The Batten Leadership Institute
Hollins has been developing women leaders since its founding more than 160 years ago. In 2002, thanks to a gift from business leader and philanthropist Frank Batten, and his wife, Jane Parke Batten (Hollins class of 1958), Hollins created the Batten Leadership Institute or (BLI).

The BLI is an umbrella organization that manages a diverse array of programs and initiatives:

• The Certificate in Leadership Studies, offered to undergraduate students
  
  
• Community programs, including a Certificate in Professional Leadership for professional women in the Roanoke area, local high school programming, and summer camps
  
  
• Consulting to local and national organizations

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Faculty and Staff

History of the Batten Leadership Institute

Certificate in Leadership Studies (for undergraduate students only)

Courses

Empowering Women to Make a Difference
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Community Programs

Consulting

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Certificate in Professional Leadership

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