PLC accomplishes this mission by attracting to the University of Colorado at Boulder the most outstanding undergraduate students and providing them with academic and real-life experiences that:

• Instill the habits that leaders need to be innovative, strategic, and service-oriented
• Inculcate a deep knowledge of leadership theory, practice, and the context in which leaders operate, and
• Hone the skills necessary to solve problems and lead effectively in a variety of situations

Note: Merriam-Webster defines extraordinary as

1. "going beyond what is usual, regular, or customary."
2. "exceptional to a very marked extent."