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LEEP Projects 3.0. What are LEEP Projects?. Summer experiences Offer real-world application of course material Allow authentic problem-solving experiences Provide an opportunity to work with someone outside of Clark Enhance mastery of the LEEP learning outcomes
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What are LEEP Projects? • Summer experiences • Offer real-world application of course material • Allow authentic problem-solving experiences • Provide an opportunity to work with someone outside of Clark • Enhance mastery of the LEEP learning outcomes • Serves as a capstone, or culminating experience • Students who complete LEEP Projects will now be called LEEP Fellows
Benefits of completing a LEEP Project • Real-world experience that animates your academic coursework; the opportunity to learn a variety of skills that will give you an advantage • Opportunity to reflect on your experiences and your intentions as you make a plan to move forward • Opportunity to make a close, working relationship with a facultymentor • Some projects include working closely with a Clark alum • Targeted training opportunities designed to prepare you for your project; pre- and post- project advising, preparation, and support • Transcript designation as a LEEP Fellow
What kind of LEEP Project can I do? Self-designed LEEP Project • Crafted with guidance from a faculty mentor • Should have a connection to an external organization • Students will need to apply for funding • Decisions will be made by a faculty committee Existing LEEP Project • Alumni-sponsored • Organizations with close ties to Clark • Faculty/department-generated • Can be found in Clark Recruiter • If position is secured, LEEP funding may be available
How are LEEP Projects different? • All have a connection with an external organization • Some existing projects offer a connection with an alumni host! • Some existing projects are paid by the organization! • All require the support of a faculty mentor • Some existing projects will “come with” a faculty mentor • Pre- and post training and reflection • Funding may be available* • With all, an expectation that there is some outcome that is beneficial to you
What are the responsibilities of aLEEP Fellow? • Complete all components of the application • Including: 1) application form; 2) project description; 3) LEEP essay; 4) letter of recommendation; 5) resume; 6) LEEP Project contract; and 7) relevant risk/liability forms • Attend an advising session and pre- and post-project workshops • Attend LEEP Project class or boot camp • Submit a mid-term update • Submit a final reflection • Participate in LEEP Talks or Fall Fest • Take part in exit interviews - optional
What are the application criteria? • Primarily geared towards juniors • Sophomores and seniors will be considered if 1) the project is developmentally appropriate; and 2) they can make a compelling case as to how the project relates to their future goals • Previous LEEP Pioneers are not eligible • Cannot be on social or academic probation
Special Considerations • Studying abroad • Are eligible for LEEP Project funding; plans for training will be determined • Interviewing may be difficult – it is important that you check Clark email! • International students • International students who are working off campus will need to get academic credit and obtain work permission from OIA • Completing projects abroad • Applications to complete a project in a country on the State Department watch list will receive additional scrutiny • Applying for other sources of funding and/or paid projects • Eligible to receive up to $2500 from Clark • Receipt of outside funds may lessen or negate Clark funding
How do I start?Existing Projects • Decide which project(s) is right for you • Attend a LEEP Project advising session; required for all applicants • Sessions held weekly in the LEEP Center; starts week of November 18 • Log on to Clark Recruiter to view existing projects • Available week of November 18 • Get your resume and cover letter reviewed by Career Services • Monday-Friday, 12-4 pm – no appointment required! • Apply for a position(s) • Attend an Interviewing 101 workshop • Connect with a faculty mentor and submit LEEP Fellow application once position is secured
How do I start?Self-Designed Projects • Decide which project(s) is right for you • Attend a LEEP Project advising session; required for all applicants • Sessions held weekly in the LEEP Center; starts week of November 18 • Get your resume reviewed by Career Services • Monday-Friday, 12-4 pm – no appointment required! • Connect with a faculty mentor • Attend a Writing Your Proposal workshop • Submit LEEP Fellow application • All self-designed project applications will be reviewed by, and funding decided upon by, a faculty committee
Deadlines Stipend disbursement schedule • Funds will be distributed evenly at two points: 1) upon completion of the LEEP class or boot camp (June) 2) upon receipt of the final reflection (September) • Students may petition for release of additional funds at an earlier date Application deadlines • LEEP Fellows application opens January 17 • Please note that some deadlines may be earlier! • Deadline is March 14 for self-designed projects • Deadline is April 18 for existing projects