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Leadership & Diversity (LEA 807)

Term: 2025-2026 Summer

Faculty

Samuel Paul Dobrotka
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Office: Remote
704-705-0670 dobrotkas@carolinau.edu

Sam Dobrotka brings 30+ years of pastoral and non-profit ministry experience to the learning environment. Dr. Dobrotka earned his Ph.D. in Organizational Leadership from Regent University and holds MA degrees (Theology and Cross-Cultural Studies) from Fuller Theological Seminary. His research interests lie in the areas of clergy effectiveness, strategic planning, organizational change, team building, and conflict management. Dr. Dobrotka has been married to Betsy for 41 years. They have 3 adult children and 6 grandchildren. In his free time, Dr. Dobrotka enjoys hiking, travel, Grisham novels, and losing some golf balls a few times a year.

Schedule

Tue, 6:30 PM - 7:45 PM (5/4/2026 - 6/21/2026) Location: MAIN DEEDS D104

Description

Modern Society is increasingly diverse across several dimensions including gender, nationality, culture, race, and ethnicity. Yet, leadership in many contexts is exclusively the domain of certain privileged sections of society. This course will examine the value of diversity, issues of exclusion and inclusion, leadership gaps, and the ability of leaders to effect social transformation through inclusive leadership.