- January 24, 2012
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- Jessica Reynolds
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Learning to lead
Loyola undergraduates wanting to distinguish themselves from the vast field of job and graduate schools applicants, or those hoping to become more influential on campus, can learn how by attending the Student Leadership Institute on Saturday, January 28.
The conference, which will last from 9 a.m. to 3:45 p.m., consists of a series of workshops that will teach students how to market themselves professionally and how to establish one’s self as an ally for social justice. With the variety of workshops being offered, there will be topics relevant for students of all years and majors, says Shannon Howes, director of student leadership development.
The day will consist of educational sessions, a lunch and keynote address, and closing remarks, during which time attendees have the chance of winning prizes, including a Kindle and VISA or Target gift cards.
Beginning at 9 a.m., all attendees will gather in Simpson Multipurpose Room for registration, where coffee and bagels will be served. After opening remarks from Robert Kelly, PhD, vice president for student development, students will break off to attend separate workshops, all of which are located in various venues on the Lake Shore Campus (A detailed schedule will be provided at registration).
Four sessions will be offered during each of the three workshop time slots, which last one hour and 20 minutes. Each student can choose the ones most applicable to his/her aspirations. The 12 sessions being offered include You are the Core of Social Justice, Strategies for Effective Time Management, and a session about Icebreakers, Energizers, and Team-Building activities.
The Student Leadership Institute is beneficial for students of all ages, but for seniors about to emerge into the job market, there is a “Career Track” being offered which includes the workshops: Transferable Skills, Being a Leader in a Bigger Pond, and Managing Your Supervisor. Howes says this track was designed for students “looking to their next step past graduation.” The Career Track sessions, which will be lead by staff from the University’s Career Center, offer practical guidance for the working world.
The conference’s keynote speaker will be Mia Henry, director of the Chicago Freedom School.
Howes said Henry was selected as this year’s keynote speaker because, “Her message and the work that she does is consistent with the values of the University: empowering young people to make a difference, raise awareness about social justice, and what role people can play in addressing any issues in injustice and what steps we can take to make change.”
In addition to becoming leadership literate, conference participants will earn nearly half of the requirements for Loyola’s Leadership Development Certificate, a designation students receive after completing at least seven of the dozen workshops offered by the Student Leadership Development office throughout the semester.
Pre-registration for the free event is not required. However, students who are certain they will attend should e-mail leadership@luc.edu so that conference administrators have a more accurate headcount for meals.
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