Sapona said she learns most about the different leadership styles by observation and interviewing. The university structured the program in ways to make it possible for interns to participate. A faculty member could ask for course relief, and for money for someone else to teach a course for her. I'm doing mostly research, which allows me some flexibility. It allows me to be available for more meetings and things that Dean Bardes might suggest would be good for me to attend.
Interns meet regularly with each other to network and provide support and encouragement.
They help us set our goals and figure out how we are going to assess our meeting of those goals. There's all kind of layers of support. Sapona felt it was a real plus for the university to offer the program. It is quite an opportunity for women. It is a wonderful program that encourages women to look at different kinds of leadership positions and gain experience.