Bryn Mawr College

Dean's Leadership RetreatDean's Leadership Retreat

Applications for the Fall 2008 Leadership Retreat

Due Monday, April 21 at Noon
Click here to download the application file
Email your completed application and essays to deansoffice@brynmawr.edu

INTRODUCTION

The Dean’s Leadership Retreat is an opportunity for current campus leaders to gain valuable skills and to network with each other and with College administrators.  A series of workshops will be facilitated by Bryn Mawr College faculty, staff, and students, as well as specialists from the non-College community.  There will be networking events that may include the Dean of the College, the President of the College, and distinguished alumnae.  Some time will be allocated for some semester planning and goal setting, both within and between campus organizations.

DATES

TThe Fall 2008 Retreat will take place August 18-21. The start date is now Monday, August 18 at 4:00pm and you will move into your own rooms on the BMC campus.

COSTS

The College will cover room and board costs for the duration of the retreat.  For participants who are not involved in additional training before the beginning of the academic year, meal tickets will be provided to the dining hall for the time between the end of the retreat and the opening of the dining halls for the fall semester.  Cost of transportation to the College will be the responsibility of the student.

SELECTION COMMITTEE

The Selection Committee will consist of two or three staff representatives appointed by the Dean’s Office, a representative from the Student Life Office, and a graduating Senior who participated in the 2007 retreat.

SELECTION CRITERIA

This retreat is designed to support current campus leaders.  The successful applicant will:

• demonstrate a commitment to the Bryn Mawr College community,
• acknowledge personal strengths and weaknesses,
• possess goals both for personal and organizational growth,
• work well with others in a team environment,
• possess a desire to learn and grow,
• be in good academic standing,
• appreciate the diversity of the Bryn Mawr community.

Participants must hold a current leadership position at the College.  These positions might include, but are not limited to, SGA elected offices, work-study management, club or organization leadership, volunteer leadership, or academic leadership.  Applicants from a wide variety of leadership backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

 

Click to download the application.

Application is due Monday, April 21, 2008 at Noon.

Participants will be selected and notified by April 23.