History of Radcliffe and ELP
What year was Radcliffe College founded?
1879
This is the name of the library that stores archives on Radcliffe's campus.
Schlesinger Library
Which approach entails entering a relationship with another person with the intention of honoring their beliefs, customs, and values?
Cultural Humility
If a mentee discloses something to you in session, and you're not sure if it's urgent or not, what do you do?
Hold space for the mentee, and then report to ELP staff!
What is the name of the event on December 3, which officially begins ELP with mentees?
ELP Kickoff
When did Radcliffe College officially merge with Harvard?
1999
Name one component of the ELP curriculum.
Leadership development; Schlesinger Archives; learning from changemakers past and present; Social Change Project; the power of community
Which approach focuses on understanding students from a lens of abundance, not deficit?
Asset-based approach; strengths-based approach
If a mentee discloses something URGENT to you in an ELP session, what should you do?
Hold space for the mentee, then report to an ELP staff member.
What do you do if you forget to log hours in PeopleSoft?
Email timeadjusters and ELP; indicate the exact date, number of hours worked, and a short description
When did ELP launch (semester + year)?
Fall 2020
We did an activity based on a framework that can help individuals, networks, and organizations align with social change values, individual roles, and the broader ecosystem. What is that framework called?
The social change ecosystem map
Which practices emphasize our interconnection by repairing relationships when harm occurs, while proactively building relationships to create community and open discourse?
Restorative Justice practices
Give an example of an appropriate physical interaction with your mentee.
High fives, fist bumps
By what day and time should you log hours in PeopleSoft each week?
Thursdays at 2:00pm (ideally - but you can log them up until Saturday at 2:00pm).
Which 4 local high schools does ELP serve?
Watertown High School, Somerville High School, Prospect Hill Academy, Cambridge Rindge and Latin School
ELP's mission statement: Harvard Radcliffe Institute’s Emerging Leaders Program engages promising high school and college students to learn from those on the forefront of social change, historically and today, as they develop the ____ and ____ to become leaders in their own communities.
skills and confidence
Of the frameworks we presented, which focused on recognizing, utilizing, and enhancing youth's strengths and assets?
Positive Youth Development Framework
Give an example of something URGENT, that if disclosed, would require immediate attention.
Mentee is actively subject to and/or causing harm to self or others.
Family abuse/neglect.
Abusive relationships.
Suicidal ideation or behaviors.
Chemical dependencies.
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