views on the role of businesses in society.
Participating Universities and Instructors
Dominican University (USA) - Dr. Anjali Chaudhry
University of Guelph (Canada) - Dr. Ruben Burga
University of Guelph (Canada) - Yang Hoong
University of Guelph (Canada) - Romina Hosseingholizadeh
IPMI (Indonesia) - Dr. Amelia Naim
Kenyatta University (Kenya) - Dr. Mary Ragui
University of Mpumalanga (South Africa) - Dr. Ferdinand Niyimbanira
University of Navarra (Spain) - Dr. Isabel Rodriguez-Tejedo
Number of Students
422

Fall 2023
Business Innovations for Sustainability: A COIL experience
COIL promotes active learning through collaborative projects, discussions, and multimedia presentations, enriching the educational experience for both professors and students.
Participating Universities and Instructors
Dominican University (USA) - Dr. Anjali Chaudhry
University of Guelph (Canada) - Dr. Ruben Burga
IPMI (Indonesia) - Dr. Amelia Naim
University of Navarra (Spain) - Dr. Isabel Rodriguez-Tejedo
Number of Students
115
Credentials
Dr. Chaudhry's Credentials
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Carbon Literacy Training Instructor Certification; Nottingham Business School
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Climate Ambassador Certification; MIT-Sloan and Climate Interactive
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Training for Meta-verse for Student Learning by Sekolah Tinggi Manajemen IPMI (IPMI International Business School) Jakarta, Indonesia
Program Accreditation
Brennan School of Business is AACSB-accredited.