E-mail
womensinstitute@ben.edu

Phone
(630) 829-6126

Fax
(630) 829-1375

Hours
8:30 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.

Summary

The Women's Institute for Global Leadership affords a myriad of academic and non-academic educational opportunities for emerging and leading female leaders around the world who are seeking to obtain continuing education and/or degrees in the area of leadership. The initial target audience is to include international women ages 23 years and older.

An array of educational and practical motivational programs includes a graduate leadership degree, specialized training, seminars, special events, as well as mentoring/coaching/sponsorship.

The institute was developed as a result of an increased need to establish and cultivate female leaders in all industries. 

Mission

Purpose

• Cultivate appreciation of the distinctive needs and matters concerning women
• Raise consciousness of the significant contributions women have made in society on an international level and future global efforts
• Edify, equip and empower women with academic, practical and inspirational knowledge and understanding to achieve desired transformation
• Provide information and tools that address the needs of international women locally and globally
• Support women with the development of self-value and confidence, as well as formulate strategies needed to function effectively in a global society
• Foster greater collaborative efforts amongst international women to encourage a global identity of community leadership
• Establish relevant resources that address spirituality, finances, economics, careers, relationships and diversity and inclusion
• Advocate for women in leadership via executive leader sponsorships of students and female participants
• Campaign for women that desire to have equal opportunities to successfully lead in any environment
• Recognize and celebrate the accomplishments of executive and emerging international leaders
• Develop emerging global female leaders of tomorrow

web: www.ben.edu/womensinstitute
e-mail: womensinstitute@ben.edu