This article notes that one of the most important and challenging goals of higher education is to help students develop the integrity and strength of character that prepare them for leadership. Do you feel as though your experiences in higher education as a student have helped you become a more effective leader? The study by Dugan and Komives (2007) show what experiences matter in helping students develop leadership skills. Do your experiences as a student align with the recommendations given by Dugan and Komives (2007)? In other words, do you feel like your undergraduate institution followed the recommendations of Dugan and Komives (2007) to prepare students for leadership?
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