Trent Lott Leadership Institute
The Trent Lott Leadership Institute identifies young people and prepares them for leadership positions in the state or nation. By merging comprehensive leadership techniques with global consciousness, we produce informed leaders for the future.
Email:
lottleader@olemiss.eduOffice Location:
25 Galtney Lott PlazaPhone:
662–915-3189Office Hours
8 a.m. - 5 p.m.Social Media
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An Unparalleled Leadership Experience
The Trent Lott Leadership Institute is a distinctive program dedicated to developing the leadership potential of young people through immersive learning, tailored support systems, and transformational experiences.
The Lott Leadership Institute offers a wide range of leadership and outreach programs for both high school and undergraduate students. It extends leadership education through the university-wide Leadership Endorsement, available to all undergraduate majors, and by collaborating with the Department of Public Policy Leadership (PPL) at the University of Mississippi, offering the Public Policy Leadership major.
Students accepted to the Institute as undergraduates are among the University's most accomplished scholars and community leaders. They excel academically while leading student organizations, serving their communities, and driving meaningful change both on campus and beyond.
The Institute's varied programs combine leadership education, mentorship, outreach, experiential learning, and professional preparation that helps prepare students to lead wherever life takes them.
The PPL degree
Find out more about the Public Policy Leadership (PPL) degree.Preparing Leaders of Tomorrow
High School Students
The Trent Lott Leadership Institute is proud of our standing commitment to the development of the leadership potential for young Mississippians, Southerners, and non-Southerners alike. A fundamental (and foundational) part of this commitment is formed through our high school programs, offered in partnership with The University of Mississippi’s Division of Outreach and Pre-College Programs.
Undergraduate Community
Students benefit form a small, tight-knit community that many consider their "Lott Family". Students are encouraged to become further involved with the institute by attending student-led social events and taking part in our Peer Mentorship program, becoming an Ambassador, or taking on a leadership role by serving on the Lott Student Advisory Board.
Public Policy Leadership Major
Undergraduate students benefit from competitive admission to the Institute through a holistic process. Students can expect challenging academic programming, small classes, and committed faculty.
Leadership Endorsement for All Undergraduate Majors
Get the honed leadership skills so many professions desire. The Leadership Endorsement program is open to all undergraduate students at the University of Mississippi. Students who fulfill the requirements receive a letter of endorsement they can share with prospective employers or graduate programs.
Hear From Our Students!
Our Lott Leadership Institute Ambassadors are excited share their experiences.
Brady Moore
- Student Government
What was the appeal of the Lott program?
See Brady’s Answer
Alden Lee
- Service and Community Engagement
- Student Government
Why did you choose PPL?
See Alden’s AnswerThe Character of Leaders Initiative: Integrating Moral, Civic, and intellectual Virtues
The Character of Leaders Initiative is a collaboration between the Trent Lott Leadership Institute and the Center for Practical Ethics at the University of Mississippi. Supported by a $1 million institutional impact grant awarded through Wake Forest University as part of the Lilly Endowment Inc.'s Educating Character Initiative, the initiative unites the expertise of the Institute and the Center to integrate moral, civic, and intellectual virtues throughout the university community. Building on the foundation of the UM Creed and decades of character education, this collaboration fosters a coordinated, interdisciplinary approach to developing ethical and effective leaders across all areas of the university.
Meet the Staff
William Gottshall
- Executive Director of the Lott Leadership Institute
Melissa Jones
- Associate Director Trent Lott Leadership Institute and Director of Leadership Endorsement Programming
Katelin Hayward Traylor
- Program Manager
Erin Parker
- Program Manager for Undergraduate Programs at Trent Lott Leadership Institute
