Graduate Student Life & Wellness Leadership Institute 2021-2022: Leadership Development Fellowship

February 22, 2021

The Leadership Development Fellowship Program was created as part of the MSU Graduate School’s commitment to graduate student
success, interconnectedness, and inclusion. One of the keystone programs in the Graduate Student Life & Wellness Leadership
Institute, the Leadership Fellowship aims to:

  1. Build a stronger and healthier graduate student community at MSU by preparing graduate student leaders with the most
    innovative leadership theory and practice available.
  2. Empower and position students to be change agents here in the MSU community, in their disciplines, and the world.

Open to graduate students and professional students alike, the program takes a holistic approach to graduate student professional development and success. Fellows engage in change-oriented work within their College, MSU more broadly, and other local communities. They also meet regularly throughout the fellowship year with their fellowship cohort. Through these experiences, Fellows receive one-on-one and peer mentorship, have opportunities to engage in leadership opportunities within their college (often in direct collaboration with the deans), and grow through peer-to-peer networking.

Each Fellow will create and manage a change-oriented project that enhances graduate student health and wellness at the college or
university level. Past projects include creating programs addressing college climate in terms of diversity and inclusion, normalizing a culture of wellness within graduate education, advocacy around graduate student representation and participation in department and college-level committees, and many more.

Leadership Development Fellowship Duties:

  • Perform relevant needs-based assessment to identify key issues
  • Communicate and collaborate with key stakeholders at the college and university level
  • Create and manage a change-oriented project
  • Participate in monthly professional development meetings
  • Participate in monthly one-on-one meeting with Leadership Institute Coordinators
  • Connect and collaborate with graduate student organization leaders
  • Provide recommendations for future leadership development of graduate/professional students

One or two fellowships may be awarded per college, contingent upon available funding, in the amount of $500 per semester. Fellowship duties take an average of 6 hours per month (1-2 hours per week). The fellowship runs from August 15, 2021 through May 15, 2022.

Qualifications:

Admittance to an MSU graduate degree program. Experience with program coordination, leadership development, wellness, marketing, and/or student advising preferred.

How to apply:

All interested candidates should apply by completing this application: https://msu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bCKwJA4LlE6l3TM
Applications will be accepted until March 22, 2021. Qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview and final decisions will be
made by mid-April 2021. Questions can be sent to Dr. Meg Moore at akehimeg@msu.edu, subject line: GSLW Leadership Fellowship
Inquiry