The Elon Fellows Programs Booklet 2013

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he Elon Fellows Programs are tailor-made for a student like you. You value mentoring relationships, an expansive global perspective and meaningful service experiences. And you need an academic environment that will keep pace with your work ethic. You’ll find it all (and so much more) at Elon.

Maybe you’re certain about a major. Or perhaps you want to explore

several options. The seven Fellows Programs offer outstanding faculty support, scholarships, Elon Experiences grants, and peer networks that will challenge you to set and achieve your goals.

The Elon Fellows Programs combine all the elements of an active collegiate lifestyle with dynamic curricula that provide opportunities to study business in China, publish research in an academic journal, and live and learn with students who share your passion for knowledge. Design your own major, produce a nightly newscast or present a leadership legacy project that will leave your mark on the university long after you graduate.

The opportunities are here.

It’s up to you to set the course.

Read on to learn more about the benefits of the Elon Fellows Programs.

Discover how Elon can shape the next four years of your life and give you a jump on your plans after graduation.

The Choice is Yours   7 Challenging Programs Honors Fellows

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for students in any major*

Elon College Fellows

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for majors in the arts and humanities, social sciences and mathematical and natural sciences*

Business Fellows

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for majors in accounting, economics, entrepreneurship, finance, international business, international economics, management and marketing

Communications Fellows

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for majors in journalism, strategic communications, media arts and entertainment and communication science

Teaching Fellows

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for majors in education

Isabella Cannon Leadership Fellows

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for students in any major who want to maximize their leadership potential*

International Fellows

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for international students in any major

*Students who major in engineering have a specific three-year curriculum that precludes participation in any of the Fellows Programs. The International Fellows Program is the only exception.

The Lumen Prize

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Additional Merit-based Scholarships

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How to Apply

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Graduate studies in reproductive and sexual health, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine Fulbright U.S. Student Research Grant, Frankfurt, Germany

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Human rights norm change: LGBT rights in a wider Europe

Videographer, Danish Institute for International Studies

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Abandoning the bomb and embracing the pen: how and why ethnonationalist terrorist organizations adopt non-violent tactics

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he Fellows Programs are built around both formal and informal learning opportunities. Faculty mentors work with students to develop projects, conduct research and make presentations. Returning students help you adjust to the rigors of the Fellows Programs, and you’ll quickly befriend other Fellows who share your enthusiasm for knowledge. The four years you spend here will be among the most intensive and invigorating of your life. And just wait until you learn what comes next…

The Elon Fellows Programs empower students to think about the impact they could have in their community, country and the world beyond. Whether they’re interning in China, working in Ghana or conducting research on an issue of international importance, Fellows are big-picture thinkers motivated to do good.

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The evolution of Charles de Gaulle as France’s wartime leader in Great Britain during World War II (1940–1942)

Graduate studies in Japanese value diplomacy, Tohoku University, Japan

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Outdoor explorations with preschoolers: The role of nature experiences in young children’s psychological development and environmental awareness

Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship, Fulbright Taiwan English Teaching Assistantship, Argentina

Global Impact Fellows alumni are Fulbright recipients, Ph.D. students, leaders at international nonprofits, innovators at major corporations and journalists breaking news across the globe.

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Honors Fellows

Shanna Van Beek ’12 It’s not every day you’re invited to the Pentagon for a panel discussion on Middle East studies and democracy building. Or flown to Turkey to present your research. Or find yourself fielding contacts from Department of Defense staffers for your senior thesis. It’s not every day for most people, but Shanna’s persistence and driving vision turned those occurrences into her Honors Fellows experience.

The international studies and English double major is now teaching in Bahrain after receiving a Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship. She spent a semester teaching in Egypt in fall 2010 and had an insider’s perspective of the country’s revolution. That experience inspired her to dedicate her senior thesis to examining the use of language in key Eastern and Western news sources covering the revolution. After returning from Bahrain, Shanna will pursue graduate work in international studies or creative writing.

Chris Jarrett ’11 Chris lived and worked in the Amazon among the Kichwa people of the Napo province. His research, funded through a Fulbright grant, involved interviewing community elders and documenting cultural narratives.

These narratives were written in Kichwa, translated to Spanish and English, and made into a book with the goal of preserving cultural knowledge. Chris is pursuing a Ph.D. in ecological anthropology at the University of Texas at San Antonio. His ongoing research is an extension of work he started at Elon.

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ighly motivated students who want to expand their worldviews and challenge their own perceptions find themselves at home in Elon’s Honors Fellows Program. Discussion-based classes target critical thinking and writing skills, while strong support from faculty mentors prepares you for the highlight of your academic journey—a

research project of professional quality that culminates in a bound volume archived in Elon’s Belk Library.

While You’re Here Join a vibrant, intellectually engaged community of scholars who will challenge and support you for the next four years. Take Honors-only courses each semester in your first two years that have been designed by some of Elon’s best faculty to engage talented students with new ideas, cutting-edge research, and new perspectives and worldviews.

Fellows also enjoy financial support from the Honors Program to study abroad in any of Elon’s numerous programs, including a first-year Honors course in Istanbul, Turkey.

Choose to live in one of two beautiful learning communities reserved for Honors Fellows. Participate in house dinners with friends, study groups and community movie nights. You might also want to join your fellow Honors students in their commitment to the local community by serving food to the homeless and working with Elon Academy, the university’s college access program. Leave campus to hike the Appalachian Trail, visit historic cities including Charleston, S.C. and Washington, D.C., with a faculty leader, or work in the community garden.

A hallmark of the program is producing a thesis: a major project in your major that culminates in a bound volume archived in Elon’s Belk Library. Over the course of two years, you will work closely with a faculty mentor as you produce your project and pursue opportunities to present it at local, regional, national and international conferences and forums. Past Honors theses include the creation of original musicals, plays and documentary films; award-winning conference presentations; and publications in many fields. Past thesis topics include cognitive responses to exercise, media portrayals of death row inmates, new theories of economic growth and vampire literature.

Successful completion of the Honors thesis helps Fellows win national and international scholarships such as Fulbright and Truman awards, obtain significant stipends for graduate and professional degrees, and launch professional careers.

Scholarships All Honors Fellows receive a $12,000 scholarship renewable annually based on academic performance and program participation. This is in addition to the Presidential Scholarship of $4,500 annually, bringing total scholarship funding to $16,500 each year, or $66,000 over four years. Each student also receives a one-time $1,000 Elon Experiences grant and a onetime $1,000 grant to support thesis research. 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 that provide an additional $3,000 per year.

Ready to Apply?

Students who have taken a demanding high school curriculum, have a GPA of at least 3.9, rank in the top of their class and have a combined critical reading, math and writing SAT total of 2000 (ACT 31) or higher are encouraged to apply. Each year, 40 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.

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Elon College Fellows

Kelsey Van Dalfsen ’13 “I was in a research role that allowed me to be a decision maker—that doesn’t happen for most students until graduate school. Being a Fellow not only gave me financial support, I developed relationships with mentors across several departments and that helped me direct my focus in a way that otherwise wouldn’t have happened.”

Kelsey is a Goldwater Scholar and conducts research on high glucose levels and increased heart cell death in diabetics. She is a Ph.D. candidate in the Department of Molecular and Cell Biology at the University of California, Berkeley.

Josh Goldstein ’12 “The Elon College Fellows Program was integral to my success.

From learning how to conduct research during my first semester to pulling together my final project, the program aided me academically and musically. Being comfortable with the research process was immensely helpful with all of my other academic work. And being involved with research allowed me to work closely with professors and conduct work that will help guide my professional life.”

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ou’re fascinated with anthropology. Intrigued by philosophy. 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 an education that is 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 field.

While You’re Here Produce a scholarly project as the culmination of a two-year mentorship with an Elon professor. Present your research at Elon’s Spring Undergraduate Research Forum, the National Conferences on Undergraduate Research or another conference, exhibit or performance hall.

See the arts and sciences in action as you study in Washington, D.C., during your first Winter Term. Visit the National Gallery of Art, the National Institutes of Health and other significant institutions as you’re introduced to academic inquiry.

Use the $1,000 Elon Experiences grant to support research, service, leadership, an internship or an international experience.

Travel to India and help manage a science center, explore West African history in Ghana or immerse yourself in the culture and literature of Ireland.

The Perfect Fit When you’ve decided on a major, you’ll branch into a more specific area of study: Arts and Humanities Fellows are dedicated to the study of majors including Acting, Art, Art History, Arts Administration, Dance Performance and Choreography, Dance Science, English, French, Music, Music Education, Music Production and Recording Arts, Music Theatre, Philosophy, Religious Studies, Spanish or Theatre Studies.

Appreciate, understand and contribute to the exploration of the creative arts as you

work within a dedicated community of learners with a guiding hand from distinguished faculty. Recent student projects include: developing a travel blog to demonstrate that blogs can qualify as literary sources, studying how the faith community can organize to address social justice issues, and examining similarities between teaching and learning jazz improvisation and a second language.

Social Sciences Fellows specialize in academic majors including Anthropology, History, Human Service Studies, International Studies, Policy Studies, Political Science, Psychology, Public Health Studies 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: using personal narratives to investigate the impacts of mining communities in western Ghana, studying the effects of using an online avatar on an individual’s self-esteem and emotional stability, and investigating the phenomenon of American exceptionalism in relationship to the International Criminal Court.

Mathematical and Natural Sciences Fellows pursue the study of majors including Applied Mathematics, Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry, Computing Sciences, Environmental and Ecological Science, Environmental Studies, Exercise Science, Information Science, Mathematics, Physics or Statistics.

Explore both the abstract and concrete structure of the universe across the scientific spectrum. Recent student projects include: oxidation of high density lipoproteins relative to heart disease, seasonal patterns of vocal

mimicry in mockingbirds, and the effect of drought on soil bacterial communities.

Scholarships All 50 Elon College Fellows receive scholarships valued at $4,500, which are renewable annually as long as the student remains a Fellow in good standing. Students can also apply for additional money to fund their research. This is in addition to any Presidential or Elon Engagement scholarship received. All Elon College Fellows receive a $1,000 Elon Experiences grant. Elon College Fellows planning to attend medical school may also apply for Jane M. Baird Pre-medical Scholarships that provide an additional $3,000 per year.

Ready to Apply?

Students who plan to major in the arts and sciences should apply. Students should have a GPA of at least 3.8 and have a combined critical reading, math and writing SAT score of 1980 (ACT 30) or higher.

Fifty academically talented students in the arts and sciences are selected based on their high school academic performance, interviews and essays.

Elon hosts a chapter of Phi Beta Kappa, the nation’s oldest and most prestigious academic honor society. Only about 10 percent of the nation’s most selective colleges and universities shelter Phi Beta Kappa chapters.

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Business Fellows Welsford Bishopric ’14 Welsford can tell you quite a bit about the power of networking. One of the reasons he applied to the Business Fellows Program was to meet like-minded students who would help push him toward his professional goals. He also knew that as a Fellow, he’d have the opportunity to work closely with professors. As a sophomore, he harnessed the power of networking to land an extremely competitive internship in leveraged finance with Bank of America Merrill Lynch in New York City. A previous internship with a Merrill Lynch & Co. wealth manager prepped him for the opportunity. As a junior, he was invited back to New York for another summer with Bank of America Merrill Lynch.

As he continues his work at Elon, Welsford is excited to help other students find their ideal leadership and professional opportunities. He serves as student body president for the Student Government Association and is network director for the Elon Network, a student organized event that draws hundreds of students and alumni looking for jobs, internships and other career opportunities.

Hilary Corna ’07 “The dean of the Love School of Business knew my name before my first year even began. That’s typical of the Business Fellows experience. Close relationships with peers, as well as with professors, create sustainable long-lasting networks. The experiential learning focuses on application of the classroom to the real-time, real world.”

Hilary Corna ‘07 is the author of “One White Face,” a national speaker on tour sponsored by Toyota Motor Sales USA, founder of LiveandWorkAbroad.org, and former senior executive officer and Kaizen Leader for Toyota in Singapore. She has been featured in ForbesWoman, The New York Times and spoken at TED. Her book is being adapted into a screenplay.

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he 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 one of the Legends of Business speakers, enter an innovation challenge,

compete in a national ethics competition, collaborate with a

professor on an organizational management issue, intern at a Fortune 500 company or hone your skills as a financial trader –

these are just a few of the options available to Business Fellows.

While You’re Here 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. Past teams have consistently outperformed the S&P 500 Index. Fellows involved in consulting projects find themselves conducting market research or managing a complex economic analysis project that determines the future direction for a business or nonprofit organization.

Take at least one course each semester offered exclusively to Business Fellows and taught by leading teacher-scholars in the Martha and Spencer Love School of Business.

Courses emphasize responsible business leadership and develop analytical abilities while giving you a strong foundation of professional skills.

In their first year, Fellows study emerging economies by traveling to countries such as Poland or Mexico. Sophomore Business Fellows polish their professional skills through a series of structured activities focused on networking and internship preparation. At the same time, they begin their immersion in business courses and take leadership roles in professional business organizations.

Juniors visit Wall Street firms and other major corporations in New York City to watch business theory become professional practice.

The experience provides a great opportunity

to network with alumni and to make internship connections. Business Fellows intern at leading companies including J.P. Morgan Chase, SAP, Morgan Stanley, IBM, KPMG, Bank of America, ADP and EMC.

Scholarships

Elon’s Martha and Spencer Love School of Business is an accredited member of AACSB International—The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business.

Bloomberg Businessweek ranks the Love School of Business undergraduate program among the top 50 in the country.

Seven Business Fellows will be awarded scholarships valued at $4,000 to $4,500, which are renewable annually as long as the student remains a Fellow in good standing. All Business Fellows receive a $1,000 Elon Experiences grant. This is in addition to any Presidential or Elon Engagement scholarship received.

Ready to Apply?

Students who have sharp analytical skills and plan to major in accounting, economics, entrepreneurship, finance, international business, international economics, management or marketing should apply.

Students should have a GPA of at least 3.7 and a combined critical reading, math and writing SAT total of 1920 (ACT 29) or higher with a minimum of 600 on math.

Twenty-five Business Fellows are selected annually based on academic criteria, business interest and experience, essays and interviews.

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Communications Fellows

Eugene Daniel ’11 Eugene and other Elon students covered the Internet Governance Forum facilitated by the United Nations in Egypt. The students interviewed Tim Berners-Lee, the inventor of the World Wide Web, and Eugene spoke on a panel about the role of youth in Internet governance.

Eugene also interned at “60 Minutes” and is now a general assignment reporter at WMBD-TV in Peoria, Ill.

Addie Haney ’14 “Being a Fellow has prepared me for the field I’ll be working in one year from now. In 2012, I traveled to Switzerland to report from the Internet Society’s 20th Anniversary Conference. That was a reporting experience that I would not have had at another school.”

Addie, a broadcast journalism major, has worked as a reporter, anchor and Web producer for Elon Local News, the university’s student produced newscast. She interned at NBC Nightly News in summer 2013.

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ile reports from an international conference in Lithuania.

Document the lives of Namibian children living with

AIDS. Publish your research in the nation’s first undergraduate communications research journal. Enter (and win) national competitions that put you in the media spotlight.

The School of Communications is accredited by the Accrediting Council on Education in Journalism and Mass Communications (ACEJMC). Elon is one of fewer than 20 private colleges and universities in the nation with an accredited communications program.

Communications Fellows do it all. And then some. Students work hard

to apply classroom lessons to real life situations. 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.

While You’re Here No need to wait for an internship to work in a professional TV studio. Elon Student Television is home to several student-produced and staffed shows. Elon’s student-produced sports show “Elon Phoenix Weekly” is ranked the #1 college sports show in the nation. The broadcast airs weekly on ESPN2. Students who work on The Pendulum student newspaper write, edit and produce an award-winning newspaper and website.

Meet high-profile professionals such as Brian Williams, Anderson Cooper, Thomas Friedman and David Gergen. Fellows have the chance to participate in Q&A sessions and news conferences with visiting speakers.

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.

Spend Winter Term getting a behindthe-scenes look at media outlets and agencies.

Recent Fellows Winter Term courses have visited California and Florida for an insider’s look at the entertainment and public relations industries, to meet veteran journalists, watch

tapings and network with Elon alumni.

Paramount, Fox, Warner Brothers and Universal studios have opened their doors to Communications Fellows.

Scholarships Five Communications Fellows will receive scholarships valued at $4,500, which are renewable annually as long as the student remains a Fellow in good standing. This is in addition to any Presidential or Elon Engagement scholarship received. All Communications Fellows receive a $1,000 Elon Experiences grant.

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 GPA of at least 3.7 and a combined critical reading, math and writing SAT total of 1900 (ACT 28) or higher.

Twenty-five Fellows are selected each year based on high school academic performance, involvement in communications-related activities, interviews and essays.

Olivia Hubert-Allen ’09 documented the first American media market transition from traditional analog to alldigital television broadcast.

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Teaching Fellows

Allie Glenn ’15 Allie is just two years into her Teaching Fellows experience, and she can already rattle off several ways it has had a measurable influence on her life. A semester abroad in England took her to inspiring historical sites and gave her an in-person experience with another country’s education system. A week spent traversing Eastern seaboard sites including Monticello, the National Constitution Center and Ellis Island got her thinking about how she’ll share American history in her own classroom. She put new skills to use tutoring a local first grader, which reconfirmed her desire to teach. The Teaching Fellows Program also gave her the confidence to jump into campus life and join several student organizations, which she says she might not have imagined doing on her own.

“It’s a great feeling to be surrounded by people who share my passion for teaching.”

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ngaged Citizens. Teacher Scholars. Future Education Leaders. The Elon Teaching Fellows Program is a national model for the preparation of teacher leaders and scholars who significantly contribute to the quality of PreK-12 education and who are influential in decision-making on the local, state,

national and international levels. This program prepares future teachers to

think critically and embrace diversity, who are leaders within and beyond the classroom, and who participate meaningfully in a global society.

While You’re Here

Scholarships

Embark on an American History Study Tour and visit pre-Revolutionary War historical sites along the Eastern seaboard. You’ll listen to historical interpretation and learn to assess the values and motivation of the interpreter.

Pack your bags for a semester abroad during the spring of your sophomore year.

Fellows live and study in England, Costa Rica or an appropriate country if majoring in a foreign language. Continue your studies and intern at local schools where you’ll note similarities and differences in the teaching systems.

You’ll return to Elon more globally aware and cognizant of your role in a diverse world.

Cultivate your leadership skills at The Washington Center in Washington, D.C., while participating in seminars to learn about the political context for and the role of media in educational decision-making. You’ll talk to leading journalists, White House personnel and politicians about the workings of the federal government and how to become leaders in educational advocacy.

You’ll also participate in the Life Entrepreneurs Program, tutor in local schools and attend academic seminars, alumni panels and field trips to innovative schools to enhance your professional development.

Teaching Fellows may obtain North Carolina teacher licensure in at least one of the following areas: early childhood education, elementary education, middle grades education and special education, in special subject areas for grades K-12 (physical education, music and Spanish), and in high school subject areas of English, history, mathematics and science.

Twenty Teaching Fellows will receive scholarships valued at $4,500, which are renewable annually as long as the student remains a Fellow in good standing. This is in addition to any Presidential or Elon Engagement scholarship received.

Ready to Apply?

Students who are committed to educating future generations and who have distinguished themselves as leaders are encouraged to apply.

Students should have a GPA of 3.7 or better and a combined critical reading, math and writing SAT total of 1900 (ACT 28) or higher. note: Music education majors must also complete an audition in conjunction with their admission to Elon.

“Being a Teaching Fellow had a lasting impact on my life. The programming and study abroad opportunities allowed me to delve deeply into educational issues, while equipping me with expert knowledge and the confidence to take risks. The support of faculty, staff and peers has evolved into life-long friendships and support systems. As I work to support 72 high school students in my current position, I do so by utilizing all of the skills and expertise developed by my involvement in the Teaching Fellows Program.”

John Pickett ’03 Elon Academy Assistant Director of Scholar Support

Elon’s School of Education is accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education, www.ncate.org. This accreditation covers initial teacher preparation programs and advanced educator preparation programs at Elon University.

However, the accreditation does not include individual education courses that the institution offers to p–12 educators for professional development, relicensure or other purposes.

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Isabella Cannon Leadership Fellows

Chelsea Yarborough ’12 “My Fellows experience prepared me for what I hope will be a lifetime of developing leaders as part of my professional work. At Elon, I learned to understand my own leadership style and, in turn, use that knowledge to empower others.”

Chelsea served as Gospel Choir President, Resident Area Coordinator of The Oaks residential community and spoke at the 2012 Baccalaureate ceremony.

She is pursuing a master’s degree in divinity at Wake Forest University.

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ultivating the skills and attributes of a responsible leader will help translate your goals to reality and set you apart in the workplace. 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 Leadership Education and Development (LEAD) program.

While You’re Here Make yourself at home with special orientation events just for Leadership Fellows and prepare for a fall retreat, where you’ll identify leadership styles and bond with your Fellows cohort.

As a Leadership Fellow, you’ll complete a minor in Leadership Studies by taking courses including: Foundations of Leadership, Psychology of Leadership and a Winter Term domestic travel experience. Additionally, you’ll attend monthly Leadership Fellows Forums designed to encourage Fellows to interact and discuss specific leadership topics.

Gain a sense of the global impact your talents can provide as you live, learn and lead in countries such as China, Ghana, Lithuania, Argentina and Australia.

Get involved with Elon’s 200+ campus organizations. Leadership Fellows also work beyond campus for service activities and internships with potential employers including Center for Creative Leadership, Teach for America, KPMG, Burson-Marsteller, Peace One Day and CNBC in London.

After spending three years learning to lead, it’s only natural that your senior capstone project will focus on those skills. Complete a year-long community-based legacy project and present your comprehensive leadership paper as you prepare to make a meaningful contribution as an Elon graduate.

Learning to Lead Leadership Fellows participate in all three tiers of the LEAD program:

Tier One Investigate your leadership style, how to interact with others and participate in campus clubs and organizations as you use your strengths to demonstrate leadership on campus.

Tier Two Develop your leadership skills with workshops, a retreat and a conference. You’ll also identify a leadership coach who will mentor and challenge you to explore your effectiveness as a leader.

Tier Three Apply and synthesize your experience through all-encompassing leadership opportunities.

You’ll integrate your experience with an online leadership portfolio and present your leadership legacy paper.

Scholarships Five first-year Leadership Fellows receive scholarships valued at $4,500, which are renewable annually as long as the student remains a Fellow in good standing. This amount is in addition to any Presidential or Elon Engagement scholarship received. All Leadership Fellows receive a $1,000 Elon Experiences grant.

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 GPA of 3.6 or better and a combined critical reading, math and writing SAT total of 1820 (ACT 27) or higher.

Twenty incoming first-year students are selected annually based on leadership experience and potential, academic performance, essays and interviews.

Additionally, up to 10 lateral entry opportunities are available for students who demonstrate outstanding leadership potential following their first two semesters at Elon.

Dan Sheehan ’15 “I’ve had an amazing experience at Elon. I’m involved with Vital Signs a cappella group, Delta Upsilon fraternity and the LEAD program. I am a multicultural ambassador, an orientation leader, and a coordinator and facilitator for two first-year summer experiences. As a sophomore, I spent an entire semester in Costa Rica, and it has been my greatest adventure and learning experience. I have no doubt that as a Leadership Fellow, I will acquire the skills needed to positively influence the future.”

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International Fellows

Keegan De Silva ’15 “I love the concept behind the International Fellows Program. It’s the idea of bringing top international students together who want to share their culture and ideas while absorbing American history and lifestyle.”

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Le To ’15 Le can’t describe the first two years of her International Fellows experience in a short quote. And that’s a good thing, she says. Her first Winter Term took her to Washington, D.C., where she attended a seminar at The Washington Center, and was pleasantly surprised to find herself fascinated by the political process. Her second Winter Term was all about discovering Southern culture through travels to cities such as New Orleans, Atlanta and Charleston. And this summer her Elon Experiences grant helped her cover New York City living expenses while interning at StyleCaster, a fashion media company. What will the next two years hold? She’s not sure, but she says she knows the International Fellows Program will be a definitive part of her American university experience.

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Experience the United States Through Education and Culture

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xplore U.S. history through travel, get an insider’s look at the government and immerse yourself in

TOEFL score of 79 or higher. For students in a non-English curriculum TOEFL or IELTS scores will be used in lieu of the SAT.

American culture. With faculty leadership and in the company of other international students, spend four years creating your experience in the U.S. as you learn

about the influences that have shaped the nation and culture.

While You’re Here

Scholarships

Take a multidisciplinary course, Themes in U.S. Culture, exploring the history, influences, challenges and customs of U.S. culture.

Travel to Washington, D.C., the heartbeat of the U.S., where you’ll visit government offices, meet with national leaders and explore national landmarks.

Learn about the diversity of the American South as you study regional history, politics and culture and travel to cities such as Charleston, S.C.; Savannah, Ga.; Atlanta, Ga.; Birmingham, Ala. and others.

Be an active participant in your education as you take advantage of a $1,500 Elon Experiences grant to use toward a special research opportunity with a faculty mentor, an internship with a U.S. or international employer, a study abroad experience, or a special leadership or service project of your design.

Emerge as a leader in the Elon community.

Whether you assist new students settling into campus life or help organize International Week, you’ll have the opportunity to share your culture and heritage.

All 20 International Fellows receive a $1,500 Elon Experiences grant, and 15 of the Fellows will also receive a $3,500 scholarship renewable annually as long as the student remains a Fellow in good standing. This amount is in addition to any Presidential or Elon Engagement scholarship received.

Who Is Eligible?

First-year students who are non-U.S. citizens or dual citizens (students who hold U.S. citizenship and citizenship in another country) will be considered for the program. Dual citizens must have completed the majority of their schooling outside of the U.S., including all secondary/high school years and preferably in a non-English based curriculm. Students must also plan to enroll at Elon full-time and pursue a bachelor’s degree.

International Fellows may major in any discipline, including engineering.

Ideal candidates will have a strong academic record in a rigorous curriculum and an SAT score of 1700 (ACT 25) or higher or a

Selection for the Program All eligible students will be considered based upon their first-year admissions application. A completed application for admission and all required documents must be submitted by Feb. 15. Students who apply after the deadline will be considered on a space-available basis.

Initial selection is based on a student’s academic records, undergraduate admissions application and essay. Finalists will participate in an interview with a faculty member via telephone or Skype. Students will be notified in early April if they have been selected as a Fellow.

International students are encouraged to apply for up to two additional Fellows Programs if they desire. Students applying for additional Fellows Programs must submit their admissions application and separate Fellows application by Jan. 10.

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The Lumen Prize previous lumen prize recipients

Brett Evans ’13

Alison Deatsch ’13

Thomas Price ’13

Omolayo Ojo ’15

Nonviolence and the Hierarchy of Life: The Function and Ethics of Contemporary Jain Animal

Optimizing heating efficiency of magnetic microspheres for magnetic hyperthermia treatment of malignant tumors

Engineering on the Go: Building a ‘Serious Game’ to Make Games on the Android Platform

Across the Atlantic and Back Again: Transnational Narratives of Murid Senegalese in Dakar and New York City

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

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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 GPA of 3.5 or above. Students must be nominated by a member of the Elon faculty or staff and must

remain enrolled at Elon for two more years.

Every Elon student may be considered based on the stated criteria.

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 to learn more about recipients, visit elon.edu/lumenprize.

Additional Merit-based Scholarships Engineering 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, biophysics/ biomedical engineering, computer science/engineering, chemistry/chemical engineering or environmental studies/ environmental engineering.

Students who plan to enroll in Elon’s engineering program can apply for one of two $7,000 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 or Elon Engagement scholarship and are renewable annually during the student’s years at Elon based on acceptable academic performance.

A special scholarship application is required and can be obtained from Elon’s website at elon.edu/admissions/engineering or from the Office of Admissions (800-334-8448 or 336-278-3566). Applications must be postmarked by Jan. 10.

Presidential Scholarships Presidential Scholarships of $4,500 annually are awarded to approximately the top 15 percent

of entering first-year students. The awards are based on high school course selection, grades and SAT/ACT 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.

Elon Engagement Scholarships Every first-year applicant will be a candidate for this $3,500 scholarship, which is renewable annually. In addition, each recipient will be given a one-time $2,000 grant to be used for an approved Elon Experience or project you design. Selection is based on high school academic record, SAT/ACT scores, and very important — your application essay. Choose the essay topic that shows us why you’d be an ideal candidate. This scholarship may not be combined with the Presidential Scholarship.

Performing Arts Scholarships Students majoring in theatre arts or music theatre can apply for talent-based scholarships ranging from $500 to $7,000 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 336-278-5600.

Music Scholarships 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 $200 to $2,500 annually, plus one Elon Music Scholar award of $8,000 annually. Contact the Department of Music at 336-278-5600.

rotc Scholarships The U.S. Army and U.S. Air Force award four-year ROTC scholarships that cover the cost of tuition and books, plus $100 per month for personal expenses. Elon provides free room and board to students who enroll with these scholarships.

Athletic Scholarships Performance-based scholarships are awarded in all intercollegiate sports in compliance with NCAA regulations and guidelines. Amounts vary. Contact the Office of Intercollegiate Athletics at 336-278-6800.

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How to apply for the

For how many programs may I apply?

Elon Fellows Programs step 1 Apply for admission to Elon.

Complete and submit an Elon University First-year Admission application, along with the U.S.  application fee, official high school transcript(s), official SAT or ACT (with Writing) scores and the completed Counselor Evaluation Form no later than the following dates: EARLY DECISION/GAP SEMESTER EARLY DECISION: November  EARLY ACTION: November  REGULAR DEADLINE/GAP SEMESTER REGULAR DEADLINE: January  You can apply online at www.elon.edu/apply.

Note: Students who apply for and are accepted to a Fellows Program and the Gap Semester Program must choose to participate in only one program. Each program has a specific schedule and curriculum that precludes participation in both.

step 2 Complete and submit a Fellows application no later than Jan.  for all programs except International Fellows. International Fellows candidates will be selected based upon their Firstyear Admission application.

The Fellows application is available online at www.elon.edu/apply.

For Honors, Elon College, Business, Communications, Teaching and Isabella Cannon Leadership Fellows: the Fellows application must be submitted online or postmarked no later than Jan. .

For International Fellows: Please see the selection process for the International Fellows Program on the next page.

An application for any Fellows Program (except International Fellows) must include: Fellows application with all information completed on the form.

Essays responding to the question for each Fellows Program to which you are applying.

Engineering Scholarships: A separate application is necessary. The Engineering application can be downloaded at www.elon.edu/admissions/engineering. The application must be submitted online or postmarked no later than Jan. .

For which program should I apply?

Fellows Programs are primarily schoolbased, so you should be planning to major in a field within the school sponsoring the Fellows Program. The exceptions are Honors Fellows and Isabella Cannon Leadership Fellows, which are for students in any major except engineering. 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 due to the breadth of majors offered in the arts

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and sciences. Note: The International Fellows Program is also not major-specific. Please see “If You Are An International Student” on the next page.

It is important to note that students who plan to major in engineering have a very specific three-year curriculum, which precludes participation in any of the Fellows Programs with the exception of the International Fellows Program. Engineering candidates should apply for the scholarships associated only with that major.

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Students may apply for one school-based (Business, Elon College, Communications, or Teaching Fellows) and one nonschool-based (Honors or Isabella Cannon Leadership Fellows) program. However, you may participate in only one Fellows Program.

You may not apply to two school-based programs. 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 schoolbased program. If you apply to two programs, be sure to indicate your first and second choice.

Candidates selected to compete for Honors and Isabella Cannon Leadership Fellows will be required to have a recommendation submitted on their behalf prior to the competition weekend.

Further information regarding the format of these recommendations is provided on the application.

What happens a er I apply?

All Fellows applications are reviewed after Jan. . 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 regular deadline decision period, you will receive a decision about your first-year 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 by April .

Mark your calendar! Fellows & Scholarship Weekend Friday–Saturday, March –,  If you are invited to Fellows & Scholarship Weekend, you do not need to attend Phoenix Rising Weekend, Elon’s spring orientation. Please wait until you receive notification about your Fellows application to make reservations for an orientation program.

Fellows & Scholarship Weekend includes many of the same activities as Phoenix Rising Weekend, 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 first-year courses. Of course, you may attend both Fellows and Phoenix Rising weekends if that is your preference.

If you are an

International Student Non-U.S. citizens or dual citizens, who are enrolled in a non-English based curriculum outside of the U.S., are eligible for the International Fellows Program.

International Fellows candidates will be selected based upon their Elon University First-year Admission application.

All International Fellows candidates will be reviewed by a faculty committee. If you are a finalist, you will be invited to interview via Skype or telephone. Candidates will be interviewed in mid-March. From this competition, Fellows will be selected and notified by April .

Students eligible for the International Fellows Program may also apply for one-school based (Business, Elon College, Communications or Teaching Fellows) and one non-school based (Honors or Isabella Cannon Leadership Fellows) program in addition to the International Fellows Program, if they desire. If you would like to apply for any of the other six Fellows Programs, you must fill out the Fellows application and submit it, along with your Elon University First-year Admission application, no later than Jan. . You may not apply to two school-based programs because you are required to major in a field within the sponsoring school. If you apply to two additional programs, be sure to rank your choices.

Students who apply for additional Fellows Program(s) and are selected to compete for a program other than International Fellows will not be required to interview again. If you applied for first-year admission under the regular deadline decision period, you will receive a decision about your admission status no later than March .

Complete First-year Admission application: February  Interview invitation: March  Phone/Skype interview: mid-March Award notification: April  Please note that if selected by multiple Fellows Programs, you may participate in only one Fellows Program.

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National Rankings: Elon was named the #1 master’s-level university in the South with “an unusually strong commitment to undergraduate teaching” by U.S. News & World Report in its 2013 “America’s Best Colleges” guide. The guide also ranked Elon #2 among 128 Southern master’s-level universities. Elon was named a “Best Value” private university by both The Princeton Review and Kiplinger’s Personal Finance magazine.

Enrollment: Elon’s 5,357 undergraduates come from 48 states, the District of Columbia and 48 other countries. Thirty percent of incoming first-year students rank in the top 10 percent of their high school class.

Admission is selective.

Majors and Degrees: Elon offers 60+ majors leading to the bachelor of arts, bachelor of fine arts or bachelor of science degree. Elon has two dual-degree programs, one in business and one in engineering. Elon awards master’s degrees in business administration, interactive media, physician assistant studies and education; a doctor of physical therapy degree is also offered. The Elon University School of Law offers the J.D. degree.

Faculty: Eighty-six percent of Elon’s full-time faculty holds the highest degree in their fields. The student-to-faculty ratio is 13-1, and the average class size is 21.

Elon Experiences: The Elon Experiences program encourages students to participate in study abroad, service learning, internships, leadership and research. Eighty-two percent of students participate in volunteer service in the community, 87 percent graduate with at least one internship experience and 72 percent study abroad at least once before graduation. Almost half of students hold leadership roles on campus, and one in five students conduct faculty mentored undergraduate research before graduating.

See for Yourself: Visit Elon, tour the campus and sit in on a class or talk with a professor. Schedule a campus experience at www. elon.edu/visitelon. Office hours are Monday to Friday, from 8 a.m.–5 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon. Contact the Office of Admissions if you have questions.