Latino Leadership Intern Program

Academic Requirements

Attend all preparatory classes and orientation activities:

• 3 classes during Spring semester 2008, dates announced to accepted students.
• Overnight (Saturday to Sunday) visit to sites in Chicago February 23-24, 2008
• Half day visit with Site supervisor individually or in small groups before April 30, 2008.
• Register for three-credit course in Catholic Social Tradition, CST 33933; Latino Studies ILS, 35801; or Theology, THEO 33933 (Credit is granted in Fall of 2008, after students successfully complete all requirements.)
• Read course books and course packet articles
• Complete study questions during the summer and send to the program directors after 4 weeks at the internship
• Interview three leaders in the community during the summer
• Keep a journal
• Reflection with facilitator and other interns (approximately 3 times during summer)
• Present at retreat for interns and supervisors in Chicago, late July 2008
• Write synthesis paper at the end of the experience

 Required follow-up activities: 

• Dinner discussion with other interns

• Individual debriefing with program directors
• Share experiences with others in residence hall or in classes

• Involvement in Latino community and/or student groups through Center or Institute programs