coleads
CO-LEADS is over for 2011. Check back in mid-2012 for information on the 2012 conference!
CO-LEADS Questions
Please contact Steve Willich (swillich@mscd.edu) for information on the 2012 conference
What is CO-LEADS?
The CO-LEADS conference was established in 2009 by a group of individuals on the Auraria and DU campuses as a way to bridge discussions of leadership and social justice in a meaningful way. The Summit invites college students from across Colorado to join in discussions of social justice, activism, advocacy, and social change. Throughout the day students participate in a number of workshops that challenge, grow, and inspire them to make change in their own lives and their communities. The Summit is co-sponsored by The Community College of Denver, Metropolitan State College of Denver, The University of Colorado Denver, The Illiff School of Theology, and The University of Denver.
The 2011 Theme
The 2011 theme was “Elevating the Discussion” and focused on developing awareness, knowledge and skills in the area of social justice as well as deepening the conversation. First, we must understand what the issue is before we can address it effectively. Once we are aware we must build our knowledge so that we can develop the skills to act for social change and the betterment of our community. The planning committee chose this theme because it encourages participants to build on what they already know and also to seek out new knowledge that can lead to action.