LEADERSHIP RICE MENTORSHIP EXPERIENCE Center for Civic Leadership
CCL Programming and LRME Fit ● Learn-Act-Create Change ○ Act opportunity ● Integration of academic & community knowledge ○ Collaboration & communication w/ diverse stakeholders ○ Weekly reflections ○ Identify & take action on complex issues in society
1.Purpose of LRME 2. LRME Programming 3. Personal Snapshots 4. How to Apply 5. Next Steps 6. Q&A
Purpose of LRME: “Not Your Typical Internship” Increase understanding Gain of the experience Strengthen Develop connection capacity for building yourself as a between the meaningful self- future civic public, private, awareness relationships professional and nonprofit and reflection and networks sectors Build professional, personal, and civic capacities!
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1.Purpose of LRME 2. LRME Programming 3. Personal Snapshots 4. How to Apply 5. Next Steps 6. Q&A
Mentorship ● How is a mentor relationship different than a supervisor relationship? ● Mentors provide feedback, support, coaching, opportunities for dialogue and open communication, and general guidance ● Reciprocal relationship ● Mentoring during internships provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the depth and breadth of career placement opportunities both within the organization as well as in the industry in general
LEAD 250 ● 2 short papers ● 6 reflections ● Geographic Cohort meetings ● Common Interest Cohort project ● Dear Next Intern Letter ● LRME Poster Presentation ● Course readings
Internship Placements ● ~ 9 Week Internship, 40 hrs/wk ● Private, public, or non-profit sector ● Stipend funding ● Located in Houston, Austin, San Francisco, Washington D.C., or Boston
LRME Timeline Spring ○ Workshops (all are mandatory) ● March Workshop 1 (2.5 hours either on weekday or Saturday morning; week of March 23, 2020) ● April Workshop 2 (2.5 hours either on weekday or Saturday morning; week of April 6, 2020) ● May Workshop on Friday May 8, 2020 (9:30 am - 5:00 pm) Summer ○ Mentorship ○ Cohort meetups (geographic + common interest) ○ Internship (~ 9 weeks and 40 hrs/wk June 1,2020-July 31,2020) ○ LEAD 250 (summer course) Fall ○ Final LRME cohort meeting ○ CCL Showcase
1.Purpose of LRME 2. LRME Programming 3. Personal Snapshots 4. How to Apply 5. Next Steps 6. Q&A
Snapshot: Carolyn ● Matched with Child Family Health International in San Francisco,CA ● Applied to LRME because: ■ Wanted to learn about working at a nonprofit & the impact of policy work ● Takeaways: ■ Learned about ethical community engagement ■ Gained a better understanding of how professional offices function ■ Spent most of my summer writing health policy briefs & creating an online platform
Snapshot: Johannah ● Matched with ACLU in Houston, TX ● Applied to LRME because: ■ I knew I wanted to learn about nonprofit work, but couldn’t afford to do an unpaid internship ■ Wasn’t sure how to find nonprofit internships ● Takeaways: ■ Learned how to be civically engaged and understand the state legislature ■ Created policy briefs and lobbying data ■ Enjoyed Houston while also having a professionally challenging experience
Snapshot: Ariana ● Matched with UT Public Health in Houston, TX ● Applied to LRME because I wanted to: ■ Develop professionalism ■ Learn how to intertwine professionalism with civic activities ● Takeaways: ■ Understanding of economic sectors ■ Thought leadership ■ How to make a civic impact through your work
1.Purpose of LRME 2. LRME Programming 3. Personal Snapshots 4. How to Apply 5. Next Steps 6. Q&A
Application Process Look at Canvas & Attend application choose top 3internship workshop &drop-in Submit application placements hours 20 minute CCLmatches interview you with a with CCLstaff placement
What’s included in the application? ● Cover Letter - Why LRME? What do you hope to gain from being a LRME Fellow? ● Short responses - identify your top 3 placements & why you would be a good fit? ● Letter of Rec (from faculty / employer / supervisor) ● Resume ● Unofficial transcript (not weighted highly)
1.Purpose of LRME 2. LRME Programming 3. Personal Snapshots 4. How to Apply 5. Next Steps 6. Q&A
Next Steps ● Drop in session Wednesday, November 20th in the McMurtry PDR at noon ● Application Workshop Friday, January 24th in the afternoon ● Application due date: Sunday, January 26th at 11:59pm
Important Contacts Questions? Contact Dr. Jessica Khalaf jkhalaf@rice.edu Carolyn Daly ced4@rice.edu For more info check out the CCL website: https:/ ccl.rice.edu/ then “Students" ---> “Act” ---> Leadership Rice Mentorship Experience
1.Purpose of LRME 2. LRME Programming 3. Personal Snapshots 4. How to Apply 5. Dates & Deadlines 6. Q&A
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