Professional DevelopmentĀ
Professional development is driven by a comprehensive assessment designed and based upon industry research regarding the 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 faculty mentor 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 academic support. 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
- Time management seminar
- Networks project teams
- Personal problem solving seminar
- Personal communications seminar
- Ethics Conference Event
Year 2: "Me" As Part of a Team
- Personal assessment
- Team problem solving seminar
- Team communication seminar
- Personal attributes seminar
Year 3: Team Within an Organization
- Five business ethics seminars
- Advanced Leadership seminar
Year 4: Leading in an Organization
- Advanced Leadership II seminar