We want you to apply to STRiVE!
The Office of Student Life (OSL) and the Student Government Association (SGA) are excited to announce the 5th annual UMBC STRiVE Retreat, January 14 - 18, 2013.
STRiVE is an intensive and engaging off-campus leadership retreat (5 days, 4 nights) developed to inspire students to become more effective leaders on campus and throughout their lives. The STRiVE team (consisting of UMBC students and staff) believes everyone can develop leadership skills and abilities. STRiVE participants will make new friends, learn about themselves, reflect on values and ethics, work in teams to develop practical plans for making a difference on campus and in society, and tackle both simulated and real leadership challenges. Students will leave this experience with a well-conceived vision and plan of action for implementation at UMBC; their participation will directly result in effecting positive change within our UMBC community.
You are invited to apply to be a part of the 2013 STRiVE class. Special consideration will be given to first and second year students to allow for the maximum impact for both participants and the campus community, but all students are eligible.Applications are due Thursday, November 15th: https://docs.google.com/a/umbc.edu/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dEc2aXBQV29TREF4T1hiUWxVdTFaYWc6MQ#gid=0
(Application can only be opened with your UMBC email account)
If you have any questions, please contact Virginia Byrne in the Office of Student Life at vbyrne@umbc.edu. More information on this program is available below.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT STRiVE:
What is STRiVE?
STRiVE is an intensive, engaging and exhilarating off-campus leadership retreat (5 days, 4 nights) developed by UMBC to help students become more effective leaders on campus and throughout their lives. The STRiVE planning team (consisting of UMBC students and faculty/staff) believes everyone can develop leadership skills and abilities. STRiVE participants will make new friends, learn about themselves, reflect on values and ethics, work in teams to develop practical plans for making a difference on campus and in society, and tackle both simulated and real leadership challenges.
Absolutely not! STRiVE will be helpful to any student regardless of your previous involvement or leadership experience. No prior experience is necessary! We are looking for a diverse group of students committed to developing their leadership skills and applying them to create positive change in the campus community. The application asks about your campus involvement only to give the STRiVE planning team a sense of the different perspectives you will bring to the retreat.
Where is STRiVE being held?
STRiVE will be held at Skycroft Conference Center in Middletown, Maryland. Participants will stay in hotel-style rooms and all activities will be held on site.
