The focus of the fourth year is dedicated to scholars assuming greater responsibility for their learning while preparing for
their post-college experiences. A capstone presentation punctuates the end of the fourth year. Additionally, students plan
the annual retreat and devise their own community service project. Goals are for fourth year scholars to:
Develop a plan for post-graduation
Continue leadership in a student organization(s) while mentoring new leaders
Provide closure to the PLA experience
Develop and implement projects
Articulate the value of faculty/scholar interaction
PROGRAM COMPONENTS
Cohort Meetings – transitional issues, social change model, interview skills, negotiating salaries, graduate education, exit
video, reflection and assessment
Planning and executing group community service project
Planning and executing annual retreat
Planning and executing the senior colloquium
LEARNING OUTCOMES
Develop a plan for postgraduate experience
Demonstrate ability to link knowledge with values
Demonstrate ability to link academic and life experiences
Articulate tenets of various leadership theories
Discuss a significant relationship with a faculty and a staff member
