IU 21st Century Scholars Leadership Corps 

Leadership Corps is a student-led organization designed to cultivate IU 21st Century Scholars into globally-minded leaders and professionals during their time at Indiana University Bloomington. Leadership Corps is composed of three different branches: the Volunteer Division, Ambassador Division and Public Relations Division.

The Volunteer Division works to connect members to individual and group service opportunities for learning and leadership development in the City of Bloomington and on the Indiana University campus that aligns with their academic and career interests. The Volunteer Division partners annually with organizations such as IU Greening Cream and Crimson, Girls Inc., the Monroe County YMCA, Bloomington Parks and Recreation, and the Jill Behrman 5K Color Run.

The Ambassador Division provides assistance to IU Bloomington's 21st Century Scholars Program in engaging potential high school Scholars with the necessary resources to help them succeed at IU Bloomington before they arrive, as well as creating programming to help scholars develop personally and professionally while they are at IU. Interested and accepted students will receive training to help them become knowledgeable representatives for the 21st Century Scholars office and build their professional skills in networking and public speaking by participating in events. All Leadership Corps members will have the opportunity to attend developmental programs and workshops presented by the Ambassador Division.

The Public Relations Division hosts social events designed to foster community building among fellow Scholars at Indiana University Bloomington. Attending events put on by the Public Relations Division is a great way to meet other IU 21st Century Scholars and network in the Bloomington community for little to no cost! Past events include the annual End of the Year Party / Field day, attending Late Nite at the IMU, Ice Cream Socials, Movie Nights, and More!

Questions about the organization can be sent to the student leadership team at iuleadershipcorps@gmail.com .

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Student Advocacy

There may come a time when you experience difficulty with grades, financial aid, housing or other issues related to your college experience. The 21st Century Scholars office is ready to help. We serve as an advocate for 21st Century Scholars and a liaison between Scholars and other academic departments. If our office cannot find the answer or provide the assistance you need, we’ll connect you with someone who can.

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G.I.V.E. Back Program

IU Getting Involved through Volunteer Experience Program (G.I.V.E.) is a partnership with Residential Programs and Services that allows IU 21st Century Scholars to receive a discount of $500.00 off of on-campus housing by completing various community service activities and participating in events held by our office. IU G.I.V.E. Back creates an opportunity for its participants to network other IU 21st Century Scholars and alumni at the annual Next Steps Conference, engage with other Scholars, the campus and the larger Bloomington community. To qualify, IU 21st Century Scholars must have remaining financial need and must live on-campus.

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Mentoring at IU Bloomington puts students on the right path to success. Through the Office of Mentoring Services and Leadership Development, the Faculty and Staff for Student Excellence (FASE) Mentoring Program pairs freshmen with upperclassmen peer mentors who help guide younger students —or protégés—through the critical first year of college. You also will be able to participate in FASE Mentoring events, including free etiquette dinners, bowling, and the homecoming pre-tailgate party.

FASE participants, too, can become leaders themselves in the program during their sophomore year, while sophomores, juniors, and seniors have opportunities to benefit from the advice and support of faculty mentors who help students develop their talents and prepare for success during college and beyond.

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