Leadership Workshops
Leadership programs provide opportunities for students to develop skills and gain knowledge necessary to be effective leaders with the capacity to make a positive difference in the world.
Spring 2016
Community Engagement Workshops
April 29-May 1, 2016
A workshop designed to help students be better aware of the impacts of their community-based projects and activities; to understand the ethics of and best practices for community engagement projects; and to develop positive relations with both community partner organizations and with community members, particularly when there are differences in culture, race/ethnicity, language ability, wealth, education, power, etc. There will be three opportunities to participate.
Community Engagement Workshops
February 13, 2016
A workshop designed to help students be better aware of the impacts of their community-based projects and activities; to understand the ethics of and best practices for community engagement projects; and to develop positive relations with both community partner organizations and with community members, particularly when there are differences in culture, race/ethnicity, language ability, wealth, education, power, etc.
Women's Leadership Workshop
February 20, 2015
Former Ambassador Bushnell led a group of students and faculty in an exploration of leadership skills and values, challenges to women exercising leadership, strategies to be heard, and leadership under fire.
Practicing Inclusive Leadership
April 15-16, 2016
With Placida Gallegos and Margo Okazawa-Rey
Fall 2015
Personal Leadership: Influencing Change in Institutions
September 25-26, 2015
This workshop, led by Martha Freyman-Miser, is offered annually in the fall term with the purpose of enabling participants to enter into organizational life (at school or work) with an understanding that they themselves can bring change from any position they occupy. It aims to help participants develop personal awareness, understand organizational culture, and maintain personal values in the midst of organizational change.
Leadership Is a Decision
October 26, 2015
Dr. Robert J. Sternberg led a discussion about implementing leadership in daily life, using skills such as redefining problems, taking risks, and following personal passion.