2008-09 Program Application

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Credit Hours completedprior to Fall 2008

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Major (If undecided, pleaselist possible major)

Office of the Vice President for Student Life & Dean of Students * Alamance 109 * 336.278.7220 * Campus Box 2188Questions? Please email Brian O'Shea, assistant to the vice president for student life & dean of students, at boshea@elon.edu.

Elon is embarking upon an innovative new project during the 08-09 academic year. Students will be invited to participate in a3-day retreat, January 3-5, 2009 to engage in planning the steps that will lead to defining and reaching their goals. Topics atthe retreat will include: identifying strengths, being alert to opportunities, taking measured risks, setting goals and strategicplanning, and practicing the art of reflection and renewal. These skills will help students to better align their core identitywith their professional and personal goals, especially in the context of their remaining years at Elon.

Three cohorts made up of ten students with diverse experiences will participate in the retreat, each co-led by a faculty or staffperson and an upper-class peer leader. Following the retreat, each cohort will meet weekly during winter term for studentsto begin implementing their “plan.” During the spring term, students will enroll in the university's one credit-hour “TransitionStrategies” course to advance their career preparation while further incorporating the principles from the retreat. The faculty/staff and student leaders will serve as instructors for this course in order to provide continuity in leadership and relationshipswith the cohorts. Through this network of peers and co-leaders, students will build a strong sense of direction andaccountability for realizing their potential during Elon and beyond.

In addition to the above activities students accepted to the program will be asked to attend a December pre-retreatmeeting, read Life Entrepreneurs by Gergen and Vanourek prior to the January retreat, and pay a $50 deposit, whichwill be fully refunded upon completion of all requirements. Students will also be asked to participate in interviewsand complete short questionnaires to provide feedback on their experiences in the program.

Please tell us why you are interested in the Life Entrepreneur Program.

What do you hope to gain from participating?

Office of the Vice President for Student Life & Dean of Students * Alamance 109 * 336.278.7220 * Campus Box 2188Questions? Please email Brian O'Shea, assistant to the vice president for student life & dean of students, at boshea@elon.edu.

Please initial confirmingyou agree to the above:

There is limited space available. By submitting this application and initialing below, you are committing to thefollowing if you are accepted for this program:

1. Pay a $50 deposit (fully refunded upon completion of all activities)2. Attend a December pre-retreat meeting and read Life Entrepreneurs by Gergen and Vanourek.3. Participate in the winter retreat (January 3-5, 2009).4. Participate in weekly lunch and/or dinner meetings throughout winter term.5. Enroll in a one-credit "Transition Strategies" course taught by your cohort leaders in the spring semester.6. Provide feedback on the program through interviews and brief questionnaires.

You are required to have one reference from an Elon faculty or staff member to complete your application. Thereference may be emailed to Brian O'Shea, assistant to the vice president for student life and dean of students, atboshea@elon.edu, dropped off to Alamance 109, or sent to Campus Box 2188.

When complete, please click the "Print Form" button at the topof the page and mail (CB 2188) or bring to Alamance 109.

Please list what you consider to besome of your majoraccomplishments (awards,recognition, etc.)

Please list any Elon activities inwhich you have participated(organization memberships,leadership positions, campusemployment, etc.)

The following questions will not be considered in the application process but will assist in assigning studentsaccepted to the program to cohorts based on a diversity of experiences and activities.