Leadership Minor Interns
Leadership Minor Interns (LMIs) are Leadership students who expand their awareness and practice of facilitation and leadership while working with an instructor to teach a LEAD class.
LMIs attend class and work to develop meaningful experiences for students through participation, facilitation, communication, and grading. They get behind-the-scenes experience of course curriculum development and program design. They also participate in ongoing personal development opportunities through the LMI program.
Watch out for applications in November (for spring semester) and April (for fall semester)!
General LMI Responsibilities:
- Attend all class meetings and planning meetings with your instructor
- Fulfill duties such as talking or meeting with students, grading student assignments, posting Canvas updates, etc.
- Complete LMI onboarding training & ongoing development opportunities
- Enhance the experience of students in class as a member of the teaching team
- Expand awareness of and experience with teaching and facilitation
- Other duties as assigned, as agreed upon with instructor(s)
Required Qualifications:
- Undergraduate student at the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
- Enrolled in at least 6 credits and in good academic standing (2.5 GPA or above)
- Able to work 5-8 hours/week throughout the semester
- Serve as LMI only once in any LEAD course
- Completed 1961W & 3961 by the start of the LMI role
Grade Qualifications:
- To LMI for LEAD 1961W: B- or higher in LEAD 3961
- To LMI for LEAD 3961 or 3971: B- or higher in LEAD 3961 & LEAD 3971
- To LMI for LEAD 4961W: B- or higher in LEAD 3961, 3971 & 4961W
