Welcome to the Flames Leadership Network! Heading link
The Flames Leadership Network (FLN) program provides holistic support for incoming, first-year UIC students to help support their academic success. The cornerstone of the program is its student-centered coaching model.
The program, which began in 2017, has served nearly 3,000 first-year students to date.
A variety of intensive one-on-one, asset-based support services are offered to students participating in the FLN program. FLN program components include:
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A designated coach to help students transition from high school to college. (The student-to-coach ratio remains low, 100 students per coach, to maintain a high-quality coaching experience.)
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Mentoring support from peers, some of whom are former FLN students.
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Monthly workshops on topics such as time management and test-taking strategies to help improve essential skills related to academic success.
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Monthly community engagements to build connections with staff and other students. Students are also encouraged to engage in a variety of UIC-related events.
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A monetary stipend to support student engagement and participation.
FLN Student Spotlights Heading link
Daniela is a first year FLN student at UIC who is pursuing a degree in Computer Science. She was motivated to pursue Computer Science due to her participation in Google’s Computer Science Summer Institute. Daniela is extremely focused on her studies and works hard to complete her assignments and always advocates for her needs. Daniela was able to take advantage of the GEER Grant to live on campus and has been thriving with her new independence.
David Perez is a FLN scholar who is double majoring in Sociology and Psychology and plans on pursuing his Master’s in Social Work. In addition to working in the Gender and Sexuality Center this year, David participated in the Liberal Arts & Sciences Internship Immersion Program. Due to his hard work and persistence during his first year, David was able to earn both a Summer Orientation position and a Resident Assistant position for next fall!