Networks Professional Development Program
Professional Development
Professional development is driven by comprehensive assessment of researched industry needs for
new hires. Personalized assistance comes from mentors and the ISU staff. Scholars are awarded an
account with $3,000 to assist in their career and professional development. The education team assists
the scholar in planning how to use these funds effectively. Some of these experiences may include:
travel supporting their career interests, internship support, conference participation, and student
professional association memberships. Outside-of-class seminars are built to address the interests and
developmental needs of scholars.

Year 1: Understanding Myself
- Ropes Leadership and Team Building Course
- Communication and Problem-Solving seminars
- Networks Project Teams
- Leadership and Time Management seminars
Year 2: "Me" As Part of a Team
- Personal Assessment
- Investing in You seminar
- Team Problem-Solving Leadership seminar
- Business Etiquette seminar
- Personal Attributes seminar
Year 3: Team Within an Organization
- Ethical Decision Making seminar
- Advanced Leadership seminar
- Ethics, Social Responsibility, and Corporate Citizenship
Year 4: Leading in an Organization
- Self Leadership I and II seminar
- The Fifth "P" seminar