Spring 2013 Modules
Tuesday, January 15, 2013
2:00 p.m.
SLDP & Volunteer Services Orientation
Sarah Laux, Assistant Director for Civic Engagement
Michelle Welter, Associate Director
SIUE Kimmel Leadership Center
International Room, MUC
Learn more about SLDP and Volunteer Services. This short session will give students the opportunity to learn more about these worthwhile programs.Wednesday, January 16, 2013
6:00 p.m.
Conflict Resolution
Andy King, Director
SIUE Counseling Services
International Room, MUC
This module familiarizes participants with sources of conflict and how differences can be resolved in an appropriate manner. An area of emphasis in this module is the development of effective negotiation skills.Tuesday, January 22, 2013
2:00 p.m.
Stress Management
Riane Greenwalt, Director
SIUE Health Services
International Room, MUC
Participants learn to recognize, to assess, and to reduce stress in their personal lives and in work groups for which they are responsible as leaders. In addition, participants discuss the types of decisions leaders face when their work group and/or individuals in their work group are under unpreventable stress.Wednesday, January 23, 2013
2:00 p.m.
Building Your Resume
SIUE Career Development Center Staff
International Room, MUC
Participants will focus on evaluating their college careers and preparing for life after SIUE. They will learn how to identify skills built as a student and/or employee and how to communicate those to a future employer or graduate program. This process will help students build stronger resumes and cover letters.Tuesday, January 29, 2013
2:00 p.m.
Event Planning
Dani Kroencke, Assistant Coordinator
SIUE Morris University Center Event Services
International Room, MUC
Participants will explore important aspects of event planning, including common processes, basic steps, setting priorities, as well as key principles for program planning.Wednesday, January 30, 2013
2:00 p.m.
Recruitment & Retention
John Davenport, Coordinator of Greek Life
SIUE Kimmel Leadership Center
International Room, MUC
Participants will learn the importance of acquiring new members as well as keeping these members. Further, recruitment plan development, making the organization visible and keeping members involved will be covered.Tuesday, February 5, 2013
2:00 p.m.
How to Talk to Anyone, Anywhere, About Anything
Kara Shustrin, Program Specialist
SIUE Office of the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs
International Room, MUCWednesday, February 6, 2013
6:00 p.m.
Social Change Model
Kathleen Gardner, Associate Director
SIUE University Housing
International Room, MUC
Participants will learn about the Social Change Model of Leadership, including basics of social change and the role that leaders and followers play in the process of making changes for the common good.
Tuesday, February 13, 2013
2:00 p.m.
Dealing With Change
Trish Saelens, Associate Director
SIUE Morris University Center
International Room, MUC
Participants will learn the effects of change both on organizational and individual levels. Techniques will be explored to mediate adverse effects of change and how to use change as a tool for improvement. Wednesday, February 14, 2013
2:00 p.m.
Interviewing Skills
Career Development Center Staff
International Room, MUC
Participants will learn how to secure, prepare for and succeed in an interview. This module will cover frequently asked questions and explain how to answer tough questions.Tuesday, February 19, 2013
2:00 p.m.
Cross-Cultural Awareness
Alexandria White, Community Director
SIUE University Housing
International Room, MUC
Participants enhance their awareness of cross-cultural differences; become more aware of their own cultural perceptions, values, and behavior; and lean more appropriate cultural perceptions. This module also relates cross-cultural awareness to the essential characteristics of effective leaders for the new century.Wednesday, February 20, 2013
6:00 p.m.
Delegation
Jamie Matthews, Community Director
SIUE University Housing
International Room, MUC
Participants will learn the importance of delegation as a tool, including when and what to delegate, to whom to delegate, using delegation to develop others, and tips for successful and effective delegation.Tuesday, February 26, 2013
2:00 p.m.
Social Justice
Anee Korme, Assistant Director, Campus Life
SIUE Kimmel Leadership Center
International Room, MUC
Participants will investigate the idea of creating a society that is based on the principles of equality and solidarity. Students will investigate the movement that works to understand and value human rights.Wednesday, February 27, 2013
6:00 p.m.
Generational Leadership
Jennifer Barbour, Community Outreach Director
Christian Homecare Services
International Room, MUC
How is leading a group different when the participants ages span many decades? Participants in this session will learn techniques to lead individuals of diverse backgrounds.Tuesday, March 12, 2013
2:00 p.m.
Professional Etiquette
Robin Kilpatrick, Counselor
SIUE Career Development Center
International Room, MUC
This module teaches a variety of skills one needs to be successful within the workplace, including mistakes to avoid and survival skills needed to thrive.Wednesday, March 13, 2013
2:00 p.m.
Effective Communication
Michelle Welter, Associate Director
SIUE Kimmel Leadership Center
International Room, MUC
Participants learn principles and techniques of effective communication within the context of the leader’s and members’ roles,(ex.. psychological principles of communication, listening effectively, non-verbal behaviors, patterns of miscommunication, principles of upward and downward communication, understanding communication flow, and barriers to communication).Tuesday, March 19, 2013
2:00 p.m.
BaFa BaFa**
John Davenport, Coordinator of Greek Life
Michelle Welter, Associate Director
SIUE Kimmel Leadership Center
International Room, MUC
Participants will play an interactive game designed to give players an understanding of the roles of different cultures in everyday life. Participants will be asked to evaluate their attitudes and behaviors toward others, build awareness of other cultures, and examine cultural stereotypes.
**Please note that this session will last 90 minutesWednesday, March 20, 2013
6:00 p.m.
Goal Setting
Kat Clark, Community Director
SIUE University Housing
International Room, MUC
Participants learn about the values of goals and objectives for effective leadership. Discussion will focus on the process of developing goals that are relevant, challenging and appropriate.Tuesday, March 26, 2013
6:00 p.m.
Keys to Leadership Success
Cathy Passananti, Assistant Director
SIUE Morris University Center
International Room, MUC
Participants will learn about the keys and nuances to successfully being a leader from an individual with fine-tuned and extensive leadership experience.Wednesday, March 27, 2013
2:00 p.m.
StrengthsQuest**
Nate Pauley, Community Director
SIUE University Housing
International Room, MUC
Participants will increase self-awareness, deepen knowledge and appreciation of others' talents, learn how to form and maximize teams, and learn how to help others to affirm, develop, and apply their talents. This will be done through the use of StrengthsQuest software.
**Students must complete an online assessment prior to this session. Contact the Kimmel Leadership Center to receie the log-in information no later than March 19. Students who do not complete the online assessment prior to attending the session will not receive credit for this module. Tuesday, April 2, 2013
2:00 p.m.
Civic Responsibility
Sarah Laux, Assistant Director for Civic Engagement
SIUE Kimmel Leadership Center
International Room, MUC
This module introduces participants to their roles as active and informed citizens. Topics for discussion include the rights and responsibilities of leaders who influence public policy decisions and governmental reform.Wednesday, April 3, 2013
2:00 p.m.
Ethical Leadership
Kyle Rice, Assistant Director
SIUE University Housing
International Room, MUC
Participants explore scenarios designed to stimulate discussion of ethical questions facing leaders. Opportunities are provided to examine ethical decision making and problem solving. 2:00 p.m.
Leading Your Peers
Presenter TBD
International Room, MUC
The participants will learn the importance of being aware of team members’ thoughts and feelings through gaining trust, listening and collaborating, avoiding micro management, using appropriate communication and constructive criticism, and making sure members know the importance of their roles.Wednesday, April 9, 2013
2:00 p.m.
Social Media
Melissa DeCicco, Marketing Director & Communications Strategist
Mills Properties
International Room, MUC
Participants will learn how to use social media technologies to gain awareness of organizations, to use within an organization, and for professional use. Networking, gaining visibility, and precautionary measures will be discussed.Wednesday, April 10, 2013
2:00 p.m.
Team Leadership
Joseph Pearson, Director
SIUE Morris University Center
International Room, MUC
Participants will learn to provide guidance, instruction, direction, and leadership to a group of other individuals (the team) for the purpose of achieving a key result or group of aligned results.Wednesday, April 17, 2013
6:00 p.m.
Structured Reflection
Michelle Welter, Associate Director
SIUE Kimmel Leadership Center
International Room, MUC
Students must participate in the Structured Reflection session to complete the leadership program. You must attend a structured reflection in the semester you wish to exit. Tuesday, April 23, 2013
2:00 p.m.
Structured Reflection
Michelle Welter, Associate Director
SIUE Kimmel Leadership Center
International Room, MUC
Students must participate in the Structured Reflection session to complete the leadership program. You must attend a structured reflection in the semester you wish to exit.
