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PUBLICITY: WHAT WILL DRAW THEM IN? You can plan the best event in the world, but if you don't get the word out, it's all for naught! Our staff experts will introduce you to the publicity policies and procedures, and show you the resources available to your students in the Campus Center Publicity Office.
LEADERSHIP STYLES
Friday, February 8, 2008
2:00 - 3:00 p.m.
3-121
Participants will be introduced to the definition of leadership, take one of the several leadership style inventories such as the DISC or MBTI, identify personal strengths and limitations regarding their preferred leadership styles and understand how their behavioral tendencies affect others, and understand, respect, appreciate and value individual differences.
AFTER THE APPLAUSE…
11:00 - Noon
3-121
You come up with a great idea for a program and you want them to be successful but you're not sure exactly how to go about it. The "backwards programming" concept is a sure thing - a comprehensive guide in planning an event from start to finish. We'll show you how to ensure success from inception to the actual event.
BUDGETS - UNDERSTANDING FUNDING
Noon - 1:00 p.m.
3-121
The budgeting process can be a great experience! We'll walk you through the budget process and give you some tips to help you with the process. We'll also be discussing possible funding sources beyond your club's actual budget.
GOAL SETTING
3:00 - 4:00 p.m.
3-121
The secret to the success of any great leader is the ability to set and achieve specific goals. These leaders know that goals are simply statements of results they hope to achieve with the objectives stating how to reach the goal. This workshop will help you understand how to set realistic goals and objectives with your group.
HOW TO RUN EFFECTIVE MEETINGS
2:30 - 3:30 p.m.
3-121
Running effective meetings is the key to keeping your members coming back. We will give you tips on how to develop agendas, facilitate parliamentary procedure, and how to keep meetings productive and fun.
CONFLICT MANAGEMENT Workshop participants will engage in discussions and activities in order to enhance their general knowledge base on how to and how not to approach a conflict situation in an effort to determine the most appropriate solution.
CREATING COMMUNITY
Wednesday, March 12, 2008
3:00 - 4:00 p.m.
3-121
Learn to develop or strengthen your club or organization by creating a community with the development of a unified vision, a view of the future path of the club/organization and recruitment of new members.
PRESENTATION SKILLS
11:00 a.m. - Noon
3-121
When you take a leadership position, you WILL have an opportunity to present yourself, whether it is in front of a large group or just one person. Why not make the best impression you can by learning just a few easy tips that will make you "shine!"
EMPOWERING/MOTIVATING OTHERS
1:00 - 2:00 p.m.
3-121
Workshop participants will engage in discussions and activities in order to acquire new and innovative strategies on how to delegate responsibilities, hold others accountable, and keep others productive with a common goal in mind.
STRUCTURE OF THE STUDENT ASSOCIATION*
Tuesday, March 18, 2008
11:00 a.m. - Noon
3-121
Have you ever wondered just what the Student Association is all about? What is the structure? How does the club I advise fit in? Isn't it the MCC Association? We often get questions about the Student Association and this session will demystify this organization so you can understand what the SA is all about.
THE WELL-ROUNDED STUDENT:
2:00 - 3:00 p.m.
3-121
The Co-curricular Transcript is an official record of students' out-of-classroom learning experiences and personal development. Using the co-curricular transcript is a wonderful tool and will provide you with official documentation of your skills and accomplishments for your transfer institution and future employment.
STRENGTH QUEST ACTIVITY
Tuesday, March 25, 2008
11:00 a.m. - Noon
3-121
More info to come on this workshop.
LEADERSHIP VALUES AND ETHICS
2:30 - 3:30 p.m.
3-121
Workshop participants will engage ethical action taking and decision making discussions and activities in order to enhance their general knowledge base on the issues of personal value and the value of others.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR ROLE AS ADVISOR *
3-121
Role model, mentor, teacher and coach are just a few words that describe the effective co-curricular advisor. Whether you're new to co-curricular advising or have been an advisor for some time, we encourage you to join us for this session. We'll discuss the Campus Center's philosophy of co-curricular advisement, the challenges of working with student groups, effective co-curricular advising strategies and resources for advisors.
OFFICER/MEMBER TRANSITION
11:00 - Noon
3-121
"So, what did this group do last year"? This is something we hear all the time, yet can be overcome so easily. Learn how to have successful spring elections, familiarize new officers with group, and what to leave behind to create that important "history" for your club organization.
TIME MANAGEMENT
Tuesday, April 8, 2008
3:00 - 4:00 p.m.
3-121
Being able to juggle a busy schedule is a fundamental skill of successful leaders. This workshop will show you how to get organized so you can utilize your time more efficiently. This workshop will also help participants view time budgeting as a valuable leadership skill rather than an absolute way of life, as well as help you identify your priorities and how to maximize your time to accommodate your primary goals.
