Professional Development 

Professional development is driven by comprehensive assessment of researched industry needs for new hires. Personalized assistance comes from mentors and the ISU staff. Scholars are awarded an account with $3,000 to assist in their career and professional development. The education team assists the scholar in planning how to use these funds effectively. Some of these experiences may include: travel supporting their career interests, internship support, conference participation, and student professional association memberships. Outside-of-class seminars are built to address the interests and developmental needs of scholars.

Year 1: Understanding Myself

• Ropes Leadership and Team Building Course
• Communication and Problem-Solving seminars
• Networks Project Teams
• Leadership and Time Management seminars

Year 2: "Me" As Part of a Team

• Personal Assessment
• Investing in You seminar
• Team Problem-Solving Leadership seminar
• Business Etiquette seminar
• Personal Attributes seminar

Year 3: Team Within an Organization

• Ethical Decision Making seminar
• Advanced Leadership seminar
• Ethics, Social Responsibility, and Corporate Citizenship

Year 4: Leading in an Organization

• Self Leadership I and II seminar
• The Fifth "P" seminar