Level 1
Getting Your Bearings
‘An Orientation to Leadership’:
All students should complete Level 1. The purpose of this level is to engage students in reflection on the meaning of leadership, to identify activities and experiences that enhance leadership skill development, and to address common issues of leadership such as diversity and ethics. To complete Level 1, students must submit a personal definition of leadership to the Center for Student Involvement & Leadership.
Most students will achieve the Level 1 certification through the FYRST seminar program. Students may also achieve the basic introduction certification through their attendance at the following designated workshops and programs:
WORKSHOPS DATES OFFERED
Leadership Definition and Theories |
September 12, 2007 |
October 3, 2007 |
November 7, 2007 |
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Teambuilding |
September 26, 2007 |
February 18, 2008 |
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Introduction to Diversity |
October 29, 2007 |
January 30, 2008 |
February 21, 2008 |
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Ethics |
October 16, 2007 |
November 12, 2007 |
February 28, 2008 |
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Getting Involved CSIL |
September 10, 2007 |
October 3, 2007 |
January 17, 2008 |
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Submission of Personal Definition of Leadership, submit to Center for Student Involvement and Leadership
Level 2
Explore and Discover
‘Creating a Personal Leadership Plan’:
The second level is designed to provide a more comprehensive knowledge base about leadership. Building upon the themes introduced in the FYRST seminar/Basic Introduction program, the workshops in the Intermediate program address the complexity of leadership issues. Themes such as defining leadership, diversity, and ethical decision-making are explored further to identify alternative views and personal application. In addition, students select from a list of optional workshops in order to explore themes of personal interest. At the conclusion of Level 2, students submit a plan for their personal leadership development as they continue at Slippery Rock University. Level 2 Certification requires completion of the Level 1 program and the following workshops and programs:
MANDATORY WORKSHOPS:
WORKSHOPS DATES OFFERED
Understanding Group Dynamics |
November 14, 2007 |
January 30, 2008 |
March 26, 2008 |
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Teambuilding and Leadership |
October 25, 2007 |
November 14, 2007 |
January 23, 2008 |
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Ethics and Values |
October 17, 2007 |
November 1, 2007 |
February 4, 2008 |
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Conflict Resolution |
October 11, 2007 |
January 15, 2008 |
March 26, 2008 |
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Diversity |
November 15, 2007 |
February 21, 2008 |
March 24, 2008 |
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Submission of Personal Leadership Plan to be arranged with Center for Student Involvement and Leadership
TWO OPTIONAL WORKSHOPS LISTED BELOW:
WORKSHOPS DATES OFFERED
Resume Writing |
September 10, 2007 |
October 22, 2007 |
March 24, 2008 |
Parliamentary Procedure |
September 19 , 2007 |
October 24, 2007 |
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Jungle Escape |
September 19, 2007 |
February 7, 2008 |
April 7, 2008 |
Top Gun |
October 4, 2007 |
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Time Management |
October 24, 2007 |
November 7 , 2007 |
January 24, 2008 |
Co-Curricular Transcript |
October 15, 2007 |
February 14, 2008 |
March 24, 2008 |
Understanding DARS |
October 25, 2007 |
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Fundraising |
October 23, 2007 |
February 23, 2008 |
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Project Planning |
November 6 , 2007 |
January 23, 2008 |
February 4, 2008 |
Effective Communication |
November 28, 2007 |
March 31, 2008 |
April 14, 2008 |
Writing a Constitution |
November 28, 2007 |
April 10, 2008 |
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Health Challenge |
February 21, 2008 |
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| Dining Etiquette Program |
October 22, 2007 |
April 7, 2008 |
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| Handling Controversial Issues |
November 26, 2007 |
April 25, 2008 |
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| State of America |
September 18, 2007 |
November 13, 2007 |
April 17, 2008 |
| Intercultural Programs Welcome Reception |
September 6, 2007 |
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Choosing a Major |
March 20 , 2008 |
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Moving on Up to Your 1st Apt. |
November 15, 2007 |
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| Dining Etiquette Program |
Oct. 22, 2007 |
Apr. 7, 2008 |
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Level 3
Enjoying the Journey
‘Leading Into the Future’:
Level 3, Advanced Leadership Certification is designed to challenge students to apply leadership learning in their life. The focus of Advanced workshops is to explore complex leadership themes further and to identify various leadership practices that students can utilize in their campus leadership roles and later in life. During Level 3, student work with a faculty-staff mentor to create and present a portfolio of their leadership development experiences. The Level 3 Certification program requires completion of the Level 2 program and the following workshops and programs:
MANDATORY WORKSHOPS:
WORKSHOPS DATES OFFERED
Personal Leadership Assessment (LPI) |
October 3, 2007 |
November 8, 2007 |
January 16, 2008 |
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Leadership Reactions Course |
TBA |
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Diversity in the Workplace |
October 15, 2007 |
January 29, 2008 |
April 2, 2008 |
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Community Service/ Service Learning |
October 18, 2007 |
November 19, 2007 |
March 26, 2008 |
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Leadership After Graduation |
February 25, 2008 |
November 6, 2008 |
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Submission of Personal Leadership Portfolio, to be arranged with Center for Student Involvement and Leadership
TWO OPTIONAL WORKSHOPS LISTED BELOW:
WORKSHOPS DATES OFFERED
Love Your Money |
September 27, 2007 |
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Applying to Grad School |
November 7, 2007 |
January 24, 2008 |
Interviewing Skills |
October 4, 2007 |
February 12, 2008 |
Pursuing A Career In Student Affairs |
November 12, 2007 |
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Job Searching 101 |
November 8, 2007 |
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| Pre-Kwanzaa Celebration |
Dec. 5, 2007 |
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| King Day of Service |
Jan. 21, 2008 |
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Dining Etiquette Dinner |
October 22, 2007 |
April 7, 2008 |
Freshman Leader Scholar Program
The Freshman Leader Scholar Program (FLSP) is a leadership development program for first-year students of Slippery Rock University. The program is a fantastic way for freshmen to get involved and stay involved throughout college in organizations that SRU has to offer. Program participants from the past have rated FLSP to be an excellent experience. Many of the past participants have become successful student leaders serving in numerous roles from community assistants to student government president. If you were a leader in high school and want to continue developing your leadership skills at the Rock, this is the program for you!
All interested students must come to a Leadership Retreat on September 23, 2007. Along with the required workshops listed below, you will also be part of a cohort that meets monthly, get involved in an organization on campus, as well as complete a community service project.
WORKSHOPS TO COMPLETE FOR THE PROGRAM:
WORKSHOPS DATES OFFERED
Leadership Retreat |
September 23, 2007 |
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Leadership Theories and Definitions |
September 12, 2007 |
October 3, 2007 |
November 7, 2007 |
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Jungle Escape |
September 19, 2007 |
February 7, 2008 |
April 7, 2008 |
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Co-Curricular Transcript |
October 15, 2007 |
February 14, 2008 |
March 24, 2008 |
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Time Management |
October 24, 2007 |
November 7, 2007 |
January 24, 2008 |
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Project Planning |
November 6, 2007 |
January 23, 2008 |
February 4, 2008 |
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Resume Writing |
September 10, 2007 |
October 22, 2007 |
March 24, 2008 |
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Diversity |
November 15, 2007 |
February 21, 2008 |
March 24, 2008 |
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Effective Communication |
November 28, 2007 |
March 31, 2008 |
April 14, 2008 |
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Ethics and Values |
October 17, 2007 |
November 1, 2007 |
February 4, 2008 |
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Conflict Resolution |
October 11, 2007 |
January 15, 2008 |
March 26, 2008 |
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Dining Etiquette Dinner |
October 22, 2007 |
April 7, 2008 |
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Reactions Course |
TBA |
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Pathfinder Certificate Series
The Pathfinder Certificate Series provides students with information that they can utilize within their daily lives and while contemplating their future personal and professional aspirations. All Programs are at 7 pm in the Watson Hall Conference Room with the exception of the final Etiquette Dinner, which will be held in the University Club of North Hall. Students who have attended at least five workshops within the series will be our guest for the final Etiquette Dinner! Students will receive a certificate for each workshop attended.
Pathfinder Certificate Series
Love Your Money! |
September 27, 2007 |
Effective conflict resolution across cultural differences |
October 11, 2007 |
Understanding DARS |
October 25, 2007 |
Job Searching 101 |
November 8, 2007 |
Moving On Up…To Your First Apt. |
November 15, 2007 |
Lessons in Leadership |
February 7, 2008 |
Health Challenge |
February 21, 2008 |
Choosing A Major |
March 20, 2008 |
Utilizing the Co-Curricular Experience Transcript to Your Benefit |
April 3, 2008 |
Etiquette Dinner |
April 7, 2008 |
Reach for the Stars - Student Organization Recognition
All student organizations are required to complete the following mandatory workshops as a condition of their continued recognition by Slippery Rock University. The organization president will receive notification about each mandatory workshop in order to plan his or her attendance. In the event the president is unable to attend due to a scheduling conflict, the president may send a designated alternate. Each organization must document completion of the mandatory workshops during 2007-2008 in order to successfully complete the recognition process for 2008-2009.
WORKSHOPS DATES OFFERED
Organization Manual Review |
September 26, 2007 |
September 27, 2007 |
February 19, 2008 |
February 20, 2008 |
OPTIONAL WORKSHOPS
Student organizations that would like to gain five star status must complete at least 5 of the optional workshops listed below in one academic year. Upon completion your organization will be recognized as a five star student organization. Your organization will be highlighted throughout the student organization website and all other organizational promotional materials. At least one executive board member must have verification of attendance at each workshop.
WORKSHOPS DATES OFFERED
Fundraising |
October 27, 2007 |
February 23, 2008 |
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Writing a Constitution |
November 28, 2007 |
April 10 , 2008 |
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Project Planning |
November 6, 2007 |
January 23, 2008 |
February 4, 2008 |
Parliamentary Procedure |
September 19, 2007 |
October 24, 2007 |
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Mission, Vision, and Goal Setting |
October 17, 2007 |
April 2, 2008 |
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Membership Recruitment |
September 26, 2007 |
February 6, 2008 |
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Program Planning on a Small Budget |
October 25, 2007 |
January 31, 2008 |
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Retreat Basics |
November 8, 2007 |
March 27, 2008 |
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Code of Conduct |
October 4, 2007 |
November 8, 2007 |
February 21, 2008 |
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