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.
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