MBA and MSW Students – Apply to become a student fellow!
The SDSU School of Social Work and Fowler College of Business are launching a new professional development program. The Board Fellows program is an opportunity for graduate students to apply their skills as a non-voting member of a local nonprofit board. Fellows will be matched with a local non-profit and work closely with a Board Member and the agency Director on a special project to help forward the mission of the organization. This is a great opportunity give back to the community, network with influential leaders, and gain practical real world experience. Students should expect to spend about 4-8 hours per month on this project.
Business students will not receive any academic credit for participation in this program. If you are interested in participating in this program, please contact your graduate advisor in the Graduate Business Programs office.
Program Components
- Fellows are paired with an agency board member
- Fellows attend all agency board meetings as non-voting members
- Fellows complete a strategic project based on board needs
- Fellows prepare and present a final report to the agency of their project
- Fellows attend kick-off and wrap up events each semester, held on campus
Program Timeline
Board fellowship program is a two semester commitment between students and their assigned non-profit agency. Students are expected to spend approximately 4-8 hours per month on board-related activities. For Social Work students, this is above the required field internship hours and there is no academic credit for this work.
Requirements
Fellows must be students enrolled in a Master’s program through the Fowler College of Business or School of Social Work. Students must have their core program am requirements completed before the start of the program (can be in progress at the time of application). All students must be in good academic standing with the University.
Matching Process Guidelines
- Board Fellows make a list of nonprofits in their order of preference. Given these preferences and the needs of the nonprofits, students are matched accordingly.
- After identifying pairs, final approval will come from the non-profit agency and determine if interviews are necessary.
- Verify the Board Fellow’s willingness to serve on the board of the organization assigned to them. Send written communication confirming the placement as well as outlining the roles and expectations for all parties involved.
Application Process
Applications are accepted through April 16, 2019 for AY 2019-2020.
Fellows are selected each year through a competitive application process.
The program requires student to complete a written application along with submitting a resume. Fellows are notified of their acceptance by April 25th.
- Board Fellows Program Student Application
Complete and return to Tessa Cross, tcross@sdsu.edu
Questions?
For more information, contact Tessa Cross, tcross@sdsu.edu
last updated: 3/15/2019
