Who We Are

WHAT ARE THE MAIN PARTS OF THE PROGRAM?

The Roan Experience

Scholars learn, grow, and develop their leadership potential through four years of shared class and all-Scholar experiences, as well as individual activities and opportunities.

Financial Award

The Roan provides funding for four years of tuition and fees, as well as stipends for room, board, books, and supplies. This allows Scholars to focus on leadership, campus/ community engagement, and academic achievement.

Scholar Initiative

Scholars demonstrate initiative, drive, and curiosity, actively pursuing ways to explore their interests, practice leadership, and ultimately make an impact.

INDIVIDUAL EXPERIENCES

Coaching and Mentoring

Scholars have access to a network of mentors and coaches, including Roan staff, alumni, supporters, and community leaders.

Summer of Service

Rising sophomores participate in a six-week, individually designed summer internship, focused on learning to lead through service. See where Scholars served this past summer on page 20.

Leadership Conferences

Scholars represent the Roan at regional and national leadership conferences, where they connect with other student leaders and learn from experienced professionals. Read about this year’s conference experiences on page 13.

Outdoor Leadership Challenge

A 20-year Roan tradition, the Outdoor Leadership Challenge pushes Scholars outside their comfort zone and provides countless opportunities to learn, grow, and bond with their fellow Roan classmates.

Leadership Explorations

Roan Scholars participate in specially designed trips to experience new places, connect with leaders, and explore issues. Past destinations have included Washington, D.C., Nashville, Atlanta, NYC, and a variety of other locations – both with the Roan and through ETSU’s Alternative Breaks program.

Roan Class Seminars

Scholars meet regularly, particularly during their first and second years, in small group seminars to tackle big issues like leadership, character, and citizenship.

ALL-SCHOLAR EXPERIENCES

Leadership in Action Series

Roan Scholars connect with community leaders and organizations making a difference in our region through our Leadership in Action series. Read about this year’s Leadership in Action events at the Langston Centre on page 12 and Boone Dam on page 18.

All-Roan Meetings

The Roan community provides a network of support and encouragement throughout a Scholar’s four years. All-Roan meetings provide Scholars an opportunity to strengthen those internal relationships.

Roan Impact Focus

Each year Scholars select a specific topic to learn about and engage in direct service. Previous topics have included early childhood literacy and addiction. Read about this year’s Roan Impact Focus on pages 14-15.

Physical Vigor Weekend

Physical Vigor continues to be a Roan pillar. Each fall, Scholars come together to collectively experience new activities and test their limits. This year’s Roan Physical Vigor Weekend involved building and racing rafts – and even sampling some edible bugs!