Center for Next-Generational Leadership
Student Experiences & Learning
We work to foster foundational leadership skills through intentional and systematic learning with students. With a focus on experiential pedagogy, we integrate learning across disciplines and go beyond the traditional classroom practices. Using a collaborative approach, we are able to connect students with peers around the world through virtual and in-person exchanges.
Our award winning curricular innovation has allowed students to learn and connect with students from Indonesia, Spain, United Kingdom, Kenya, Brazil, South Africa, Chile, Mexico, and Canada. We also partner with Chicagoland businesses to enrich student learning both inside and outside the classroom.
Featured Student Work
AIM2Flourish Project
A part of our hands-on learning approach, students have the opportunity to interview local business leaders through the AIM2Flourish global platform. These stories highlight sustainable, ethical innovations and are written by students as part of their coursework. Several Dominican University student stories have been recognized as Flourish Prize finalists and winners, a testament to the depth of their research and the real-world connections they make.
Social Media Campaign: Learning to Lead Through Digital Storytelling
Through the Social Media Campaign project, students take on the challenge of designing and launching mission-driven digital content that inspires action and awareness. The hands-on experience helps them develop practical skills in strategic communication, creative storytelling and audience engagement, equipping them to lead with clarity and purpose in the digital world we live in today.
Podcast on Sustainability: Expert Interviews
Students collaborated to conduct a sustainability-focused post case interview with their assigned COIL sustainability expert via Zoom, after researching the interviewee and relevant UN SDGs and preparing structured questions. They practiced beforehand and then recorded a 15-25 minute interview led by selected team members. Following the interview, they edited the audio into an MP3, compiled a transcript PDF, and created a posted summarizing key insights and SDG connections.
Opportunities
Student Opportunities
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Enrollment in Next Gen Leadership courses and certificate programs
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Participate in international projects (Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL), Partners of America)
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Hold leadership roles within the BSB Center of Excellence
How to Get Involved
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Join a program
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Register for a course
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Apply for a student leadership role
COIL
COIL is a dynamic approach to education that bridges geographic boundaries and fosters cross-cultural collaboration between university professors and students around the world.
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
MORE COIL INFORMATION
Student Reflections on Sustainability and Business Innovations: A Global COIL Perspective
A collection of student reflections exploring how businesses around the world use innovation to support the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals through global collaboration and real-world business research.
Student Reflections on Innovations and the SDGs: A COIL 2024 Perspective
A collection of student reflections and collaborative projects exploring innovative business solutions and their connections to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals through international teamwork and cross-cultural learning.
Student Reflections on Business Innovations and the SDGs: A COIL 2023 Perspective
A collection of student reflections and collaborative projects examining how businesses can use innovation to address global sustainability challenges and support the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals through international, cross-cultural learning.
Critical Reflections on Innovative Flourishing Businesses in the Context of the UN Sustainable Development Goals
A collection of cross-cultural student essays analyzing innovative businesses from around the world and reflecting on how they contribute to all 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.