Student Leadership Conference 2013
All Kenyon students are encouraged to attend the 2013 Student Leadership Conference. The goal of the Student Leadership Conference is to provide student leaders the knowledge, skills, and resources necessary to lead you and your organization towards great success.
At the Student Leadership Conference, participants will:
- Meet and interact with other student leaders from campus
- Partake in up to three breakout sessions that will encourage interaction and discussion around topics related to leadership and organizational management
- Develop leadership skills
- Enjoy a yummy dinner! (for students who attend at least 2 sessions)
Student organization leaders will be able to count their participation towards completing their Student Organization Leadership Development requirement!
RegistrationParticipation is FREE, but online registration is REQUIRED. Click here to fill out the registration form by Thursday, February 14th.
Conference Schedule
| Time | Event | Location |
| 1 p.m | Check-in | Philo, Ascension |
| 1:30 p.m. | Concurrent Session #1 | Various Locations (Ascension/Peirce) |
| 2:30 p.m. | Concurrent Session #2 | Various Locations (Ascension/Peirce) |
| 3:30 p.m. | Concurrent Session #3 | Various Locations (Ascension/Peirce) |
| 4:30 p.m. |
Dinner (only for participants that registered for & attended at least 2 of the 3 sessions) |
Philo, Ascension |
Session #1: 1:30 p.m.
Smooth Sailing: Effective Officer Transitions
Presenter: Kim Blank, Assistant Director of Student Activities for Programming
Tired of seeing groups fall apart when their fearless leader graduates? This session will help you plan ahead to ensure a successful officer transition and increased longevity for your organization.
Conflict Management 101
Presenter: Carrie Knell, Faculty and Staff Ombudsperson
Conflict is inevitable and can lead to group turmoil unless it is managed. This session will provide concrete skills on how to manage conflict and therefore improve group performance and cohesiveness.
Making the Most of OrgSync
Presenter: Christina Mastrangelo, Director of Student Activities and Greek Life
Do you know how to make the most of OrgSync? Learn more about the features and functions of OrgSync so you can take your organization to the next level.
What Not to Wear: Dressing for Success and Your Career
Presenter: Allison Suflita, Associate Director - Career Development Office
What does your wardrobe say about you as a leader - in meetings, or even an interview? Come to this session to learn about how you can put your best foot forward and avoid the common mistakes that most candidates make. Bring your best interview outfit if you would like!
Session #2: 2:30 p.m.
Staying Focused- for Clubs, Teams, and Individuals
Presenter: Gary DiClementi - Assistant Men's Lacrosse Coach
Do you start out the new year with big plans and sometimes fall short of those goals? Maybe you begin the semester with the best of intentions, but through the daily grind at some point you just get off track? This happens on sports teams and in student organizations too. You begin with these great big aspirations and everyone seems to get along, but all of a sudden people are arguing and being selfish. We will discuss why this happens and one easy way to address these issues. This method works great for groups, clubs and teams, and works even better for individuals.
Contracts & Negotiation
Presenter: Kim Blank, Assistant Director of Student Activities for Programming
Curious about how to negotiate with a vendor or artist? Are you confused by all the legalese in the average contract? This session will provide an overview of the important parts of contracts, what you need to know during the booking process, and tips for effective negotiating.
Motivating Your Members and Avoiding Apathy
Presenter: Sam Filkins, Assistant Director of Student Activities for Leadership
Why is it that only 10% of the members do 90% of the work? How can you make people WANT to go to something instead of HAVE to go? Let's work together to find an answer to the apathy issue on campus.
I Got You to Come to my Meeting, How do I Get You to Come Back?
Presenters: Leslie Robinson, Denis Priebe, Halea Hatten, Paul Wojdacz
Branding & selling your student organization through effective advertising, social media, messaging, charismatic leadership.
Session #3: 3:30 p.m.
"Greening" Up Your Programming
Presenter: Lacey Filkins, Project Coordinator for Sustainable Carolina at the University of South Carolina
Green is the new black - especially when it comes to your organization's programming. Keep up with this trend by finding out how to create more sustainable programming no matter what type of organization (or Residence Hall!) you lead!
3M: Mission, Membership, and Marketing
Presenter: Mick Steiner, Area Coordinator - Clark Hall, Myers Hall, The House, & Fraternity Circle
Graduate Assistant for Greek Life at Ashland University
Leaders act in selfless ways to work for the betterment of a group of people or a special cause. The work that leaders do is guided by a vision and enhanced by the work of reliable, dedicated, and caring individuals who subscribe to this common mission. Keeping followers happy while building the leadership potential of those around you can be a daunting task. In the end, it's all about how you sell yourself and your organization that can make the difference. Consistency is ever important in how you lead, how you treat those that lead, and how you share with others what you are attempting to accomplish. Come learn more about the 3Ms as you discover more about your personal leadership style and how these factors can improve your role in organizations.
Relaxation Techniques: Avoiding the Student Leader Burnout
Presenter: Lindsay Faulstick, Associate Director for Housing and Residential Life
As student leaders, you may have 15 things on your plate that really can only realistically hold 5. Doing SO much can create a lot of stress and anxiety. This session will teach and practice relaxation techniques that you can use to help manage the feelings of anxiety that you may face as an active student leader.
5 Love Languages of Leadership
Presenters: Leslie Robinson, Denis Priebe, Halea Hatten, Paul Wojdacz (The Ohio State University)
How to apply your leadership styles as a leader in your student organization and as a leader on campus. In addition, learn about how these apply to leadership theory.