Student Life Events

Leadership Development Workshops
Learn more about yourself and grasp important skills through Student Life’s leadership development, retreats and workshops sponsored for leaders of student organizations, yet open to all students and faculty members.

The events are designed to enhance interpersonal and organizational skills such as team building, leadership and time management.

How to Recruit and Retain Members?
Presenter: Dave Kelly
Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2-4 p.m.
Student Life Center
Dave Kelly is an energetic APAC member who teaches student leaders how to conduct fun and entertaining meetings, and how to recruit and retain members for their organization.

Do You Know Your Personality?
Presenters: Linda Brandt and Paula Adduci
Monday, Sept. 25, 2-4 p.m.
Location TBA
What role do you play on the team? Learn how your personal style influences your interactions, your decision making, and what “pushes your buttons.” Discover how to make your personality work for you.

Planning For the Future
Presenter: Christina Carey-Simon
Wednesday, Oct. 15,, 2-3 p.m.
Location TBA
This workshop is for students who are undecided about where they want to transfer or what they want to major in once they transfer. We will discuss searching for the right major and college so you can see why it’s better to have a goal than none at all. In preparation for Transfer Day, Friday, Oct. 22, we will help to generate some questions that you should be asking.

Team Building Field Trip – Vertical Endeavors
Friday, Oct. 24, 11 a.m.- 3 p.m.
Warrenville, IL
New Heights is a learning program designed to enhance a group's dynamics by focusing on effective communication, team cooperation, creative problem solving, trust, and respect though the use of wall climbing.

Making Money Work for You
Presenter: Mike Wade
Monday, Oct. 27, 2-3:30 p.m.
Student Life Center
Tired of making money just to give it to someone else? Come learn how to balance your money to make it work for your life instead of the other way around. Learn how to balance your checking account, reconcile bank statements, and plan a budget to keep you out of debt.

Motivation and Recognition
Presenter: Dr. Lisa Kelsay
Wednesday, Nov. 15, 1-2:30 p.m.
Location TBA
Motivation is the act of getting others to want to do what must be done and recognition is a simple and positive way to reinforce the actions and behaviors you want people to repeat. How can a leader motivate and recognize those around them? This workshop will address motivation and recognition and show through interactive means how to motivate and recognize others in a positive way.

Design for Purpose
Presenter: Pamela Payne
Thursday, Nov. 13, 2 p.m.
Location TBA
Explore why understanding your purpose is important to having a successful future. Identify the importance of understanding the role of purpose in leadership. Learn how knowing your purpose can assist you with choosing a major, job or career. Discover ways to tap into your purpose regardless of your role or position.
 

For more information, contact Student Life at (708) 974-5353 or robinsond63@morainevalley.edu.