Pathfinder Student Leadership Conference
Through a combination of workshops, experiential activities and self-reflection, students will learn how to make positive changes in their own lives and in their community.
When: Saturday, September 16th
Medium: Virtual training via MS Teams
Time: 9:00am - 2:30pm
| Time | Topic | Description | Presenter |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9:00am (CST) | Leadership a Primer | This fast-paced workshop will expose students to different styles and philosophies of leadership. Utilizing pre-conference assessment tools (provided to all students who pre-register), students will be able to better understand their preferred leadership styles. | Dr. David Lawrence Travis, Director of Student Life and Engagement SKYCTC |
| 10:00am (CST) | Unconventional Leadership - The Artist as Activist | When you think of leadership, what comes to mind? Break your preconceived opinions of what a leader is and can be. Through the lens of the Artist, see how art through history has been used to effect change. | C. David Jones, MFA, Associate Professor of Art SKYCTC |
| 11:00am (CST) | Lunch Break | ||
| 11:30am (CST) | Communication and Persuasion | Are there different forms of communication? What are good forms of communication? What are the effects of bad communication? What is active listening? What is the difference between persuasion and coercion? You will find the answers to these questions by attending this workshop. | Benjamin Whitlock, Director of Student Success ECTC |
| 12:30pm (CST) | Dealing with Conflict | In this workshop, you will not only gain a better understanding of how conflict arises but be provided with a variety of tools to combat such conflict. | Elana Stubbs, Coordinator of Student Activities and Retention HCC |
| 1:30pm (CST) | The Real You! Personal Branding | This fast-paced workshop will expose students to different styles and philosophies of leadership. Utilizing pre-conference assessment tools (provided to all students who pre-register), students will be able to better understand their preferred leadership | Shawn Stovall |
| Certificate | Description |
|---|---|
| Pathfinder Institute Certificate | For successful completion of each leadership module (ie., attending the institute) |
| Reflective Student Leader Certificate (optional) | Students who submit their personal leadership philosophy paper |
| The Involved Student Leader Certificate (optional) | Students who are active members in a student organization at their home institution |
