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rigorous courses, rewarding volunteer experiences, and mentoring relationships. You’re a dedicated student and expect a college experience to complement your work ethic. You’ll find it at Elon. Maybe you know exactly what you want to study. Or perhaps you want
to sample the academic palate before selecting a career. The offer outstanding faculty support, scholarships to fund your studies, and student camaraderie that will challenge you to set and achieve your goals.
Find yourself in the center of Elon’s Fellows Programs and be surprised
just how much you can learn about yourself, your world and your future in four years. The Elon Fellows Programs combine all the elements of an active collegiate lifestyle with dynamic curricula that provide opportunities to study business in the Pacific Rim, present research at a national conference, and live and learn with students who share your passion for knowledge. Design your own major; shoot, edit and produce a documentary about life in Namibia or partner with other Fellows to manage a portion of Elon’s endowment.
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Honors Fellows
Elon College Fellows
Business Fellows
Communications Fellows
Teaching Fellows
Isabella Cannon Leadership Fellows
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6 challenging programs Honors Fellows for students in any major*
Elon College Fellows for majors in the arts and humanities, social sciences and mathematical and natural sciences
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Business Fellows for majors in business administration, economics and accounting
The Fellows Programs provide outstanding benefits such as:
Communications Fellows for majors in journalism, strategic communications, media arts and entertainment and communication science
Teaching Fellows for students who aspire to be outstanding educators
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Unique travel courses, such as a history study tour of the East Coast or a media-based study tour of Los Angeles
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Selected Fellows in each program receive scholarships ranging from , to , per year
Isabella Cannon Leadership Fellows for students in any major who want to maximize their leadership potential
* Students who plan to major in engineering have a specific three-year curriculum, which precludes participation in any of the Fellows Programs.
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Your Elon Fellows Capstone Experience
After four years as an Elon Fellow you’ll graduate with more than a diploma — you’ll have knowledge across several disciplines, a greater sense of confidence and a deeper appreciation for the world around you. And if you’re like many Fellows, you’ll leave with something else —
innovative research, a published article of scholarly work, or the playbill from a production you wrote, produced and directed. Many Fellows choose to culminate their Elon experience with a project demonstrating the depth of their scholastic efforts.
Honors Fellows Spend two years working closely with a faculty mentor to theorize, develop and compose your thesis. Juniors take workshops to develop a topic, find a mentor and prepare a proposal to be approved by the Honors Advisory Committee. Past topics include the study of dark matter, first impressions, media coverage of terrorism and the creative roots of poetry. Many students continue their thesis work into graduate school.
Elon College Fellows Produce a professional body of work in your chosen discipline as the culmination of a two-year mentorship with an Elon professor. You will present your scholarly work to an appropriate audience, such as Elon’s Spring Undergraduate Research Forum, the National Conferences on Undergraduate Research or other conferences, performances or exhibits. Your Fellows project will greatly enhance your undergraduate studies and provide a high quality professional experience that will benefit you after graduation.
Business Fellows Participate in one of two capstone experiences during your senior year. Fellows can manage a portion of Elon’s endowment, determining objectives and selecting stocks. Results from past teams consistently outperformed the Index. Fellows involved in consulting projects might find themselves conducting market research or managing a complex economic analysis project that determines the future direction for a business or nonprofit organization.
Communications Fellows Conquer the media world by interviewing dignitaries at international conferences, producing a nightly newscast or presenting a research paper at a public relations seminar. Communications Fellows complete capstone projects that can be as varied as conducting original research, investigating a media topic or performing presentations in their areas of interest.
Leadership Fellows You’ve spent four years learning to lead, so it’s only natural that your capstone project will focus on those skills. Coordinate the “How to Lead” retreat, complete a community project, attend capstone discussions and present your leadership legacy paper as you prepare to make a meaningful contribution as an Elon graduate.
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“When I graduated, I had a piece of work that I’d spent two years of my life working on – creating it, defending it, and finding funding for it. When I told people I was writing a thesis, they’d say, ‘In undergrad?’ The Fellows experience gives you an edge in competition for graduate schools, there’s no doubt.” Breanna Detwiler ’ Environmental Studies major Honors Fellow Warrenton, Va.
More than
Classmates
Community and shared experiences in the Elon Fellows Programs
You’re not living with your family anymore, but that doesn’t mean you
have to figure out college on your own. The Fellows Programs emphasize shared learning opportunities through formal and informal experiences. Faculty mentors work with students to develop projects, conduct research or continue discussions informally – some professors even invite their classes over for dinner. Upperclassmen help you adjust to the rigor of the Fellows Programs as you figure out life on a college campus.
Honors Fellows Meet new friends and get to know student mentors at dessert socials and dinners that usher you into college life. Take up residence in the William R. Kenan Jr. Honors Pavilion where a faculty member will be both professor and neighbor. Even Mom and Dad get a chance to meet directors of the Honors Program and other Honors Fellows and their parents during Family Weekend.
Business Fellows Get to work right away as you participate in professional development assessments that help you map your four-year plan of study. Faculty, peer and executive mentoring opportunities guide your professional development and help you maximize your potential as a future business leader.
Leadership Fellows Make yourself at home with special orientation events just for Leadership Fellows, and prepare for a fall retreat where you’ll identify leadership styles. You’ll work with campus leaders, faculty and staff as you explore leadership styles and determine your own goals and objectives.
“Elon is where I got my base. Doing my own projects and seeking out internships are the main things have helped me. And having mentors like Ray Johnson and J McMerty to look at my work and advise me, that was the big thing.” Laith Al-Majali ’ Isabella Cannon Leadership Fellow first recipient of Elon’s King Hussein Scholarship Majali, a communications major, edited and produced “Captain Abu Raed,” the Sundance Film Festival’s winner of the World Cinema Audience Award.
“Spending time and actually teaching a few small lessons in a British secondary school were incredible experiences. I observed the similarities and differences in teaching styles, discipline methods, and the overall structure of the educational system. It allowed me to question some of the methods that we use in the U.S., and it broadened my horizons as to creative ways of impacting children’s education.” Jennifer Romano ’, Teaching Fellow, Fulbright Scholar
After graduating from Elon, Romano spent a year teaching English at a university in Paraná, Argentina. She is now pursuing a master’s degree in International Education Policy at Harvard University.
Roam the Globe You can’t explore the world if you stay in one place. Elon’s Fellows
Programs take you across the country and around the globe to live and learn about life beyond your doorstep. You’ll bring home an expanded understanding of the international community and demonstrate an unmistakable willingness to push past traditional expectations – a quality valued by both employers and graduate school counselors.
Maximize your learning experiences through study abroad
Business Fellows Spend your first semester settling into Elon, and your first four-week Winter Term acclimating yourself to the world. Freshman Fellows study emerging economies by traveling to countries such as Mexico and Poland. Junior Business Fellows travel to New York City where they visit Wall Street firms and other major corporations, and network with Elon alumni living and working in the city.
Elon College Fellows See the arts and sciences in action as you study in Washington, D.C., during your first Winter Term. Travel to national monuments and enjoy behind-the-scenes visits at historic sites such as the Supreme Court and the as you’re introduced to the process of academic inquiry.
Teaching Fellows Transverse the Eastern Seaboard on a freshman year study tour to U.S. cities steeped in history, such as Philadelphia and Boston. Then spend a semester abroad in London or Costa Rica, taking courses and interning in local schools. A Winter Term in Washington, D.C., allows you to explore the inner workings of government and attend unique seminars at The Washington Center.
71%
of Elon students study abroad at least once by the time they graduate.
65+ study abroad programs from which to choose.
Honors
Fellows
Are you ready to explore the forefront of academia?
Highly motivated students who want to expand their perspectives and exceed
their own expectations find themselves at home in Elon’s Honors Program. Discussionbased classes target critical thinking and writing skills, while strong support from faculty mentors prepares you for the highlight of your academic journey – the development and presentation of an Honors thesis.
Beyond the Classroom As an Honors Fellow, you’ll be part of a close-knit community inside and outside the classroom — a community that’s real, that’s fun and that will challenge you. Take in cultural events with your peers and find yourself debating philosophy and politics late into the night. Or grab some popcorn on your way to a discussion of new genetics with Professor Steve Braye; instead of a lecture, you’ll meet in the McEwen screening room to watch a episode on the subject. Bunk up in the Kenan Honors Pavilion or the third floor of Virginia residence hall, both are beautiful living-learning communities reserved exclusively for Honors students. Share House Dinners with your fellow Honors buddies, and enjoy having a faculty member as your neighbor. Go on overnight trips, plan pirate parties and indulge in dessert socials.
The Serious Stuff As an Honors Fellow, you’ll enjoy a curriculum specially designed to make your mind work in ways you never imagined. That attention starts right away in the Honors section of Elon , a one-semester faculty-led class that serves as an introduction to Elon life. As you tread deeper into the program, you’ll take team-taught classes led by professors from different disciplines. For example, analyze literary journalism with instruction from a sociology professor and a communications professor, begin to understand the history of disability as history and education professors examine what it’s like to be disabled. Thesis : A two-year project might sound daunting, but Honors Fellows need not fear the capstone project. Thesis preparation workshops, grant seminars and thesis-inprogress presentations will answer all your questions and provide valuable feedback. Honors Fellows are eligible for thesis grants of up to to assist with research or project expenses. Or, if you want to conduct research internationally, the , study abroad grant given to every Fellow will make it possible. When the work is done, you’ll celebrate with your faculty mentor at a special banquet in your honor!
Honors Fellows & Graduate School According to a survey of recent graduates, percent of Honors Fellows plan to attend graduate school. Recent graduate schools selected include: University of Chicago University of Virginia Vanderbilt University Rice University University of California – Davis Michigan State University Florida State University University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill Boston University College of William and Mary Pepperdine University University of Connecticut
“For me, the most important thing about being an Honors Fellow was stepping outside your boundaries. Being required to take classes outside your discipline makes you a more well-rounded person. The classes make you stretch your thinking.” Jessi Young ’ Honors Fellow Richmond, Va. Ph.D. Candidate in Psychology
Scholarships All Honors Fellows receive a , scholarship renewable annually based on academic performance and participation in the program. This is in addition to the Presidential Scholarship of , annually, bringing total scholarship funding to , each year, or , over four years. In each class, one Honors Fellow is selected as the William R. Kenan, Jr. Honors Fellow and receives a full tuition scholarship renewable annually. Honors Fellows who plan to attend medical school may also apply for Jane M. Baird Pre-medical Scholarships of , per year.
Ready to Apply? Students who have taken a demanding high school curriculum, have a of at least ., rank in the top of their class, and have a combined critical reading, math and writing total of ( ) or higher are encouraged to apply. Each year, students are selected as Honors Fellows based on their high school records, essays, teacher recommendations and interviews. Honors Fellows may pursue any major offered at Elon with the exception of engineering.
Young, a Spanish and psychology major, is pursuing her doctoral degree in counseling psychology at Virginia Commonwealth University. In recognition of her outstanding undergraduate work, Young received a prestigious Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services Fellowship that will support up to three years of graduate study.
Elon College Fellows Find your place in the rich history of the arts and sciences
You’re fascinated with anthropology. Intrigued by art history. Biology and
the inner workings of the human mind never cease to amaze. You learn because you want to know, and you won’t settle for a college experience that’s anything less than enlightening. Students like you have found the rigor, challenge and diversity of learning experiences they demand within the Elon College Fellows Program. Professors employ cross-disciplinary techniques that teach you to think like a scholar, ask questions from multiple perspectives and prepare for the excitement of producing an original project in your chosen field.
Beyond the Classroom Explore our nation’s capitol through the eyes of an academic investigator during a -day trip with your Paths of Inquiry classmates. This freshman Winter Term course led by professors from multiple disciplines will help you to better understand the various approaches to knowledge in the arts and sciences and to learn how to take a scholarly approach to developing research questions. All of this is accomplished in the context of interesting and fun “behind-the-scenes” sessions in museums, think tanks and government agencies. In past years, Fellows have had sessions at the , Supreme Court, The Brookings Institute, the National Institute of Health and many more. Use the , Elon College Fellows study abroad grant to support a study abroad experience. Travel to Scandinavia to study post-World War social and political development, explore Mayan culture and language in Mexico or conduct field studies in the lush forests, highlands and coasts of Peru.
Clark, a biochemistry major, began conducting laboratory research on heart disease during her freshman year at Elon.
“Accepting the offer to become an Elon College Fellow was certainly one of the smartest things I have ever done. This program has already had profound effects on my college experience – I’ve been introduced to new ideas and theories of thought. I’m around students with similar passions and interests. The skills I’ve gained as a Fellow make me more successful in my other classes.” Amanda Clark ’, Elon College Fellow, Skaneateles, N.Y.
The Serious Stuff Academic colloquia and team-taught Elon College Fellows seminars will open your mind to the world of arts and sciences and to the opportunities available to students who major in these disciplines. As you become immersed in your major you will form a special relationship with a faculty mentor in your chosen discipline. Supported by special funding and the guidance of your Mentor, you will develop, produce and present your own scholarly work. This opportunity to work as a scholar within your major represents an in-depth academic and personal experience that is typically available only at the graduate school level.
The Perfect Fit When you’ve decided on a major, you move into a more focused phase of the Fellows Program. are dedicated to the study of Art, Art History, Dance Performance and Choreography, English, Foreign Languages, Music, Music Technology, Performing Arts, Philosophy or Religious Studies Appreciate, understand and contribute to the exploration of the humanities and the creative arts as you work with a dedicated community of learners with a guiding hand from distinguished faculty. Recent student projects include producing and staging an original musical, developing a series of short stories and investigating the evolution of early Christian art. specialize in the fields of Anthropology, History, Human Service Studies, International Studies, Political Science, Psychology, Public Administration or Sociology. Delve into the complexity of human behavior, social constructs and cultural strife as you chart humanity’s approach to global issues. Recent student projects include a historical analysis of race and religion in the Wilmington Massacre of , an investigation of gender quota systems in Sub-Saharan Africa and an analysis of the influence of physical attractiveness and narcissism on first impressions. pursue the study of Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry, Computing Sciences, Environmental Studies, Mathematics or Physics. Explore both the abstract and concrete structure of the universe across the scientific spectrum. Recent student projects include examining the effect of disturbance on the spread of invasive plants along the Haw River Corridor, a study of estrogens in the natural environment, and analyzing the mathematical properties of the jai alai game. Participation in the Elon College Fellows Program provides strong preparation for graduate school. In the spring of , nearly half of all graduating Elon College Fellows had been accepted into graduate or professional schools.
Scholarships All Elon College Fellows receive scholarships valued at ,, which are renewable annually as long as the student remains a Fellow in good standing. Elon College Fellows planning to attend medical school may also apply for Baird Premed scholarships of ,. This is in addition to any Presidential Scholarship awarded.
Ready to apply? Students who plan to major in the arts and sciences should apply. Students should rank in the top percent of their high school class, have a of at least ., and have a combined critical reading, math and writing score of ( ) or higher. Fifty academically talented students in the arts and sciences are selected based on their high school academic performance, interviews and essays.
Business
Fellows
Get ready for the global marketplace
The Business Fellows Program puts students on the fast track to
excel in the competitive and exciting world of business, government or nonprofits. Spend time in conversation with a Legends of Business speaker, enter an innovation challenge, compete in a national ethics competition, collaborate with a professor on an organizational management issue, intern at a Fortune company, or hone your skills as a financial trader — these are just a few of the opportunities available to Business Fellows.
Beyond the Classroom Get a head start on the job market as you visit local corporations and take special courses that emphasize business leadership – all during your first year. Study abroad with your Business Fellow classmates during your first Winter Term. Recently, Fellows have visited Poland and Mexico to gain valuable insights on new and emerging economies and sustainable business practices. All Business Fellows receive a , grant for an additional study abroad experience of their choice. Travel to New York City with junior Business Fellows to visit the New York Stock Exchange, network with national and international corporate executives, and meet Elon alumni living and working in the city. This trip is often a valuable first step for Fellows pursuing internships and jobs in the city.
“Stepping off the bus in Merida, I had no idea what to expect from the Mayan culture. I suppose I expected a society that only cared about getting by and surviving to the next day. I was mistaken. The Mayans and I are similar in that we both want to create a livable, enjoyable society in which to live, raise children, and prosper. They, however, have a different way of going about it and I soon realized I had a lot to learn from them.” Dan Shulman ’, Business Fellow, Dallas, Texas
The Serious Stuff
Elon’s Martha and Spencer Love School of Business, accredited by AACSB International, offers majors in business administration, accounting and economics. Business Fellows select a major in at least one of these areas.
Take one course each semester offered exclusively to Business Fellows, taught by leading teacher-scholars in Elon’s Martha and Spencer Love School of Business. Courses emphasize responsible business leadership and develop your analytical skills while giving you a strong foundation of real-world skills. In the junior year, Business Fellows take “Personal Mastery,” a course in professional development. You’ll fine-tune your resume, participate in mock interviews, develop your networking skills and produce a professional portfolio. At the end of the course, you will be ready to find an internship that fits your career goals. Business Fellows have recently interned with companies such as Bank of America, Credit Suisse, , , and PriceWaterhouseCoopers.
attend classes in one of Elon’s newest facilities — the Ernest A. Koury, Sr. Business Center. This high-tech showcase includes the Doherty Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership, which prepares students for success as entrepreneurs through hands-on learning experiences; the Chandler Family Professional Sales Center, which prepares students for careers in professional selling; and the Reed Finance Center, which simulates a stock trading room complete with an electronic stock crawl providing real-time data from global markets.
Reality Report Card Punctuate your Business Fellows experience by choosing of capstone projects: Manage a portion of Elon’s endowment by investing it in the stock market. Your team will set portfolio objectives and select stocks accordingly. This student-managed portfolio has consistently outperformed the S&P Index. Apply project management skills as you engage in strategic consulting projects with businesses and nonprofit organizations to help them accomplish their goals. Recent projects include conducting a market research study to facilitate business expansion and an economic analysis to determine the impact on the economy of higher education institutions in a state.
Scholarships Seven Business Fellows will be awarded scholarships valued at , to ,, which are renewable annually as long as the student remains a Fellow in good standing. This is in addition to any Presidential Scholarship received.
Ready to apply? Students who have sharp analytical skills and plan to major in business administration, economics or accounting should apply. Students should have a of at least . and a combined critical reading, math and writing total of ( ) or higher. Twenty-five Business Fellows are selected annually based on academic criteria, business interest and experience, essays and interviews.
Communications
Fellows
Work at the forefront of the digital revolution
Eugene Daniel began working with Elon student media as a freshman. He is an anchor and correspondent for a sports magazine show, “Elon Phoenix Weekly,” and a reporter and multimedia producer for the student newspaper, The Pendulum. Daniel is also a leader in a Christian organization called Impact.
Win an award at the Sundance Film Festival. Travel to Brazil for an interview with one of the Internet’s founders. Document the lives of Namibian children living with AIDS. Hit the airwaves by developing your own special interest TV program. Can you imagine yourself doing one of those things? If so, the Communications Fellows Program in the School of Communications might be for you. Students work hard to apply classroom lessons to real-life situations, and Communications Fellows are at the forefront of those efforts. Professional equipment and state-of-the art facilities maximize Fellows’ opportunities to play an active role on campus through the student-run newspaper, the campus radio station, Elon Student Television, the student public relations agency, and feature film and documentary production.
Beyond the Classroom No need to wait for an internship to work in a professional studio. Elon Student Television is home to award-winning student-produced and staffed shows. The studentproduced sports show “The Elon Phoenix Weekly” is ranked college sports show in the nation. The broadcast airs weekly on . Fellows are often invited to work on special projects, such as a recent documentary examining the coverage of the Civil Rights Movement. Communications Fellows have also traveled to Brazil, Greece and South Korea while working on Elon’s groundbreaking project, Imagining the Internet. The project’s more than ,-page Web site includes technology predictions from thousands of experts and ordinary people around the globe. You’ll have early access to professional-quality equipment and state-of-the-art facilities, including two studios, digital video editing bays, a control room and a -seat screening room. Meet high-profile personalities such as Anderson Cooper, Thomas Friedman and David Gergen. Fellows have the chance to participate in sessions and news conferences with visiting speakers. Get first-hand knowledge of international communications with a study abroad experience. All Communications Fellows receive a , study abroad grant.
The Serious Stuff Establish helpful relationships with faculty mentors who will open up a world of media contacts, and give you the chance to collaborate on research. Stretch your media-savvy mind with courses such as Communications in a Global Age, Digital Media Convergence and senior seminar. The classes are great prep for your capstone experience – a final project that might include original research, investigation of a media or communications topic, the creation of original programming or a performance presentation in your area of interest. Gain valuable professional experience by completing a required internship at leading media organizations such as , Black Entertainment Television, The Weather Channel, ESPN The Magazine or prominent public relations agencies.
Scholarships Five Communications Fellows will receive scholarships valued at , and are renewable annually as long as the student remains a Fellow in good standing. This is in addition to any Presidential Scholarship received.
Ready to apply? Students with related experience who plan to major in journalism, strategic communications, media arts and entertainment or communication science should apply. Students should have a of at least . and a combined critical reading, math and writing total of ( ) or higher. Twenty-five Fellows are selected each year based on high school academic performance, involvement in communications-related activities, interviews and essays.
Cross-Country Learning Climb aboard! Visit Washington, D.C., for an experiential media tour of major national and international media outlets. Fellows take a weekend bus trip to a media mega-center, Atlanta, to visit , The Weather Channel, Atlanta Magazine and international public relations firms including Ketchum and Weber Shandwick. Elon goes to L.A.! Spend Winter Term in sunny California for a behind-the-scenes look at the entertainment industry. You’ll meet directors and producers, watch tapings and get to know Elon alumni who work in the industry. Studios such as Paramount, Fox, Warner Brothers, Universal and Television Cities will open their doors so you can get a Hollywood insider’s perspective on how business is done in the entertainment metropolis.
Elon’s School of Communications is accredited by the Accrediting Council on Education in Journalism and Mass Communication (ACEJMC ). Elon is one of only private colleges and universities in the nation with an accredited communications program.
“I work a lot harder now than I did in high school. Here at Elon, you can actually see the fruits of your labor, and rather quickly. I’m more motivated to put in the time and effort.” Eugene Daniel ’, Communications Fellows, Marietta, Ga.
Teaching
Fellows
Combine your passion for learning with your desire to teach others
Elon’s outstanding teacher education curriculum has produced national
and state Teachers of the Year and is the perfect place for students who yearn to improve the world by sharing knowledge. Observe a veteran teacher from a local school in your freshman year, and benefit from visits to sites such as a bilingual elementary school and an education center for children with special needs. The Teaching Fellows Program emphasizes a solid classroom learning experience led by supportive faculty mentors coupled with an intensive list of special learning opportunities. By the time you graduate, you’ll enter your own classroom with a wealth of ideas and confidence in your own abilities.
The Next Four Get real classroom experience early and often. You will begin observing veteran teachers in local schools your first year. Travel by charter bus up and down the East Coast to visit socially, culturally and historically important sites during Winter Term. Explore cities such as Philadelphia and Boston where you’ll feel learning come to life. You’ll study and analyze history as you begin to understand its importance in improving the present and future. Pack your bags for a semester in London, Costa Rica or an appropriate country if you are a foreign language major. You’ll continue your own education and also intern at local schools. Take note of similarities and differences in the teaching systems as you construct a repertoire of creative teaching methods. Elon pays for airfare, and Fellows pay regular tuition, fees and room and board. Spend Winter Term in Washington, D.C., for a two-week Leadership Seminar at The Washington Center. Discuss politics, the media, and the inherent qualities of American democracy with national experts. Learn from prime-time reporters, White House personnel and politicians. Your time in the nation’s capitol is an excellent way for you to learn how your understanding of information dissemination is instrumental in instructing your students to become informed, active citizens. Step into your own classroom as you complete a student teaching experience with a veteran instructor who will serve as a mentor. All that you’ve learned at Elon in seminars and study abroad will provide the framework for your lessons.
Scholarships Teaching Fellows receive a , Elon University scholarship, renewable annually for four years, provided the student remains in good standing with the program. North Carolina Teaching Fellows receive an additional , from the N.C. Teaching Fellows Commission plus the N.C. Legislative Tuition Grant (, for -). Teaching Fellows must be U.S. citizens, and N.C. Teaching Fellows must also be residents of the state. N.C. Teaching Fellows must teach at least four years in N.C. public schools after graduation or repay the Teaching Fellows Commission’s portion of the scholarship with interest.
“On our journey from teacher candidates to professionals, we’ve grown together to become teachers who value both diversity and democracy through the American education system. I’ve learned the importance of thinking about my own culture, valuing the cultures of others, and teaching in a manner that makes learning relevant to the unique cultures of my students.” Amy Johnson ’ North Carolina Teaching Fellow Teacher at Irving Park Elementary School Greensboro, N.C.
Ready to apply? may apply for the North Carolina Teaching Fellows program. Apply online or see your guidance counselor for an application, which is due in mid-October. : Outstanding students who rank in the top percent of their high school class, have a of at least ., and have a combined critical reading, math and writing score of ( ) or higher should consider applying for the National Teaching Fellows Scholarship. Complete the Fellows application in this booklet and submit it to Elon University by January . You may apply to either the N.C. Teaching Fellows or National Teaching Fellows depending on state residency. You may not apply to both programs. N.C. Teaching Fellows are selected in a statewide competition conducted by the N.C. Teaching Fellows Commission. Applicants from out of state will be selected to compete in the Elon University Fellows and Scholarship Weekend described in this booklet. Elon may admit up to N.C. Teaching Fellows and up to two National Teaching Fellows for fall . : Music education majors must also complete an audition in conjunction with their admission to Elon.
Isabella Cannon Leadership Fellows Put your vision in motion
“You read about the Department of Defense, the State Department and the U.S. Congress; it’s quite another thing to actually have briefings by high-level members of these organizations at the Pentagon or at the State Department. I was putting names I learned in textbooks to real people I was meeting.” Mike Donofrio ’ Leadership Fellow Foreign Affairs Specialist Department of Defense
Donofrio interned with the Department of Defense and met regularly with government and military leaders from the United States and Middle East.
No matter what your ambitions, cultivating the skills and attributes of a
responsible leader will help translate your goals into reality. The Isabella Cannon Leadership Fellows Program takes you on a journey of exploration to uncover the dynamics of leadership and discover all the ways you can be a source of positive change. Leadership Fellows participate in program-specific coursework and develop leadership skills through the Isabella Cannon Leadership Program.
“Leadership Fellows have a stronger affiliation with the university, a sense that Elon believes in them, the knowledge that change begins with the individual, and the realization that when leaders align their efforts, truly great things can happen. “ Rex Waters, Associate Dean of Students and Director of Isabella Cannon Leadership Fellows Program
Beyond the Classroom Freshman Leadership Fellows unpack early to enjoy special orientation events with other Leadership Fellows and learn more at a retreat focusing on leadership styles. Get a sense of the global impact your talents can provide as you live, learn and lead in countries such as China, South Africa, Italy, Argentina, New Zealand and Austria. All Leadership Fellows receive a , study abroad grant.
The Serious Stuff Leadership Fellows take classes that complement any major. Expand your studies with classes such as Group Dynamics and Leadership, Ethics and Decision Making, or the Psychology of Leadership. Fellows also have the option of completing a minor in leadership studies. Get involved with Elon’s more than campus organizations. Leadership Fellows not only work with these groups, but also venture beyond campus for service activities and internships with companies such as Duke Children’s Hospital, Voice of America, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney and Motorola.
Learning to Lead Leadership Fellows participate in all four phases of Elon’s distinguished Isabella Cannon Leadership Program: · Emerging Leaders (Self ) Participate in campus programs and learn about your personal leadership style. · Phase II (Collaboration) Attend a “How to Lead” retreat and participate in a leadership laboratory experience with a professor or administrator. · Phase III (Change) Change Change) Plan and coordinate group sessions for the Emerging Leaders Program, complete a personal and organizational change project, receive training in facilitation and attend a leadership conference.
Ready to apply? Students who are outstanding leaders in their high schools and/or communities and have held one or more leadership positions in organizations are encouraged to apply. Students should have a of . or better and a combined critical reading, math and writing total of or higher. Twenty-five incoming freshmen are selected annually based on leadership experience and potential, academic performance, essays and interviews.
· Phase IV (Common Good ) Make a positive impact for the common good by coordinating the “How to Lead” retreat, completing a community project, attending capstone discussions and presenting your leadership legacy paper.
Scholarships Five freshman Leadership Fellows receive scholarships valued at ,, which are renewable annually as long as the student remains a Fellow in good standing. This amount is in addition to any Presidential Scholarship received.
Faculty
Spotlight
Two Ph.D.s. Two Perspectives. One Class.
Traverse the realms of human awareness in Exploring Consciousness with
Dr. Jeffrey Pugh, professor of religious studies, and Dr. Mat Gendle, associate professor of psychology. You’ll dissect the inner workings of the mind through the lens of religious studies, philosophy, physics and neurobiology. Confused? Don’t be. Pugh and Gendle work hard to make their class for Honors Fellows fun, interesting and very enlightening. “We create a series of experiences throughout the semester that challenge students’ concepts of reality,” Gendle says. During one class they asked students to gaze into mirrors for several minutes at a time. On another day, the professors took students outside and had them slowly walk from one point to another all the while concentrating on the world around them.
“It was great. One student said until that class he’s never realized that Elon’s brick paths are neither red nor flat,” Gendle says. It’s all in the name of self-awareness. Self-discovery. Self-knowledge. Both men are fascinated with the cultural crossroads of science, religion and psychology. The chance to work together and share that interest with Honors Fellows makes it one of the best academic experiences they say they’ve ever had. “It was one of the best classes I’ve taught at Elon because those students who were engaged were extremely engaged,” Pugh says. He and Gendle spent months before the course’s debut batting around ideas, and acclimating themselves with the other’s teaching style. “It really gave me a good sense of how he thinks,” Gendle says. “By the time we
were teaching the class, I’d stand up there and know what topics to save for Jeffrey, and also how to set him up to make an enlightening point.” “We were also able to model an academic discussion for the students,” Pugh points out. The class is a regular exercise in debating and re-thinking concepts, constructs and theories that govern daily life and human interactions. Heavy stuff, but Honors Fellows are the perfect audience, Pugh says. “In a traditional class, most of the students are interested, but only a small group are really engaged. In Fellows classes, all of the students want to learn more. And it builds on itself,” Pugh says. “At Elon, we have the ability to push ourselves and our classes beyond the box. In this class, we don’t stick to a cut and dried curriculum; we follow arguments where they lead.”
Get to know some of our amazing professors Professor Robert Anderson teaches a general studies seminar for Isabella Cannon Leadership Fellows and is coordinator of the leadership studies minor at Elon. He also leads a Winter Term Seminar for Teaching Fellows at The Washington Center, where he was named Faculty Leader of the Year in . Anderson is an associate professor of political science at Elon. His research interests include African politics, American politics, foreign policy and globalization. Associate Professor Janna Quitney Anderson, is director of Imagining the
Internet, an international resource and initiative of the Elon University School of Communications and the Pew Internet and American Life Project. Anderson works with Communications Fellows as both a professor and research mentor. In she guided Fellows as they reported on the inaugural United Nations Internet
ROBER T ANDERSON
Governance Forum in Athens, Greece, and in she served as a mentor for Fellows covering the conference in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Anderson was named the nation’s top journalism educator by the Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication. JANNA QUITNEY ANDERSON
Dr. Carol Smith, associate professor of physical education, serves as a teacher and mentor to students. She serves on several cross-campus teams including the Student Life Advisory Council, Graduate Council and Learning Communities Council. Smith has published numerous books and articles on health and human performance. Her research interests include moral reasoning in college students and various aspects of outdoor adventure education.
DR. CAROL SMITH
DR. KIMBERLY JONES
Get to know some of our amazing professors Dr. Kimberly Jones, assistant
DR. DAVID COPELAND
DR. WONHI SYNN
professor of anthropology, is faculty adviser to one of Elon’s Honors Fellows Learning Communities and is a member of the Honors Advisory Committee. She has mentored several students through thesis projects and led study abroad experiences focusing on topics such as service-learning and undergraduate research in Brazil. Jones, who is fluent in Spanish and Portuguese, is an active scholar and has been conducting research in a university hospital in Brazil for the past years. Research interests include international health, aging, international and local service learning and community development. Jones is the assistant editor of Anthropology and Aging Quarterly.
Dr. David Copeland, A.J. Fletcher
DR. STEPHEN BRAYE
DR. BRIAN NIENHAUS
Professor of Communications and Director of the Interactive Media program, works with Communications Fellows as a professor and research mentor. Copeland is a media historian who has written extensively on the colonial press, and on religion and the media. He was named the Distinguished University Scholar by Elon University and is the editor of several online scholarly projects as well as the author of many books. His latest, The Idea of a Free Press: The Enlightenment and Its Unruly Legacy, was published in .
Dr. Wonhi Synn, professor of finance, DR. AYESHA DELPISH
is the faculty adviser for the Business Fellows capstone portfolio project and guides students as they work in teams to manage a portion of Elon’s endowment. He also teaches Principles of Finance for Business Fellows and has led study abroad trips to London, China, Costa Rica and the Pacific Rim. Synn’s research interests include technological innovations in financial markets, corporate valuation, and pedagogical issues in business education.
Dr. Stephen Braye, professor of
English, teaches Elon and the Global Experience for Honors Fellows. Braye researches learning and critical thinking as a way to understand how professors can inspire greater depth of thought in students. He also works with Elon students to promote sustainable living practices and build houses in Zambia in conjunction with Habitat for Humanity.
Dr. Brian Nienhaus, associate
professor of business administration, leads a Winter Term course that takes Business Fellows to the northern section of Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula to learn the history of Mayan commerce. Nienhaus is an active scholar whose research interests include business and managerial communication, with an emphasis on the development and measurement of human capital resources. He also co-taught Elon’s first-ever course in business Spanish.
Dr. Ayesha Delpish, assistant
professor of mathematics, mentors Elon College Fellows in their research efforts. Delpish won Elon’s Excellence in Teaching Award as a reflection of her work in the classroom, in her discipline and her commitment to students’ intellectual development. Her academic interests include hierarchical linear modeling, structural equation modeling and statistics education. A native of Trinidad, Delpish also serves as faculty-in-residence at the Isabella Cannon International Pavilion where she lives and interacts with international students and those interested in international issues.
Recognizing
Top Scholars
The Lumen Prize: Elon’s premier award recognizing student scholarship
Each year, 15 rising Elon juniors receive $15,000 scholarships to
support and celebrate their academic achievements and potential. Awards can be used during the students’ junior and senior years toward tuition costs as well as research, international study, internships, equipment and supplies, and other approved expenses. Lumen applicants map out their vision for their junior and senior years, developing a plan for coursework, research, creative productions or performances, service projects, travel, summer workshops or institutes, and international study or internships. Top candidates will articulate a set of goals that are clear, focused and scholarly, and demonstrate intellectual curiosity and originality. Applicants must be in their second year at Elon and hold a cumulative of . or above. Students must be nominated by a member of the Elon faculty or staff and must plan to remain enrolled at Elon for two more years. The name for the Lumen Prize comes from Elon’s historic motto, “Numen Lumen,” Latin for “intellectual light” and “spiritual light.” The words signify the highest purposes of an Elon education. For more information on the Lumen Prize and a list of current recipients, please visit www.elon.edu/lumenprize.
Additional Merit-based Scholarships
Elon’s dual-degree engineering program offers students the distinctive opportunity to earn two undergraduate degrees. Graduates receive a bachelor’s degree from Elon and a bachelor’s degree from an affiliated engineering school. Elon students may major in engineering physics, engineering mathematics, computer science/engineering, chemistry/ chemical engineering or environmental studies/environmental engineering. Students who plan to enroll in Elon’s three-year engineering program can apply for one of two , merit-based scholarships awarded annually to incoming students based on academic performance, an essay, interview and potential. These scholarships are in addition to any Presidential Scholarship and are renewable annually during the student’s years at Elon based on acceptable academic performance. A special scholarship application is necessary and can be obtained from Elon’s Web site at www/elon.edu/admissions, from the Office of Admissions -- or from Dr. Richard D’Amato, program director, at --. Applications must be postmarked by Jan. . Selection is based on academic record, letters of recommendation and an interview.
Presidential Scholarships of ,–, annually are awarded to approximately the top percent of entering freshmen each year. The awards are based on high school course selection, class rank, grades and / scores. No separate application is needed. Scholarships are automatically awarded to students who meet the necessary criteria when the completed admissions application is reviewed. Presidential Scholarships are renewable each year pending acceptable academic performance.
Students majoring in theatre arts or music theatre can apply for talent-based scholarships ranging from to , annually. Awards are based on application, letters of recommendation and audition/interview. Scholarships are renewable annually based on acceptable academic performance. Contact the Department of Performing Arts at --.
Students who major in music, music education or music performance can compete for talent- and need-based scholarships on the basis of audition/interview. Band and choral scholarships are available to both music and non-music majors. Scholarships range from to , annually. Contact the Department of Music at --.
The U.S. Army and U.S. Air Force award four-year scholarships, which cover the cost of tuition and books, plus per month for personal expenses. Elon provides free room and board to students while receiving Scholarship funds.
Performance-based scholarships are awarded in all intercollegiate sports in compliance with regulations and guidelines. Amounts vary. Contact the Office of Intercollegiate Athletics at --.
How to Apply
for the Elon Fellows Programs
Step 1 . Complete and submit an Elon University Freshman Admission application, along with the application fee, official high school transcript, official or scores, and the completed Counselor Evaluation Form no later than the following dates: : November : November : January You can apply online at www.elon.edu/admissions.
Step 2 . For Honors, Elon College, Business, Communications, National Teaching Fellows and Isabella Cannon Leadership Fellows: submit the Elon Fellows application postmarked no later than January . The application is included in this booklet and is available online at www.elon.edu/fellows. An application for any Elon Fellows Program must include: Fellows application with all data completed on the form. Essays answering a question for each Fellows Program to which you are applying. For North Carolina Teaching Fellows: obtain the special application online or from your high school guidance counselor. The application is due mid-October. Candidates are selected by the N.C. Teaching Fellows Commission in a statewide competition. Only U.S. citizens who are N.C. residents are eligible. You do not need to submit the Fellows application in this booklet. For Elon Engineering Scholarships: a separate application is necessary. Contact the Office of Admissions or download the application at www.elon.edu/admissions/engineering. The application must be postmarked no later than January .
It is important to note that students who plan to major in engineering have a very specific three-year curriculum, which precludes participating in any of the Fellows Programs. Engineering candidates should apply for the scholarships associated only with that major instead of a Fellows Program.
How many programs may I apply for? Students may apply for one school-based (Business, Elon College, Communications or Teaching) and one non-school-based (Honors or Leadership) program. However, you may participate in only one Fellows Program. You may not apply to two programs based in different schools because you are required to major in one of the fields within a school. For example, you may not apply to both the Communications Fellows and the Business Fellows because they are in two different schools. Because the Honors and Isabella Cannon Leadership Fellows Programs are not school-based, you may apply to both of these or to one of them in combination with a school-based program. If you apply to two programs, be sure to list your first and second choice. Candidates selected to compete for Honors Fellows will be required to have a teacher recommendation submitted on their behalf prior to the competition weekend. Recommendations must clearly state your name at the top of the letter and that you are being recommended for the Elon University Honors Fellows Program. All Honors recommendations must be mailed to the attention of Cindy Barr, Assistant Dean of Admissions, Campus Box, Elon, .
What happens after I apply? All Fellows applications are reviewed after January . Finalists for each program are selected by faculty committees. If you are a finalist, you will be invited one month in advance to attend Fellows & Scholarship Weekend, March –, . If you applied under the final deadline decision period, you will receive a decision about your freshman admission status at the time of invitation to Fellows & Scholarship Weekend. The Fellows competition includes attending a seminar and writing a response, an interview with faculty and information sessions about the Fellows Programs. From this competition, Fellows are selected and notified April .
How should I decide which program(s) to apply for?
Mark your calendar! Fellows & Scholarship Weekend
Fellows Programs are primarily school-based, so you should be planning to major in one of the fields contained within the school sponsoring the Fellows Program. The exceptions are Honors Fellows, which is for students in any major except engineering, and Leadership Fellows, which is also not specific to a major field of study. Please visit www.elon.edu/fellows for a list of majors housed within each school. Students who are undecided about a major typically apply to Honors Fellows if they wish to pursue the thesis option or to Elon College Fellows because of the breadth of majors offered in the arts and sciences.
–, –, If you are invited to Fellows & Scholarship Weekend, you do not need to attend one of Elon’s Spring Orientation weekends. Please wait until you receive notification about your Fellows application before making reservations for an orientation program. Fellows & Scholarship Weekend includes many of the same activities as Spring Orientation, such as campus and residence hall tours. Also, you will want to find out if you have been selected as a Fellow before you choose your freshman courses. Of course, you may attend both Fellows and an orientation weekend if that is your preference.
The Elon University Fellows Programs Application
For Students Entering Fall 2010
Honors Fellows · Elon College Fellows (the College of Arts and Sciences) · National Teaching Fellows · Business Fellows · Communications Fellows · Isabella Cannon Leadership Fellows Name
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Intended Major(s): (If undecided, print “undecided” and at least two majors in which you have interest.)
In order to be considered for a school-based Fellows Program, you must plan to pursue a major housed within that program’s school. Visit www.elon.edu/fellows/majors for a list of majors. You may apply for a maximum of two programs. Please note that you cannot apply for more than one school-based program (Business, Elon College, National Teaching Fellows or Communications). I am applying for the following program(s):
School-based programs: Non-school-based programs: Business Honors Elon College Leadership Communications National Teaching Fellows (for students outside of N.C.)
Jane M. Baird Pre-medical Scholarships: Honors and Elon College Fellows applicants planning to attend medical school may also apply for the Jane M. Baird Pre-medical Scholarships. Two scholarships of , will be awarded. A separate essay is required. Baird recipients are named at the time Fellows awards are offered. Please consider me for a Baird Scholarship. Honors Fellows applicants: Candidates selected to compete for Honors Fellows will be required to have a teacher recommendation submitted on their behalf prior to the competition weekend. Recommendations must clearly state your name at the top and that you are being recommended for the Elon University Honors Fellows Program. All Honors recommendations must be mailed to the attention of Cindy Barr, Assistant Dean of Admissions, Campus Box, Elon, . Are you also a candidate for the North Carolina Teaching Fellows Program? (N.C. residents only)
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, Please list and explain those academic honors and awards that are particularly meaningful to you, especially those which might be pertinent to the Fellows Program(s) to which you are applying.
If you have work experience, please list jobs you have had and your major responsibilities.
List the activities that have the most meaning to you. Please do not repeat activities in multiple categories. (Maximum Maximum of per category category) School-related Organizations
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Be sure to answer the specific question for each of the programs to which you are applying. Your essay should be approximately words, typed or printed, and attached to this form. Respond thoughtfully. Your answers and your achievements will form the basis of a decision to invite you to Fellows Weekend and for admission into a program. You must complete the appropriate essay(s) for the program(s) to which you are applying. The application and essay must be submitted at the same time on or before January , . Honors Fellows and Elon College Fellows: Explain how your personal beliefs, values, and attitudes have been shaped by specific aspects of the cultural context in which you’ve lived. How have particular social and historical circumstances in which you’ve grown up influenced the person you are today? Teaching Fellows: Today’s teachers are charged to prepare students to be “future-ready” – globally competitive in the job market and prepared for life in the Century. How would you see yourself preparing “future-ready” students? What kinds of knowledge, skills and attitudes would you try to instill in your students to prepare them to be “future-ready?” Jane M. Baird Pre-medical Scholarship Essay: Why do you wish to be a physician? How has your service to others impacted you and your desire for a career in the medical field? Business Fellows: Suppose that you are flying on a business trip and find yourself in the middle seat between two legendary business leaders (think in terms of someone with the stature of Henry Ford or Bill Gates). Who would you want these two people to be? What would you discuss with them? Please explain your selections. Communications Fellows: What experiences have you had or what special characteristics do you have that will distinguish you from your peers in the School of Communications? What do you plan to accomplish in college to prepare yourself for a career in communications? Include in your essay a discussion of how the media will change in upcoming years and how you will prepare yourself for these changes. Isabella Cannon Leadership Fellows: How do you define leadership and how have your leadership experiences shaped your definition? Why are you applying to the program? All applications must be postmarked no later than January . Please mail this application to: Elon University Office of Admissions and Financial Planning, Campus Box, Elon, NC USA If you have any questions, please call the Office of Admissions, --.
: Elon offers more than majors leading to the bachelor of arts, bachelor of fine arts or bachelor of science degree. A dual-degree engineering program affiliated with Columbia University, Washington University (St. Louis), Georgia Tech, Notre Dame, Penn State, Virginia Tech, North Carolina State University and North Carolina A&T State University allows students to earn two undergraduate degrees. Elon awards master’s degrees in business administration, interactive media and education; a doctor of physical therapy degree is also offered. The Elon University School of Law offers the J.D. degree.
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ELON UNIVERSITY : Elon’s , undergraduates come from states, the District of Columbia and other countries. Thirty percent of incoming freshmen rank in the top percent of their high school class. Admission is selective.
: Eighty-five percent of Elon’s full-time faculty hold the highest degree in their fields. The student-to-faculty ratio is –, and the average class size is . : The Elon Experiences program encourages students to participate in study abroad, service learning, internships, leadership and research. Eighty-nine percent of students participate in volunteer service in the community; percent graduate with at least one internship experience, and percent of students study abroad at least once before graduation. About one in three students holds leadership roles on campus, and more than students conduct undergraduate research projects each year. : Visit Elon, tour the campus and sit in on a class or talk with a professor. Contact the Office of Admissions to make an appointment. Office hours are Monday to Friday, from a.m.– p.m. and Saturday from a.m. to noon.
: Elon was named the nation’s top “School to Watch” by U.S.News & World Report in its “America’s Best Colleges” guide. The guide also ranked Elon among Southern master’s-level universities. In , Elon was named a “Best Value” private university by both The Princeton Review and Kiplinger’s Personal Finance magazine.
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