Passport to Leadership

Fall Seminar Schedule

Introduction to Passport to Leadership
by Rameen Talesh
Wednesday, September 26, 2007  at 11:00 AM
Student Center, Woods Cove A, B, & C

The Passport to Leadership program is a dynamic series of workshops designed to meet both new and experienced leaders’ needs. Learn how to successfully navigate this program and earn a Passport to Leadership certificate.

What’s Your Leadership Style?
by Stacie Oshima
Tuesday, October 2, 2007 at 11:00 AM
Career Center Training Room

How does personality affect your leadership style?  Take a short personality assessment and engage in activities to help you discover your natural leadership strengths, while learning how to draw on the talent of others.  A fun and dynamic session!

Innovative Programming
by Sandy Winslow
Monday, October 8, 2007 at 1:00 PM,
Student Center, Emerald Bay C

Join fellow student leaders for an informational session on how to plan and market a successful campus-wide event.  Participants will be divided into groups to think through possible reservations to be made, partnerships, and available resources. This session will also include information on how to choose and/or schedule a location for the event and precautions that should be taken when planning a campus-wide event.

Move Ahead
by John Halsey
Tuesday, October 9, 2007 at 3:00 PM,
Student Center, Crescent Bay B

In this seminar, we will draw from the worlds of fitness and business to give you creative ideas on how to achieve goals more easily. You will learn the tools of goal setting and how to implement your personal and organizational plans.

Networking
by Dave Nelson
Wednesday, October 17, 2007 at 11:00 AM
Career Center Training Room

It’s not just what you know, but who you know! Networking is one of the most valuable tools in your internship or job search.  Learn where and with whom you can network, and the specific strategies involved!
*You no longer need to register for this session on zotlink. You may simply show up*

Marketing your Brand: Advertising for the Student Leader
by Drew Adelman
Thursday, October 18, 2007 at 1:00 PM
Cross-Cultural Center, Ring Room

Effective marketing and advertising are essential to successful recruitment, and getting people out to your organization’s events. The same tactics can be used to develop your reputation as a leader. This seminar will help you devise some useful market strategies, and develop a brand for you or your organization. No experience necessary, but prepare to be creative and to think outside the marketing box.

Public Speaking 101
by Brian T. Clarke
Monday, October 29, 2007 at 5:00 PM
Student Center, Emerald Bay A

Learn how to calm your nerves and capture your audience’s attention when speaking in front of a group.  This workshop will provide you with the essential tools to be an effective public speaker.

Presentation Outline
Public Speaking Resources

Leadership Through Service
by Darlene Esparza
Tuesday, October 30, 2007 at 3:00 PM
Student Center, Crescent Bay C & D

Connect your interests with the community! This interactive session will focus on civic engagement and how your involvement in the community will help your personal character and leadership development.

Civil Rights in Employment and Education
by Jan Serrantino
Monday, November 5, 2007 at 4:00 PM
Student Center, Doheny Beach C

This course will highlight a brief history of American Civil Rights including the origins of rights for the disabled in the workplace and in education. Topics covered will include Crimes of Opportunity, Disability Language, Etiquette and personal beliefs and attitudes that determine leadership effectiveness.

Our Diverse Communities: What Every Leader Should Know
by Floyd Lai
Tuesday, November 13, 2007 at 3:00 PM
Student Center, Doheny Beach D

This interactive workshop will explore different dimensions of diversity and identity.  Participants will be challenged on the multiple aspects of diversity and how it directly relates to leadership.