As a member of the Social Justice LLC you will be able to learn, lead, and impact positive change through the following opportunities:

  • There will be 20 seats reserved in the course “Ethics in Justice” available to the first students that pick their room in the community. The course is taught by the LLC Faculty Advisor Jackie Lageson. Course Description:
    • This course will examine how philosophies of justice and ethical challenges may influence or shape human behavior. Right and wrong are not distinct qualities and are influenced by our individual histories and social context. This class will expose students to the ethics of justice by contemplating the challenges that arise when considering right versus wrong (who defines what is right; is what is right, right for everyone) by looking at a series of historical and contemporary issues in social and criminal justice. We will explore these issues using a variety of lenses including readings, visual media, first hand observation, and guest lectures with area experts.
  • Access to campus programs that help students identify personal values, strengths, identities and their approach to leadership, social justice, equity and inclusion
    • First Year Leadership Institute – developed specially for first time, first year students at UMass Boston. Involves a weekend retreat and regularly scheduled programs that allow incoming students to make connections with other UMass Boston students interested in leadership, and helps them figure out how they can get on the path to making their mark as a leader at our University
    • Leadership Foundations – a program designed for undergraduate student leaders to gain a well-rounded understanding of their leadership style through interactive workshops
    • World Café – The World Café is a place for hosting large group dialogue about issues pressing society today.
    • Fall and Spring Days of Service
  • Company and Non-profit site visits
  • Expert panels and conversations with faculty in residence
  • Education around self-care and fighting for social justice
  • Campus club events
  • Faculty events