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The Program | ||||||||||||||
First Year U: Learning, Leadership & Community (FYU) is an innovative leadership initiative at the University of Miami- the first of its kind in terms of purpose and partnerships. FYU, which runs from October through February, is designed to provide first-year students the opportunity to learn about leadership in non-traditional ways, make connections with faculty and explore Miami. The program looks to promote discourse that pushes beyond traditional paradigms of positional leadership and challenges students to take ownership over their holistic educational experience. The program is a mix of large group sessions on thematic topics and smaller, cohort-based experiences in the residential areas. Commuter students are paired with a residential college as well. Smaller discussions emphasize central themes such as diversity, leadership, owning your experience- all toward the common goal of responsible citizenship that capitalizes on translating what you have learned inside and outside the classroom into action. At the beginning of the spring semester participants will explore the community through "Experience Miami" trips. These experientially based trips provide the chance to see first-hand how some of our most esteemed faculty and administrators utilize their skills to be tremendous advocates and contributors to the community. The program begins with a kick-off event and concludes with a closing banquet. Participants are required to return to campus a week before the start of Spring semester classes for the outdoor adventure component to the program. The undergraduate academic fellows and commuter assistants provide additional support, resources and opportunities for the participants in the program. |
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Who can apply? | ||||||||||||||
FYU is open to all first year students, including first year commuters. Students must be available on Monday nights from 6:30pm-8:00pm for the 2009-2010 FYU program. |
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How can I apply? | ||||||||||||||
Download and print out the application. Complete the application, including the short answer component, and attach a resume or list of activities. Bring the completed application to the Butler Center for Volunteer Service & Leadership Development, UC 240, by Monday, September 14th at 12:00pm. Upon turning in your application, you will need to sign up for an interview to be held the week of September 14th. Interviews will be held beginning Tuesday, September 15th through Friday, September 25th in your assigned residential college or potential cohort area. Participant Application |
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Nominate a fellow student for FYU | ||||||||||||||
If you are a peer, fellow UM student, friend, faculty, staff, or administrator of a first year student who you feel is both deserving of and would benefit from this program please fill out the FYU nomination form. Download and print out the nomination form. You may choose to remain anonymous. Please turn in all nominations to the Butler Center for Volunteer Service & Leadership by Friday, September 4th at 5:00pm. Nomination Form |
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FYU Calendar | ||||||||||||||
FALL SEMESTER Kick-Off Sunday, October 4 4:00pm-7:00pm University Center Ballrooms Small Group Week of October 5Large Group SPRING SEMESTER Outdoor Component and Experiencing Miami Friday, January 15 through Sunday, January 17 (TBA)Small Group Week of January 19Large Group Closing Banquet:
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 Butler Center for Volunteer Service and Leadership 1306 Stanford Drive, Room 240 Whitten University Center Coral Gables, Florida 33146 Phone: 305.284.4483 Fax: 305.284.8828 www.miami.edu/leadandserve leadandserve@miami.edu |
