Information SessionsNovember 14th & 15th 2012

Pioneers September Workshop 1 Agenda

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1. Introductions 10 minutes

2. LEEP Goals & Projects 10 minutes

3. Frequently Asked Questions 15 minutes

4. 2013 Plan 10 minutes

5. Selection Criteria & Application Process 5 minutes

6. Questions 10 minutes

Who are we?

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Who are you? Where are you from? What is your major? Work experience? Interests?

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Structure

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Clark’s 5 LEEP learning objectives

LEEP amplifies thee unique to Clark: effective practice.

Students will graduate with: 1. Knowledge of the natural world and human cultures and societies

2. Intellectual and practical skills

3. Personal and social responsibility

4. Ability to integrate knowledge and skills

+ Clark's Defining Contribution

5. Capacities of effective practice – including creativity and imagination, self-directedness, resilience and persistence, and the ability to collaborate across differences and manage complexity

*Learning outcomes Association of American Colleges and Universities (AAC&U)

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Capacities of Effective Practice

Effective Practice

CREATIVITY

ADAPTIVE EXPERTISE

CAPACITIESOF ENACTMENT

COLLABORATION

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Capacities of Enactment

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Central to effective practice is learning what it takes to translate ideas into action = Capacities of Enactment.

These capacities include:• the ability to rise above obstacles, • the ability to transition effectively from big picture to on-the-ground

implementation, • the ability to ensure focus, set priorities and achieve results.

Essential to developing these is experience in authentic contexts with seasoned collaborators.

LEEP Projects

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• Through a LEEP Project, students will publicly demonstrate mastery of the LEEP learning outcomes, particularly the capacities of effective practice.

• They do this by selecting or designing and completing a project that allows them to solve a problem or answer a question.

• A ‘project’ is a temporary endeavor with a defined beginning and end (usually time-constrained, and often constrained by funding or deliverables), undertaken to meet unique goals and objectives.

• The project may respond to the needs of an external partner/organization, build on the student’s existing research, or be self-initiated as in the case of an artistic or entrepreneurial piece.

LEEP Project cont’d.

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Project participants include:• student or student team• external partner; e.g., Alumni, Alliance Partner or other organization• faculty mentor

Students receive a stipend to cover non-funded project expenses.

In addition to the project itself, students:• participate in workshops designed to enhance their effective practice

skills.• write several reflection papers, blog or journal, in which they

articulate what they have learned. • present their projects, experiences and learnings during Fall Fest 2013.

Examples of LEEP Pioneer Projects – check out the brochure.

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Frequently Asked Questions

> How does a LEEP Project differ from an internship?

> How does a LEEP Project differ from an academic internship?

> What’s the connection between a LEEP Project and senior thesis or honors paper?

> Who decides the project parameters – student? Faculty/staff? Organizational sponsor?

> LEEP Project be supported through the Steinbrecher, NOAA, or Other?

> Campus employment LEEP Project?

> What are the responsibilities of the mentor/adviser?

> How much financial support is available for the student, mentor, partner?

> Who provides the financial support?

> Others?

Check: www.clarku.edu/leep under ‘Clark Juniors: Apply to be a 2013 LEEP Pioneer’ for the answers.

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2013 Plan

Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun July Aug Sept Oct2012 2013

Info. Sessions Student apply for LEEP 2.0 Workshops Workshops Fall Fest

WorkshopsFaculty & Staff Mentors Engaged

Development of LEEP 2.0 Projects with Alumni, Alliance Partners and Other External Organizations

Implementation of Projects; Students Reflect, Blog, Journal

Projects Finalized & Stipends

Paid

Interviews, Pioneers Accepted

Mentors Provide Final Reports

Mentors Provide Guidance, Coaching and Support for Students

Organizations Conduct Interviews & Select Students

for Projects

Selection Criteria

>Candidates for LEEP Projects:

•are Juniors• have prior internship and/or off-campus employment

experience •are in good standing academically and socially; i.e., not on

probation•have an updated resume in hand; i.e., approved by the LEEP

Center /Career Services.

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Application Process

>The LEEP Pioneer Application is available at http://www.clarku.edu/leepprojectapply

>Submit your application, resume and transcript no later than January 25, 2013 to leeppioners@clarku.edu

> If you have questions re: LEEP Projects, please contact Will O’Brien, LEEP Project Manager, at wobrien@clarku.edu

Your Questions?

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