Students for Equity and Diversity

Multicultural Leadership Institute Application

Multicultural Leadership Institute 2013-2014

The Multicultural Leadership Institute offers UT undergraduate students a unique opportunity to engage in hands-on leadership learning while improving organizational, writing and planning skills. The Institute consists of 4-5 leadership seminars that may include topics such as effective organizational planning, campus climate, issues facing marginalized communities, and more. Participants enjoy a fun and interactive environment, shared with people from diverse backgrounds.

Beyond the instructional benefits, MLI gives undergraduate students the chance to put their skills to use. MLI puts together three different workshops for Explore UT that specifically target underrepresented high school students of color. Explore UT, the biggest open house in Texas, provides an opportunity for visitors to examine the rich and varied programs that are a part of everyday life on this campus and participants of MLI will be able to enhance that experience. You will be able to take the leadership skills learned throughout these seminars to collectively plan this event, as well as publicize, coordinate and facilitate the event on the day of.

MLI is going to be rewarding, and not only will participants walk away with a certificate and letter of completion, they will also be able to take charge, stand out and leave a mark on this campus. Light food and drinks will be provided during the weekly seminars! MLI will occur on tentatively Wednesdays from 5 – 7 p.m.

If you are interested in participating in MLI, please fill out this short application and submit it by Friday, January 24, 2014.

Sincerely, Jadesola, Ajose Co-Director of Operations [email protected]

Multicultural Leadership Institute Application Name: ______Age: ______

Sex / Gender : ______Preferred Gender Pronouns (optional): ______

Classification: ______Major:______

Race / Ethnicity: ______E-mail:______

What does social justice mean to you? ______

How do you define leadership?

______

What skills/experiences do you want to learn at the Multicultural Leadership Institute?

______

If selected to be a part of the Multicultural Leadership Institute, I promise to attend all meetings, attend Explore UT on Saturday March 1, 2014 and contribute in workshops as well as team projects in order to have a successful program.

Signature: ______Date: ______

Please send this form to [email protected] or leave at the MEC* front desk

Applications due by Friday, January 24, 2014

*The Multicultural Engagement Center (MEC) is in the Student Activity Center – SAC 1.102