Our programs resist ideology, favoring instead an attention to the virtues necessary for a sincere search for knowledge, a fruitful pedagogy and a flourishing scholarly community. To this end, and especially with a view to helping young faculty navigate the rough waters of the tenure track, LASC

recruits some of the nation's finest scholars to inspire their youger counterparts, to acquaint them with prudent approaches to publishing, course development, networking, etc., and to provide them with invaluable opportunities to build personal and professional friendships.