Women's Leadership Initiative
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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 2008-09 academic year
- An upper division student (60-90 credit hours) at the beginning of fall semester, 2008
- Graduating no sooner than fall semester, 2009
- 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.
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)