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Emerging Leaders Institute

Emerging Leaders Institute (ELI) is a three-day, in-person leadership experience designed to enhance the personal development of undergraduate members who identify as emerging leaders. ELI participants develop a greater understanding of who they are as a person and leader and learn how to apply leadership skills and experiences to their undergraduate experience and beyond.

ELI Application

We are not currently accepting applications for the next iteration of ELI. The application process for ELI typically takes place during April, with participants notified of their application status by May, in advance of a July program.

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Theta Blogs

Saying “Yes” to the Unknown: My Leadership Journey

"Until then, my experience was rooted in my chapter. But at ELI, I connected with Thetas from across North America who shared my passion for growth and leadership."

Read Charidan's Blog

My ELI Experience: Implementing Inclusive Leadership

"One of the reasons I applied to attend ELI was to learn from other Thetas."

Read Kayli's Blog

No Matter the Season of Life: An Alumna's Theta Leadership Journey

"I was amazed at how quickly a group of strangers became friends through shared experiences and mutual connections."

Read Phoebe's Blog

  • I am so lucky to have gotten to participate in ELI. It was truly a great experience. I got to meet lifelong Theta friends and grow as a leader. Thank you for an amazing weekend!

    Erika Effenberger

    Eta Psi/Tufts

  • I’m extremely grateful for the opportunity to participate in such an amazing program. I can’t wait to share what I learned with my chapter and my friends!

    Bella Maitland

    Delta Kappa/LSU

  • Through the Institute, I grew as a student, leader, sister, and person by learning the importance of leading courageously, leveraging my strengths, and promoting an inclusive environment for our chapters and communities to thrive within.

    Meghan Quinn

    Beta Phi/Penn State

  • Leadership has always been an interesting topic for me, and I was able to learn about important ideas within leadership, such as ethical and inclusive leadership and how my strengths and identities influence how I lead as an individual versus a team setting.

    Molly Keller

    Alpha Nu/Montana

  • This program changed the way I think about leadership. I didn’t want to leave. The discussions and different backgrounds made the program so educating and meaningful.

    Kayli Bannon

    Gamma Kappa/George Washington

  • ELI was an experience of a lifetime I would recommend to anyone seeking a weekend of growth, relations, independence, and more. I will be incorporating what I learned through all of my commitments.

    Jhonajoy Adalem

    Beta Chi/Alberta

  • I did not know fully what to expect going into ELI, but I am so grateful I was able to participate in it. It was such an eye-opening experience that I know will benefit me back at my own chapter, at school, and in my daily life.

    Kavya Singh

    Gamma Zeta/Connecticut

Theta Foundation Support

Thanks to generous support from Theta Foundation, the ELI experience is provided to members at little to no cost.

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