Multicultural Leadership Program
The University of South Florida Lakeland’s Multicultural Leadership Program (MLP) is a leadership development program that focuses on mentoring incoming students. The MLP enhances the awareness and acceptance of diverse cultural groups within the university and the community.
We engage students in a variety of learning opportunities that expand their knowledge and strengthen their abilities in leadership and service. More specifically, the MLP encourages students:
To identify and develop personalized leadership styles
To learn effective leadership skills, including communication, critical thinking, listening, collaboration, motivations and conflict resolution.
To learn to lead in diverse, multicultural settings through hands-on experiences.
To increase awareness of the values and challenges of diverse cultures.
To serve as a role model, a resource, and a mentor to incoming USF Lakeland students.
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What is Mentoring? Mentoring is a process involving a person actively giving or sharing of
his or herself so that some other person or persons might grow closer to what they are capable
of becoming. Mentors demonstrate, lead, guide, inspire, motivate, support, and challenge their
mentee all within a relationship of trust and respect.
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Core Principles:
Self-Knowledge
♦ Leadership Style
♦ Values
♦ Identity Development
♦ Coping Skills
Relationships
♦ Social Support/
Interpersonal Relationships
♦ Goal setting &
identifying resources
♦ Group dynamics/
Understanding others
♦ Creating a sense of belonging
Networking
♦ Interact with key
community leaders
♦ Meet leaders in your
academic field
♦ Create community opportunities
Professional Development
♦ Communication
♦ Conflict resolution
♦ Project management
How do I apply as a mentor or mentee?
Complete the application and return it to the address on the brochure.
For more information, contact Carmen Solis at 863-667-7710 |
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What is a mentor and what are the requirements?
Mentors in the MLP are, at their core, student leaders who share their time and experience to encourage and help new transfer students to reach their academic goals in preparation for the future. A mentor will fill a number of roles. These include:
Campus life assistant—providing personal assistance to incoming students and encouraging effective acclimation to USFL.
Role model—modeling effective academic and life skills behaviors, and serving as friend and confidant.
Academic skills assistant—assisting in the development of necessary academic and life skills.
Motivator—providing encouragement and support, and motivating students toward academic and life success
Requirements for Mentors
- Must be a USF Lakeland student taking credited classes
- Fill out a Multicultural Leadership Program application
- Attend the MLP Leadership retreat on Aug. 24 & 25 (no cost for the student if they are selected for the program)
- Enroll in SLS 2260 (Leadership Fundamentals) which will meet every other week
- Meet bi-weekly with your mentees
- Encourage your mentees to attend leadership opportunities
What is a mentee and what are the requirements?
A willingness to learn and the desire to belong to a supportive group are characteristics that make a mentee in the mentoring relationship more likely to gain value from the experience. If you have these characteristics and want to participate in the Multicultural Leadership Program, you should sign up.
Requirements for Mentees
- Must be a USF Lakeland student taking credited classes
- Fill out a Multicultural Leadership Program application
- Meet bi-weekly with your mentor
- Attend a minimum of two campus events each semester
- Be engaged and involved in your mentor team meetings
- Maintain good academic standing
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