Workshops and Training
Diversity & Leadership Conference
"Becoming a Diverse City Through Your Looking Glass"
When: Saturday, November 7, 2009 11:00 am - 4:30 pm
Where: Reeve Union - 227
Description: The day will feature a keynote speaker, lunch with cultural entertainment and an afternoon with a variety of workshops from which to choose. Take time to be part of this event and look at the world through a different lens. Day includes buffet lunch.
Registration: Register online beginning Thursday, October 1st. The conference is free to UW Oshkosh students.
Conference Goals
- Examine the role of social media in forming personal views and perceptions.
- Provide sessions that explore other people's experiences.
- Identify opportunities for growth and development in the areas of diversity & leadership.
- Expose and challenge thoughts, actions and beliefs.
Agenda
- 10:00 am - Registration begins
- 11:00 am - Welcome
- 11:15 am - Strenthening Your Cultural IQ
- 12:00 pm - Lunch & Cultural Entertainment by Wade Fernandez
- 1:00 pm - Keynote Presentation: Brian Johnson "Reel Diversity"
- 2:15 pm - Educational Session 2
- 3:15 pm - Educational Session 3
- 4:15 pm - Closing w/Brian Johnson & Evaluation
Cultural Entertainment - Wade Fernandez
Soaring from Menominee Indian Reservation roots, Wade knows how to both soothe and rock. With versatility, he honors tradition while forging ahead in an ever expanding world of music. Award-winning vocals, guitar, songwriting, native flute & drumming, all flow from deep within a rich blood memory, echoing his words, "Music is a very powerful gift to be returned and shared in a good way."
Educational Session Proposals
Student, staff & faculty have made submissions for afternoon educational sessions. The sessions will be 50 minutes in length (taking place between 11 am - 4 pm) and should focus on topics relating to leadership, diversity & multiculturalism.
You are invited to view topics previously covered as well as an example of an educational session proposal.
Sessions will take place on Saturday, November 7, 2009. Please contact Jessica Miller (millej71@uwosh.edu / 920-424-3181) or Houa Xiong (xiongh@uwosh.edu) with questions.
Committee
A number of students, faculty & staff have served on the committee and planned the day's events.
Interns: Jenny Blohm & Jessica Miller
Committee: Dr. Yoko Mogi-Hein, Vicki Anderson, Dr. Anna Filipova, Rachel Krueger, Jessica Pondell, Laly Yahyawi-Valenzuela, Dr. Angela Gray, Carita Suhonen, Sarah Crhistensen, Myron Daubert, Ella Badham, Matthew Scheuers
Advisors: Sara Ann Suwalski & Houa Xiong
Thank you to our sponsors!
| Center for New Learning |
| College of Education & Human Services |
| College of Nursing |
| Counseling Center |
| Dean of Students |
| Hmong Student Union |
| Integrated Marketing & Communications |
| Multicultural Education Coalition |
Provost Office Polk Library |
| Reeve Union Board |
| Residence Life |
| Student Recreation & Wellness Center |
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If you are interested in sponsoring the Diversity & Leadership Conference, please contact Sara Ann Suwalski (suwalsks@uwosh.edu / 920-424-3446).
Titan Lead
What is it?
Titan LEAD is a leadership weekend that focuses on your personal leadership development. A group of students will be selected to participate in intellectual and hands-on learning that is designed to enhance their leadership abilities and strengths. This leadership experience focuses on individual growth, group process, and community contributions. Students must apply and be selected to be a part of the program.
Mission
Titan LEAD is a student leadership program at the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh which provides opportunities for students to identify, nurture and develop their leadership skills, talents, and opportunities through training and experiential learning.
What’s In It For Me?
- Develop deeper understanding of leadership.
- Explore authentic leadership
- Understand personal strengths
- Connect with other student leaders.
- Engage in conversations with others who want to positively impact the UW Oshkosh community.
- Develop and use skills that will make you more marketable in your major, job or graduate school search.
- Prepare you to be a contributing citizen in your community.
Bonus
All students will receive a copy of "The Radical Leap: Lessons in Extreme Leadership" by Steve Farber, T-shirt, Plaque, and be eligible to compete in a case study competition (1st Place- $150 book scholarship, 2nd Place- $100, 3rd-$50)
When is it?
This leadership experience will take place November 13 (4pm-9pm) and November 14 (9am-6pm), 2009.
Students are often busy with classes, org meetings, event planning....and somehow lose track of their own growth. Titan LEAD is created with students in mind. Students willing to commit to the training will be glad they did! Interested students should contact Chelsea Redger (redgerc@uwosh.edu).
How do I apply?
Download the Application here. Applications are due Monday, October 26, 2009 by 12pm to the Student Leadership and Involvement Center. Students should sign-up for an interview time when turning in their applications.
Organization Development Series
The Student Leadership & Involvement Center hosts workshops meant to provide development opportunities for students and organizations. These workshops are open to all students.
Organization Transition Workshop
The hour workshop shares necessary information that you will need to jump start your group.
- Tuesday, Sept. 15: 11:30 am – 12:30 pm; Reeve 215
- Monday, Sept. 21: 11:30 am – 12:30 pm; Reeve 215
Org Finances Workshop
We will review the Student Allocations Process, discuss budget planning, reconciling accounts, the campus WISDM program and payment forms for University accounts.
- Tuesday, Sept. 29: 5 – 6 pm; Reeve 214
Marketing Workshop for Orgs
Learn ways to get messages out about your group or the events that you host. The workshop will cover basics to marketing to campus students and the resources available.
- Monday, Oct. 19: 5 – 6 pm; Reeve 214
Organization Orientation & Training
This training is MANDATORY for all presidents and open to all members of organizations & clubs The training will cover orientation material, workshop sessions and in-depth training on the new OrgSync program. Advisors are welcome to attend.
- Sunday, Oct. 25: 1 – 4:30 pm; Reeve 227
Organization Development Workshop
Organization Development Workshop
Topic to be determined. If you have suggestions, email suwalsks@uwosh.edu
- Tuesday, Nov. 10: 5 – 6 pm; Reeve 214
