Students in their second or third year are invited to become Baylor Engage Fellows, a community committed to integrating scholarship, citizenship, and leadership in pursuit of the common good. Guided and mentored by Baylor faculty and staff, Baylor Engage Fellows participate in the following:
PATHWAYS
Baylor Engage Fellows pursue a variety of research, ambassadorial, and civic endeavors. Research pathways might include “V9R” research classes, summer research experiences, public research presentations, submission of grant proposals, or preparing a manuscript for publication in an undergraduate or professional journal. Ambassadorial pathways might include proficiency in a modern language, studying abroad, pursuing the Global Engagement certificate, teaching English, or an international internship. Civic pathways might include serving as a teaching assistant for a Philanthropy and Public Service course, minoring in Poverty and Social Justice, completing the Baylor in Washington program, and sustaining, deepening, and advancing in service with a local nonprofit organization.
SEMINARS AND MENTORING
An OEL monthly breakfast and faculty mentoring will guide and support students along the pathway of integrating scholarship, citizenship, and leadership and will foster community among fellows.
SUMMER FELLOWSHIP
Baylor Engage Fellows have exclusive access to summer funding that provides opportunities to integrate research, service, learning, and professional development through a summer placement focused on civic and social innovation in a team setting. Students reflect together on what they are learning, what they are doing, who they are becoming, and how they are impacting the world around them.
E-PORTOLIO
Baylor Engage Fellows will create an e-portfolio that documents engagement work and reflects on the integration of scholarship, citizenship, and leadership through their experiences and coursework.
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As part of the Baylor Engage Fellows program, students will be expected to fully commit to the following efforts:
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Take PPS 1100-14, Community-Based Global Learning, and serve as an undergraduate teaching assistant for Engaged Learning courses in the fall and/or spring semester
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Attend Baylor engage seminars and events, held monthly.
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Meet regularly with their Baylor Engage mentor
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Create and maintain an E-portfolio documenting how they are integrating scholarship, citizenship, and leadership.
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Apply for and pursue an internship, fellowship award, or research/study experience locally or abroad during your time as a fellow
Students may apply to be part of the Baylor Engage Fellows program twice a year. Applications for Baylor Engage Fellows are due November 15th, 2023 to begin in Spring 2024. Applications for Fall 2024 will be due April 15th, 2024.