Summer Term 2005 CEO Workshops

Biblical Models of Leadership
Presented by: Emilie Passow
Associate Professor, College of Arts and Science, Drexel University
Wednesday August 3, 2005, 6pm – 7:30pm
Curtis Hall 340
From Noah through Moses, Hebrew Scriptures offer a range of leaders and insights into the characteristics and challenges of leadership including role modeling, advocacy, gaining credibility, strategies of effective negotiation, and effects of group dynamics.

Changing of the Guard – Managing Officer Transition
Presented by: Ann H. Wilson, Director, Office of Campus Activities
Tuesday July 19, 2005, 6pm – 7:30pm
Curtis Hall 340
Every year organizations go through a “changing of the guard” in which new officers assume leadership for the group. Learn how to promote continuity by developing transition timelines and training programs for incoming officers.
This workshop is designed for student organizational leaders and members.

Did Barry just Bury the Berry? And Other Confusing
Questions in the World of Communication
Presented by: Jon Kapell, Associate Director of Campus Activities
Wednesday July 27, 2005, 6pm – 7:30pm
Curtis Hall 340
Is what you said not what they heard?  Do you feel like you put your foot in your mouth too often?  Are you a good listener?  Come join us as talk through the confusing world of interpersonal communication and how it affects you and your organization.

Do You Want to be in an Effective Student Organization?
Running FUN & Effective Meetings
Presented by: Ari Hauben, Assistant Director, Office of Campus Activities
Tuesday August 2, 2005, 6pm – 7:30pm
Curtis Hall 340
If you are serious about being a part of an effective and successful organization, then you definitely want to come to the CEO workshop to learn strategies to help increase productivity and participation. You will leave with a variety of strategies to keep your organization moving in the right direction such as running fun and effective meetings, transitioning officers, and interpersonal motivating factors.
This workshop is designed for student organizational leaders and members.

Dynamic Leadership for College and the Workplace
Presented by: John Henderson, Director of Development and Marketing, Foundations Inc
Monday August 1, 2005, 6pm – 7:30pm
Curtis Hall 340
Explore a variety of techniques to deal with colleagues, supervisors (members of authority), and teammates in the workforce. If you are a leader in a diverse environment, what kind of qualities and skills will help you to excel – especially with people coming to the table with diverse educational, cultural, and economic backgrounds?

Hills...
Presented by: Philip Poczik, Coordinator of Multicultural Programs
Thursday August 18, 2005, 6pm – 7:30pm
226 Creese Student Center
Join storyteller Philip Poczik as he shares a fable about how men and women can support each other in decision making.

How to Avoid Hearing “You’re Fired!”…Giving and Getting Good Feedback
Presented by: Stephen Rupprecht, Assistant Dean of Fraternity and Sorority Life
Monday July 25, 2005, 6 pm – 7:30pm
Curtis Hall 340
Too many employers, supervisors, and leaders use vague and general statements that criticize and degrade us versus providing specific and helpful information that would help us become better people and workers. This workshop will deliver the nuts and bolts included in the eight rules of good feedback.
This workshop is designed for student organizational leaders and members.

Intercultural Communication
Presented by: Kate Trayte, Director International Students and Scholars Services
Tuesday August 9, 2005, 6pm – 7:30pm
226 Creese Student Center
Communication among people of differing cultures can be confusing, difficult and problematic. Non-verbal cues are often the source of miscommunication. This workshop will give a basic overview of cross-cultural communication and will introduce strategies for effective communication with people of other cultures.

Interpersonal Leadership Skills – Myers Briggs Personality Inventory
Presented by: Tina Brackett-Wood, Assistant Director/Residence Director Kelly Hall
Wednesday August 10, 2005, 6pm – 7:30pm
226 Creese Student Center
This seminar will focus on strategies for identifying personal leadership style, strengths, and weaknesses. Using the Myers Briggs Personality Inventory, participants will be able to evaluate their skills and determine specific areas of growth. Learn how a diversity of styles can contribute to an organization’s effectiveness.

Motivation: Conquering Apathy and Inspiring Action
Presented by: Jessica Grace, Coordinator of Commuter and Off Campus Student Programs and Services
Monday August 8, 2005, 6pm – 7:30pm
226 Creese Student Center
Whether it is a group project or committee work, motivating group members to take an active part and exude enthusiasm on a project or topic can be frustrating. Learn and/or share techniques on how to move from apathy to enthusiasm in your group meetings.
This workshop is designed for student organizational leaders and members.

Networking for Dummies - Contacts Not Computers
Presented by: Jock Sommese, Smart Business Publishing
Thursday July 28, 2005, 6pm – 7:30pm
Curtis Hall 340
In this interactive hands-on session you will get the answers to these questions:
Why networking is important?
When should you network?
Where should I network?
How do I network?
Learn skills for setting goals, prep work, elevator speech, jumping in and out of conversation,
listening, getting visible, follow up, and helping others. Build ‘trust and relationships’ to further what you want. After this workshop, your competition will be worried.
You will also obtain one contact in your field to start networking with.

If you don't have business cards, try to get some (not mandatory). If you can't come dressed business casual, you won't be allowed in. Participation in the workshop exercises is necessary.

Organizational Dynamics
Presented by: Dan Simmons, Associate Director, Athletics
Wednesday August 17, 2005, 6pm – 7:30pm
226 Creese Student Center
Is your student organization operating as well as it could be? Experts say a new direction will be needed every 2-3 years for groups/companies to be successful. If your organization is not adapting and evolving with the times, you may become extinct just like the dinosaurs. Come find out how to ensure the success of your organization, and have lots of fun along the way!

A Personal Approach to Covey’s 7 Habits of Highly Effective People
Presented by: Sheila Graves, Director, Student Support Services
Tuesday August 16, 2005, 6pm – 7:30pm
226 Creese Student Center
Participants will be administered Stephen Covey’s 7 Habits of Highly Effective People assessment and discover how they can successfully use these habits to improve academically and interpersonally.

The Story of Jubei Yagyu...
Presented by: Philip Poczik, Coordinator of Multicultural Programs
Tuesday July 26, 2005, 6pm – 7:30pm
Curtis Hall 340
Ever hear the story of the most lethal samurai warrior to ever live?  Come and join Coordinator of Multicultural Programs, Philip Poczik, for a story that will help you escape from your daily routine and explore the connection between leadership and storytelling.  

There is No Such Thing as Business Ethics!
Presented by: Subir Sahu, Graduate Assistant, Office of Campus Activities
Thursday July 21, 2005, 6pm – 7:30pm
Curtis Hall 340
There is a gap between the ‘ideal’ ethical standard we think people should follow and the ‘real’ standard people actually follow. Come learn about how ethics are crucial to both your life and success in the business world, using materials from a world-wide known leadership expert.

Wealth Building Strategies: Money Management
Presented by: Vincent Notarianni, Financial Advisor, American Express
Monday July 18, 2005, 6pm – 7:30pm
Curtis Hall 340
Attendees will learn the basics of budgeting, handling credit, and ‘intelligent’ saving plans upon entering the workforce. Come find out about topics such as: benefits of early investing, benefits of mutual funds, bull and bear markets, risk-reward tradeoff, tax considerations.