Drexel University - Office of Campus Activities

Winter 2005 CEO Workshops by Title

Interpersonal Leadership Skills:
Presented by: Michael Scales, Director of Residential Living
Monday January 10, 2005
6:00pm - 7:30pm
2020 MacAlister Hall

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.

Greek History Revisited
Presented by: Stephen Rupprecht, Director of Fraternity and Sorority Life
Tuesday January 11, 2005
5:30pm - 7:00pm
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.

How To Get Rich II: The Five Pillars of Leadership and Financial Independence
Presented by: James Adlam, Managing Partner, Eclipse
Wednesday, January 12, 2005
6pm – 7:30pm
2020 MacAlister Hall

What separates those who seem to have all the money and time in life, from those that are in a constant state of financial struggle?

Why are you less likely to become a millionaire in the US if were born here, as opposed to an immigrant?

Why is it that only about 3% of all Americans employ 97%?

These questions and more will be answered in this CEO workshop, in which you will be given the tools needed to not only achieve success, but significance.

: This workshop will discuss how your student leader experiences can help your future career! Learn performance skills that are not typically discussed and rarely taught in the classroom. Identify important self management skills and remain a step ahead of the job competition. This workshop is designed for student organizational leaders and members.

An Overview of Leadership Strategies
Presented by: David A. Ruth, Dean of Students, Drexel University
Tuesday January 18, 2005
6pm-7:30pm
2020 MacAlister Hall

The Dean of Students will discuss creative and unique leadership and management styles and strategies designed to help aspiring leaders succeed today and in the future.

How to Avoid Hearing “You’re Fired!”…Giving and Getting Good Feedback
Presented by: Stephen Rupprecht, Director of Fraternity and Sorority Life
Wednesday January 19, 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.

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
Wednesday January 19, 2005
6pm – 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.

LASSI: Factors for Success in College
Presented by: David Hallowell, Associate Director, Drexel Learning Center
Thursday January 20, 2005
6pm – 7:30pm
050 Creese

The LASSI is a 10-scale, 80-item assessment of students' awareness about and use of learning and study strategies related to skill, will and self-regulation components of strategic learning. The focus is on both covert and overt thoughts, behaviors, attitudes and beliefs that relate to successful learning and that can be altered through educational interventions. Research has repeatedly demonstrated that these factors contribute significantly to success in college and that they can be learned or enhanced through educational interventions such as learning and study skills courses.

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 January 24, 2005
6pm – 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.

Who’s Here? Successful Secrets…
Presented by: Philip Poczik
Coordinator of Multicultural Programs
Tuesday January 25, 2005
12Noon – 1:30pm
Conference Room C, Greenawalt Student Development Center, Lower Level of Creese Student Center

A fun, interactive activity that will enable you to recognize why diversity appreciation and awareness are the greatest assets to any organization.

Start Early, Start Strong: Laying the Foundation for Entrepreneurial Success While Still in College
Presented by: Bill Ringle, Executive Director
LearnWell Center for Business Innovation
Tuesday January 25, 2005
6pm – 7:30pm
North Hall Multipurpose Room

"An entrepreneur," a journalist once noted, "is someone who would rather work 80 hours a week for himself than 40 hours a week for someone else."
Sure, entrepreneurs work hard. But that's not enough because anyone pursuing a dream works hard. Part of the challenge in starting and growing a business is the low profile of private company business owners which leads to a shortage of role models outside of family and friends.

The good news is that many economic and business trends favor entrepreneurial growth today and in the Philadelphia region like never before. In this seminar, learn what it takes to become a successful entrepreneur, and how to take advantage of the opportunities inherent in being a Drexel student.

Cultivating Trust
Presented by John L. Gronski
Senior Management Consultant, Greencastle Associates Consulting
Wednesday January 26, 2005
6pm – 7:30pm
2020 MacAlister Hall

When it comes to building trust what approach do you take? John Gronski, a senior management consultant with Greencastle Associates Consulting, will facilitate an interactive discussion and share ideas on effective ways to build trust on a team and within an organization.
This workshop is designed for student organizational leaders and members.

Medieval Leaders
Presented by: Jessica Grace, Coordinator of Commuter and Off Campus Student Programs and Services
Thursday January 27, 2005
6pm – 7:30pm
Myers Hall Tutor Lounge

Were the Dark Ages so dark after all? You decide. Take a journey back in time and discover how leaders in the Middle Ages wielded their power and led their people. Maybe you too can learn a trick or two.

Intercultural Communication
Presented by: Kate Trayte
Director International Students and Scholars Services
Monday January 31, 2005
4pm – 5:30pm
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.

What’s Your Management Style?
Presented by: Peggy Derr, PHR, CPCU, AAI, AAM, AIS
Training Director, Administrative Services
Monday January 31, 005, 6pm – 7:30pm
2020 MacAlister Hall

Are you a “Country Club” leader, an “Authoritarian” leader, a “Middle-of-the-Road” leader? Being an effective manager/leader requires a thorough understanding of your role and responsibilities because there are two “hats” you should wear. An effective manager intuitively understands when to wear each hat in order to accomplish their organization’s short and long-term goals.

Who’s Here? Successful Secrets…
Presented by: Philip Poczik
Coordinator of Multicultural Programs
Tuesday February 1, 2005
6pm – 7:30pm
North Hall Multipurpose Room

A fun, interactive activity that will enable you to recognize why diversity appreciation and awareness are the greatest assets to any organization.

Hills. . .
Presented by: Philip Poczik
Coordinator of Multicultural Programs
Wednesday February 2, 2005
6pm – 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.

Stop Wasting Time: Start Working Efficiently
Presented by: David Hallowell, Associate Director, Drexel Learning Center
Thursday February 3, 2005
6pm – 7:30pm
050 Creese

Time management in college and in the work environment is critical to success. This session will introduce you to basic time management skills and provide tips for improving your efficiency. The ability to manage time is an essential ingredient for success in your student organization, the classroom, and in the future!

Black History Month Dinner
Guest Speaker: Rob Armstrong, Creator of JumpStart comic strip
Sponsored by the Campus Activities Board (CAB)
Thursday February 3, 2005
6:30pm

Behrakis Grand Hall, Creese Student Center
Join in this Inaugural event celebrating the great achievements and triumphs of Black Americans. Guest Speaker: Rob Armstrong, Creator of JumpStart comic strip.

Interpersonal Leadership Skills
Presented by: Michael Scales, Director of Residential Living
Thursday February 7, 2005
12Noon – 1:30pm
Conference Room C, Greenawalt Student Development Center, Lower Level of Creese Student Center

Changing of the Guard – Managing Officer Transition
Presented by: Ann H. Wilson, Director, Office of Campus Activities
Monday February 7, 2005
4 pm – 5:30pm
2020 MacAlister Hall

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.

Credibility – It’s Hard to Get and Easy to Lose
Presented by: Stephen Rupprecht, Director of Fraternity and Sorority Life
Tuesday February 8, 2005
6pm – 7:30pm
North Hall Multipurpose Room

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.

Taking Care of Business: Running FUN & Effective Meetings
Presented by: Stephen E. Koch
Associate Director of Recreation
Wednesday February 9, 6pm – 7:30pm
2020 MacAlister Hall

You will spend a large portion of your academic and professional lives in meetings! Come to this CEO workshop to learn strategies to help increase productivity and efficiency while exploring methods of evaluating and improving your group’s meetings. Leave with strategies to keep your organization moving in the right direction.
This workshop is designed for student organizational leaders and members.

Organizational Dynamics
Presented by: Gail Gibbs
Assistant Director, International Students and Scholars
Thursday February 10, 2005
4pm – 5:30pm
Conference Room C, Greenawalt Student Development Center, Lower Level of 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!
This workshop is designed for student organizational leaders and members.

To Choose or Not To Choose…
Presented by John Cooke, Assistant Director of Residential Living/Resident Director for Myers Hall
Thursdays February 10, 2005
6pm – 7:30pm
Myers Hall Tutor Lounge

Have you ever been faced with making a difficult decision in your organization? Does it seem that the process of problem solving can become a problem in itself? Come to this session to learn some strategies and techniques that will help you become a better problem solver and an improved decision maker. Learn how values and /or mission can guide you in making crucial decisions and advance your leadership skills. Hear how other leaders have been successful in making decisions and solving problems for themselves and/or their organization.
This workshop is designed for student organizational leaders and members.

Taking Care of Business: Running FUN & Effective Meetings
Presented by: Stephen E. Koch
Associate Director of Recreation
Monday February 14, 2005
12Noon – 1:30pm
Conference Room C, Greenawalt Student Development Center, Lower Level of Creese Student Center

Career Planning-"Packaging, Positioning, Pricing, Networking and other Real World Competitive Edges you need in Today's Complex Employment Marketplace."
Presented by; Joe Dougherty, Executive Vice President/Partner, Career Concepts
Tuesday February 15, 2005
6pm – 7:30pm
North Hall Multipurpose Room

While location, location, location are the 3 most important factors in any real estate transaction-most candidates never fully appreciate or understand the 3 most important ingredients in a job search. It's all about "competitive advantages"-learn and apply to give yourself the edge you need to obtain the right job at the best company while allowing yourself to be paid fairly for your contributions.

Joe Dougherty-one of the owners of Career Concepts-the Phila. region's largest independently owned career management firm-has coached hundreds of executives, mid managers, professionals in every industry as well as thousands of recent college grads. Discussion points of workshop will be practical and have proven successful to so many successful leaders and future leaders in the Phila. marketplace.

Leadership Development @ Johnson & Johnson
Presented by: Bruce Pashko, Director, Global Information Management Compliance, A Division of Johnson & Johnson Services, Inc.
Wednesday February 16, 2005
6pm – 7:30pm
2020 MacAlister Hall

Johnson & Johnson's guide to the development of leadership skills that are fundamental to success in the rapidly changing global marketplace. Learn about the corporation's fundamental requirements for leaders in our organization. Find out how these global standards are woven into the business and used to drive activities around recruitment, training, evaluation and rewards.

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
Thursday February 17, 2005
6pm – 7:30pm
Myers Hall Tutor Lounge

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.

Organizational Dynamics
Presented by: Gail Gibbs
Assistant Director, International Students and Scholars
Tuesday February 22, 2005
6pm – 7:30pm
North Hall Multipurpose Room

The Return of Jubei Yagyu. . .
Presented by: Philip Poczik
Coordinator of Multicultural Programs
Tuesday February 22, 2005
6pm – 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”***

Ice Is Meant to Be Broken: Learning to Facilitate Team Builders
Presented by: Amy Stevens, Assistant Director of Residential Living/Resident Director;
Jon Kapell, Associate Director of Campus Activities
Wednesday February 23, 2005
6pm – 7:30pm
2020 MacAlister Hall

Ever curious how to effectively facilitate team builders to help others have "Ahh Ha" moments? Come learn the ins and outs of running team builders for your student organizations. Also we will discuss the science and art of facilitating discussions that helps your members understand how to work as a better team. You will learn how to select team builders, tailor them to your group's needs, and even invent variations to really make them your own.
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 February 24, 2005
6pm – 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 are necessary.

MBTI – Myers-Briggs Type Indicator: Personality Types
Presented by: Arnie Kohen, Career Counselor, Steinbright Career Development Center
Monday February 28 and March 7, 2005
6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Location to be determined. This workshop will consist of two (2) sessions in successive weeks.
Attendance is limited and prior RSVP is required at CEO@drexel.edu or the Office of Campus Activities, 215 Creese.

The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator is a highly reliable instrument which gives an individual some clear clues regarding their preference, and tendencies on four personality dimensions. These provide insights on how we take in data and give it meaning,; how we make decisions, judgments, and take action; where our source of personal energy comes from; and how much structure we require as we go about doing things.
The results indicate each individual's strengths and unique gifts, while also pointing out vulnerabilities and area for personal development. Within groups, the MBTI is useful to help recognize and value differences among individuals, so that strengths can be combined and some interpersonal difficulties may be more easily overcome.

: What makes someone a top performer? Research shows that analytic skills and technical expertise alone are not the answer. The difference between a good leader and a “star” leader is a positive attitude. Optimistic leaders not only have a strong influence on the confidence and effectiveness of others, they also possess the level of commitment, perseverance and resiliency needed to accomplish organizational goals.
This POWER Optimism workshop provides information and concrete strategies that are directly applicable to the personal and professional development of student leaders. Participants learn, for example, how to recognize and redirect negativity in self and others, break through self-imposed limits to the “growing edge,” and choose thoughts, feelings and behaviors that lead to successful outcomes. POWER Optimism can make the difference between a leader who is effective and one who is optimal.

Women and Leadership
Presented by: Annette Molyneux, PhD
Assistant Dean, Counseling and Health Services
Wednesday March 2, 2005
6pm – 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.

A Personal Approach to Covey’s 7 Habits of Highly Effective People
Presented by: Sheila Graves, Director
Student Support Services
Thursday March 3, 2005
6pm – 7:30pm
Myers Hall Tutor Lounge

Participants will be administered Covey’s “7 Habits of Highly Effective People” assessment and discover how they can successfully use these habits to improve academically and interpersonally.

Women and Leadership
Presented by: Annette Molyneux, PhD
Assistant Dean, Counseling and Health Services
Tuesday March 8, 2005
12Noon – 1:30pm
Conference Room C, Greenawalt Student Development Center, Lower Level of Creese Student Center

Stress Management for School and Life
Presented by: Rob Ciervo Ph.D.,
Director, Academic Strategies and Services, Student Resource Center
Tuesday March 8, 2005
6pm – 7:30pm
North Hall Multipurpose Room

Learn how your perception of events is directly related to the amount of stress you will experience in given situations. Find out about all of the physiological, cognitive and behavioral manifestations of stress. A sport psychology consultant will teach you the stress management techniques that elite athletes use to relax, alleviate stress, and increase their confidence and focus in pressure situations.

Women in Society Dinner
Sponsored by the Campus Activities Board (CAB)
Wednesday March 9, 2005
6pm
Behrakis Grand Hall, Creese Student Center

Join in this annual event celebrating the achievements and accomplishments of women in our society.

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.
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