Monday June 16: Self-Awareness

True Reformer Building, Lankford Auditorium
Attire: Business Casual

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7:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
Breakfast 
Howard University: Blackburn Center
9:30 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.
Welcome and Introductions
 
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m
StrengthsFinder Assessment Debrief
Participants will unpack their StrengthsFinder Assessment results, and how they can be effective in the work environment.
12:00 p.m. - 12:45 p.m.
Lunch at the True Reformer Building, Lankford Auditorium
 
12:45 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Transition Break
 
1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
U Street Tour OFF-SITE
During the first week of the NextGen Service Summer Policy Academy, participants become residents of U Street. Through a privately led tour participants will be able to unpack the neighborhood’s history, music, and street art followed by a group reflection.
3:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Break
 

3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Deans’ Reflections on State of the Field and Careers
Through Collective Storytelling, participants will hear from the Deans of Public Affairs at UC Berkeley, the University of Minnesota, and the University of Washington about their careers, motivations for public service, and key challenges.
 
5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Dinner
Howard University: Blackburn Center