Responsibilities
Once selected, 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 DI Fellows are responsible for attending the following mandatory events:
DI Fellows Launch Event, 5pm-7pm on the first Friday of the Fall semester.
DI Fellows Fall Meeting 1, 5pm-7pm on the second Friday in September.
DI Fellows Fall Meeting 2, 5pm-7pm on the second Friday in November.
DI Fellows Spring Meeting 1, 5pm-7pm on the second Friday in February.
DI Fellows Spring Meeting 2, 5pm-7pm on the second Friday in April.
DI 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 DI 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 DI 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 DI 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 DI Fellows are asked to attend a DI Hub Orientation session to become DI Hub members.
Level 2 DI Fellows are asked to serve on at least 1 project team per year.
Level 3-4 DI Fellows are asked to lead at least 1 project team per year.
Serve
Once they reach Levels 3 and 4, DI Fellows are responsible for serving in mentorship and leadership positions within the DI Fellows Program. DI Fellows who reach Level 3 are formally recognized as DI Fellows Mentors and are asked to serve as peer mentors to Level 1 and Level 2 DI Fellows. DI Fellows peer mentors are responsible for promoting full participation within the DI 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. DI Fellows who reach Level 4 are formally recognized as DI Fellows Masters and are asked to serve on the DI Fellows Program Student Leadership Team. This leadership team helps facilitate the DI Fellows Program as part of the shared governance model for the program.
