CHALLENGING STUDENTS TO GO FURTHER
people on campus, and I also get to serve people semester: “My experience abroad shaped me into a
who endure such difficulties,” says junior nursing person who thinks beyond my local community
major Nick Ellis. “My major alongside my Service and considers how my actions may impact others
Scholar work constantly gives me an opportunity around the globe.”
to make friends, have fun, and give back to the
community.”
“We are looking forward to seeing the myriad
ways our students will make positive impacts on
Rising junior elementary education major Natalie communities locally and globally,” says Service
Marratto spent the Spring 2018 semester studying Scholar Program Co-Lead Morgan Somerville,
in South Africa. In addition to taking several Stevenson’s
classes, she worked with with 5- and 6-year-olds in “especially the ways they impact the world as this
a local elementary school. Marratto reflected on her program continues to grow.”
Director
of
Student
Engagement,
Leadership Scholars took part in a pre-orientation team-building rope course.
Leadership
The Leadership Scholars Program, which was While similar programs at other schools focus on
started in 2017, focuses on “leadership through traditional leadership roles, Stevenson ensures that its
action, not position,” meaning that someone Leadership Scholars develop into effective and ethical
doesn’t always have to be the person in the front leaders who will make positive differences on campus
of the room in order to lead their peers. and in the global community.
“Leaders earn respect by following their values; “In my experience,” Schwartz explains, “the quietest
leaders inspire with their passion, enthusiasm, and student in the group has the strongest leadership
persistence,” says Director of Student Activities skills. They just need a little encouragement and
Dan Schwartz, Co-Lead of the Leadership Scholars direction. Our program helps them to realize their full
Program. “And leaders stay leaders when they are leadership potential, even if they decide to remain a
accountable to others as well as to themselves.” bit of a ‘follower.’ ”
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