Making Connections
First, explain the LeADERS Program for outside audiences. Consider working from the paragraph below and tweaking the language to fit your goals:
“Old Dominion University’s LeADERS program connects students to courses and real world experiences in the areas of: Leadership, Academic Internship, Diversity, Entrepreneurship, Research, or Service Learning. This LeADERS ePortfolio shares how my experiences in the areas of ________, ________, and ________ have supported my personal and professional development.”
Second, answer each of the questions below thoughtfully and in detail. Your reflection can be in the form of a written response, audio, and/or video.
Reflecting Back
- Why did you join LeADERS?
- What significant challenges did you encounter throughout your LeADERS courses and related experiences? How did you overcome these challenges?
- What significant successes did you have during your LeADERS courses and related experiences? What contributed to your successes?
- How do you see all of your specific LeADERS experiences connecting to one another?
Offer examples of relevant course materials, either hyperlinking to documents, pulling in images, or quoting from your material.
Looking Forward
- What are your professional, personal, and/or educational goals after graduation?
- How have experiences within LeADERS prepared you to achieve your goals after graduation? Use specific examples.
Use the ‘Skills that Employers are Seeking’ (below) to demonstrate your mastery of skills.
Skills that employers are seeking
| Work in a team structure | Plan, organize, and prioritize work |
| Make decisions and solve problems | Obtain and process information |
| Communicate verbally | Demonstrate computer software proficiency |
| Analyze quantitative data | Create and/or edit reports |
| Demonstrate technical knowledge | Influence or sell to others |
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