Partnerships

Bring ESTEEM To Your College or University

Campus ministries, university parishes, and other communities interested in bringing ESTEEM to their campus ministries can schedule a conversation with our national coordinator at peronen@sacredheart.edu.

University Miami chapter showing their bobcat pride

The ESTEEM cohort at Saint Thomas University in Miami, showing their "bobcat pride" at the annual ESTEEM Capstone Conference.

Our Process for Partnering with a Site

  1. Mutual discernment conversation scheduled with national coordinator
  2. Email esteem@sacredheart.edu to apply
  3. Invoice issued
  4. Paired with “Mentor Leader”
  5. Invited to monthly partner calls

Expectations

What can you expect when you bring ESTEEM to your campus ministry?

  • Continued support on all matters related to their implementation of ESTEEM
  • Ongoing consultation, advocacy, and support
  • Connection to a network of ministers in monthly leader calls
  • Resources and materials, including but not limited to:
    • Updated and current sessions and site materials
    • Resources for mentors and mentee
    • Certificates of completion
  • Coordination of the Capstone Conference

What will be expected of you?

  • Establishing an ESTEEM cohort, including selection of students and organized, frequent meetings
  • Matching students with local mentors
  • Establishing a sense of commitment to ESTEEM among cohort members
  • Attending and participating in monthly leader calls
  • Coordinating Capstone Conference attendees and providing all necessary information for bookings
  • Record-keeping for the transition from current students to alumni

This incredible investment in our organization will provide an opportunity for students on campuses across the country to be formed, engaged leaders in faith communities post-grad. For ESTEEM, being part of this community will allow us the chance to provide the invaluable experience of ESTEEM to more college and university campuses without prohibitive barriers to entry.