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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FROM THE CENTER FOR VALUES-DRIVEN LEADERSHIP
COLLEGE OF BUSINESS, BENEDICTINE UNIVERSITY

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Release Date: Thursday, February 25, 2010

Benedictine University's College of Business Announces the Launch of the New Ph.D. Program in Values-Driven Leadership for Senior Leaders and Executives

The College of Business at Benedictine University announced today the launch of an exciting new, fully accredited, Ph.D. Program in Values-Driven Leadership,developed by the Center for Values-Driven Leadership (CVDL) to advance the understanding and practice of values-driven leadership for the benefit of business and society worldwide.

Program Overview

The Ph.D. Program in Values-Driven Leadership is designed for senior executives who want to engage with their peers and partner with the world’s top scholars in advancing the theory and practice of leadership for the global good. The program’s
ultimate goal is to produce new actionable knowledge that advances the state of the art in the field of leadership and equips leaders and organizations to have a transformative impact in business and society.

This innovative program is tailored to meet the exacting standards and demanding schedules of working professionals. To accommodate students who commute from around the country and overseas, classes are held once a month on weekends and during an annual 10-day intensive.

The curriculum for the Ph.D. Program in Values-Driven Leadership integrates psychological, sociological, organizational, and economic perspectives on the study of responsible leadership in today’s global context. Students draw from their own and others’ experience, the latest theoretical and empirical research, and spirited dialogue with visiting distinguished scholars and executives to deepen their knowledge and their capacity to lead at four levels: personally, interpersonally, organizationally, and strategically.

It is designed for leaders who believe that corporations exist for a higher purpose, a purpose that includes responsibility for all stakeholders – owners, employees, customers, communities, and the natural environment. They are committed to using the creativity and discipline of business to enrich people’s lives, produce products and services that benefit society, create long-term shareholder value, and contribute to the health and sustainability of the planet.

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About CVDL

The Center for Values-Driven Leadership offers research, education and outreach opportunities to help business leaders forge new paths to profitability. It is a gathering place where top executives, entrepreneurs and thought leaders come together to innovate at the forefront of values-driven business practice.