Program Journey & Milestones

 

Second-Year Fall

  • Application and selection process. See the Apply page for more details on the application and selection process.
  • Once selected, the Batten School will enroll students into Leadership In Practice (LPPL 4225), a three-credit course. The class will be taught on Mondays from 5:00-7:30 PM.
  • End of Semester Reception

Second-Year Spring

  • LPPL 4225 course
  • The hiring process for the Summer Institute
  • Paired with MLI peer mentor.
  • Optional bonding events.

Summer Institute

Third-Year

  • Students enroll in a Project Implementation course (LPPP 4500) in the fall. Students with schedule conflicts will take an alternative course.
  • Fellows are assigned their faculty/staff Mentors. Fellows are required to meet with their mentor at least once a month.
  • Social and educational programs, such as Carter's Mountain Sunset Series, dinners, community service activities,  guest speakers, etc.
  • MLI Mentor and Mentee Reception in the fall.
  • Fellows are expected to help with the recruitment of the incoming MLI cohort through information sessions and interviews.
  • In the spring, third-year Fellows are beginning their Meaningful Engagement 

Fourth-Year 

  • Meaningful Engagement reviewed by MLI Staff and peers.
  • Career preparation and Life after college workshops with the University Career Center
  • Bonding Events
  • MLI recruitment and helping select the incoming MLI cohort.
  • Leadership Beyond UVA workshops
  • End-of-the-year reception for graduating student leaders hosted by the Vice President of Student Affairs