What is the Second-Year Leadership Institute?

The participants of the College of Arts and Science Second-Year Leadership Institute (SYLI) engage in a series designed to help students develop meaningful and transferable skills, which better prepare them for leadership roles in and outside of NYU.

Join us for an information session to learn more:

Friday, 2/3/23: Info Session (with CL) @ 4PM ET

Thursday, 3/9/23: Info Session @ 4PM ET

Tuesday, 3/21/23: Info Session @ 9AM ET

An Introduction to the SYLI

Responsibilities:

  • Participate in a semester-long leadership development series (bi-weekly meetings) with other second-year students. Programs will be offered in both the fall and spring semesters
  • Complete a personal project at the end of the semester
  • Participate in Alumni Mentor Program

Qualifications:

  • Must be enrolled full-time in the College of Arts and Science 
  • Good academic and disciplinary standing
  • Demonstrate a mature, responsible, and professional demeanor, and excellent communication skills
  • Ability to attend all trainings and Leadership Development Series sessions*

Information Sessions:

  • Friday, 3/3/23: Info Session (with CL) @ 4PM ET
  • Thursday, 3/9/23: Info Session @ 4PM ET
  • Tuesday, 3/21/23: Info Session @ 9AM ET (Zoom)

Application Timeline for Fall Institute (dates subject to change):

  • Monday, 1/30/23: Fall '23 application goes live
  • Friday, 3/3/23: Info Session (with CL) @ 4PM ET
  • Thursday, 3/9/23: Info Session @ 4PM ET
  • Tuesday, 3/21/23: Info Session @ 9AM ET (Zoom)
  • Sunday, 3/26/23: Application deadline at 11:59 PM ET
  • Wednesday, 3/29/23: Applicants are notified of the results
  • Thursday, 4/14/23: Orientation for newly selected SYLI participants (4PM-6PM ET)

Commitments (mandatory events, but subject to change):

  • April 14, 2023: 4:00-6:00 pm ET: Welcome & orientation
  • Fall 2023: Bi-weekly sessions every other Friday from 4:00-6:00 pm ET, beginning in September

Benefits:

  • Connect with a CAS Alumni Mentor
  • Complete a culminating, semester-long professional or personal project, with the support of the College Cohort Program team
  • Access important career development tools; inclusive leadership, diversity, and team building training; resume & interview reviews; networking training; and practice in conflict management and public speaking
  • Leadership experience that will prepare you + strengthen your candidacy for future leadership roles in and outside NYU
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