Women in Leadership Experience

The Tenth annual Women in Leadership Experience will occur on March 24, 2012 in Seneca Falls, New York. The retreat offers a tradition of networking and focusing on engaging dialogue among the participants, exploring the perceptions of progress for women, including a look at challenges that different generations have faced. The theme for this year will be Sharing Our Stories for Social Change.

Who is this retreat for?
This retreat is open to ALL Ithaca College students who are interested in learning more about the historical experiences of women in leadership and how to cultivate women in leadership in the future. This retreat counts as three Leading in a Diverse World sessions in the Student Leadership Institute.

What are the logistics of this event?
This day-long program will feature a visit to the Women's Rights National Historic Park and Museum, a series of discussion sessions, and prominent women leaders sharing their own experiences. Lunch, transportation and all retreat materials are included. There is no fee for attendees. All participants must travel with the group and must attend the program in its entirety. The bus will leave Ithaca College at 9:00am and return to campus at 6:00pm on March 24.

How do I apply?
Participants are selected on a first-reserved basis through online registration. Space is limited to 40 participants, so applicants are encouraged to submit their participation forms early. Participation forms will be available on this website starting February 1, 2012 and the final deadline to apply to participate will be February 28, 2012. All applicants will be contacted by e-mail by March 1 to confirm their participation.

WILE 2012 is now full! If you are interested in being placed on the wait list, please complete this form and we will contact you if a space opens up. Students on the waitlist will be contacted in the order that they sign up. Thanks!