Learning Community - Women Involved in Leadership and Learning (WILL)
The Program
Women Involved in Leadership and Learning (WILL) is a residential leadership program that focuses on promoting achievement and leadership among undergraduate women students in strategic and innovative ways. WILL offers women students an unparalleled opportunity to increase their self esteem and confidence and realize their potential. The program enhances the collegiate experience through coursework in women and gender studies and leadership studies, gender-related programs and internships outside the classroom, and involvement in a student-governed leadership organization.
First Year
WILL participants will live together in Turner Hall for their first year in the program. ISU admitted undergraduate female students apply to the WILL program in the summer. In fall 2009 the accepted WILL participants will take a one credit First Year Seminar class focused on leadership and women's studies, that is primarily for WILL participants. This class will be taught by Claudia McCoy and Heidi Harold. Readings and discussion will consider the roles of women in contemporary society as well as resources available at ISU. The class will read Barbara Ehrenreich’s and Deirdre English’s book, For Her Own Good: Two Centuries of the Experts' Advice to Women, among other readings. This course counts towards a Women’s Studies minor and is open to students at all class levels.
If you are interested in taking this course, call Heidi Harold at 282-2805. You must register by Friday, May 1.
Course registration information:
ACAD 102 - 05 (1 credit)
Aug 25 through Dec 18
Main Campus
Index Number:110039
M W 10:00 - 10:50a, REND 123
$15.00
Sophomore Year
Based on their interests, WILL participants take either of the following two classes: Foundations of Leadership or Introduction to Women’s Studies. Participants will be involved in at least one student organization within the University to gain experience in putting what they have learned about leadership into practice.
Junior Year
During this academic year, WILL participants complete a research project or an internship in a field of the student’s choice. The internship participants will work closely with the staff at the Career Center to identify internship opportunities that match the participant’s skills and interests while those completing a research project will work with Women’s Studies and/or Leadership Studies faculty.
Senior Year
Participants attend various leadership and gender-related events offered by the Janet C. Anderson Gender Resource Center. WILL participants come back together and share their experiences about the program.
Events/Activities/Benefits
WILL participants network with distinguished faculty, connect with female students, and reside in a comfortable and supportive environment. In addition, WILL participants:
- Have regular monthly dinner with a WILL advisor and distinguished faculty,
- Have monthly dinner with the WILL committee council,
- Volunteer in the community through WILL service projects,
- Study and participate in intimate seminars, and
- Have special access to women faculty and alumnae, exemplary role models to mentor them in their personal and professional growth.
- Have the opportunity to pursue minors in Women’s Studies and/or Leadership.
To Apply
Print, complete and return the WILL application as directed. You must also complete the University Housing application.
Contact us
We will be happy to talk to you about the program and answer any questions you may have. Write, call or stop by:
The Janet C. Anderson Gender Resource Center
Phone: 208-282-2805
FAX: 208-282-5266
E-mail: gndrctr@isu.edu
Mailing Address/Location:
Graveley Hall North, First Floor
Campus Box 8141
Pocatello, Idaho, 83209-8141.
Visit us at:
www.isu.edu/andersoncenter