Reimagining the Meiklejohn Fellows Program

The Survey Questions

• What is your expected graduation year?
• Did you use your Meiklejohn stipend?
• Do you feel that you have been supported throughout your entire time at Amherst as a Meiklejohn member?
• How would you rate your overall experience as a Meiklejohn member?
• Did you find the Meiklejohn application process accessible and straightforward?
• Did the application process discourage you or others you know from applying?
• Would you have benefited from a structured peer mentorship program (e.g., being paired with an older Meiklejohn member)?
• Would you have been interested in mentoring younger Meiklejohn members if a formal mentorship program were established?
• What qualities would you want in a peer mentor?
• If the Meiklejohn Fellows Program offered career development opportunities specifically designed for FGLI students throughout your time at Amherst, would you have been interested in participating?
• What types of career or professional development support would you find most helpful as a Meiklejohn member?
• Are there specific times during your college experience (first-year, sophomore summer, junior internship search, etc.) when you would especially want targeted support or programming?
• How would you feel about a cohort model that brings together all Meiklejohn members from your class year for community-building and shared programming?
• Would you have been interested in serving on a student advisory board that co-facilitates the Meiklejohn Fellows Program alongside Loeb Center staff? This board would help shape programming, provide student perspectives, and develop a career development curriculum for younger members.
• If a Meiklejohn Advisory Board existed, what kind of responsibilities or initiatives would you be most interested in contributing to?
• What kinds of support or training would you need in order to feel confident serving on a Meiklejohn Advisory Board?
• Do you think the Meiklejohn Program should have a student leadership structure?
• What do you think a Meiklejohn career development curriculum for each academic year should include?
• In your opinion, what has been the most valuable part of being a Meiklejohn program?
• What are some areas where you feel the program could improve or expand?
• Is there anything else you would like to share about your experience or suggestions for improvement?
• If you’re open to participating in a short follow-up interview or focus group, you can optionally leave your contact information below. Name and Email (only if you’re willing to be contacted for a follow-up conversation).