Women's Leadership Initiative
The Women's Leadership Initiative helps students to:
- Develop and communicate vision, purpose, and values
- Use imagination and creativity in solving problems
- Gain awareness of global and cultural issues
- Recognize, celebrate, and build diversity and common purpose
- Prepare for leadership in the workforce
A student is eligible for participation in the Women’s Leadership Initiative if she is:
- In the College of Health and Human Development
- A full-time undergraduate student enrolled at University Park during the 2009-10 academic year
- An upper division student (60-90 credit hours) at the beginning of fall semester, 2009
- Graduating no sooner than fall semester, 2010
- Academically motivated and dedicated to lifelong learning
- Showing potential for and interest in leadership roles
- Committed to participate in the Women’s Leadership Initiative activities
“ I am so lucky to be a part of Women’s Leadership Initiative. Words cannot explain how much I have learned and grown from this group. I have found that the experience improved my self-confidence and gave me insights into the professional world I’m about to enter. I have made friends with my WLI colleagues that are everlasting. Being part of WLI is an honor and privilege. It is definitely a program I would suggest for any female with aspirations to succeed.”
Lauren Leonhardt (WLI ‘05-06)
If selected, students are expected to engage in a interdisciplinary program including:
- Two weekend workshops each semester (fall and spring)
- Monthly seminars
- Observations of and discussions about leadership in action
- Mentorships with HHD alums, externships, and selected readings
- Applied summer leadership project at your summer location
- Orientation the weekend before fall classes begin
- Development of leadership philosophies and individualized plans
To Apply
Applications from rising juniors in the College of Health and Human Development are accepted each spring for the following academic year.
Submit the following:
-
WLI Application (.pdf file) or;
WLI Application (Word file) - Faculty or advisor recommendation
- Current résumé
Send the above to:
Mail:
Ms. Pam Baier Women’s Leadership Initiative
201 Henderson Building
University Park, PA 16802-6501; orE-mail: pab38@psu.edu; or
In-person:
S-159 Henderson Building South (8-11 a.m.) or
102 Henderson Building (8 a.m.-5 p.m.)
Additional Information
- The Women’s Leadership Initiative is limited to 30 registered students.
- Students earn 4 credit hours (2 in fall, 2 in spring) in a 400-level course for full participation.
- Talk to your academic advisor now to explore ways this unique learning opportunity might fit in to your academic and professional portfolio.
Contacts
- Dr. Abigail Diehl (abbyd@psu.edu or 814-863-2207)
- Pam Baier (pab38@psu.edu or 814-863-0546)