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March
Am I eligible? To be considered for this workshop, you: Must be a member of WGF/DS Classes 1-33 or WFF Classes 1-6 Must be working full-time for a North American Jewish organization based in North America Must be living in North America Must arrive at Pearlstone Retreat Center by the program start time (1:00pm on June 16) and stay through the end of the program (4:00pm on June 17). We advise that you arrive at BWI airport or train station no later than 12:45pm. Must commit to full participation in the program, including all sessions and meals Must commit to spending up to 2 hours on pre-work before the program Must submit a complete application by the March 25 deadline Preference will be given to those who have not yet had the opportunity to learn with Monica Giannone in person (as much of the content will be similar to negotiation seminars offered at Institutes) Why is there an application process and how will the group be selected? We will offer this workshop to a small group of alumni to maximize our – and your – learning as we pilot a new type of professional development offering. We will review all complete applications and build a group representative of the diversity of our network, including the diversity of Wexner programs and classes, types of professional work, professional roles, geography, etc. We will consider offering additional workshops in the future based on alumni interest and our learning from this initial pilot. What is the program schedule? The program will begin at 1:00pm Eastern on Monday, June 16 and end at 4:00pm Eastern on Tuesday, June 17. It’ll be a full schedule, so plan to dedicate the entire time to the program! Participants will have single hotel-style rooms as overnight accommodations at Pearlstone Retreat Center All food will be Kosher Given the short duration of the program, we will not be able to accommodate infants or caregivers Are there fees to participate? There are no registration fees for this workshop. As part of our commitment to your continued growth and professional development, the Wexner Foundation will cover all costs tied to the program, meals, and retreat center. Alumni participants and the Wexner Foundation will share travel expenses. How will I get to and from the workshop, and what expenses would I be responsible for, if selected to participate? The Wexner Foundation will reimburse AMTRAK and domestic flights to BWI Airport (closest airport to Pearlstone) booked and purchased according to travel guidelines that will be shared with all accepted participants and submitted with complete reimbursement form by deadline. For alumni within driving distance of Pearlstone, the Wexner Foundation will reimburse mileage only at rate of $.62/mile upon receipt of completed reimbursement form by deadline. For alumni traveling from the West Coast, the Wexner Foundation will reimburse up to $200 for a pre-approved hotel stay on June 15 if needed. The Wexner Foundation will arrange and pay for a shuttle bus from Pearlstone to BWI Airport and BWI Train (AMTRAK) Station at the end of the program. Alumni participants will be responsible for arranging and paying for the following: Travel from home to closest airport/train station, and any related parking/fees Travel from BWI airport/train station to Pearlstone Retreat Center (we will share arrival information among participants should you wish to share car services) Hotel expenses if you arrive the night before the program and/or stay overnight following the program Any food purchased along the way (the Wexner Foundation will not be providing per diems) What does the application process entail? Applications are due by 5:00pm Eastern on March 25. Applications submitted after the deadline will not be considered. The application is brief and straightforward; in addition to a few questions about your interest and motivation for applying to be part of this workshop, the form will prompt you to share some logistical information (emergency contact numbers, dietary restrictions, etc.) to save time should you be accepted. When will I find out if I’ve been accepted? All alumni who applied to participate in this workshop will hear from us re: participation status no later than April 2. Alumni who are selected for this program will then be prompted to book travel (according to guidelines that will be shared at that time). What if I have questions? Email Stefanie Zelkind, Director of the Wexner Professional Network, with any questions.
