What is Explore CT? Explore CT is The Cornell Tradition’s first-year experience series. The four sessions in this series are designed to welcome new fellows into the Tradition; further acquaint them with the values, benefits, and requirements of the Tradition; establish a community of civically-minded scholars, and help new students acclimate to the Tradition and Cornell. Participation in Explore CT is required of all first-year students and optional for all first-time upper-class fellows. Transfer students are required to attend Orientation, but the remainder of the Explore CT events are optional (though highly recommended).
What is CCLEAD? CCLEAD is a leadership development program is designed to help Tradition Fellows, Research Scholars and National Scholars develop skills and learn effective techniques that will facilitate their assumption of leadership positions at Cornell and beyond. The CCLEAD program is open to second-semester freshmen and sophomores in all three Commitment programs who aspire to leadership positions and exhibit leadership qualities that would be enhanced by the program. The program consists of six sessions during the spring semester. CCLEAD applications are available each year in November.
What is the National Student Employment Week Appreciation Luncheon?
Each year during National Student Employment week, The Cornell Tradition collaborates with other university offices to host a complementary luncheon in recognition of the outstanding contributions of student employees and employers. Student employees and employers also have the opportunity to nominate their employers and employees for special recognition awards, which are presented at the luncheon. The luncheon typically takes place on the Wednesday of the second week in April. More information about the luncheon and the awards nomination process can be obtained by contacting the Tradition Office at 255-8595.
What are Community Action Fellowships? Community Action Fellowships connect interested student with non-profit organizations to work on projects that meet critical community needs. The Tradition provides local community agencies with a part-time student intern (whose wage of $8.50 per hour is paid entirely by the Tradition), up to $500 in grant monies, and ongoing program support. In return, the organizations provide students with hands-on experience working with real-world problems, allowing students to use their skills in practical, meaningful ways. Students typically work between 10-20 hours per week. Project proposals are should be developed collaboratively by students, community partners, and the Tradition. Students and community partners interested in participating in this program should contact Kirsten Gabriel at 255-8595 or kkg6@cornell.edu for more information.
What is the Peer Advisory Network? The Cornell Tradition Peer Advisory Network was created to provide first-year and transfer fellows with information and advice from a student perspective and to In addition to helping new fellows in their transition to Cornell and the Tradition, Peer Advisors also help foster a sense of camaraderie among Tradition fellows by creating opportunities for new fellows to meet others in their colleges and class year who share similar values. The Student Advisory Council (SAC) and the Tradition staff actively support the Peer Advisors by offering tips and important information during the Peer Advisor Training, partnering with Peer Advisors to help plan service projects for advisees, and generally supporting Peer Advisors throughout the year. Peer Advisors can receive up to 15 hours of campus service for their work; applications are available in the Tradition Office during the latter half of spring semester.
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Activities and Events
