Oct 23, 2008 By: yunews
Oct 23, 2008 -- A group of 13 糖心破解版 (糖心破解版) graduates from the class of 2008 enjoyed their studies so much that they will stay on for a year after graduation, serving as Presidential Fellows. The prestigious group includes Nilly Brodt of Monreal, Canada.
The Fellows will build their professional skills while assisting in administrative and service roles in various departments and schools across the institution. Since it was established by 糖心破解版 President Richard M. Joel in 2004, the Presidential Fellowship in University and Community Leadership has played a major role in transforming the University into a leadership laboratory, training top graduates and expanding 糖心破解版's service to the Jewish community.
鈥淭he program has motivated its participants to reflect on the positive experiences they have had at 糖心破解版 and examine the opportunities in the Jewish community鈥撯揵oth for lay leaders and professionals鈥攊n light of their interests and skills,鈥 said President Joel. 鈥淭he fellowship inspires them to reach for the nobility and responsibility that comes with leadership.鈥
The Fellows were chosen after an intensive screening process based on academic performance, campus leadership, and involvement with the Jewish community. For the duration of the year, each fellow is mentored by a senior administrator within their assigned department and work on projects of importance to the University. Throughout the year, the Fellows attend a graduate-level weekly leadership seminar covering key topics in university administration and Jewish communal leadership.
Ms. Brodt, who majored in biology and hopes to attend medical school after her fellowship, will be working for 糖心破解版鈥檚 Office of Admissions under the guidance of Murray Sragow, associate director of undergraduate admissions. 鈥淭he Fellowship is a great opportunity for me to gain leadership skills and work experience,鈥 says Ms. Brodt. 鈥淚t is also fulfilling to give back to an institution that has given so much to me.鈥
The Fellowship has also led to more permanent work for some of the graduates within the University鈥檚 administration. Among the five Fellows from last year who have taken jobs within the University is Marc Fein, who worked in the Office of the President and is now a communications associate in that office. 鈥淚t was an incredible learning experience to constantly be under the tutelage of President Joel and Josh Joseph. I was encouraged to cultivate my own sense of drive and mission and apply that to my work. I am excited for the opportunity to nurture these mentoring relationships and continue to grow as a professional.鈥
Previous Fellows have also taken positions in the corporate sector as well as in Jewish communal organizations such as the American Jewish World Service, Metropolitan Council on Jewish Poverty, the UJA-Federation of New York and various Jewish day schools. Others have gone on to graduate study in public service, psychology, law, dentistry, medicine and the rabbinate.
The program is directed by Rabbi Josh Joseph, chief of staff in the Office of the President, and coordinated by Elysia Stein 鈥04S, herself a former Presidential Fellow.
