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The Roan Model
Main Parts of the Program
The Roan Experience
Scholars learn, grow, and develop their leadership potential through four years of shared class and all-Scholar experiences, as well as individual activities and opportunities.
Financial Award
The Roan provides funding for four years of tuition and fees, as well as stipends for room, board, books, and supplies. This allows Scholars to focus on leadership, campus/community engagement, and academic achievement.
Scholar Initiative
Scholars demonstrate initiative, drive, and curiosity, actively pursuing ways to explore their interests, practice leadership, and make an impact.
Individual Experiences
Coaching and Mentoring
Roan Scholars have access to a network of mentors and coaches, including Roan staff, alumni, supporters, and community leaders.
Summer of Service
Rising sophomores participate in a six-week, individually designed summer internship, focused on learning to lead through service. See where Scholars served this past summer on page 10.
Leadership Conferences
Scholars represent the Roan at regional and national leadership conferences - virtual and in-person - where they connect with other student leaders and learn from experienced professionals.
Roan Class Experiences
Outdoor Leadership Challenge
A 20+ year Roan tradition, the Outdoor Leadership Challenge pushes incoming Roan Scholars outside their comfort zone and provides countless opportunities to learn, grow, and bond with their Roan classmates.
Leadership Explorations
Roan Scholars participate in specially designed trips to experience new places, connect with leaders, and explore issues. Past destinations have included Washington, D.C., Nashville, Atlanta, NYC, and a variety of other locations – both with the Roan and through ETSU’s Alternative Breaks program.
Roan Class Seminars
Scholars meet regularly, particularly during their first and second years, in small group seminars to tackle big issues like leadership, character, and citizenship.
All-Scholar Experiences
Roan Impact Focus
Each year Scholars select a specific topic to learn about and engage in direct service. Previous topics have included early childhood literacy and addiction. Read about this past year’s Roan Impact Focus on pages 6-7.
All-Roan Meetings
The Roan community provides a network of support and encouragement throughout a Scholar’s four years on campus. All-Roan meetings provide Scholars an opportunity to strengthen those internal relationships.
Leadership Development Opportunities
Roan Scholars are presented a variety of leadership development opportunities, including hearing from speakers, attending workshops focused on developing specific skills, and learning from diverse community leaders and organizations.
