Shadow a UC Davis Campus Leader for a Day: Apply by October 5!

Ever wondered what it takes to run a top 10 research university? The UC Davis Leadership Job Shadow Program gives undergraduate and graduate students the chance to spend a day with a campus executive. You may observe meetings, attend events, meet staff and faculty, and see how the university works day to day.

What you'll gain:

• A better understanding of the university's structure and functions
• Connections with campus administrators, staff and faculty
• Insight into how leaders have applied their degrees and backgrounds in their work
• A closer look at a career in higher education, if that's something you're curious about

How it works:

• Fall quarter applications are open now through Monday, October 5.
• Participants commit to a full day of shadowing (four-hour or eight-hour blocks), complete an evaluation, and share what they learned with other students.
• Students are paired with administrators randomly, and business or business-casual attire is expected.
• The program is open to all currently enrolled UC Davis undergraduate and graduate students.

Do you have questions about careers in business and you’re not sure who to ask? Are you looking for a judgment-free space to talk about your hopes, fears and challenges as you make the transition to college student? Do you wish you had someone who understands what you’re going through to ask “dumb” questions?

Our brand-new mentoring experience for GSM students called Mentoring Circles might be right for you. Two MBA mentors will be matched with three to four undergraduate business majors for a small group mentoring experience.

• Have a small group to talk over the big life transitions you’re facing
• Get to know a couple of MBA students who are a little further along in their life journeys
• Get to know more people in your cohort
• Learn what makes a good mentoring experience for mentors and mentees
• Start building a developmental network

The program is still in the design phase, but look out for a survey to gauge your interest and to help us make a program that all participants will find rewarding. Near the end of Fall quarter, you’ll receive an invitation to join the program.

We hope you’re as excited about this program as we are!