Westarctica Leadership Institute
The Westarctican Leadership Institute is an online training program that provides opportunities for professional and personal growth to citizens of Westarctica. Courses are open to non-citizens as well. Its motto is: "Bold leaders without boundaries."
Programs of study
- Honorary Consul Training Course - Required to serve as a diplomat in the Honorary Consular Corps.
- Westarctica Citizenship Course
- Honorary Climate Fellow (in development)
History
The Institute grew out of Westarctica's mission to educate the public about Climate Change and it associated threats to the West Antarctic Ice Sheet. It began with a single training course, the Honorary Consul Training Course, which was launched in 2016 to help prepare Foreign Office diplomats for the duties as representatives of Westarctica in their home countries.
In March 2020, additional courses of study were developed and the Institute was launched to serve as a home for all current and future educational initiatives.
Chancellor
The Chancellor of the Institute is responsible for creating and maintaining the institute's online programs. This role replaced the purpose of the short-lived Minister of Education, which held a position on the Royal Council.
List of Chancellors
- Grand Duke Travis (2019 - 2021)
- Shannon Sullivan (2021 - 2022)
- Vacant (2022 - Present)