Professional Development 

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