Campus
Philly Leadership Conference
Greater Philadelphia Students Association and Campus Philly
convene their 3rd annual student conference
Friday April 1, 2005
University of Pennsylvania
The purpose of the conference is to bring students in the
region together to discuss important regional issues, find
solutions, and form teams of students to implement those solutions.
Students interested in attending the 2005 GPSA Student Leadership Conference can apply online at HYPERLINK www.campusphilly.org/GPSA www.campusphilly.org/GPSA.
Wealth
Building Strategies: Money Management
Presented by: Vincent Notarianni, Financial Advisor, American
Express
Monday April 4, 2005, 6:00pm – 7:30pm
2020 MacAlister Hall
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.
Greek
Values Revisited
Presented by: Stephen Rupprecht, Director of
Fraternity and Sorority Life
For members of recognized Greek Council organizations only.
Contact greeklife@drexel.edu
to schedule a workshop for your organization.
Tuesday April 5, 2005, 6:00pm – 7:30pm
Time/Location: To Be Announced
You are involved in Fraternity and Sorority Life, but do you
really understand the history of Greek Letter Organizations?
Why are there chapter values and rituals? Learn important
information about Greek Life’s history, governance structures,
and the relationships between chapters and their host institutions.
This workshop is designed for student organizational leaders
and members.
Hills...
Presented by: Philip Poczik, Coordinator of Multicultural
Programs
Tuesday April 5, 2005, 6:00pm – 7:30pm
2020 MacAlister Hall
Join storyteller Philip Poczik as he shares a fable about
how men and women can support each other in decision making.
Interpersonal
Leadership Skills
Presented by: Michael Scales, Director of Residential
Living
Wednesday April 6, 2005, 6:00pm – 7:30pm
2020 MacAlister Hall
AND
Wednesday April 27, 2005, 12Noon – 1:30pm
Conference Room C, Greenawalt Student Development Center,
Lower Level of Creese Student Center
This seminar will focus on strategies for identifying personal
leadership style, strengths, and weaknesses. Using a variety
of leadership inventories, 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.
Organizational
Dynamics
Presented by: Dan Simmons, Assistant Athletic Director
for Recreation Sports
Thursday April 7, 2005, 6:00pm – 7:30pm
2020 MacAlister Hall
AND
Friday April 22, 2005, 12Noon – 1:30pm
DAC (Athletic Center) Media Room
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!
This workshop is designed for student organizational leaders
and members.
What
makes a Successful Leader?
Presented by: Joel Karczewski, Senior Manager, Institutional
Systems, Vanguard Group
Monday April 11, 2005, 6:00pm – 7:30pm
2020 MacAlister Hall
This interactive discussion explores the traits, values, strategies
and skills that have made leaders successful. The participants
will investigate their leadership styles, understand some
leadership mistakes, and explore the strategies and skills
taught through Vanguards’s corporate leadership training
school!
Win
Win Situations: Conflict Resolution
Presented by: José-Luis Riera, Associate Director
of Residential Living; Mackenzie Streit, Assistant Director
of Residential Living for Judicial Affairs
Tuesday April 12, 2005, 6:00pm – 7:30pm
2020 MacAlister Hall
Conflict is often a necessary and healthy part of any relationship.
This program will review what ‘conflict’ is and
the way we as humans confront it. In addition, this session
will demonstrate an effective means of talking about conflict
and reaching positive outcomes for the parties involved.
This workshop is designed for student organizational leaders
and members.
21
Irrefutable Laws of Leadership: Based on John Maxwell’s
books and corporate leadership trainings
Presented by students in the CEO II Advanced Leadership
Training: Monika Bortnik and Rachael Pannepacker
Tuesday April 12, 2005, 6:00pm – 7:30pm
Location To Be Determined
Dr. John Maxwell’s 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership
gives you clear insight into timeless leadership principles
and provides a process of continual growth. Once you understand
these laws, then you are certain to transform the quality
of your leadership immeasurably.
This workshop is designed for student organizational leaders
and members. This Workshop is only for Fraternity
and Sorority members.
How
to Avoid Hearing “You’re Fired!”…Giving
and Getting Good Feedback
Presented by: Stephen Rupprecht, Director of Fraternity
and Sorority Life
Thursday April 14, 2005, 12Noon – 1:30pm
Conference Room C, Greenawalt Student Development Center,
Lower Level of Creese Student Center
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.
Networking
for Dummies - Contacts Not Computers
Presented by: Jock Sommese, Entrepreneur, Smart Business
Publishing
Thursday April 14, 2005, 6:00pm – 7:30pm
Myers Hall Tutor Lounge
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.
Intercultural
Communication
Presented by: Kate Trayte, Director International Students
and Scholars Services
Monday April 18, 2005, 6:00pm – 7:30pm
Conference Room C, Greenawalt Student Development Center,
Lower Level of 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.
Spirituality,
Service and Leadership
Presented by: Fr. Bill Grogan, Director, Drexel Newman
Center
Tuesday April 19, 2005, 4:00pm – 5:30pm
Myers Hall Tutor Lounge
How can we integrate our spiritual views and perspectives
on social action with our understanding of leadership styles.
This workshop offers participants the opportunity to articulate
and to explore, within their own leadership context, the role
of spirituality and service in guiding our choices and courses
of action.
Credibility
– It’s Hard to Get and Easy to Lose
Presented by: Stephen Rupprecht, Director of Fraternity
and Sorority Life
Tuesday April 19, 2005, 6:00pm – 7:30pm
Myers Hall Tutor Lounge
Credibility is the cornerstone of leadership --- and leadership
is, above all things, about relationships. Most people
have very high expectations of their leaders, and credibility
is about how leaders earn the trust and confidence of their
constituents. Credibility is hard to get --- and easy
to lose. It is about what people demand of their leaders
and the actions leaders must take in order to intensify their
constituents commitment to a common cause. Come learn
how to make this work for you.
Who’s
Here? Successful Secrets…
Presented by: Philip Poczik, Coordinator of Multicultural
Programs
Wednesday April 20, 2005, 6:00pm – 7:30pm
Myers Hall Tutor Lounge
A fun, interactive activity that will enable you to recognize
why diversity appreciation and awareness are the greatest
assets to any organization.
Successful
Leadership Means Successful Delegation
Presented by: Furhana Husani, Engineer, PSEG Fossil
Wednesday April 20, 2005, 6:00pm – 7:30pm
2020 MacAlister Hall
Do you want to achieve more than is currently possible? Some
people fail as leaders because of a simple truth – they
do not understand the importance of delegation and how to
successfully delegate. Learn how to get delegated tasks done
properly and how to manage for success.
This workshop is designed for student organizational leaders
and members.
Stranded
in the Himalayas (Simulation Exercise)
Facilitated by: Ari Hauben, Assistant Director, Office
of Campus Activities
Thursday April 21, 2005, 6:00pm – 7:30pm
Conference Room C, Greenawalt Student Development Center,
Lower Level of Creese Student Center
Will you survive...? Experience a simulated mountain adventure
and discover the magic of synergy and the power of consensus.
Using an imaginary setting, participants will have the opportunity
to examine the impact of their interpersonal behaviors on
group effectiveness and on the outcome of their unique Himalayan
adventure!
The
"Heart of Leadership": Recognizing Others
Presented by: Ann H. Wilson, Director of Campus Activities;
Casey Sacks, Assistant Director of Residential Living/Resident
Director for Towers Hall
Monday April 25, 2005, 6:00pm – 7:30pm
2020 MacAlister Hall
Whether it's something formal at the end of the year or informally
throughout the year, recognizing others for their contributions
is a powerful motivator for your members and colleagues. Come
learn ways to be a leader who builds on success and energy
to encourage, recognize, and honor those around you!
This workshop is designed for student organizational leaders
and members.
Managing
Your Time – for Future Professionals
Presented by: David Hallowell, Director, Drexel Learning
Center
Tuesday April 26, 2005, 6:00pm – 7:30pm
050 Creese Student Center
What are the skills you need as a soon-to-be professional
to manage your time effectively? How is it different
from managing your time in school? Why are priorities
important? How do you set those? How do you keep
them in focus?
Greek
History Revisited
Presented by: Stephen Rupprecht, Director of Fraternity
and Sorority Life
Tuesday April 26, 2005, 6:00pm – 7:30pm
Myers Hall Tutor Lounge
Contact greeklife@drexel.edu
to schedule this workshop for your organization at a different
time.
Since 1776, fraternities have been an integral and essential
part of American higher education, and Drexel's campus life
is no different. The first fraternities were founded
on our campus in 1919, and over time both fraternities and
sororities have helped to shape the evolution of our campus.
With members like Buckley, Myers, Daskalakis, Greenawalt,
Westphal, and Ross, Greek-letter organizations and their
members have created lifelong relationships and connections
with their alma mater - Drexel University.
This is only the beginning of the story...come to
this program to see for yourself!
This workshop is designed for student organizational leaders
and members.
Women
and Leadership
Presented by: Annette Molyneux, PhD, Assistant Dean, Counseling
and Health Services
Wednesday April 27, 2005, 6:00pm – 7:30pm
2020 MacAlister Hall
A recent study of women in executive positions found that
although women get higher ratings than men on management style,
the very characteristics and strategies that earn them praise
prevent them from reaching the top. Why is this? What are
the barriers to women’s advancement? Learn strategies
designed to help women succeed and prosper as leaders today
and in the future.
21
Irrefutable Laws of Leadership: Based on John Maxwell’s
books and corporate leadership trainings
Presented by students in the CEO II Advanced Leadership
Training: Angel Feng, Jason Gomes, and Jennifer Vondran
Thursday April 28, 2005, 6:00pm – 7:30pm
2020 MacAlister Hall
Dr. John Maxwell’s 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership
gives you clear insight into timeless leadership principles
and provides a process of continual growth. Once you understand
these laws, then you are certain to transform the quality
of your leadership immeasurably.
Leading
Change: Community Service and Social Action
Presented by: Melanie Lowe, Supervisor, Drexel/School
District Partnership Student Employees
Holly Kirksey, Program Director, Pennoni Honors College
Monday May 2, 2005, 6:00pm – 7:30pm
2020 MacAlister Hall
Learn strategies for improving community service programs
through effective volunteer recruiting, screening, motivation,
participation, commitment and learning. Participants will
examine the myths and realities of what motivates volunteers
and how to strengthen the volunteer experience.
Facilitating
Meetings for Results!
Presented by: Genevieve Brill, Director of Strategic Account
Management for ICG Commerce
Tuesday May 3, 2005, 6:00pm – 7:30pm
2020 MacAlister Hall
Regardless of what industry or profession you choose, a significant
portion of your time will be consumed by meetings, many of
which can be haphazardly run. Don’t miss this opportunity
to learn specific techniques that highly skilled facilitators
across the globe leverage to get the most of out of their
meetings and produce impactful results with teams and taskforces.
Topics will include:
Preparation and agenda setting
Powerful
kick offs
Guiding
discussions and managing dysfunction
Consensus
Building
Recording
Session
Closings and Evaluation
This workshop is designed for student organizational leaders
and members.
Motivation:
Conquering Apathy and Inspiring Action
Presented by: Jessica Grace, Coordinator of Commuter and
Off Campus Student Programs and Services
Tuesday May 3, 2005, 6:00pm – 7:30pm
Myers Hall Tutor Lounge
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.
The
Return of Jubei Yagyu...
Presented by: Philip Poczik, Coordinator of Multicultural
Programs
Wednesday May 4, 2005, 6:00pm – 7:30pm
2020 MacAlister Hall
Come and listen to the “second” chapter in the
story of Jubei Yagyu. Betrayal, bloodshed, and prophecies
as Jubei's katana returns sharper than ever before. . .
This workshop only open to those who have attended
the CEO workshop “The Story of Jubei Yagyu: Japan’s
Most Lethal Samurai Warrior”
Thinking
Creatively
Presented by: Eric Benshetler, Barb Buehler, Jim Mahar,
and Harvey Witonsky, UNISYS Corporation
Wednesday May 4, 2005, 6:00pm – 7:30pm
Myers Hall Tutor Lounge
Ever wonder how Edison created 1,093 patented inventions?
Creativity is not a talent, it is a skill, and like any skill
it can be learned and developed by anyone. This interactive
workshop will introduce you to a 4-step process to initiate,
define, explore, and act on new ideas. You'll learn useful
techniques to aid innovative thinking as we dispel some
of the myths surrounding creativity.
Sharpen
the Saw: Covey’s 7 Habits of Highly Effective People
Presented by: Sheila Graves, Director, Drexel Center for
Learning and Academic Excellence
Thursday May 5, 2005, 6:00pm – 7:30pm
2020 MacAlister Hall
This habit is the foundation of Covey’s other habits
of successful people. It covers the importance of balance
and offers a systematic program for self-renewal in the four
areas of our lives: physical, spiritual, mental, and
social/emotional. Without this discipline, the body
becomes weak, the mind mechanical, the emotions raw, the spirit
insensitive, and the person selfish. Attend this workshop
and spring into success.
Goal
Setting: An Interactive Look at How Setting and
Achieving Goals Permeate many Aspects of our Lives
Presented by: Frank Perras, Career Concepts, Partner (Ret.),
Accenture
Monday, May 9, 2005, 6:00pm – 7:30pm
2020 MacAlister Hall
In the areas of career, family and community they form a balancing
act sometimes difficult but nevertheless essential to accomplishment
and success. We exam the spectrum from the goal of winning
a game to the ultimate question of how have we lived our lives.
