Summer Leadership Plunge
Dates:
July 9 - 12, 2008
and
July 16 - 19, 2008
What is the Summer Leadership Plunge?
During the summer, the Student Life division, hosts A Summer "Plunge," for incoming students. The Plunge has approximately 24 participants from the first-year class who are chosen during an application process. The 4-day program is an opportunity to meet and get to know staff members as well as other student leaders while learning a framework for your own leadership development at Wilmington College.
How are participants chosen?
The Program Director and the Admission Office identify a core group of students to invite to apply for the program. Students are identified by a number of items, including their high school GPA, ACT score, extra-curricular activities, among others. Those students are asked to complete an application, and students with the strongest applications are selected.
What is the application process (if selected to apply)?
Materilas are mailed out and include a CD-ROM containing an application for you to complete and return. The CD also has a short video and other information about The Leadership Plunge. The application will have specific postmark dates in which to return them by. You will be notified two weeks prior whether you are selected or not. We will make an alternate list to use if we have cancellations. Note: Students have the option to preference the week they are able to attend. Space is limited so apply early.
What will participants do?
Participants will begin to get to know each other the day they arrive to campus. They will interact with some current Wilmington students and with a variety of administrators and staff at the College. We will learn about the "Social Change Model," which provides a framework of leadership and service. You'll get to know more about yourself as a leader, about how you interact in groups, and how you can best serve your community. There will be lots of interactive discussions and experiences and fun activities to get you familiar with the College and the surrounding community.
What are the costs?
Each participant is asked to submit a $50 non-refundable deposit when she or he applies for the Plunge. (If you are not selected to attend, your check will be returned to you.) Food, lodging, and other activities are covered. Participants should bring some spending money for additional snacks or other items available for purchase
Who are the Plunge facilitators & staff?
The Student Life division, administrators and staff will facilitate your Plunge experience. These are full-time, year-round employees of the College who have a deep interest in student growth and leadership development. Other staff include upperclassmen who are former "plungers" themselves. They serve as group leaders, mentors, and even live in the halls with participants.
Click HERE to see pictures of past plunge activities
For more information contact the Summer Plunge Coordinator
Ken Lydy, ext. 624
klydy@wilmington.edu