Leland Scholars Program

Mission

The Leland Scholars Program (LSP) supports the academic, intellectual, personal, and social development of students through providing a comprehensive transitional program that prepares and empowers them to succeed at the highest levels at Stanford and beyond. LSP seeks to attract incoming freshmen from underresourced backgrounds intending to pursue an academic path in the STEM (science, technology, engineering, math) or pre-health fields.

Program Overview

The Leland Scholars Program (LSP) recruits newly admitted freshmen to participate in a three-week residential program in the summer prior to arrival on campus. This fully-funded program has a carefully crafted schedule of activities, coursework, seminars, and trips designed to facilitate the transition to Stanford. During the academic year, LSP students will have access to additional advising and freshman seminars that sustain the community of scholars and reinforce the skills and strategies acquired during the summer.

During the summer program, LSP students live on the Stanford campus and enroll in a two -credit college science course that will prepare them for the fall quarter – especially the introductory science courses in which first year students typically register. This hands-on, small group-oriented course focuses on enhancing students’ analytical thinking and sharpening their problem-solving abilities. In addition to this course, students will participate in a host of seminars, presentations, and activities that will introduce students to Stanford, acquaint them with faculty and peers, and familiarize them with campus resources and the larger San Francisco Bay Area.

Summer 2012 Program Dates

Sunday, August 12, 2012 – Saturday, September 1, 2012

History

In 2008, Stanford proposed the creation of a new summer transitional program for incoming freshmen, though due to economic challenges, the final implementation was delayed until 2011. The President’s Office approved funding for the Leland Scholars Program as an official Stanford Introductory Studies pilot initiative within the Office of the Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education. With its inaugural class in 2012, LSP will select 35 students to take part in this new program with expanded enrollments planned in subsequent years.

Student Staff Preceptor Job Description

2012 Leland Scholars Program (LSP) Preceptor Position

5 positions available

The Leland Scholars Program is a new pilot initiative through the Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education (VPUE) aimed at supporting the transition to college for a select group of incoming freshmen from under-resourced backgrounds intending to study the sciences. Beginning with its inaugural class in August 2012, LSP will invite 35 students to participate in a 3-week residential summer program.

Position Description

The LSP Preceptor position is a challenging student leadership role which reports to the LSP Residence Dean and supports the overall mission of LSP through (1) outreach to prospective freshman, (2) general operational support of the dorm, (3) facilitating an environment that contributes to the academic, intellectual, personal, and social development of students, (4) introducing students to various academic and administrative resources at Stanford, (5) contributing to the success of co-curricular activities and weekend trips, (6) building positive on-going relationships - especially with a group of 6-8 assigned freshman throughout their participation in the LSP Summer Program.

Position Expectations

LSP Preceptors are expected to:

- work approximately 15 hours (total) during Spring quarter (April/May) to support LSP outreach and recruitment efforts.

- participate in staff orientation and training from August 6, 2012 – August 11, 2012.

- work full-time as a live-in resident from August 12, 2012 until September 1, 2012.

- maintain on-going involvement in LSP reunions, events, and programs.

Compensation for LSP Preceptors includes on-campus housing and dining throughout the duration of the program (including training) and a stipend of $1500.

Application Process
Interested applicants should submit a completed LSP Preceptor application, unofficial transcript, a recent resume, and a list of three names of references. Materials must be submitted online by Monday, March 5, 2012.

Skills, Knowledge, Abilities

Successful candidates will have:

Demonstrated ability and desire to work with a diverse student population
Experience and desire to work in a team environment
Ability to effectively plan, organize, manage administrative details
Strong interpersonal intuition and group facilitation skills
Experience serving as a mentor to younger students
Understanding of the LSP mission and ability to articulate it to others
Broad knowledge of Stanford resources, offices, activities, and opportunities
Expressed commitment to the well-being of under-resourced students

Applicants should be current Stanford students in good academic and disciplinary standing with the University.

Graduate Student Staff Job Description

Leland Scholars Program (LSP) Residence Assistant Director/ Teaching Assistant Position

1 position available

Position Description

The LSP Residence Assistant Director/Teaching Assistant (RAD/TA) is a unique graduate student position which combines a summer live-in residential role with a two-quarter teaching assistant assignment. Reporting to the Director of LSP the RAD/TA supports the overall mission of the program through (1) assisting in the teaching and facilitating of a one-credit freshman transition seminar for LSP students during the autumn and winter quarters, (2) providing supervision to the residential preceptors during the summer, (3) insuring all aspects of student life are consistent with LSP objectives in fostering a residential environment that contributes to the academic, intellectual, personal, and social development of students, (4) rotating through a 24-hour on-call summer schedule for all residents.

Position Expectations

The LSP RAD/TA is expected to:

- participate in staff orientation and training from August 6, 2012 – August 11, 2012.

- work full-time as a live-in resident from August 12, 2012 until September 1, 2012.

- coordinate two sections of an LSP freshman transition seminar during autumn and winter quarters 2012-13.

- maintain on-going involvement in LSP reunions, events, and programs.

Compensation includes on-campus housing and dining throughout the summer program (including training) and a competitive stipend.

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities: Candidates should possess excellent oral and written communication skills, strong organizational and interpersonal skills. The successful candidate will have a demonstrated ability and passion to work with a diverse student population and a passion for facilitating their successful transition to Stanford. Some knowledge of student development theory, education/science education, and college transition issues preferred.

Education/Training: A Bachelor's Degree is required; Master's Degree preferred. The strongest candidates will have experience - working in a setting with diverse populations, supervising/ working with undergraduates in a college residential setting, and teaching undergraduates. The successful candidate will demonstrate commitment, initiative, independence and a sense of teamwork in a diverse working environment.

Application Process

Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, a recent resume, and a list of three names of references and their contact information (email, phone, address). Materials must be submitted by Monday, March 5, 2012 by email to lelandscholars@stanford.edu or to Lisa Lampe (316a Sweet Hall).

Staff

Warren Chiang, Ph.D.
Director, Leland Scholars Program
650-736-1335
wychiang@stanford.edu

Lisa Lampe
Student Services Specialist
650-723-0330
llampe@stanford.edu

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