Welcome to our special series, Meet the Classified Campuses, where we spotlight some of the top higher education institutions leading the way in leader development. These remarkable schools have earned the prestigious Carnegie Elective Classification for Leadership for Public Purpose, a recognition of their outstanding commitment to developing future leaders dedicated to serving the public good.

Each of these institutions has gone through a rigorous application process, demonstrating their deep dedication to leader development and public purpose. In this series, we’ll hear from the campuses that were awarded their classification this past summer, exploring their innovative programs and the impact they are having on students.

Today, we are thrilled to sit down with Dr. Matt Bowler, MBA Director, Watson Graduate School and Dr. Josh Taylor, Director, The Hargis Leadership Institute from Oklahoma State University. OSU is at the forefront of leadership education, with groundbreaking programs that are transforming the student experience. In this episode, they’ll share their journey to achieving the Carnegie Classification, the strategies behind their leader development programs, and how they are shaping the leaders of tomorrow through their signature Cowboy Code.

The Leading Owls Podcast is hosted and produced by the Doerr Institute for New Leaders.
Edited by: Blake C. Hollaway

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