The 2020 Summer Leadership Academy applications are now open! 

If you would like to apply for the Summer Leadership Academy, please find the application HERE.

If you would like to apply for the Peer Mentor Program, please find the application HERE. 

To obtain a printed copy of this form or if you have any questions about the Summer Leadership Academy, the Peer Mentor Program or the application process, please contact Alexandra Hoslet, Program Coordinator for the Women's Leadership Institute, or Anne Kahl, Executive Director – Leadership Institute and Corporate Relations at mmu-womenldr@mtmary.edu.

 

We are committed to including young women from diverse socioeconomic, ethnic, racial and educational backgrounds in each Summer Leadership Academy. Young women currently in their freshman, sophomore, or junior years of high school at the time of application are eligible. We encourage all students with all kinds of interests and backgrounds to apply because we believe that everyone who attends benefits in some way. Diversity of views and interests is considered a strength of the program.

There is no limit to the number of applicants from each high school.  However, in order to maintain diversity within the program and integrity of the leadership experience, the maximum number of accepted applicants from any one high school is five.

The Summer Leadership Academy will be held Monday, June 22 through Thursday, June 25, 2020. 

Yes. This program provides the opportunity to meet incredible young women from around the state who will mentor, coach, and teach you important skills for the future. The residential nature of the program creates an intensive learning experience that cannot be replicated with a series of one-day programs. This experience encourages friendship and camaraderie, building mentoring relationships and extends the learning experience beyond the formal program sessions, as conversations continue over meals and throughout the evening. Some participants will have roommates while others will have a single room with a suitemate (sharing a restroom). In order to get the most out of this experience, participants will be assigned roommates and suitemates from different schools.

The cost to attend is $150 per student. This fee includes all meals, lodging, activities, and program materials.

The Summer Leadership Academy is supported by grants from corporate sponsors and individuals that cover some costs for this program. Financial need scholarships are available, and there will be a place on the application to indicate that need. If you receive a scholarship to attend the academy, a deposit fee of $25 will be returned to you after your successful completion of the Academy. 

Students will be responsible for their own travel to/from Mount Mary at the start and end of the program.  Participants are expected to bring their own bedding and towels.

The deadline to apply is April 1, 2020 by 4:30 p.m. Only 65 applications will be accepted. Accepted applicants will be notified by May 1, 2020.

Below is the tentative 2020 Summer Leadership Academy agenda.  Sessions and times are subject to change.

 

Monday, June 22

2:00 – 4:00 PM	Registration / move in / campus tours (some available in Spanish)
4:00 - 4:45 PM	Welcome to students and parents
4:45 – 5:30 PM	Students and parents:  Financial Aid session in English      Mount Mary Overview/Compass Year in Spanish
5:30 – 6:15 PM	Students and parents:  Mount Mary Overview/Compass Year in English       Financial Aid session in Spanish
6:15 – 7:00  PM	Parent/student dinner (parents leave after dinner)
7:00 – 8:45 PM	Small group activities
8:45 – 9:30  PM	The Art and Importance of Reflection
9:30 PM	Return to dorms
10:00 PM	In own room
10:30 PM	Lights out

 

Tuesday, June 23

8:00 – 8:30 AM	Breakfast
8:45 – 9:45 AM	Importance of Sisterhood
9:55 – 11:15 AM	Confidence
11:15 AM - 12:00 PM	Self – defense
12:00 – 1:00 PM	Lunch and free time
1:15 - 2:15 PM	Leadership and Social Justice Finding Your Authentic Self/EI
2:30 – 3:30 PM	Finding Your Authentic Self/EI Leadership and Social Justice
3:30 - 4:00 PM	Group photo/snack break
4:15 – 5:15 PM	Obstacles of Leadership and Why You Should Lead Anyway
6:00 – 7:00 PM	Dinner and small group/Get changed
7:15 - 8:15 PM	Yoga
8:30 – 9:00 PM	Reflection
9:00 – 9:30 PM	Free time
9:30 PM	Return to dorms
10:00 PM	In own room
10:30 PM	Lights out

 

Wednesday, June 24

8:00 – 8:30 AM	Breakfast
8:30 – 9:00 AM	Reflection
9:00 – 9:30 AM	Programs of Study - Humanities & Social Sciences
9:45 – 10:45 AM	Hands On Elective 1
11:00 – 11:30 AM	Programs of Study - School of Natural and Health Sciences & Education
11:30 – 12:30 PM	Lunch and free time
12:45 – 1:15 PM	Programs of Study - Business, Arts & Design
1:30  – 2:30 PM	Hands on Elective 2
2:45 – 3:45 PM	Racial & Social Dynamics as a Leader
3:45 - 4:00 PM	Snack and break
4:00 – 5:00 PM	Vocational Exploration
5:00 - 6:00 PM	Dinner
6:00 – 7:45 PM	Conflict resolution/personality tests
8:00 – 9:00 PM	Small group
9:00 – 9:30 PM	Reflection
9:30 PM	Return to dorms
10:00 PM	In own room
10:30 PM	Lights out

 

Thursday, June 25

8:00 – 8:30 AM	Breakfast
8:40 – 9:40 AM	Creating Your Brand
9:45 – 12:00 PM	Networking presentation/networking with industry professionals
12:00 – 12:45 PM	Lunch
12:45 – 1:30 PM	Pack your things
1:15 – 2:00 PM	Room check
2:00 – 2:30 PM	Last small group
2:30 – 2:50 PM	Post academy survey
3:00 – 4:00 PM	Closing reflection/closing ceremony