Colgate University

Jim Manzi ’73 Endowed Fellowship Program

Fellowship Requirements:

• Participate in on-campus orientation meetings in March and April

• Draft a concise “action plan” designed to facilitate the following goals:

• Initiate and sustain productive contact with the supervisor(s) prior to and during the internship
• Clarify logistics
• Demonstrate an understanding of the mission, key initiatives and salient issues facing the organization (utilize resources like the Annual Report, press packet, web-site, article search, conversations with former Manzi fellows)
• Establish working goals and expectations of the internship (daily work responsibilities, training, degree of autonomy, direct client contact or behind-the-scenes work, etc.)

• Compile a list of  journal articles, books and other resources related to the mission and work of the sponsor organization

• Read assigned articles, books, and/or films prior and during internship

• Maintain a journal for personal reflection throughout the internship

• Submit a one-page mid-summer status report via e-mail to the Manzi Coordinator at the Center for Career Services

• Participate in at least 4 discussion groups with the other Manzi fellows during the 10 week fellowship, to be coordinated by an on-site volunteer/former Manzi fellow.  Each fellow will be expected to present a short presentation on the mission and work of their organization and their own specific experience.

• With permission, take photographs and obtain work product (if applicable) for portfolio

• Submit a final written report of up to 5 pages to Jim Manzi c/o The Center for Career Services at Colgate University by September 1

• Participate in post-fellowship activities including panels, luncheons, and pre-orientation/individual contact with future Manzi fellows