Nordenberg Leadership Scholars (NLS) Program and Outcomes
August 7, 2015
FIRST YEAR
Strategies
Outcomes
LEADERSHIP
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Engage in individual and cohort monthly meetings with
NLS Coordinator.
 Complete Emerging Leaders Program in the fall
semester. (Cohort)
 Attend campus programming at least once per
semester (i.e. athletics, arts, cultural). (Cohort)
 Participate in Panther Leadership Summit.
 Maintain a 3.0 cumulative GPA.
GLOBAL
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NLS participants will report that they are more aware
of themselves as global citizens.
Participate in DiscoverU Day during orientation.
Engage in individual monthly meetings with a career
coach.
 Complete the Strong Inventory and follow-up
consultation.
 Write resume and have it reviewed by career coach.
 Attend Majors and Minors Expo.
 Network with employers at career fairs and other
CDPA events.
 Participate in NLS customized Internship Prep Program
in the spring semester. (Cohort)
 Attend NLS intern employer networking reception.
EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING
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NLS participants will gain a stronger sense of self
NLS participants will and develop an understanding of
their career focus.
NLS participants will report that they have improved
their networking skills.
NLS participants will report that they feel prepared to
complete an internship.
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Attend Global Ties events. (Cohort)
Participate in the Global Getaway program in
Pittsburgh. (Cohort)
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NLS participants will report that they are more aware
of their own personal leadership style.
NLS participants will report that they understand how
to apply leadership knowledge, skills and behaviors to
everyday life.
NLS participants will report that they feel connected
to the University of Pittsburgh.
CAREER PREPARATION
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Participate in site visit (fall) and orientation (spring)
with intern site.
Participate in an internship during summer after first
year.
Complete 30 hours of community service, record hours
in NobleHour.
Complete 50% of Outside the Classroom Curriculum
(OCC).
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NLS participants will participate in an internship
opportunity after their first year.
NLS participants will register for NobleHour.
NLS participants will register for OCC.
NLS participants will complete 50% of the OCC.
Nordenberg Leadership Scholars (NLS)
SOPHOMORE YEAR
Strategies
Outcomes
LEADERSHIP
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Engage in individual and cohort monthly meetings with
NLS Coordinator.
 Complete the application process for a Student Affairs
supported leadership position (i.e.: First Year Mentor,
Emerging Leaders Program Peer Facilitator, Resident
Assistant, Peer Educator, PMADD Committee, Student
Civic Engagement Council, etc)
 Apply for the Leadership In Action component in the
spring semester. (Cohort)
 Demonstrate leadership responsibilities in at least one
SORC-certified student organization.
 Maintain a 3.0 cumulative GPA.
GLOBAL
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Apply to become an International Outreach
Committee member.
 Participate in International Week programming.
 Study Abroad option – NLS participants may opt to
study abroad once during the fall or spring term of the
sophomore or junior year.
CAREER PREPARATION
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NLS participants will report they are more aware of
issues facing a specific culture.
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Engage in individual monthly meetings with a career
coach.
 Join at least one academic or professional student
organization (i.e. DEI professional career honorary).
 Attend NLS intern employer networking reception.
 Review resume and LinkedIn profile with career coach.
 Network with employers at career fairs and other
CDPA events.
EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING
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NLS participants will report that they have improved
their networking skills.
NLS participants will report that they have gained a
stronger sense of career focus as a result of attending
CDPA sponsored career fairs and events.
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Participate in site visit (fall) and orientation (spring)
with internship site.
Participate in a co-op, internship or research
fellowship during summer after sophomore year.
Complete 30 hours of community service and record
hours in NobleHour.
Complete 100% of Outside the Classroom Curriculum
(OCC).
Support NLS recruitment efforts upon request (i.e.
interviewing, video testimonials, presentations,
panels, etc.)
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NLS participants will report that they have refined
their oral communication and facilitation techniques.
NLS participants will indicate that they have
developed a greater understanding of the
relationship between leadership and service.
NLS participants will participate in experiential
learning after the sophomore year.
NLS participants will report that they have gained a
stronger sense of career focus as a result of
completing an experiential learning opportunity.
NLS participants will be inducted into the OCC
Honorary after successful completion of the program.
Nordenberg Leadership Scholars (NLS)
JUNIOR YEAR
Strategies
Outcomes
LEADERSHIP
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Engage in individual and cohort monthly meetings with
NLS Coordinator.
 Complete the application process for a Student Affairs
supported leadership position (i.e.: First Year Mentor,
Emerging Leaders Program Peer Facilitator, Resident
Assistant, Peer Educator, PMADD Committee.)
 Demonstrate leadership responsibilities in at least one
SORC-certified student organization.
 Maintain a 3.0 cumulative GPA.
GLOBAL
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Study Abroad option – NLS participants may opt to
study abroad once during the fall or spring term of the
sophomore or junior year.
Host or participate in a campus-wide program focused
on a global issue.
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NLS participants will indicate that they have an
increased understanding of how they can utilize their
leadership skills to create change.
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NLS participants will report an increased knowledge
of how they can impact the global society.
NLS participants will report that they have improved
their intercultural communication skills.
NLS participants will report that they have increased
their cultural awareness and understanding of others.
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CAREER PREPARATION
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Engage in individual monthly meetings with a career
coach.
 Build an effective LinkedIn account.
 Participate in at least one Shadow in your City event.
 Review resume and LinkedIn profile with career coach.
 Attend NLS intern employer networking reception.
 Network with employers at career fairs and other
CDPA events.
EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING
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Participate in a co-op, internship or research
fellowship during summer after junior year.
Complete 25 hours of community service and record
hours in NobleHour.
Support NLS recruitment efforts upon request (i.e.
interviewing, video testimonials, presentations,
panels, etc.)
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NLS participants will report that they have gained a
stronger sense of career focus as a result of
completing an international experiential learning
opportunity.
NLS participants will report that they have gained a
stronger sense of career focus as a result of attending
CDPA sponsored career fairs and events.
NLS participants will participate in an experiential
learning opportunity after their junior year.
NLS participants will report that they have gained a
stronger sense of career focus as a result of
completing an experiential learning opportunity.
Nordenberg Leadership Scholars (NLS)
SENIOR YEAR
Strategies
Outcomes
LEADERSHIP
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Engage in individual and cohort monthly meetings with
NLS Coordinator.
 Apply for Hesselbein Global Academy.
 Participate in Senior LEAD Academy.
 Present at the annual Panther Leadership Summit.
 Demonstrate leadership responsibilities in at least one
SORC-certified student organization.
 Maintain a 3.0 cumulative GPA.
GLOBAL
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Senior project – cohort will develop a final project
focused on international affairs.
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NLS participants will report that they advanced and
enhanced their leadership skills through interaction
with experienced and ethical leaders.
NLS participants will report that they are prepared to
work in a global society.
NLS participants will indicate that the capstone
project enhanced their understanding of
international affairs.
NLS participants will indicate that the Nordenberg
Leadership Scholars developed them into a global
citizen.
CAREER PREPARATION
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Engage in individual monthly meetings with a career
coach.
 Review resume and LinkedIn profile with career coach.
 Network with employers at career fairs and other
CDPA events.
 Attend NLS intern employer networking reception.
 Serve as a speaker or panelist in career presentation to
undergraduates.
EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING
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Secure full-time job offer or graduate school
acceptance before graduation.
Complete 30 hours of community service and record
hours in NobleHour.
Support NLS recruitment efforts upon request (i.e.
interviewing, video testimonials, presentations,
panels, etc.)
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NLS participants will report that their career coach
has helped them to prepare for their career.
NLS participants will report that their alumni and
professional networking connections have helped
them during their career preparation.
NLS participants will aspire to be offered full-time job
placement or graduate school acceptance before
graduation.
NLS participants will graduate within 4 years, unless
they desire to do additional academic work.