“The journey of a thousand miles starts with a single step . . . “
The Division of Student Affairs and the Stubblefield Institute’s ListenLearnEngage Initiative invite you to kickstart your Shepherd experience by participating in Emerging Leaders in Service, Shepherd’s experiential leadership and service program from August 16-18.
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Based on the Social Change Model of leadership development, Emerging Leaders in Service (ELS) allows new first-year and transfer students to make connections, strengthen your leadership skills, and engage in community service both on and off campus prior to the beginning of your first semester.
Participating students will have the opportunity to:
- Discover your strengths, leadership potential, and ability to make a difference in the world.
- Make an impact by participating in Shepherd’s annual Day of Service. volunteering with a team of other students and staff at a non-profit agency in the community.
- Build relationships with other incoming students, current student leaders, and staff mentors.
- Start earning your Leadership for a Better World certificate.
- Added Bonuses: All meals are included, t-shirts, fun student activities, and lifelong memories.
While the actual expense of the Emerging Leaders in Service summer leadership program add up to $200 per student, thanks to the generous support of the Stubblefield Institute’s ListenLearnEngage Initiative, the fee for any participant who registers prior to July 31 will be just $50. This fee covers all activities, meals during the program, and supplies. Residential students will move in early at no additional charge. This program is sponsored by the Division of Student Affairs and the Bonnie and Bill Stubblefield Institute for Civil Political Communications at Shepherd University which works with students to develop motivation, skills, and confidence to participate in civic engagement in ways that move through division into connection and understanding.
REGISTER HERE
Registration is open to the first 50 new, incoming undergraduate students. Spaces are limited and are provided on a first-come, first-served basis.
ELS Registration Form
SCHEDULE AT A GLANCE
* Plan to be engaged from 9 am until 9 pm. Schedule is subject to change.
Tuesday, August 16, 2022
10:00 am – 12:00 pm: Check-in / Residential Students Move-In (Miller Hall)
12:15 pm – 12:45 pm: Emerging Leaders in Service Program Kickoff (Student Center Ballroom)
Welcome New Students and Program Review
12:45 pm – 1:30 pm: Lunch (Student Center Rams Den)
1:30 pm – 2:45 pm: Intro to the Social Change Model by Rachael Meads (Student Center Storer Ballroom)
2:45 pm – 3:00 pm: Break / Stretch / Snack
3:00 pm – 3:45 pm: Icebreakers and Team Building Activities led by ELA members (Midway)
4:00 pm – 4:30 pm: Intro to Service by Cindy Powers (Student Center Storer Ballroom)
4:30 pm – 4:45 pm: Break / Stretch / Snack
4:45 pm – 5:15 pm: Service Site Assignments and Group Intro (Student Center Storer Ballroom)
5:15 pm – 6:15 pm: Vision Board Activity (Student Center Storer Ballroom)
6:15 pm – 7:15 pm: Dinner (Student Center Rams Den)
7:30 pm – 9:00 pm: True Colors Workshop by Rachael Meads (Student Center Storer Ballroom)
Wednesday, August 17, 2022
8:00 am – 8:30 am: Breakfast (Student Center Rams Den)
8:45 pm: All Students meet on Midway for dismissal to Day of Service sites.
9:00 am – 3:30 pm: Day of Service (Lunch and transportation provided)
3:30 pm – 4:00 pm: Wrap up at service sites. Return to campus.
4:00 pm – 5:30 pm: Break and clean up (Commuter Lounge, Wellness Center, Dorm Room, etc.)
5:30 pm – 6:15 pm: Reflection
6:15 – 7:15 pm: Dinner (Student Center Rams Den); Meet at 7:30 on Potomac Place Lawn
7:30 pm – 8:30 pm: Storyteller Adam Booth/Dessert — Popodicon Lawn (rain location Reynolds Hall)
Thursday, August 18, 2022
8:00 am – 8:45 am: Breakfast (Student Center Rams Den)
9:00 am – 9:15 am: Program Begins (Student Center Storer Ballroom)
9:15 am – 10:00 am: Making the “F word” Work for You by Julia Franks
10:00 am – 10:45 am: Boundaries or Burnout: A Leaders Guide to Wellness by Kelli Manzano and Jami Cross
10:45 am – 11:00 am: Break / Stretch / Snack
11:00 am – 11:45 am: Intentional Goal Setting and Reflection by Aly Nazarok and Shelby Daugherty
11:45 am – 12:45 pm: Lunch (Student Center Rams Den)
1:00 pm – 5:00 pm: Support New Student Move-In
5:00 pm – 6:15 pm: Break / Clean-up
6:15 pm – 7:00 pm: Dinner (Student Center Rams Den)
7:00 pm – 8:30 pm: Closing Ceremony and Reflections (Student Center Storer Ballroom)
8:30 pm – 10:00 pm: Free Bowling and Billiards (Student Center Games Zone)
Friday, August 19, 2022
9:00 am: Convocation at Ram Stadium, follow Convocation schedule
8:00 pm: Free Outdoor Movie on Shaw Hall Lawn (West Campus): Spider-Man: No Way Home (all invited)
** The program directors reserves the right to alter the above schedule prior the start of the ELS or ELA program. Notification will be provided via the student’s Shepherd email or in person. **
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Who can participate?
Any incoming undergraduate student, both commuter and residential students, are encouraged to register for the program. Residential students will have the opportunity to move into their residence hall on August 16. Commuter students will be included in all meals, social experiences, and workshops.
Do I need to have prior leadership experience?
No prior leadership experience is required. Shepherd is committed to fostering great leaders and citizens who serve both our campus and the greater community. This program allows new students to take the leap into leadership by participating in fun, interactive workshops and meaningful service experiences. Social components are also included to help students develop friendships right away.
Can I work or have other outside commitments during the program?
We have packed the schedule with amazing opportunities for learning and service. All students participating in the program are expected to commit fully to the entire program. That means there will be no time for outside jobs or commitments other than pre-approved health care appointments during the program. If you have questions about this, please email studentaffairs@rams.shepherd.edu. Unfortunately, students involved in fall sports or band camp will not be able to participate in ELS since those are also fully immersive experiences as well.
What kind of service will we be doing?
At Shepherd, community service is the norm, not the exception. Our students contribute thousands of hours of service within our community. This is your chance to see why our students love it. Led by Shepherd faculty and staff as well as returning student mentors, teams will contribute six hours of service to a non-profit organization in our local community. This day is always a student favorite!
Do I need to bring anything?
All students are expected to bring closed toe shoes and clothing that can get dirty during service projects as well as a water bottle.
What if I register and have to cancel due to an extenuating circumstance?
We understand that life takes unexpected turns. ELS program participants who do not have an approved extenuating circumstance and/or cancel after July 31 will be charged the $50 program fee. If it is necessary to cancel, participants should email studentaffairs@rams.shepherd.edu (use Subj: ELS Cancellation). Examples of approved extenuating circumstances are personal illness, required isolation due to COVID, funeral, emergency, or the inability to attend Shepherd in fall 2022. The following situations are not extenuating: getting called into work, taking a vacation, etc.
REGISTER HERE
Registration is open to the first 50 new, incoming undergraduate students. Spaces are limited and are provided on a first-come, first-served basis.