There are a few ways to develop leadership and professional skills within UEP as a Boettcher Scholar. First, there is both a social and a service committee. Students in the former plan events and activities, within a designated budget, for the scholars. Some activities will be in collaboration with Daniels and Norlin peers. Students may also help organize service activities for Boettcher Scholars (one activity is required by the Boettcher Foundation per semester). Watch for email invitations from current committee members at the start of the academic year. All activities must be coordinated with and approved by the UEP office. Finally, students may apply to be a UEP Office Intern. Interns have a more structured work environment, performing tasks crucial to the department’s functioning, including event planning, social media/communications, and more. They are hired, supervised and evaluated by the UEP Office Manager. The term of employment is the academic year, from fall through spring semesters, with possible summer employment as well. Interns learn what it means to work in a higher education context, and interns will work with each other and in collaboration with the Office Manager and Director of UEP.