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Leadership Certificate Program

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Session Descriptions

The Bronze Certificate provides an introduction to new perspectives on leaders and leadership, suggests pathways for personal growth and development, and offers a range of individual and group leadership and life skills.

The Bronze Certificate will be awarded upon completion of eight of the following workshops, including the four required workshops, and submission of journal reflections for each workshop:

Information Session | Personal Development Session | Leadership Concepts | Running Effective Meetings | Listening Skills
Diversity 101 | Organizational Budgets | Fund Raising | Program Planning | Goal Setting | Problem Solving | Get Hired!
Publicity & Promotion | Using Resources | Time Management | Managing Stress
Group Decision Making | Communication Skills

Personal Development Session* (Required for Bronze Leadership Certificate)

Contact Rick Greig, Director of Student Involvement, about setting up a personal appointment to complete this session. 942-2062 or rick.greig@angelo.edu

This session is one of the four required workshops for the Bronze Leadership Certificate. The ASU-LEAD staff member will assist you in developing a personal plan for successfully completing the ASU-LEAD certificate program. You need to register for this session just like all other workshops. The sessions are posted on the web site for either the first Tuesday or first Thursday of every month even though the actual sessions must be completed by making an appointment in the Center for Student Involvement, UC 001, Garden Level, or calling (325) 942-2062, or E-mail rick.greig@angelo.edu.

Information Session

Thursday, October 1 - 7:00 p.m., location UC 211
Tuesday November 3 - 4:00 p.m., location UC 211

(this session does not count toward completion of the certificate requirements)
Not sure if ASU-LEAD is right for you? Have questions about completing the journal entries? Come to the ASU-LEAD information sessions to find out more about the certificate program and what it can do for you and your future!
Facilitator: Lindsay McReynolds, Coordinator for Leadership Development

Managing Stress

Wednesday, October 28, 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. location UC 211
Monday, November 16, 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. location UC 211
A manageable amount of stress can keep us on task and motivated to accomplish our goals and objectives. When we allow our stress level to become burdensome, however, stress can make us ineffective and may even lead to problems such as anxiety or depression. This presentation will define the concepts of stress and anxiety, and will examine causes and symptoms of stress-related problems and disorders. A variety of stress management options will be discussed, and if time permits, students will practice one method of relaxation therapy as a stress reduction technique.
Facilitator: Jerre Ader, Counselor, ASU Health & Counseling Services
Facilitator: Terry Favor, Counselor, ASU Health & Counseling Services

Organization Finances & Budgeting

Wednesday, November 18, 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. location UC 210
This session will help you understand how to budget and manage your organizational budget for maximum use of monetary resources.
Facilitator: Angie Wright, Associate Vice President for Finance and Administration
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        Managing Your Time

Monday, October 5, 7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. location UC 210
The primary objective of this course is to teach student leaders or prospective student leaders how to properly manage their time. We will learn how to do this through exercises, class discussion and personal tips from the instructor. The term "killing time" will be discussed in the context of these time management skills.
Facilitator: Lindsay McReynolds, Coordinator for Leadership Development
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Running Effective Meetings

Wednesday, October 7, 4:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. location UC 211
Meetings don't have to be long, unproductive, or boring. Learn some "tricks of the trade about running successful, fun meetings that keep members coming back.
Facilitator: Bradley Petty, Director, University Recreation
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Introduction to Design for Fliers & Promotional Materials

Not offered this semester

Ever needed a quick flier for an event or project and didn’t have the budget for a professional designer? Learn about basic image manipulation, pagination, and composition using professional software platforms to make your next event or project a success!
Instructor: Stuart Lickteig, Associate Director, Residential Programs
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Finding and Using Resources

Not offered this semester

Nolen Mears, Executive Director of Student Life
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Leadership Concepts* (Required for Bronze Leadership Certificate)

Wednesday, September 30, 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. location UC 211
Tuesday, November 10, 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. location UC 211
(attend only one)
Everyone has an opinion about leaders and what constitutes effective leadership. Everyone can be a leader and most of us will be called upon to lead at one time or another. Start or continue your leadership journey with this introductory session to the ASU-LEAD program and to the fascinating world of leadership concepts, myths and possibilities.
Facilitator: Rick Greig, Director of Student Involvement.
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Listening Skills* (Required for Bronze Leadership Certificate)

Wednesday, October 21, 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. location UC 203-204
Monday, November 30, 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. location UC 210

(attend only one)
What makes someone a "good listener"? Think of his/her characteristics. What can prevent someone from listening carefully? This session will examine listening skills and offer ways to improve them.
Facilitator: Sharla Adam, Shannon Miracle Network
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Program Planning: Basics of Planning A Successful Event

Not offered this semester
Here I am in charge of the program and nobody told me what to do! Which comes first, the program or the room? Who should do the planning? How far in advance do we make arrangements? How much money do we need? Who does the setup for the program? Where do I go for help? This session is a must for anyone planning any type of program. Come and learn the basics of program planning such as knowing when and where to do a program, promoting an event on a shoestring, planning for the comfort of your audience, hosting a guest speaker or artist, and evaluating a program.
Instructor: Rick Greig, Director of Student Involvement.
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SMART Goals

Monday, October 19, 2:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. location UC 201
Goals should be Specific, Measurable, Action-oriented, Relevant and Time-bound. Participants will learn how to create SMART goals and use them effectively to establish priorities that meet the needs of a group or organization.
Facilitator: Heather Valle, Coordinator for Student Organizations
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Problem Solving

Not offered this semester
Problem solving is key to effective leadership. We solve problems every day and the processes we use are both conscious and unconscious. Learn how to sharpen your ability to analyze a problem and find a workable solution.
Facilitator: James Adams, Chief of ASU Police
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Get Hired!

Wednesday, November 4, 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. location UC 203-204
Ever wonder how your leadership experiences will help you in the job market? In this session, discover how to translate your experiences into marketable skills.
Facilitator: Julie Ruthenbeck, Director, Career Development
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Consensus Building: The Art of Decision Making

Not held this semester

Life is full of choices and those choices become more complicated when you have to make decisions for a group of people. This session will explore some of the most important issues related to group decision making. These issues will include personal agendas, mission statement drift and maintaining personal integrity in relation to decision making.
Instructor: Dr. Nick Flynn, Associate Professor of Biochemistry and Former Director of the Honors Program.
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Developing Effective Communication Skills

Monday, November 9, 7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. location UC 210

Communication is the critical ingredient in efforts to improve quality, encourage innovation and initiative, and build productive teamwork. But good communication skills don’t come naturally. People may possess the technical skills required of their jobs, but need help with the interpersonal aspect of getting the job done. In this session, you will learn to open discussions in a way that encourages others to participate, promote a free exchange of innovative ideas and information, and summarize agreements and action steps so that all involved understand what needs to happen next.
Facilitator: Lindsay McReynolds, Coordinator for Leadership Development
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For more information,contact Lindsay McReynolds at (325) 942-2062 or lindsay.mcreynolds@angelo.edu.