Student Associates
Are you interested in working with Sine Institute Fellows to building lasting relationships and gain meaningful experience in your interest area? Apply to be a Sine Institute Student Associate!
Apply to be a Sine Student Associate
Student AssociatesÌýassist the Sine Fellows in designing, planning, organizing, and executing their seminar series, as well as their speaking engagements across campus. They are assigned certain roles to help the Fellow ensure their events are well publicized, attended, documented, and an overall success. Student Associates are expected to dedicate 8 hours a week during the springÌýsemester to help Fellows execute their programs.
Student Advisors
Each academic year, the Sine Institute is joined by a group of bipartisan student visionaries from across campus to guide and inspire the Institute as the next generation of leaders. These Student AdvisorsÌýhelp boost student engagement, provide counsel on our programming, and offer recommendations for Fellows and speakers at the Sine Institute.
The term for Student Advisors is one academic school year. Advisors must be registered Â鶹ÊÓƵ Students. For undergraduate members, spots are typically reserved for second year students. Deans of each school will nominate students to participate. If you have interest in being a Student Advisor, please contact the dean of your school.
There will be two students to represent each of Â鶹ÊÓƵ’s schools and colleges: College of Arts and Sciences, School of Communication, School of Public Affairs, Kogod School of Business, School of International Service, Washington College of Law, andÌýSchool of Education.
The Sine Institute Certificate Programs
The Sine Institute Collaborative Leadership Certificate programÌýprovides a unique opportunity for Â鶹ÊÓƵ undergraduate students to expand their knowledge of politics and policy in today’s world while exploring and developing their individual leadership and communication styles, skills and values.
Collaborative Leadership (Spring)ÌýInnovative Communication (Fall)
Sine ON
The Sine Institute Outreach Network, or Sine ON, is aÌývolunteer program that serves asÌýan opportunity for students who do not have the capacity to commit as a Student Associate or participate in the Certificate Program to still engage with Sine.
Sine ON members assist Sine with marketing and events,Ìýand in return,Ìýhave exclusive access to meet alumni and Fellows, gain service hours towards any requirements they may have, and be invited to the end of year Student Reception at the Sine Institute.
Sine Institute Impact CommunityÌý
The Sine Institute Impact Community (SIIC) is an opportunity for graduated students or students who have completed a Sine program to continue their involvement with Sine at exciting newÌýlevels. Members are offered exclusive access to mentorship opportunities, dedicated events, and LinkedIn and AlumniFire groups.Ìý