Professional Development
Professional Development
Professional development is part of the foundation of the Presidential Fellow program. Throughout the fellowship experience, each fellow is challenged to push themselves to grow. The professional development resources allow the fellows to craft a unique experience tailored to their career goals and professional interests.
The program includes:
Placement in a professional office at the university
Individual professional goal setting
Monthly professional development seminars
Access to professional and peer mentors
Placement
The Presidential Fellowship program focuses on the development of future leaders in a wide range of disciplines. Fellows serve the GW community through their professional placements and often lead the charge for change by supporting the launch of new offices, programs, and committees throughout the university.
The placement allows fellows to directly put to use the professional development concepts reinforced in fellowship meetings and in one-on-one professional development coaching sessions. Fellows learn on the job and reflect on their development in a deliberate way that prepares them for future career success.
Professional Goal Setting
Fellows set individual goals with their preceptors through a Learning Agreement. The agreement helps fellows:
• explore their strengths and weaknesses
• set long-term career goals
• determine specific skill sets
Professional Development Seminars
Presidential Fellowship alumni continue to demonstrate their commitment to the program by leading professional development seminars for current fellows. Our fellows get the unique opportunity to connect and learn from a group of distinguished professionals.
