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Freshman Leadership Institute

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The Freshman Leadership Institute (FLI) is a premier leadership development program for aspiring student leaders. During an exciting eight-week workshop series, you will have the opportunity to meet influential university leaders, develop personal leadership skills, and create a network of colleagues. Through the guidance of an experienced student leader, you and your cohort will have the chance to get involved in the many facets of leadership at Northeastern Illinois University. You don’t need a background in leadership to be a part of FLI. First-year students from all levels of experience are welcome.

Student Responsibilities

  • Working closely with your group
  • Establishing personal values
  • Striving to be an integral part of the university
  • Participating in all workshops
  • Attending weekly workshops, Tuesdays @ 3:30-5:00 p.m. beginning Oct. 7th thru Nov. 18th
  • Attending FLI Orientation: October 7th @ 3:00-5:00 p.m.
  • Attending FLI Graduation: December 2nd @ 5:00-6:00 p.m.

Important Deadlines

To receive more information about FLI, please visit www.neiu.edu/~deptsao/lead. Applications are due September 12th at 4:30 p.m. in the Student Activities Office, SU 206. Once your application is received, you will be scheduled for an interview time. Interviews will be held the week of September 15th and 19th and will last approximately 10-15 minutes. Please arrive to interviews in business casual attire. We will notify applicants via email about acceptance into the program.

Contact Information

Please review all of the commitments prior to completing your application. Please note that FLI begins Oct. 7th and meets weekly through Nov. 18th! It is important that FLI participants understand all program responsibilities and expectations. If you should have any questions, do not hesitate to contact Claudia Mercado at C-Mercado1@neiu.edu or Sebastino Aviles at s-aviles@neiu.edu

Application Deadline
September 12, 2008
(submitted by Noon at SU-206)

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excel FLI Application