BLUEPRINT

BLUEPRINT is designed for first-year students who are interested in developing their leadership capacity and will assist students in developing a framework for their leadership paths. Through BLUEPRINT, participants will be able to:

• develop relationships with students beyond the classroom and residence halls.
• engage in the Northeastern and global communities through interactions with peers, faculty and staff.
• identify the principles of leadership.
• demonstrate ethical decision making and conflict management.
• understand and demonstrate how knowledge and affect work together.
• evaluate personal leadership and professional practices through assessment and reflection.
• explain cultural similarities and differences within their BLUEPRINT cohort.

BLUEPRINT is offered in the fall and spring semesters. In BLUEPRINT, 10-15 students (cohort) meet for eight weeks for 1.25 hours per week and attend a team-building retreat. Sessions are facilitated by one upperclass student and a faculty member/administrator. Meals are provided.

To become a participant in the Spring 2013 semester, click here. The deadline to participate in BLUEPRINT for Spring 2013 is January 23rd. If you have further questions, contact Dexter Bush-Scott at d.bushscott@neu.edu.

Mentors

Being a mentor is a valuable and rewarding experience. It is also a privilege and a responsibility. As a mentor, you must have high level of commitment, a willingness to engage the students in their journey of knowledge, and provide the insight on what steps can be taken to become a contributing leader at Northeastern University and in our global community.

Qualified applicants must be a second, third, fourth, or fifth year student have a 2.75 GPA or higher, and have full-time NU student status.

As a mentor you are required to:

• Support and challenge your mentees
• Work in partnership with a co-mentor
• Attend one training session (meals provided)
• Plan for and attend all sessions (sessions are 1.25 hours weekly)
• Attend the retreat for the mentees (meals and transportation will be provided)
• Attend and participate in two check-in/brainstorming mentor dinners
• Meet with half of your mentees for a minimum of one hour each outside of sessions
• Attend a celebration/certificate ceremony
• Lead with integrity

To apply to be a mentor for Spring 2013, please click here (note you may need to log in to Orgsync first). For further questions, contact Dexter Bush-Scott at d.bushscott@neu.edu.