Student Centers & Activities

Leadership Quest '08

Workshop Schedule (download pdf version)

Leadership on and off the court


10:45 am	Opening Speakers
	Honorable Robert Killian	GSU Café

11:20am	Session Block #1
Lynn Pasquerella; Provost UofH	Challenging Traditional Models of Leadership: Women Leaders and the Power of Civic Engagement	GSU ***
	This session will involve a discussion of how women’s leadership both inside and outside of the academic community challenges traditional models and encourages a focus on collaboration, awareness of power dynamics, and recognizing persons in relation to others.

Honorable Robert Killian, Hartford Probate Judge & University Regent	Unexpected Leadership in a busy Courtroom	GSU ***
	Judge Robert Killian explores leadership as he experiences it in the day-to-day life of Hartford Probate Court..

Suzanne Anderson McNeil, Associate Director Freshmen Success Center, Director of Orientation & Parents Association	Do you have what it takes to wear the red caps?	GSU ***
	Remember when you came to campus for Orientation and were greeted by the enthusiastic, hand-waiving Red Cap? Want to know more about what it takes to wear the Red Cap? Come and learn more about the program and meet some of our current student leaders in the program.

David Goldenberg, Dean, Hillyer College	Leadership through the Art of Negotiation	GSU ***
	It seems so often, whether in the world of politics or in your everyday life, that people find themselves on opposite sides in seemingly irresolvable positions. We will explore how to work our way through these issues.

12:05pm	Lunch Break
	Lunch	GSU ***

1:00pm	Session Block #2
Mala Matacin, Associate Chair of Undergraduate Studies	"Leadership, Religion and Spirituality"	GSU ***
	Can our religious beliefs and spiritual leanings be part of our leadership style? You bet! Join us in a discussion of how our deepest beliefs and convictions fit into our role as leaders in a secular world.

Linda Schultz	How to make a Positive Impression	GSU ***
	Professionalism is important. Research has shown that people form an impression of you in 3 – 5 seconds. Learn the importance of dressing professionally, minding your manners regarding voice mails, e-mails, and dining and “the good, the bad, and the ugly” of social networking sites. An excellent overview of how to make a great impression in many common technological and social situations!

Alexander Cabal, Area Coordinator, Wesleyan University	Generation....what?!	GSU ***
	As a student leader, you will have to interact, get to know and work with different types of people. From advisors to faculty and even your own peers, understanding who they are is as important as the work you do with them. Each individual belongs to a generation that has their own beliefs, values and characteristics. Can you identify? Do you know where you stand? This presentation will give you an overall understanding about each generation while helping you understand your own.

Matt Blocker, Director of Community Services	Learning to Serve and Serving to Lead. (Community Service)	GSU WCC
	Sometimes we get so busy and stressed we only focus on our immediate needs or the goal at hand. We often forget about the impact we may have on our community as a whole. Being a leader within the community is not always easy and sometimes presents challenges. Come and explore resources and community organizations that will help you to utilize and develop leadership skills. Let’s brainstorm ideas to help you become a leader within the Greater Hartford community.
1:45pm	Session Block #3
Maureen Genoa, Associate Director of Residential Life for Community Development	Be The Change: Becoming a leader in Residential Life	GSU ***
	This presentation will cover the process of becoming a Resident Assistant and how this leadership experience will be an asset in your future.

Susan Fitzgerald, Assistant Vice President for Student Health & Wellness and Student Centers & Activities	Let's Zoom	GSU ***
	30 creative and team oriented students are needed for this interactive session. You'll work together, leading and following, to solve a puzzle. It's fun and challenging. You can only "zoom" once so only first time “zoomers” please.

Jennifer Rizzoti, Hartford Hawks Women’s Basketball Coach MaryLynne Schaefer & Erica Beverly, Women’s Basketball Players	Leadership on and off the court	GSU ***
	Having a great work ethic, being a good teammate, and knowing how to motivate others are all essential qualities to becoming a great leader. We teach our athletes that the lessons they learn in sports can be applied to all other aspects in life. Through competition, they will learn that it's easy to be a good leader when everything is going your way. Great leaders are effective when there are obstacles that need to be overcome.

Norm Young, Executive Director of Facilities	Leadership and the green movement	GSU ***
	Discuss where the leadership for the green movement has come from and what is UHart doing about it.

Jonathan Connary, Area Coordinator, Wesleyan University	Coming out as a LGBT Ally: Being OUT & Proud	GSU ***
	Participants will get to experience the effect of their leadership decisions on others. They will learn how best to solicit and receive feedback from diverse constituents. Do you know what LGBT stands for? As a student leader you will interact with a diverse group of individuals. The key to be an effective leader is learning and understanding those individuals in order to build successful working relationships. This workshop will provide insight on how to be an Ally of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender community. Through developing knowledge of common definitions and Ally development you will walk away from this workshop with a better understanding of LGBT issues and helpful resources to continuing one’s education surrounding this community.
2:30pm	Session Block #4 w/ snack
Adam Stanisic, President of Student Government Association, & SGA Executive Board	Student Government: Enhancing Student Leaders	GSU ***
	The Student Government Association's mission is to actively represent the undergraduate student body here at the University of Hartford. Come to our session to learn how we enhance students’ collegiate career and promote the image of the student body. This session is helpful to both seasoned leaders looking for more information as well as future leaders looking to get involved.

Felecia Bumpus, Associate Director of Student Centers & Activities	The Many Faces of Leadership	GSU ***
	This session will allow the participants to self disclose about the many faces of leadership we encounter each and every day. They will learn how to face challenges as a student leader, gaining understanding that help and assistance can be found in some uncommon places. Leadership cannot be defined by the position you hold but rather by the convictions you have as a leader. Participants will learn that it is important that they believe in themselves as leaders before their followers will believe in them. “The Many Faces of Leadership” will help each participant to explore the diversity of leadership. “In complete darkness we are all the same. It’s only our knowledge and wisdom that separate us; don’t let your eyes deceive you.” Janet Jackson

Dave Isgur, Director of Media Relations & Jonathan Easterbrook, Director of Marketing Communication	Marketing your campus event: All types and within all budgets	GSU ***
	You're proud of the campus event you are putting together. But how do you let others know about how great it will be? This session will address the various ways to market your event on and off campus. Whether you have a budget or instead need to get creative without spending a cent, you'll learn about valuable tools and strategies for event promotion.
Michael Malone, Director of Residence Life	Why don’t you hear what I mean?	GSU ***
	Participants will experience and discuss two of the most common barriers to effective small group communication. As a result participants will be able to better manage small group communication and help their groups be more effective.

David Kelley, Technical & Network Services, Information Technology Services	Leading Though Communication Technology	GSU ***
	Men’s Basketball Head Coach Leibovitz speaks to the importance of mentors in the lives of leaders. This is an interactive session that explores leadership qualities in students and effective leadership styles. Discussion of leadership challenges on and off the basketball court, dealing with adversity and leading to win. Team up with Coach Leibovitz!

3:15pm	Closing Activity
	Lee Peters	GSU Café

3:40pm	Raffles & Certificate Distribution	GSU Café