Category Archives: Leadership

Activities, Informational Meeting, Leadership

Illinois Leadership Center Leadership Workshops

We are excited you have returned to campus and we are anxious to kick off our leadership workshops.
 
Below are Illinois Leadership Center programs and dates.
 
Sign up NOW for
 
Intersect on September 13th – Intersect is about relationship building and team development
Insight  on September 27th – Insight focuses on your strengths, values and social identities
Integrity on October 11th – Integrity focuses on your personal values and the interactions of morals, ethics and integrity
Ignite on October 18th – helps you develop skills in leading change and understanding systems thinking
 
To sign up for Illinois Leadership Center’s leadership workshops go to www.leadership.illinois.edu and click on log in at the top right of the page then follow the prompts.
 
If you have any questions e-mail leadership@illinois.edu
 
Enjoy your day,
Illinois Leadership Center
 
 
Illinois Leadership®Center
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
290 Illini Union, MC-384
1401 W. Green St., Urbana, IL 61801
E: leadership@illinois.edu
P: 217-333-0604

 

Informational Meeting, Leadership

A leadership opportunity for you

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: Stress Management Peer Leaders
 
McKinley Heath Center’s Health Education Unit is seeking volunteers to become Stress Management Peer (SMP) Leaders.  SMP is dedicated to providing education & awareness to UI students on stress-related topics and concerns. We facilitate stress-related workshops, participate in campus-wide program planning and other organizational events while embracing the diversity of our campus. This is a great opportunity to enhance leadership skills and meet new and interesting people. Strong communication skills desired. This hands-on experience is a great volunteer opportunity!
 
Learn to Stress Less! Limited time to join! Join today!
 
Interest session will be held at the Illini Union, Room 407 on
Wednesday, September 3rd, 5:00 p.m.
 
For more information please contact Rachel Foster at 333- 2714 / foster31@illinois.edu; or Steve Pratscher at prtschr2@illinois.edu. 
 
 

 

Activities, Informational Meeting, Leadership, Seminars

Conflict Resolution Training Opportunity

Mediation Services in the Office for Student Conflict Resolution is currently accepting Fall 2014 applications for the Conflict Resolution Training Program, and this year we are offering an additional two-day advanced training opportunity for students in the class!
 
Please share this opportunity with your undergraduate and graduate students.  The program introduces the participants to mediation and other alternative conflict resolution concepts and is focused on developing conflict resolution skills to help them address conflict they may encounter in the future.  It can be particularly helpful to students in leadership positions!  Practice scenarios include a variety of situations, including roommate, personal, organizational, and work conflict.  Students who complete this program will receive a certificate of completion and gain a skill to share on their resume. 
 
Apply online now!  Visit http://www.conflictresolution.illinois.edu/crt/default.asp for the application and for more information.  Applications are being accepted now and must be in by September 1, 2014 at 1 p.m. for full consideration.
 
Sessions will be on Tuesdays at 4 p.m. from September 9 to November 4, 2014.  The advanced training will be offered on November 11 and November 18.
 
Please let me know if you have any questions!                                                         
 
Sincerely,
 
 
Danielle Morrison
Assistant Dean of Students
Assistant Director, Office for Student Conflict Resolution
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
340 Student Services Building
610 East John Street
Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 333-3680 (phone)
(217) 333-4084 (fax)
daniemor@illinois.edu
www.conflictresolution.uiuc.edu
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Course Announcements, Leadership

LINC Opportunities

Interested in real-life projects, service-learning, and teamwork and leadership experience?
Register for Fall’14 ENG 315-Learning in Community (LINC) courses (3 credit hours) – open to all majors and all levels. LINC students engage in a variety of research, service and fieldwork activities and collaborate on interdisciplinary projects of significance to local and international community partners. Students have built bridges, produced marketing campaigns, improved water systems, developed youth programs, designed rain gardens, and lots more!
Students can gain knowledge and skills in conducting research, understanding social and environmental issues, analyzing community and organizational needs and assets, defining problems, generating and analyzing solutions, project scoping, planning, and execution, communication, problem-solving, critical thinking, and professional writing.
Don’t miss your opportunity to gain professional experience and make a lasting impact in the community! ENG 315 counts as an elective for the Leadership Studies Minor. To learn more about LINC projects, see http://linc.illinois.edu and watch the video, “What is LINC?” at http://youtu.be/f7s3aniu_40. For questions, contact Shikhank Sharma (sharma24@illinois.edu). 
Sections offered:
AP – Allerton Park. Projects related to environmental sustainability and education.
CAU – COVE Alliance Uganda. Projects related to international development, education, agriculture and nonprofit funding and donor relations.
CUH – C-U at Home. Projects related to homelessness, support services and advocacy.
FSI – University of Illinois Fire Services Institute. Projects related to water pollutants, surface runoff water, and bioswale design.
HCS – Haiti Clean Stove. Projects related to international development and sustainable clean stoves.
HID – Haiti Infrastructure Development. Projects related to international development, water issues and reforestation.
HKC – His Kid’s Closet. Projects related to nonprofit development and poverty issues and children.
ISG – Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant Program. Projects related to water contaminants, public health, environmental sustainability and education.
MWP – Mali Water Project. Projects related to international development, water issues, health and education.
OKO – Old King’s Orchard Community Center and KCPA Office of Engagement. Projects related to community development, youth programs, and arts engagement.
UES – City of Urbana Environmental Sustainability Division. Projects related to energy, water, and environmental sustainability.
WSB – Walking School Bus Program, Urbana School District, Leal Elementary School. Projects related to public health, youth education, and urban planning.
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Call for Applications: Fall 2014 LINC Project Managers
For Graduate Students and Advanced Undergraduate Students 
Consider this significant opportunity to acquire training and experience in project management and classroom facilitation while leading a real project of importance to a nonprofit community partner! There are many positions available to co-manage a LINC-Learning in Community course (ENG 315) with interdisciplinary projects related to social and environmental issues, engineering and technical problems, education, community health, international development, and more! 
Project Managers earn 4 credit hours for ENG 598: Applied Project Management and facilitate the regularly scheduled ENG 315 sessions for one of the projects. They manage the project, participate in a weekly professional development course, coordinate communications with the partner, and assess student work. Project Managers will receive preparation for their roles during a pre-semester training on August 20-22. [Note: ENG 598 counts as an elective for the Leadership Studies Minor.]
Project Managers will gain/learn –
  • Knowledge, skills, and experience in applied project management.
  • Knowledge, skills, and experience in teaching techniques.
  • Enhanced skills in communication, professional writing, leading multi-disciplinary teams, problem-solving, conflict resolution, evaluation, organizing and prioritizing tasks, and time management.
  • Experience working with diverse students and project stakeholders in authentic, community-based contexts.
  • Satisfaction in guiding students to be socially responsible citizens.
  • A sense of accomplishment in making a meaningful impact in the community and in the lives of students.
Apply ASAP for equal consideration. Applications and interviews are rolling and will continue until positions are filled. For more information and to join the LINC team, see  http://linc.illinois.edu/information-project-managers  and view our introductory video, “What is LINC?” posted at http://youtu.be/f7s3aniu_40. For questions, contact Shikhank Sharma (sharma24@illinois.edu).
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Course Announcements, Leadership

Fall '14 Service-Learning and Leadership Opportunities

Call for Applications: Fall 2014 LINC Project Managers

For Graduate Students and Advanced Undergraduate Students 

Consider this significant opportunity to acquire training and experience in project management and classroom facilitation while leading a real project of importance to a nonprofit community partner! There are many positions available to co-manage a LINC-Learning in Community course (ENG 315) with interdisciplinary projects related to social and environmental issues, engineering and technical problems, education, community health, international development, and more! 

Project Managers earn 4 credit hours for ENG 598: Applied Project Management and facilitate the regularly scheduled ENG 315 sessions for one of the projects. They manage the project, participate in a weekly professional development course, coordinate communications with the partner, and assess student work. Project Managers will receive preparation for their roles during a pre-semester training on August 20-22. [Note: ENG 598 counts as an elective for the Leadership Studies Minor.]

Project Managers will gain/learn

  • Knowledge, skills, and experience in applied project management.
  • Knowledge, skills, and experience in teaching techniques.
  • Enhanced skills in communication, professional writing, leading multi-disciplinary teams, problem-solving, conflict resolution, evaluation, organizing and prioritizing tasks, and time management.
  • Experience working with diverse students and project stakeholders in authentic, community-based contexts.
  • Satisfaction in guiding students to be socially responsible citizens.
  • A sense of accomplishment in making a meaningful impact in the community and in the lives of students.

Apply ASAP for equal consideration (preferably by April 1). Applications and interviews are rolling and will continue until positions are filled. For more information and to join the LINC team, see  http://linc.illinois.edu/information-project-managers  and view our introductory video, “What is LINC?” posted at http://youtu.be/f7s3aniu_40. For questions, contact Shikhank Sharma (sharma24@illinois.edu).

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Interested in real-life projects, service-learning, and teamwork and leadership experience?

Register for Fall’14 ENG 315-Learning in Community (LINC) courses (3 credit hours) – open to all majors and all levels. LINC students engage in a variety of research, service and fieldwork activities and collaborate on interdisciplinary projects of significance to local and international community partners. Students have built bridges, produced marketing campaigns, improved water systems, developed youth programs, designed rain gardens, and lots more!

Students can gain knowledge and skills in conducting research, understanding social and environmental issues, analyzing community and organizational needs and assets, defining problems, generating and analyzing solutions, project scoping, planning, and execution, communication, problem-solving, critical thinking, and professional writing.

Don’t miss your opportunity to gain professional experience and make a lasting impact in the community! ENG 315 counts as an elective for the Leadership Studies Minor. To learn more about LINC projects, see http://linc.illinois.edu and watch the video, “What is LINC?” at http://youtu.be/f7s3aniu_40. For questions, contact Shikhank Sharma (sharma24@illinois.edu).

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Activities, Informational Meeting, International study, Leadership

ICDI RECRUITMENT- Be part of an emerging international intiative

We are student leaders committed to developing relationship and leadership skills between domestic and international students to promote a more inclusive UIUC campus.
The Intercultural Community Development Initiative is a new university initiative responding to the lack of social understanding and inclusion among International and domestic students here on the UIUC campus. We are looking for bright, highly-motivated students who are passionate about intercultural relationships and creating a more inclusive campus. 
Our goal is to enhance learning of social and relational skills, learning to adjust to the cultural norms, and developing leadership skills.
 
As part of ICDI, you will:
·       Create a legacy– you’ll be part of creating a brand new university program 
·       Use your talents– you’ll hone skills in event planning, workshop facilitating, marketing, budgeting, curriculum development, or teaching
·       Develop an impressive international network– you’ll be working and networking with university administrators and private companies both here and abroad.
 
Our current project is to create an in-country social workshop for international students pre-departure in Shanghai. That’s right- we’re going to work in China. We will continue to develop workshops on campus, and develop strong relationships with international students throughout their time at the university. 
Interested? Join us.
Info Sessions: 113 Davenport Hall
March 10 @ 6:30, March 11 @ 7:00
 
Application deadline is March 12 @ 5:00 pm
Contact Amy Lin at icdi.uiuc@gmail.com
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Career opportunities, Leadership, Seminars

Your Identity @ Work

Your Identity @ Work
March 8, 2014
10am-5pm
Ikenberry SDRP Rm 2009
 
What does my (gender, religion, sexuality, race, disability) have to do with getting a job or applying to grad school? Come learn why identity matters in your job and graduate school search. Learn strategies from professionals and alumni and find out how you can create positive change in the workplace or school. Lunch will be provided. 
 
Register at go.illinois.edu/IdentityAtWork Co-sponsored by The Career Center, Diversity & Social Justice Education, University Housing and Disability Resources and Educational Services.
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Activities, Course Announcements, Leadership

LAS 101 internship application deadline extended to February 21


The application is now on line for LAS 101 interns!

This is a great opportunity for you best juniors and seniors to advance their leadership and professional skills AND earn 3 advanced hours of honors credit towards graduation.

Then link can be found  at http://www.las.illinois.edu/students/las101/interns/

And please note – the deadline has been extended to February 21, 2014

Thank you for sharing this with your students

Best
Ruth Hoffman
Assistant Dean Student Academic Affairs
College of Liberal
Arts and Sciences
217 333 1706

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Leadership, Scholarships/Fellowships

ILC Graf internship

 
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Hello,
Apply to be a John Graf Intern at the Illinois Leadership® Center!  This is a paid year-long internship for the 2014-2015 school year – there are 4 positions available!
What is the John Graf Internship and what do interns do?
·  Coordinate and implement leadership development programs (I-programs)
·  A personal and professional development opportunity to develop communication, networking, program management, and leadership skills
·  Conduct Leadership workshops for students and staff around campus
·  Recruit Graf Interns for the next school year
Requirements for candidates applying for the internship are:
·  High academic achievement (a minimum GPA of 2.8/4.0)
·  Junior or Senior standing during the term of the internship
·  Available to work 15 hours per week
If you are interested in learning more about our office and the John Graf Internship, please join us at one of our following informational sessions:
·  January 28th, 7-8pm at La Casa Cultural Latina
·  January 29th, 7:45-8:45pm at the Bruce D. Nesbitt African American Cultural Center
·  February 4th, 6-7pm at the Illinois Leadership Center
Find more information about the Graf Internship on our website at http://www.illinoisleadership.uiuc.edu/about/employment.asp.
Also be sure to check out our Graf Internship Recruitment Facebook page for event updates and more: https://www.facebook.com/events/200323260150796/.
Applications are available online now at our website Illinoisleadership.illinois.edu and are due by February 19th!
Please email this account with any questions, or stop in our office in 290 Illini Union to talk to one of us live!
We hope to see you soon!
The Illinois Leadership® Center Graf Interns
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Activities, Leadership

Imprint Leadership Program

Check out an upcoming day-long leadership program, IMPRINT!
 
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What will you learn at Imprint?
·         The skills necessary to networkeffectively!
·         The importance of mentoring!
·         How to transition effectively from school into a career!
 
Who will be at Imprint?
·         30 alumni representing each college from a variety of professional backgrounds are coming to campus to serve as leadership coaches for the weekend!
 
Why should you attend Imprint?
·         Build upon your leadership skills!
·         Prepare for your future career!
·         Gain valuable insight from current professionals!
 
When is Imprint?
·         March 1, 2014
How can you register?
·         Follow this link
o   Log in with your UIUC credentials
o   Click “I-programs on the left”
o   Select “Imprint”
 
The program is free and food will be provided.
 
We recommend this program to upper classmen (Juniors and Seniors), as the program focuses on transitioning from college into a career!
 
We hope to see you there!
 
 
Best,
 
The Illinois Leadership® Center
290 Illini Union
www.illinoisleadership.uiuc.edu
leadership@uiuc.edu
P: 217-333-0604
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