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Returning PDP Participants are highly encouraged to apply to be a Design Team Leader (DTL).

DTLs gain an in-depth experience in design, leadership, and managing a small project. More information on the DTL role found HERE.

Travel support and funding for fee waivers will be prioritized for DTLs.

If you have not completed a full PDP cycle in prior years, OR if you are a returning participant that does not want to lead a team, please complete the regular application.

DTL Application Process:

Step 1) Review the DTL information sheet. 

Step 2) If not already done, complete the short Registration form (less than 10 minutes).

Step 3) Submit the DTL Application.  Link to DTL Application form HERE.

Step 4) Complete the PDP financial planning worksheet (found HERE. The form must be saved to your computer for the calculations to work). Email the PDF to isee@ucsc.edu

The application period for PDP Team Leaders opens on November 22, 2016, and applications are due on December 21, 2016.

You will be notifed of Acceptance by January 05, 2017.

NOTE: If you are applying to return to the PDP as a DTL you do not need to complete the regular PDP application.

All PDP Alumni are invited to a workshop that includes information for prospective DTLs, and training in student assessment using rubrics. Workshop Info HERE.

            Monday, December 19, 12pm-3pm PST

            Location at UC Santa Cruz, with remote participation available (specific location TBA)

            RSVP by 12/12/2016

The application process for prospective DTLs includes:

  • Finding a teaching venue (ISEE can help you!). For information on teaching venues in general, click HERE. Check back here, we’ll be updating venues up until 12/21/2016. 

  • Thinking through some initial ideas for learning goals for your venue.

  • Making sure that your advisor is supportive of your participation in the PDP - use this PDP information sheet to discuss the benefit of doing the PDP with your advisor.

Please note that ISEE expects to work closely with prospective DTLs in the application process to identify a venue, think through learning goals, and provide any other assistance needed.

If you have any questions about the responsibilities and rewards of being a DTL, please feel free to contact Lisa Hunter (lhunter@ucsc.edu), or talk to a Chapter Laison.