LeadCon

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Learning domains: Personal and Professional Development & Education

Description: In my graduate assistantship in Student Life in Leadership I organized the Presidents Panel, co-facilitated a New Skills for Officers presentation, and assisted students with the re-registration process at LeadCon. LeadCon is a leadership conference geared toward student organization presidents and treasurers, so that they can receive pertinent information about how to successfully run their students organizations. It is also part of the re-registration process, so that student organizations can be compliant with CSU policies to be rechartered for the upcoming year. Although I had participated in many all hands on deck events for our department previously, this was the first time that I had attended/worked LeadCon. Because LeadCon happens several times in the summer, I would have the opportunity to make adjustments after each conference.

Term: Summer 2018

Learning Outcomes:

1. SWiBAT describe level of student interaction throughout LeadCon.

2. SWiBAT demonstrate preparation and planning for the facilitation of workshops.

Assessment Rubric: Please click image to view PDF.

Reflection

I would rate myself as competent for SLO #1 because I interacted with students throughout the day and followed up with what they were learning. For example, I helped monitor the SLL table during the resource fair for students who were entered in the opportunity drawing after they visited at least five of the campus departments/resources. This was a great opportunity for me to check in with students after briefly verifying that they had the appropriate number of resources. For example, I generally asked what tables did the students visit and if there was anything that useful to bring back to their organization. One of the students discussed how they would partner with DIRC and the WARC for workshops on diversity and inclusivity in their organization. Another student discussed how after talking to community service programs, they signed up for a blood drive. It was exciting to see how when presented with the opportunities students took advantage of chatting with campus resources. I enjoyed being able to casually ask students what they are learning. It was validating that students appreciated the resource fair. During the Presidents Panel I eased the panelists into their session and checked in with how they were doing and let them know that there was a copy of the questions available in front of them. I also took some initiative during the re-registration process by floating through the tables and checking in with students. It was rewarding when I was able to help a few of the students.

I would rate myself as competent for SLO #2 I would rate myself as basic/competent since I had prepared materials for the Presidents Panel, but had limited involvement with the basic skills for officers workshop. For example, during the panel, I was ready to answer questions, but because I was not involved in building the PowerPoint, it was less clear which slides I was going to present. When preparing for the Presidents Panel I talked to another graduate assistant who had more experience working with e-board members. This was a valuable opportunity to brainstorm together and review questions I already had and better understand challenges these student leaders encounter. Now that I have co-facilitated the basic skills for officers workshop once, next time I will come prepared for more examples for each type of conflict outcome. For example, I will relate the potential negative effects of avoidance or competition in student organizations and how implementing these styles comes at a cost. Similarly, accommodation may be appropriate when delegating work that needs to get finished and compromise/cooperation vary depending on the time and resources and may not always be the best decision.

Evidence: I have attached a copy of the PowerPoint and sample questions.