TWU launches research and workforce development center

The Center of Leadership Research and Workforce Development has launched at Texas Woman’s University, according to a news release.

The details

The new center is meant to bridge between academia and workforce needs and will be a part of the Jane Nelson Institute for Women’s Leadership, per the release. It will teach leadership and workforce readiness skills such as critical thinking, coachability, effective communication, emotional intelligence, artificial intelligence literacy and ethical reasoning.

"This center represents a comprehensive approach to leadership development," said Shannon Mantaro, the Jane Nelson Institute for Women’s Leadership's executive director and chief officer, in the release. "We're not just conducting cutting-edge research—we're ensuring that research directly informs how we prepare thousands of students with the leadership capabilities employers demand."

What else

The center’s research initiatives will include educational opportunities for faculty as well. The research is designed to help faculty incorporate embedding workforce readiness skills into existing courses.

"This creates exponential impact," said Angela Bauer, TWU executive vice president for academic affairs. "Instead of reaching students through separate programs, we're changing how leadership skills are taught in every classroom, ensuring all graduates develop the competencies that drive career success."