I AM PREPARING FOR MY ROLE AS A BUSINESS LEADER, and I AM A THIRD AND FOURTH YEAR BUSINESS STUDENT

For majors in the College of Business and Management seeking an amazing in-class, networking, international travel, and resume-building experience at little cost to you. The new Vitito Global Leadership Institute (VGLI) is an SVSU Program of Distinction that is your opportunity to professionally grow, gain skills that last a lifetime, and set yourself apart from the crowd.  If selected, you will be named a “Vitito Fellow.”

We are accepting applications for the inaugural Vitito Global Leadership Institute. The Institute is a 1½ year program (winter semester, junior year through end of senior year) for majors in the College of Business & Management.   This selective, competitive program accepts up to 14 students.  Program participant selection includes an application and personal interview.

As a Vitito Fellow, you will develop the knowledge, skills and perspectives that are the hallmark of great leaders.  As a Vitito Fellow, you will experience:

• Selected upper division leadership courses, with your Vitito peers including “Accelerated Leadership Laboratory,” a course and lab blending leadership research with practical application
• Regional and statewide field trips offering the opportunity to meet successful leaders of business and non-profit organizations
• Regular meetings, co-curricular activities, and quality time with your peers and mentoring with College of Business endowed chairs, faculty members and regional business leaders
• A generous travel stipend for a faculty-led international travel experience that includes meetings with global leaders
• The opportunity to practice your leadership craft by helping external clients

The Vitito Global Leadership Institute provides you an awesome opportunity to develop your leadership vision, understand your strengths and broaden your leadership experience.

SVSU Programs of Distinction – exceptional opportunities for outstanding students – are designed for top students seeking challenges that result in measureable accomplishments and the attainment of new levels of leadership and intellectual development. We know that students “blossom” at different times and in different ways and our Programs of Distinction support and celebrate that.  In addition to the Vitito Global Leadership Institute, Programs of Distinction include Cardinal Business Edge, Foundation Scholars, Herbert H. and Grace A. Dow Student Research & Creativity Institute, Honors Program, Living Leadership and Roberts Fellows Program.

Please contact us at vgli@svsu.edu with any questions you may have about the fellowship.