By Sandra J. Peart, Dean of the Jepson School of Leadership Studies
In the late nineteenth century, the economist F. Y. Edgeworth foresaw the development of the hedonometer, a tool that would measure the pleasure a person felt as a result of consuming various goods. The device would allow us to compare
Read more“There is no such thing as the good old days.” This was perhaps the most striking remark at the recent University of Richmond alumni event in Washington, D.C. A conversation between President Ronald Crutcher and Dr. Julian Hayter of the
Read morePrelude. This event is one of my favorites. As anyone who has graduated from the Jepson School knows, our faculty, staff, and current students warmly welcome new students to our community during this ceremony. Following the formal induction, students sign
Read moreMore than ever, what constitutes effective, ethical leadership is a hot topic. It is not surprising, then, that over 1,000 conferees attended the International Leadership Association annual conference in West Palm Beach last week. The Jepson School of Leadership Studies
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