Leadership Certificate Program

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1 Leadership Certificate Program Spring 2011

2 Hilbert College Leadership Certificate Program In keeping with the mission of Hilbert College, the Leadership Certificate Program endeavors to empower informed global citizens who are committed to serving and strengthening their communities. Participation in this program affords the opportunity to develop and enhance individual skills, network with others, and build an impressive resume. Requirements To earn a leadership certificate, students must complete the following: What is Leadership and Why Should I Care? Workshop; Five (5) additional workshops from the list provided; Complete Program Completion Form and submit it to the Student Life Office, 107 Franciscan Hall. Topic Tracks For those students who wish to concentrate their efforts on specific areas of leadership, the workshops are coded to fit special interest areas. There is no requirement to fulfill a track, it is simply categorized to help participants identify special interest areas. Multicultural (MC) Organizational Leadership (OL) Personal Development (PD) Professional Development (PRO) Women s Issues (WI) Additional Information Some workshops require pre-registration. Please read the schedule for deadlines. Most workshops will be approximately one hour in length unless otherwise noted. Students who earn a certificate will be recognized at the Student Awards Banquet on Friday, April 8, If you would like additional information on this program, please contact Jim Sturm, Vice Provost for Leadership Development at or stop in the Student Life Office, 107 Franciscan Hall.

3 What is Leadership and Why Should I Care? This workshop is being offered 6 times (you need only attend once) Presenter: Jim Sturm, Vice Provost for Leadership Development Dates: Tuesday, January 25, 2011 Wednesday, January 26, 2011 Thursday, January 27, 2011 Tuesday, February 1, 2011 Wednesday, February 2, 2011 Thursday, February 3, 2011 Track: ALL Martin Luther King Jr. Keynote Address Featured Speaker: Dr. Mark Anthony Neal, Professor of African & African American Studies at Duke University Date: Thursday, January 27, 2011 Time: 4:00 p.m. Location: 101 Bogel Hall Sponsored By: Office of Multicultural Affairs, Residence Life, and Admissions Office Track: MC, PD Put It in Writing: Note Taking Techniques to Get the Most Out of Class and Into Your Brain The Note-Taking Workshop will help students develop note-taking strategies that work for them. Topics covered in this workshop include the following: How to prepare for class How to listen effectively How to identify signs that indicate something the professor says is important How to take notes during PowerPoint lectures Note-taking methods, including the Cornell Method, mind maps, and outlines Note-taking tips, including color coding What to do after class: reviewing editing lecture notes. Presenter: Bridget Hodges, First Year Counseling Specialist Date: Thursday, February 3, 2011 Location: 216 Paczesny Hall Writing a Resume That Gets Noticed! Date: Monday, February 7, 2011 Writing a Resume That Gets Noticed! Date: Tuesday, February 8, 2011 Time: 4:00 p.m. Hilbert College Community Film Series (HCCFS) Film: Do the Right Thing Faculty Discussants: Professors Joan Crouse and Erika Haygood Date: Thursday, February 10, 2011 Time: 6:30-9:30 p.m. Location: 101 Bogel Hall Sponsored By: HCCFS Committee (i.e., Student Activities, Office of Multicultural Affairs, Student Success & Retention, Prof. Chris Gallant, Dr. Anthony Hughes, & the Film Club) Track: MC

4 Navigating Gender in Professional Settings This session is designed to be of interest to both men and women, and will focus on the extent to which gender influences interactions and opportunities in a range of professional settings. Attention will be paid to gender related problems in the workplace, but also to difficulties sometimes faced by both sexes in other types of organizations and environments. Topics will include gender discrimination, sexual harassment, differences in leadership and communication styles, and the gender 'discomfort' resulting from fear of being labeled sexist. Presenter: Dr. Yvonne Downes, Professor of Criminal Justice Date: Friday, February 11, 2011 Time: 12:00 p.m. This is a lunch session. Pizza will be served. Track: OL, PRO, WI CGC Book Club Discussion Featured Book: Why Are All The Black Kids Sitting Together In the Cafeteria? Participants must have the book read prior to the discussion. Individuals may obtain copies of the book one of three ways: 1. Borrow the book from the McGrath Library 2. Purchase a copy of the book through the Office of Multicultural Affairs for $4.00 (Hilbert students only) 3. Win a free copy of the book through a raffle during the semester Date: Tuesday, February 15, 2011 Time: 5:30-7:00 p.m. Location: McGrath Library/Upstairs Leisure Reading Area Sponsored By: Common Ground Club, Office of Multicultural Affairs, & McGrath Library Track: MC Breaking Into the Old Boys Network: A Guide for Women Presenter: Denise Harris, Director of Career Services Date: Wednesday, February 16, 2011 Time: 3:15 p.m. Track: PRO, WI Ace That Test: Strategies to Prepare for and Take Tests In this workshop, students will be introduced to the various testing styles (i.e. multiple choice, essay, etc ) and learn various techniques and strategies to assist them in becoming successful at taking these tests. Several tips will be addressed, including the following: Importance of arriving early, being comfortable, and confident Avoiding carelessness Reading directions carefully Answering questions in a strategic order Proofreading for spelling, grammar, and punctuation Presenter: Bridget Hodges, First Year Counseling Specialist Date: Wednesday, February 16, 2011 Location: 216 Paczesny Hall Schmoozing 101: The Art of Successful Networking and Interaction Presenter: Peter Burns, Vice President for Enrollment Management and Dean of Students Date: Tuesday, February 22, 2011 Conflict Resolution Presenter: Phyllis Dewey, Director of Counseling Date: Wednesday, February 23, 2011

5 Leadership Styles for Women: What Comes Next after Breaking into the Old Boys Network This workshop will explore effective leadership styles for women, the role of professional mentors, the importance of professional organizations, and the unique challenges facing women leaders. A resource handout will be distributed. Presenter: Professor Wendy Edson, Legal Studies, Chair, Professional Studies Division Date: Thursday, February 24, 2011 Time: 12:00 p.m. Pizza will be served. Track: PRO, WI Understanding Culture and Diversity: Self-Reflection, Worldview, and Participation Presenter: Dr. Tara Jabbaar-Gyambrah, Director, Multicultural Affairs Date: Thursday, February 24, 2011 Time: 2:30 p.m. Sponsored By: Office of Multicultural Affairs Track: MC, PD Canisius College Women s Leadership Conference: Honoring our Progress, Shaping our Future Date: Saturday, February 26, 2011 Time: 9:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Location: Canisius College Advanced registration is required - Sign up by February 4 at Student Life Office 107 Franciscan Hall, WI Answering Those Tough Interview Questions Date: Monday, February 28, 2011 Social Networking Featured Speaker: Jose Tapia, MTV s Real World Key West (Season 17) Date: Tuesday, March 1, 2011 Time: 2:00 p.m. Location: 101 Bogel Hall Sponsored By: Student Activities Etiquette Dinner Presenter: Denise Harris, Director of Career Services Date: Tuesday, March 1, 2011 Time: 5:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Location: Franciscan Hall Atrium Advanced registration is required - Sign up at the Career Development Center, 105 Franciscan Hall Sponsored By: Career Development Center When It s Time To Change: Becoming the Change Agent Presenter: Tarra Ognissanti, Residence Life Date: Wednesday, March 2, 2011 Answering Those Tough Interview Questions Date: Thursday, March 3, 2011 Time: 4:00 p.m.

6 Locating the Job of your Dreams! Date: Monday, March 7, 2011 Goal Setting Presenter: Jim Sturm, Vice Provost for Leadership Development Date: Tuesday, March 8, 2011 Time 3:30 p.m. Teamwork and Democracy Presenter: Jean MacDonald, Director of Student Activities Date: Thursday, March 10, 2011 Location: Campus Center Conference Room (Lower Level) Track: OL Effective Communication 101 In this workshop, students will be introduced to positive methods of communication that can be utilized when interacting with faculty, staff, and peers. The workshop will address verbal and non-verbal methods including the following: and Voice messaging Body language Group interactions Presenter: Bridget Hodges, First Year Counseling Specialist Date: Tuesday, March 22, 2011 Location: 216 Paczesny Hall, PRO Charting Your Path to Success: Staying Motivated in the Midst of Challenges Presenter: Dr. Tara Jabbaar-Gyambrah, Director, Multicultural Affairs Date: Thursday, March 24, 2011 Time: 2:30 p.m. Sponsored By: Office of Multicultural Affairs Who Am I?: The DiSC Personality Profile Presenter: Tommy Vane, Student Activities Date: Monday, March 28, 2011 Location: Campus Center Conference Room (Lower Level) Listening Skills Presenter: Phyllis Dewey, Director of Counseling Date: Wednesday, March 30, 2011 Be the Change WNY Student Leadership Conference Date: Saturday, April 2, 2011 Time: 9:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. Location: Medaille College Advanced registration is required - Sign up by March 4 at Student Life Office 107 Franciscan Hall

7 I Thought I Had Time!: Effectively Managing Your Time and Overcoming Procrastination Time is always an issue. Scheduling and managing time wisely are important factors to obtaining good grades. In this workshop, the following tips are addressed: The Three Keys to Time Management (remembering, setting priorities, and motivation) "Best Time" for studying Conducive Surroundings The "Twofer Concept" Presenter: Bridget Hodges, First Year Counseling Specialist Date: Tuesday, April 6, 2011 Location: 216 Paczesny Hall Creating a Balanced Life Experience: Navigating School, Work, Family, and Extracurricular Activities Presenter: Dr. Tara Jabbaar-Gyambrah, Director, Multicultural Affairs Date: Thursday, April 7, 2011 Time: 2:30 p.m. Location: 150 Bogel Hall Sponsored By: Office of Multicultural Affairs Conference on Diversity, Equity, and Social Justice: Building a Multicultural Community One Word at a Time Date: Saturday, April 9, 2011 Time: 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Location: SUNY Cortland Advanced registration is required - Sign up by March 11 at Multicultural Affairs Office 103 Bogel Hall Track: MC, OL, PD Dollars and Sense: Managing Your Organization Budget Presenter: Rick Pinkowski, Vice President for Business and Finance Date: Wednesday, April 13, 2011 Time: 2:30 p.m. Track: OL

8 Hilbert College Leadership Certificate Program Completion Form Name: Address: Phone: Workshops Attended: Please write one paragraph describing what you feel you have gained through participation in this program. You may attach additional sheets if necessary: Please return this form to the Student Life Office, 107 Franciscan Hall