Seminars

Emphasizes the development of competencies on social justice and equity-mindedness through experiential activities and discussions that seek to help students:

• Gain awareness of their social identities and group memberships.
• Explain how socialization has impacted their identities, actions, and decision-making.
• Understand the various levels of privilege, power, and oppression.
• Identify practices to implement as an equity-minded leader.

Emphasizes the development of social self-confidence and "people skills" through experiential learning activities that address:

• Initiating and developing relationships with peers, staff, and faculty
• Listening and self-disclosure skills
• Understanding personality styles and group dynamics
• Using inclusive practices and cross-cultural communication
• Navigating difficult conversations 

Develop public speaking and presentation skills through practice speaking activities covering these topics:

• Developing appropriate nonverbal communication and body language
• Speaking with confidence and impact
• Dealing with stage fright and anxiety
• Speech preparation and practice
• Preparing visual aids and utilizing technology

Emphasizes the recognition and development of students’ natural talents by using Strengths Framework, Clifton’s StrengthFinder, and engaging activities that help participants:

• Gain an awareness of their greatest talents
• Understand how their talents have helped them be successful in the past
• Determine how they can use their talents in classes, the workplace, and student involvement
• Learn about how they can further develop talents into strengths.
• Apply their strengths to build a comprehensive picture of the leader they want to be