NEW Leadership™ New Jersey is a program sponsored by the Center for American Women and Politics (CAWP) at Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey to educate, empower and encourage college women to become politically active and to take on leadership roles.
The NEW Leadership™ summer institute is an intensive six-day residential program which will take place June 5 -10, 2008 at the Eagleton Institute of Politics in New Brunswick, New Jersey. During the summer institute, students will meet women leaders, learn about women in American politics, develop and practice leadership skills through panel discussions, workshops and hands-on projects. After the summer institute, participants are encouraged to continue to develop public leadership skills and will be invited to return to CAWP for special events, workshops and programs.
Costs:
CAWP receives donations from corporate sponsors and individuals to cover most program expenses. Each participating college and university is requested to pay a $500 program fee for each of their students attending the summer institute. The program fee covers housing, food, and all program materials for the full six days of the program. Students are responsible for their own transportation to and from the summer institute.
A limited number of scholarships will be available to students who are unable to obtain sponsorship from their schools.
Eligibility:
NEW Leadership™ New Jersey is open to undergraduate students enrolled in any New Jersey college or university and New Jersey residents enrolled in out-of-state schools.
CAWP is committed to including women from diverse socioeconomic, ethnic, racial and educational backgrounds in each NEW Leadership program.We strongly encourage women of color, nontraditional college women, and students majoring in fields outside political science to apply.
Commitment:
NEW Leadership™ New Jersey participants are expected to attend all summer institute sessions and live in the residence halls during the entire program June 5-10, 2008. In completing this application, you acknowledge that you are aware of these requirements and agree, if accepted, to make every effort to meet this commitment.
Application deadline extended: must be received by Monday, March 31, 2008.
Applications can me mailed to :
Sasha Patterson
NEW Leadership Program Coordinator
Center for American Women and Politics
Eagleton Institute of Politics
191 Ryders Lane
New Brunswick, NJ 08901-8557
