FLORIDA GULF COAST UNIVERSITY
JULY 17-19, 2O20
A RETREAT FOR FUT URE STUDENT LEADERS
About Us The Multicultural and Leadership Development Center (MLD) cultivates a campus-wide community which celebrates diversity, empowers students to grow beyond their personal barriers, strengthens students’ understanding of diversity and social responsibility, and develops students’ leadership skills. Our center promotes academic leadership and personal growth. Our vision is to nurture a generation of ethical and knowledgeable leaders who contribute to the ever growing global society. The Frosh Mosh Peer Mentor Program is a group of highly trained student leaders who host student led presentations and interactive workshops throughout the weekend. In the fall semester they will mentor participants from the Frosh Mosh Multicultural Leadership Development Institute.
“We are all different, which is very great because we are all unique. Without diversity life would be very boring.”
-Catherine Pulsifer mld@fgcu.edu
www.fgcu.edu/mld
Retreat At A Glance The Frosh Mosh Multicultural & Leadership Development Institute is a two-day, on campus retreat hosted by the FGCU Multicultural and Leadership Development Center (MLD) and the Frosh Mosh Peer Mentors. The retreat is designed to help incoming students get acclimated to FGCU. Frosh Mosh Multicultural & Leadership Development Institute offers students an opportunity to gain knowledge and skills that will help to enhance their collegiate experience through team building activities, student led workshops, as well as multicultural and leadership development seminars.
How to Apply The application is located online via Eagle Link. Please complete the application by July 3rd and attach the necessary documents. https://tinyurl.com/froshmosh2020 MLD will notify all applicants by July 9th. If selected, you will be given a welcome packet including additional instructions for how to prepare for Frosh Mosh Multicultural and Leadership Development Institute retreat at FGCU.
F.A.Q. Q: How much will the retreat cost? A: The retreat is FREE! We provide housing, meals, and snacks through the retreat. However, due to COVID-19 we will be hosting the retreat virtually this year, still at no cost to you! Q: My orientation is in August, can I still attend the retreat? A: Yes! The retreat is open to all selected incoming students regardless of your orientation dates. Q: Do you have special activities and housing for my parents? A: We will be planning to host a Virtual Parent Orientation prior to the start of Frosh Mosh that your parents are invited to. When hosted in person, up to two (2) guests are invited to attend the closing banquet on Sunday evening (July 19th). The retreat does not provide housing for guests. It would be a perfect weekend for your guests or family to explore Southwest Florida while you are at the retreat. Q: Is there a participant selection process? A: Yes, a selection committee will review all applications. Up to 70-80 participants will be selected to attend Frosh Mosh Multicultural and Leadership Development Institute 2020. Q: How long is the retreat? A: Participants should commit to attend the entire program which will begin at 1pm on Friday (July 17th) and lasts until Sunday (July 19th) at the conclusion of our evening banquet. Q: What is expected of me? A: Students will participate in ALL the activities we have designed that are both fun and educational. Students are encouraged to contribute to discussions, share their stories, meet new people, keep an open-mind, and enjoy the experience. Q: How will I benefit from the program? A: Frosh Mosh Multicultural and Leadership Development Institute will provide you with the opportunity to learn more about your leadership style and how to build relationships through small and large group activities. By attending Frosh Mosh Multicultural and Leadership Development Institute, you will understand the importance of co-curricular involvement, academics, and the important transition into the university environment.
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