Please share this announcement with those in your area who might benefit from and enjoy the program. This program is open to faculty and staff, both merit and P&S.
April 23, 2019
Applications Are Open For Cardinal Women*
Applications are being accepted through Friday, May 17, 2019 for a growth opportunity specifically for women* who are Iowa State University Faculty and Staff. Participants will engage in discussions designed to foster leadership development, goal orientation and purpose in their personal and professional spheres. Participants can expect to be challenged to reflect on their own experiences and to listen to the experiences of others.

The curriculum involves a monthly gathering that will include large and small group discussion and short written and/or video resources to be previewed prior to the gathering. Gatherings will take place for 2 hours each month. Topics will include identifying and silencing the inner critic, discovering and utilizing your inner mentor, communication style strategies, approaches to negotiation and how to support and affirm fellow women* in our community.

*This group is open to faculty and staff that identify as women. This includes women who are cisgender, trans, of trans experience, etc.

Participation: Participation at all meetings is expected of participants. Sessions will be held on the following dates from 2:10pm – 4:00pm and will take place in the Memorial Union.
  • August 14, 2019
  • September 11, 2019
  • October 2, 2019
  • November 13, 2019
  • December 11, 2019

If there is a date for which you know you have a conflict but you would still like to participate, please describe the conflict in your statement of interest.

Cost: This program is free for participants.
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A diverse set of applicants is sought, including people from underrepresented groups, non-academic and academic campus units, and different career stages. You will be asked to share brief demographic information and given an opportunity to share the different perspectives you might bring to the group.

You will provide a brief paragraph explaining their interest in participating in this program and what you hope to gain.
Timeline:
Applications Due: May 17, 2019
Selection Announcements: July 1, 2019

Questions: Tera Lawson ( [email protected] ) or Denise Williams-Klotz ( [email protected]