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FAQs
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FREQUENLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Who should be a part of the E.L.E.?
Is there any cost associate with this program?
 How do I sign up?
What is the cancellation/refund policy?
What will I gain from the Experience?
What are the important dates that I need to set aside?
What should I bring on the overnight retreat?
 Who should be a part of the E.L.E.?
This program is intended for all Emory University undergraduate freshmen, sophomore, transfer, and oxford continuee students who are enrolled in classes at the Atlanta campus, and who are interested in developing key basic leadership skills. To learn more about the overall purpose and learning outcomes for the program, visit our ELE Mission page.
Ideal candidates for this adventure are students who:
- Want to become more involved on campus.
- Want to meet other amazing students and current/future student leaders.
- Want to hold leadership positions on campus.
- Have an interest in creating a foundational set of personal leadership & interpersonal skills that will help them while in college and professionally.
- Will commit to attend all E.L.E. Meetings, and the overnight E.L.E. Retreat.
- Be available to complete the Emory Service Summit (this is a service-learning project)
[Since mandatory workshops will occur throughout the academic year on Wednesday’s from 4pm-6pm, anyone who applies must be available during those time periods. There are only two Wednesday meetings in the fall, and two Wednesday meetings in the Spring; therefore, even if you have class you may be able to work out an excused absence with your professor. If you would like a letter certifying your participation in the program so you can approach your professor, please email Matt Garrett at matt.garrett@emory.edu.]
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 Is there any cost associate with this program?
Yes there is. To offset the cost of the overnight retreat, and the materials we will provide over the course of the academic year, each participant must pay a onetime fee of $100, due at the time of registration.
Our office has a very limited number of resources set aside for students who find it difficult to afford this opportunity. Click here for additional information on ELE Scholarships.
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 How do I sign up?
One can sign up for the E.L.E. by filling out the Registration Form.
Registration is on a first come, first serve basis. Seats are available to the first 75 students who register. Space fills up quickly so fill out the application and register soon! You may pay using Visa, Mastercard, or American Express online. You may also download a paper application if you prefer to pay by check or money order.
Click here for Registration Information.
The registration deadline is 5:00PM, on Friday, October 2nd.
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 What is the cancellation/refund policy?
Any student who wishes to cancel their enrollment in the E.L.E. may do so. In order to cancel, the student must send our office an e-mail (lead@learnlink.emory.edu) informing us of their desire to no longer participate in the program.
Cancellation requests received by our office on or before, 5:00PM, Friday, October 2nd will be refunded 50% of their registration fee. Any cancellation requests received after the deadline will be honored; however, no money will be refunded.
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 What will I gain from the Experience?
While our curriculum changes from one year to the next, at the very least we expect that each participant will leave the Emerging Leaders Experience with:
- A deeper awareness of your own leadership style and how that style interacts with other styles.
- A clearer idea of activities, situations and responsibilities that you are passionate about.
- Basic conflict management abilities.
- A stronger ability to be able to work with diverse populations.
Want more information on our leadership philosophy?
Each participant will also be invited to apply to be members of the L.E.A.D. Team, should they choose to do so.
 Please note: Partaking in the E.L.E. is not a guarantee of additional leadership roles, including selection for the L.E.A.D. Team. Participation in the E.L.E. is not required for membership with the L.E.A.D. Team. Learn more about the L.E.A.D. Team!
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 What are the important dates that I need to set aside?
- Wednesday, October 14, 2009: Meet N Greet (it’s really meeting #1), 4:00pm-6:00pm, DUC - Winship Ballroom
- October 23rd-October 24th: Overnight Retreat (We will meet on Friday October 23rd at 5:00 PM and return to the Emory campus no later than 6:00 pm on Saturday October 24th.) The only exception we will make to attendance is if you have a Friday lab that lasts until 5:30. We can work with you on this issue if you cannot arrange with your lab instructor to leave early.
- Wednesday, November 18, 2009: Workshop (meeting #2), 4:00pm-6:00pm
- Wednesday, February 3, 2010: Workshop (meeting#3), 4:00pm-6:00pm
- Wednesday, March 31, 2010: Workshop (meeting #4), 4:00pm-6:00pm
- Thursday, April 8, 2010: Eagle Awards, 5:00pm-6:00pm
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 What should I bring on the overnight retreat? What about the occasional Wednesday meetings?
Retreat (this will be updated closer to the retreat):
- Casual/athletic clothes
- Tennis shoes
- Bathing supplies and toiletries
- Bug spray
- Flashlight
- Eco-friendly refillable water bottle
- Any necessary medications, insurance card(s),and a form of identification
Participants will be informed of any additional items to bring, if necessary.
Occasional Wednesday Meetings:
- Your Emerging Leader Experience Notebook
- A pen or pencil
- Your "A" Game - ready to participate and be fully engaged :)!
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Additional questions about this retreat? Contact the Matt Garrett in the Office of Student Leadership & Service at 404-727-6169 or email us at matt.garrett@emory.edu.
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