The “UVI President for A Day” program is currently accepting applications from eligible undergraduate students interested in participating in a President for a Day role reversal. The successful student will have the opportunity to swap roles with UVI President Dr. David Hall. In turn, President Hall will attend the student’s classes and take part in events in the student’s current schedule.
Here’s your chance to:
- Gain first-hand insight into running a university.
- Exchange roles with President Hall for one day.
- Show President Hall what it’s like to be a student at UVI.
- Have a unique professional development experience.
- Implement one of your ideas for real, lasting change at UVI.
Eligible applicants must be a full-time, undergraduate UVI student with a GPA of 2.5 or above and must be enrolled in classes on the Albert A. Sheen Campus on St. Croix. The application deadline is Friday, March 30.
"The President for A Day" role reversal day will take place Friday, April 13. Both Dr. Hall and the chosen student will give a public presentation of their experiences.
Applications are available on the UVI website www.uvi.edu or from this direct link. This annual event affords the president the chance to experience student academic and social life first-hand. Also, it provides UVI students, insight into the roles and responsibilities of a university president. The student chosen for this honor receives a $1,000 scholarship.
For additional information please see this link or visit www.uvi.edu. You may also contact Jose Raul Carrillo at (340) 693-1043 or at jcarril@uv.edu.