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Center for Leadership & Community Engagement

Rita Bornstein Student Leadership Forum

The Rita Bornstein Student Leadership Forum honors Rollins 13th president, Rita Bornstein, who led the college from 1990 - 2004. 

In recognition of Rita Bornstein’s extraordinary leadership and commitment to educating students for leadership in their careers and communities, this forum provides the opportunity for students to enrich their educational experience by interacting with demonstrated leaders.

Each forum seeks to assist students develop an understanding of real-world leadership. Our goal is that the interaction students have with respected leaders will empower them to recognize and value different qualities and styles of leadership, while inspiring their own leadership development.

What students say about the RBSLF

“I learned many different tips and techniques for being the best possible leader I can be.” 

“Mr. Jolly (previous RBSLF presenter) was a phenomenal speaker and it was wonderful that he spoke at Rollins.” 

“How personal it was. Didn’t feel like it was a boring lecture at all. Speaker was totally awesome! More speakers like him please!”

“Opened my eyes to what it means to be a leader and what is important in business and life.”

“Great presentation / Quaint / Cozy / Personable / Entertaining…”

PAST EVENTS:

Adam Lowy: Move for Hunger

Mitch Hedlund: Sustainability and Leadership

One Leader's Journey: Meg Gilbert Crofton '75

Kavi Ade: Poet -  Performer - Gender Genie on Identity and Social Justice

Painting with a Pulse: Self-Care and Expression through Remembering Those Lives Lost