Special Note from Dr. Sumner, CALS Associate Dean of Academic Programs

The start of the fall 2025 semester is almost here.  We are busy getting things ready for our college weeks of welcome social that happens on Friday, August 22. While this is an exciting time, it can also be stressful and scary for students and families.  Everyone and everything are in transition and changing.  On the day you move your student onto campus, you are invited to stop in Litton Reaves Hall for refreshments and an opportunity to meet the CALS Academic Programs staff.  I encourage you to check in often with your student and if you sense they need some guidance, remind them to come see us. Everyone in 1060 Litton Reaves is ready to assist. The most academically successful students at Virginia Tech attend all classes, complete assignments on time, form study groups, attend tutoring sessions, and ask lots of questions of their advisors. If you or your student have any questions, please email calsap@vt.edu.

Course Spotlight: Citizen Leadership (LDRS 1414)

Professor: Dr. Austin Council | adc@vt.edu
Fall Course Course | Credits: 3

LDRS 1414 is an introductory course that explores the language, theories, concepts, and competencies associated with effective leadership. Using the grounding framework of the Social Change Model of Leadership Development, which places emphasis on developing values for the self, group, and the larger society, students will be immersed in a learning experience that will challenge their existing paradigms of what leadership means. The course is offered in-person MW 2:30-3:45 pm in LITRV 200 (CRN 87213) or online, asynchronous (CRN 87214). LDRS 1414 is a required course for the Leadership and Social Change Minor, which is Pathways

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Upcoming CALS Events

• Tuesday, August 19 - Thursday, August 21 | Family Breakroom: Families of incoming freshman can stop by our breakrooms to relax and ask questions from the CALS Academic Programs staff, CALS Faculty and advisors. 
• Wednesday, September 3 | CALS Fest: A welcome back event for all CALS students. CALS clubs will be represented and will be recruiting at this event. Food and swag will be provided.
• TBD | CALS Career Fair Prep Night: This event is a collaboration with Career & Professional Development office. We will be offering free resume reviews, shopping in the Career Outfitters closet, and professional headshots.
• Wednesday, October 1 | CALS Career Fair:  Employers and graduate programs will be recruiting CALS students for jobs and internships opportunities, as well as graduate program enrollment. All students are welcome to attend.

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