Envision Weekend

An early arrival program designed to help underrepresented minority students visualize the rich future ahead of them at Case Western Reserve University.

The Envision Weekend Early Arrival Program is a 3 day program designed to help underrepresented minority students (Hispanic/Latinx, African Americans, Native Americans / Alaskan Native, Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islanders and those of two or more races) visualize the rich future ahead of them at Case Western Reserve University. Envision Weekend prepares incoming first-year CWRU students for university life by providing educational workshops, engaging panel discussions, and community-building activities before the start of the academic year.

Activities: 

  • Welcome Family Barbecue 
  • Community Building Activities with Other Incoming First-Year & Current Students
  • Panel Discussions with Current Students, Faculty, Staff and Alumni  
  • Breakout Workshops 
  • Social Events 
  • Parent Programming will be provided (further details will be available once application is received) 

View the 2023 recap video

Envision Weekend Student Leaders are essential in the success of the program. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Participate in one Envision Weekend Student Leaders Information session, date TBA
  • Participate in Envision Weekend Student Leaders mandatory orientation, date TBA
  • Participate in all program activities for the Envision Weekend Early Arrival program, date TBA
  • Curate a welcoming and positive presence for all Envision Weekend Early Arrival participants and families 
  • Work with the Office for Diversity, Equity and Inclusive Engagement to plan, promote and facilitate community building activities for Envision Weekend Early Arrival participants 
  • Lead, mentor, and communicate with a small group of Envision Weekend Early participants, throughout the weekend 
  • Work and communicate with the Office for Diversity, Equity and Inclusive Engagement to ensure a successful execution of the Envision Weekend Early Arrival program 
  • Serve as a Title IX Mandatory Reporter (you must report misconduct witnessed or reported) 
  • If needed, support one or two events during Discover Week 
QUALIFICATIONS: 
  • Be in good judicial standing with all University offices including but not limited to The office of Student Conduct & Community Standards and The Office of Equity 
  • Candidates on disciplinary probation with the university will be ineligible to hold a Jumpstart Student Leader position. Candidates on deferred university probation will be eligible. 
  • Be in good academic standing with (minimum 2.0 GPA) with the university for Fall Semester 2023 and Spring Semester 2024 
  • Demonstrate campus involvement, good interpersonal skills, and knowledge of the university’s structure, culture & climate related to underrepresented minority student experiences
  • Able to fulfill all responsibilities and time commitments (limit outside meetings, classes, additional employment, etc.) 
TIME COMMITMENT: 
  • Envision Weekend Student Leader Information Session, date TBA
  • Envision Weekend Student Leader Orientation, date TBA
  • Envision Weekend Early Arrival Program, date TBA
COMPENSATION: 
  • Envision Weekend Student Leaders will be compensated for their participation via a stipend of $200 
  • Envision Weekend Student Leaders will be provided meals for orientation, the early arrival program and Discover Week 
CONTACT INFORMATION: 

For more information, please email oideo@case.edu or G. Tiara Sargeant (gts39@case.edu) 

APPLICATION DEADLINE: 
  • If you are a new Envision Weekend Student Leader applicant, please apply using this link
  • If you are a returning Envision Weekend Student Leader, please apply using this link.
  • All applications must submitted by Monday, Feb. 5, at 11:59 p.m.