Leadership Programming Interns
2012-2013 Intern Application Materials
Description: Leadership Programming Interns assist in the development, implementation, and evaluation of the Fall 2012 & Spring 2013 leadership initiatives and programs for the Center for Student Engagement. Responsibilities, programs, and initiatives for the year to potentially include, but not limited to:
- Royal Summit
- IGNITE – Student Leadership Conference
- Scranton Emerging Leaders (SEL) I Courses
- Scranton Emerging Leaders (SEL) II Course
- Club and Organization Transitional Summit
- Leadership Awards Reception
- Royal Leadership Consulting (peer-to-peer)
- Leadership Honor Society
- First Year Residential Experience (FYRE) – Leadership Learning Community
- Create an on-line resource guide for basic leadership activities and topics
- Manage benchmarking process & leadership database
- Work with the Director and Assistant Director to build and expand the quality of leadership programs and services
- In conjunction with the Director and Assistant Director, work closely with the Program Coordinator for Clubs and Organizations
For Fall 2012-Spring 2013 application materials, please click here (PDF). If you are interested in applying for an internship for the 2012-2013 academic year, please contact leadership@scranton.edu.
Leadership Programming Intern(s) assist in the development, implementation, and evaluation of the Fall 2011-Spring 2012 leadership initiatives and programs for the Center for Student Engagement.
Manny Akpan
Class of 2014
Hometown: Mt. Olive, New Jersey
Major: Neuroscience
Involvements: Orientation Assistant, Jane Kopas Woman’s center volunteer, Royal P.A.C.T. Facilitator, Cura Personalis, Examen, University ministries, Health Professions Organization, Neuroscience Society
Definition of leadership: Leadership is the ability to motivate and encourage others to accomplish a common objective. Leadership is also a process, which requires a leader to make positive changes within oneself before he/she is able to bring about positive changes in others. Those involved in leadership must be able to retain a sense of direction, enthusiasm, discernment, confidence and passion. Ultimately, a leader should be able to recognize the unique gifts and talents of each individual and unite them towards a goal, which will lead to a better future and community.
Favorite thing at Scranton: The welcoming atmosphere, the kindness that students and faculty members share with one another, and the superb dining experience.
Jill Asher
Class of 2012
Hometown: Jenkintown, PA
Major: Communication-Advertising Track
Involvements: SIFE (Students in Free Enterprise), Advertising Club Vice-President, Marketing Internship
Definition of leadership: Leadership is a process by which a person or group of people influences others to accomplish an objective and directs the organization to achieve a common goal. Those who are leaders have the ability to share their purpose and passion with others and inspire them to do amazing things. Leadership, to me, is the opportunity to change ones community and world, hopefully for the better.
Favorite thing at Scranton: The positive community atmosphere and the family-like friendships I have created in these past few years.
Holly Pilcavage
Class of 2012
Hometown: Plains, PA
Major: Business Management
Involvements: Orientation Assistant, Scranton Emerging Leaders I and II graduate, SEL I facilitator, Urban Beats Crew Vice-President, Rock & Roll Retreat team member, Work Study in PCPS Advising Center
Definition of leadership: Leadership consists of working well with others towards a main goal, while continuously improving and developing your own skills and qualities, as well as all of those around you. It allows you to pinpoint your own and others' strengths and weaknesses through interactions, and it can really help you discover who you are as a leader, and a person. Leadership thrives on engagement, communication, inspiration, and preparation, which are all supported by passion from those involved.
Favorite thing at Scranton: I love the great sense of community at Scranton, and how each day offers many opportunities to engage in something new.
