Emerging Leaders Institute (ELI)
2024-2025 ELI Cohort
We are now welcoming applications to our 2024-2025 ELI cohort. If you are interested, please complete the form linked below. The deadline to apply is September 6th. We will inform our selected cohort members the following week.
Purpose
The Emerging Leaders Institute is designed to provide professional development for individuals interested in leadership roles in the State/District Associations and the Virginia Association of Educational Opportunity Program Personnel (VAEOPP). Further, it provides an opportunity for persons who have an interest in developing their personal and professional leadership skills to become involved in committee services as members and/or committee chair as well as preparation to hold office at the state/district, regional, and national levels.
To inquire about joining a future ELI cohort, please contact Dr. Danielle Williams at dewilliams@nsu.edu.
Selection Criteria
The ELI nominee must:
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Be willing to make a commitment to attend the following ELI training and activities:
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October 1-2, 2022 (required): ELI Orientation & TRIO Advocacy
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October 2-5 2022 (required): VAEOPP Annual Conference
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November 2022 to March 2023: Mentorship and ELI Cohort Project
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March 2023 (optional): COE Walk the Hill Advocacy Day
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Hold active professional membership in VAEOPP.
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Demonstrate interest in assuming leadership roles in the State and/or Regional Associations.
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Have a desire for ELI training opportunities.
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Support the goals and objectives of Federal TRIO Programs VAEOPP, and COE.
Application Procedures
Individuals interested in participating in the VAEOPP Emerging Leaders Institute must submit a completed application. In addition, each applicant must have a supporting nomination form completed by their program director or direct supervisor in order to be reviewed by the selection committee. Directors should put forth an effort to ensure that nominees will be available to attend the ELI training sessions and fulfill their responsibilities.
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SUPERVISORS
If you have any questions, please email brandon.honaker@sw.edu
ELI Training Expenses
VAEOPP will cover the expenses for a 1-night hotel stay, (3) meals, and hotel parking during the October 2022 training and March 2023 Advocacy Day.