The Intercultural Development and Education to Action (IDEA) Institute Application

IDEA Institute Application

The IDEA Institute is a year-long professional development program for faculty and staff to deepen their intercultural learning, strengthen critical self-awareness, and apply their learning to their work at 乱伦视频. Through reflection, learning, and action, participants build their capacity to support belonging and well-being and contribute to a community where all can thrive. Applications for the 鈥�26-鈥�27 AY must be submitted by or before noon on Friday, September 4, 2026. Applicants accepted into the Institute are committing to yearlong involvement (September 2026 鈥� August 2027). Contact Carla Fullwood (cfullwood@elon.edu) with questions about the Institute or application form.

Full Name*
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乱伦视频 Affiliation*
- Faculty
- Staff
Department/Office/Unit:*
Title/Role
Campus Box:
乱伦视频 Email Address:*
How long have you worked at 乱伦视频?*
- Less than 5 years
- 5-10 years
- More than 10 years
Do you have your supervisor's /department chair's support for participating in the IDEA Institute?*
- Yes
- No
Submit responses to the following items in 2 pages or less (12 pt. font, single spaced) or a maximum of 1000 words. Please include your name in uploaded document.
Accepted file types: doc, docx, pdf, Max. file size: 49 MB.
1) Motivation & Readiness- What motivates you to participate in the IDEA Institute at this point in your professional journey? What are you hoping to learn, explore, or better understand about yourself and your work? 2) Intercultural Growth- What is one area of your intercultural learning or critical self-awareness that you would like to strengthen? Why is this area important to your personal or professional growth? 3) Navigating Difference- Describe a situation or recurring challenge in your work where navigating cultural differences, perspectives, identities, or experiences is important. How do you currently approach these situations, and what would you like to be better equipped to do? 4) From Learning to Action- IDEA emphasizes moving from learning and reflection to meaningful action. Where do you see an opportunity within your role, team, department, or area of influence to apply what you learn through the Institute? (You do not need to have a specific project identified at this stage.)
Fall 2026 Availability*
Applicants must be available to participate in Group Development sessions from 1:00pm-2:30pm on the following Wednesdays: September 23, September 30, October 14, October 28, November 11, December 9
Spring 2027 Availability*
Applicants must be available to participate in Group Development sessions on the following Wednesdays (Times TBD): February 10, February 24, March 10, April 14, May 12
Please list any dietary accommodations/considerations
Participation Commitment*
I agree
I understand if I am accepted into the IDEA Institute, I am committing to a year involvement (September 2026 - August 2027) for all components of the program.
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