Responsibilities
Once selected, Elliot DI Student Fellows are expected to fulfill a series of responsibilities based on their achievement level. Successfully fulfilling these responsibilities will earn the student additional privileges, including a semesterly stipend. Learn more about these responsibilities below:
Attend
All Elliot DI Student Fellows are responsible for attending the following mandatory events:
Elliot DI Student Fellows Launch Event, 5pm-7pm on the first Friday of the Fall semester.
Elliot DI Student Fellows Fall Meeting 1, 5pm-7pm on the second Friday in September.
Elliot DI Student Fellows Fall Meeting 2, 5pm-7pm on the second Friday in November.
Elliot DI Student Fellows Spring Meeting 1, 5pm-7pm on the second Friday in February.
Elliot DI Student Fellows Spring Meeting 2, 5pm-7pm on the second Friday in April.
"DI Day" Celebration and Expo, held in May of each Spring semester.
Exceptions to these attendance responsibilities will be granted on a limited case-by-case basis.
Volunteer
In order to grow their understanding and experience with design thinking and challenge-based innovation, all Elliot DI Student Fellows are responsible for volunteering in support of DI projects, activities, programs, or events. Fellows are expected to volunteer a minimum of 10-15 hours per semester while in the program. Examples of volunteer activities include:
Facilitating, or assisting with, DI programs such as Reactor workshops, K-12 activities, professional development sessions, hackathons, events, tours, etc.
Developing and instructing DI TOOLKIT related workshops as part of “Toolkit Tuesdays.”
Promoting DI spaces, services, and resources as part of KSU outreach events and activities.
Providing project consultation and brainstorming services within the DI HUB’s Reactor.
Participate
In addition to fulfilling their attendance and volunteer responsibilities, all Elliot DI Student Fellows are responsible for maintaining active participation in the program. These participation responsibilities evolve as a student progresses through the levels of the program:
Level 1 -3 Elliot DI Student Fellows are responsible for completing 4 Canvas reflections per level that reflect how they have engaged with the elements of the DI Toolkit.
Level 1 Elliot DI Student Fellows are asked to attend a DI Hub Orientation session to become DI Hub members.
Level 2 Elliot DI Student Fellows are asked to serve on at least 1 project team per year.
Level 3-4 Elliot DI Student Fellows are asked to lead at least 1 project team per year.
Serve
Once they reach Levels 3 and 4, Elliot DI Student Fellows are responsible for serving in mentorship and leadership positions within the The John and Fonda Elliot Design Innovation Student Fellows Program. Elliot DI Student Fellows who reach Level 3 are formally recognized as Elliot DI Student Fellows Mentors and are asked to serve as peer mentors to Level 1 and Level 2 DI Fellows. Elliot DI Student Fellows peer mentors are responsible for promoting full participation within the Elliot DI Student Fellows Program, including eliciting different perspectives, ideas, and voices during program meetings and activities and partnering with DI STAFF to develop engaging events and outreach opportunities. Elliot DI Student Fellows who reach Level 4 are formally recognized as Elliot DI Student Fellows Masters and are asked to serve on the Elliot DI Student Fellows Program Student Leadership Team. This leadership team helps facilitate the Elliot DI Student Fellows Program as part of the shared governance model for the program.
