OWL OHIO STATE

WELCOME LEADER PROGRAMMORE THAN MOVE IN

AUGUST 2021

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WELCOME TO THE OHIO STATE WELCOME LEADER PROGRAM! THANK YOU FOR YOUR WILLINGNESS TO WELCOME YOUR FELLOW BUCKEYES TO CAMPUS. WE CAN’T WAIT FOR MOVE-IN!

THE GOAL OF OWL is to provide leadership opportunities for students during Move-In. As OWLs, welcoming students during Move-In at residence halls provides a unique opportunity to gain leadership skills and make lasting friendships. We hope to see you getting involved on campus and in the Columbus community. Many of these opportunities will be available through Involved Living Organizations (see page 20). Just like those before you, it is our hope that you, too, can become an engaging leader and advocate by getting involved and making a positive impact on our Buckeye community!

Students appointed to the OWL program will develop fundamental skills to leadership, community development, as well as a passion for person growth! Successful appointees could find themselves continuing through the program in OWL Coordinator, OWL Area Coordinator, and OWL co-chair positions. OWLs also continue onto other leadership positions on campus, such as Community Council Presidents, Offices Assistants, and student organization leaders.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Welcome Letter from our Director of Residence Life 3Our Core Values 4Student Life Leadership Team 5OWL Leadership and Planning Team 6OWL Overview 7

OWL OWL LETTER 9OWL Program Activities 10Unpacking Your Character Strengths 11Self-Reflection on Your VIA Character Strengths Assessment Report 13Leadership at Ohio State 14LENA 17Get Involved Where You LIve 18Involved Living Organizations 20Dimensions of Wellness 21OWL Reflection 22

WHAT’S NEXT? Lead Your Legacy Description and Checklist 24Leadership Building Resources 27Acronym Guide 28

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Welcome to the Ohio State Welcome Leader Program

Dear OWL,

Welcome home and thank you for being a part of The Ohio State Welcome Leader (OWL) program for 2021! On behalf of the Office of Student Life’s Residence Life, I want to personally thank you for volunteering to make our 2021 move in a success and being committed to service. My hope is you will make connections with other Buckeyes by engaging in the OWL program and that you will further grow as a leader. By choosing to be an OWL and joining a flock, you help Residence Life advance our values of community, inclusion, wellness and learning. Thank You!

Returning Buckeyes, welcome back! I am excited you choose to come to campus early to welcome new Buckeyes. You will experience and provide new students with a traditional Ohio State Move-In over the course of multiple days, which will become our new normal. Also, if you haven’t already, please explore the many on-campus employment opportunities and student organizations Ohio State has to offer. I want to thank you again for returning to learn, volunteer and lead!

New Buckeyes, welcome! I am happy you choose to start your academic year by growing as a leader and serving others. Just in case you haven’t heard yet, student leadership here in Buckeye Nation is a really big deal! You can lead as an on campus employee or as a member of a student group. I hope you take some time to explore on campus employment opportunities and the 1,300+ student organizations. By becoming an OWL, you are off to a great start as a first-year Buckeye!

Whether you are a first- or second-year student, I encourage you to become immersed in the Ohio State campus community by first engaging in your residential community. There are informal and formal ways can lead within your community including, but not limited to, leading a floor activity, working at a Front Desk as an Office Assistant, joining an Involved Living Organization or hanging out in a lobby engaging other community members. Many student leaders at Ohio State had their first campus leadership experience in their residential community and my hope is you will too.

Again, welcome home and thank you for serving as an OWL for 2021!

Go Buckeyes!

Qiana Smith Dr. Qiana Perrean SmithDirector, Residence Life

Dr. Qiana Smith, Director, Residence Life

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RESIDENCE LIFE CORE 4 VALUES

VISIONIn University Housing, we support, educate and enrich students by providing the highest quality residential experience.

MISSIONWe inspire students to achieve their highest personal potential by providing collaborative residential programs that encourage community, wellness, inclusion and learning.

MOTTOWe care about student success.

OUR CORE VALUES:

COMMUNITYWe build relationships, are accountable to self and others, participate in activities and demonstrate responsible citizenship.

WELLNESSWe take an active role in all aspects of wellness for ourselves and those in our community.

INCLUSIONWe engage in respectful dialogue, confront incidents of bias, strive to use inclusive language and acknowledge and celebrate differences.

Commitment to Col leagues • Demonst ra te In tegr i t y , Ownersh ip and Respons ib i l i t y • Cont r ibu te to a Cu l ture

o f Inc lus iveness • Act w i th In tent ion and Purpose • Be Pro fess iona l l y Cur ious • Assume Pos i t i ve In tent • Embrace S t r u c t u r e a n d A u t o n o m y • V a l u e R e l a t i o n s h i p s • C o m m u n i c a t e D i r e c t l y W i t h C o m p a s s i o n • S p e a k i n “ W e ”

EXTRAORDINARY STUDENTS | EXTRAORDINARY EXPERIENCES | HOUSING.OSU.EDU

LEARNINGWe connect experiences in and out of the classroom, by engaging with faculty, exploring professional opportunities and developing life skills.

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LEADERSHIP TEAM

MELISSA SHIVERS, PHDSenior Vice President for Student Life

SHAWNTÉ ELBERT, EDD, MCHES, CHWCAssociate Vice President for Health and Well-being

DANNY GLASSMANN, PHDDean of Students and Associate Vice President for Student Engagement and Support

SHINA HAYDEN, SHRM-SCPHuman Resources Business Partner

TANISHA JENKINS, PHDAssociate Vice President for Belonging and Inclusion

TJ LOGAN, MBA, EDDAssociate Vice President for the Residential Experience

ANNE MCDANIEL, PHDAssociate Vice President for Academic Partnership and Career Success

CARLA SMITH JONESSenior Director of Development

KELLIE UHRIG, MBAAssociate Vice President and Chief of Staff

DAVE WISELEY, MBAAssociate Vice President for Administration and Finance

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OWL LEADERSHIP AND PLANNING TEAMOWL PLANNING TEAM

LEAH WHEELER | Leadership and Involvement Specialist, Residence LifeEmail: wheeler.1110@osu.eduHometown: Portland, OREducation: M.S. College Student Personnel Administration,

University of Central Missouri; B.A. in Human Services and Psychology Graceland University

JORDAN HACKMANN Email: hackmann.15@osu.eduEducation: B.A. in Legal Studies and Sociology from University of Wisconsin-Madison

TJ LOGAN, MBA, EDDAssociate Vice President for the Residential Experience

ANNE MCDANIEL, PHDAssociate Vice President for Academic Partnership and Career Success

CARLA SMITH JONESSenior Director of Development

KELLIE UHRIG, MBAAssociate Vice President and Chief of Staff

DAVE WISELEY, MBAAssociate Vice President for Administration and Finance

JOHN MCGOWANEmail: mcgowan.203@osu.eduEducation: B.A. in History from Bridgewater State University

OWL AREA COORDINATORS

Adithya Ramaswami Hometown: Toledo, OH Aerospace Engineering 5th Year ramaswami.6@buckeyemail.osu.edu

Mahika Mushuni Hometown: Chardon, OH Economics and International Studies 4th Year mushuni.1@buckeyemail.osu.edu

Alex Brudnicki Hometown: Cincinnati, OH Music Performance 4th Year brudnicki.1@buckeyemail.osu.edu

Dominic Franceschelli Hometown: Youngstown, OH Neuroscience 4th Year franceschelli.7@buckeyemail.osu.edu

Sean Sullivan Hometown: Louisville, KY Ind. Systems Engineering 3rd Year sullivan.1182@buckeyemail.osu.edu

Tammy Nguyen-Huynh Hometown: Cleveland, OH Aerospace Engineering 4th Year nguyen-huynh.1@buckeyemail.osu.edu

Maria Weibel Hometown: New Albany, OH Nursing 4th Year weibel.24@buckeyemail.osu.edu

Eric Naumann Hometown: Plano, IL Microbiology and Pharmaceutical Sciences 4th Year naumann.21@buckeyemail.osu.edu

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Overview of OWL 2021

WELCOME TO THE OHIO STATE WELCOME LEADER (OWL) PROGRAM!We are so excited to have you participate in one of the largest early engagement programs at Ohio State!

POINTS OF PRIDE: • Cultivate your understanding of leadership, including connecting and collaborating with

others in a team environment.

• Familiarize yourself with campus resources and involvement opportunities.

• Engage in an early experiences with fellow Buckeyes.

HOW IS THE OWL PROGRAM ORGANIZED?The 2021 OWL Leadership and Planning Team includes the Leadership and Involvement Specialist for Residence Life, Leah Wheeler, and two Graduate Coordinators. They are responsible for the recruitment, planning and implementation of the OWL Program.

Eight OWL Area Coordinator students are responsible for specific areas of campus and help train and support the OWL-Coordinators. OWL-Coordinators serve as mentors to OWLs and are each assigned a “flock” (small group) of OWLs. The OWL Coordinators go through training on leadership development and how to do their job once OWLs arrive. This training includes learning about problem solving skills, how to communicate effectively, meaningful facilitation and guidance for meeting with their flocks.

We have hundreds of OWLs assist with Move-In. OWLs participate in team building activities with their flocks and go through training that prepares them to serve as a volunteer during Move-In, as well as learn more about leadership and how to get involved on campus.

Throughout Move-In, the entire OWL Program reports to their assigned Move-In volunteer locations on campus for their assigned shift(s). OWLs are selected to serve all of campus and will be assigned to help on campus where needed.

Residence Life University Housing Office of Student Life

Summer 2021 Updated 6/16/2021

Leah Wheeler Leadership & Involvement Specialist

OWL Program Director

Jordan Hackmann John McGowan Graduate Graduate

OWL Program Coordinator OWL Program Coordinator

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Dominic Franceschelli Maria Weibel Mahika Mushuni Alex Brudnicki Adithya Ramaswami Sean Sullivan Tammy Nguyen-Huynh Eric Naumann Area Coordinator Area Coordinator Area Coordinator Area Coordinator Area Coordinator Area Coordinator Area Coordinator Area Coordinator

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**Please note that OWL-C and OWL numbers will fluctuate from year to year, based on applications.**

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OWL 2021 RESPONSIBILITIES: • Attend OWL training on Thursday, August 12 and Friday August 13

• Move in sometime between August 16 – 20

• Show up to volunteer Move-In shifts sometime between August 17-21 (details about signing up for Move-In shifts will be posted later on the OWL website)

• Attend an OWL connection event in September

OWL PROGRAM DATES

Sunday, August 2 – Friday, August 6

Monday, August 9 – Wednesday, August 11

Thursday, August 12 – Friday, August 13

OWL TRAINING/EVENTOWL Area Coordinator (AC) Training(Virtual, synchronous and asynchronous)

OWL-Coordinator (OWL-C) Training (Virtual, synchronous and asynchronous)

OWL Program(Virtual, synchronous and asynchronous)

Friday, August 16 –Friday, August 20 OWL Move-In Dates

Monday, August 16 – Saturday, August 21 Move-In

Tuesday, August 17 – Saturday, August 21 Dates OWLs Can Volunteer

Tuesday, September 7 – Friday, September 10Additional OWL Connection Meetings(Virtual or in-person synchronous)

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Hey OWL Team!

Although this program is a short one, the skills and relationships that you will build will remain with you throughout your time here at The Ohio State University, and beyond. Although there have been challenges on a national and global scale that we have had to overcome, the OWL Program has remained a strong and crucial element in the welcoming of students to our campus.

As we transition into another new and exciting year, we thank you for again volunteering to help create a more seamless Move-In process for our campus community. Without the help of our amazing OWL team, we would not be able to create such an amazing and harmonious Move-In experience for our students.

As we head into training and our campus Move-In, remember that all OWL team members, especially our OWL leadership and planning team, are here to support you through this experience and long after. If there are difficult decisions that need to be made and you are looking for guidance, reach out to any of our members. If you need any references for applications, feel free to ask. If you see any of us in passing, please introduce yourselves to us. Know that the OWL leadership and planning team is here to support you leading up to the program, throughout our time together, and long after.

As a final note, remember to take care of yourselves and look out for each other. You are never alone on our campus. We thank you for choosing to volunteer for the OWL program, and we hope that you find success and fulfillment in all of your future endeavors.

HOOTIE HOOT!

-The OWL Leadership and Planning Team

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Welcome to the Ohio State Welcome Leader (OWL) programWe’ve collected a list of leadership development and reflection activities for you to complete as a part of the OWL program. Work through the activities as you have free time.

Thursday, August 12:

• Watch the Science of Character video

• Take the VIA Character Strengths Free Survey

• Complete VIA workbook activities on pages 11 – 13

• Read about leadership on pages 14 – 16

Friday, August 13:

• Read Leadership Education Needs Assessment (LENA) Introduction on page 17

• Take the Leadership Education Needs Assessment (LENA)

• Read through and complete all activities in the LENA facilitator’s guide

• Read pages 18 – 21

• Read through the rest of this OWL workbook

• Check OWL website for OWL training and instruction materials

OWL Responsibilities:

• Read through OWL workbook

• Complete workbook activities

• Attend Zoom meeting with your OWL flock (You will receive information from

your OWL-Coordinator about that date and time)

• Sign up for 3 Move-In OWL student leader shifts (do not sign up for shifts the

same day you’re moving in)

• Sign up for a Move-In slot between August 16 – 20 and at least one day before

you volunteer.

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Unpacking Your Character Strengths: In the chart below, list your top five VIA Character Strengths in this first column. In the second column provide the description of your strength from the report. Next, in the third column, outline what that strength means to you. Finally, in the fourth column, provide an example of how you’ve recently used the strength. The VIA (Values in Action) Character Strengths Assessment is a test with the goal of helping people to reflect and build upon their strengths. Using the results of the assessment, we can reflect on our Top 5 strengths, think about how we can use them intentionally in our day-to-day lives, and learn to identify what is best in ourselves.

CHARACTER STRENGTH DESCRIPTION WHAT THIS STRENGTH WHEN/WHERE HAVE I USED

Example: Curiosity Example: Taking an MEANS TO ME? THIS STRENGTH RECENTLY?

interest in ongoing experience for its own sake.

Example: Being open to new experiences.

Example: Getting to know background experiences of other OWLs.

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Directions:

1) After each member of your group has taken the VIA assessment, fill out the total number of strengths that your group has in below the characteristics for each category.

WISDOM COURAGE HUMANITY JUSTICE TEMPERANCE TRANSCENDENCE

Creativity, Curiosity,

Judgment,Love of

Learning,Perspective

Bravery, Honesty,

Perseverance,Zest

Kindness,Love,Social

Intelligence

Fairness,Leadership,Teamwork

Forgiveness,Humility,

Prudence,Self-Regulation

Appreciation of Beauty,

Gratitude,Hope,Humor,

Spirituality

2) Using the numbers from the above table, fill in the bar graph below to demonstrate the spread of strengths in your group.

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Self-Reflection on Your VIA Character Strengths Assessment Report

1) How do your top 5 VIA Character Strengths play into your identities?

2) Looking at your top 5 character strengths, how do you think they show up in your daily life? How are these strengths perceived by others? How do you perceive your strengths?

3) What character strengths did you expect to see near the top that weren’t there? Why do you think that is?

4) How might you relate to people with different strengths from you? What is the value of working on teams with individuals with a variety of strengths?

5) After doing this activity, how do you want to incorporate your results into this year at Ohio State?

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LeadershipTYPICAL LEADERSHIP TRAITSBold

Leaders are able to take charge of the situation and work independently

Energetic

Leaders provide lots of energy to every situation and provide their input

Charismatic

Leaders are able to communicate effectively with everyone, whether they be coworker, parent or student

COMMON LEADERSHIP SKILLSOrganization Team BuildingPublic Speaking ConfidentDecisive Ethical

Leadership at Ohio StateThe previous section provided a stereotypical description of leadership. Leadership at Ohio State is much more collaborative and inclusive to other leadership styles.

TEAMWORKCollaboration

Teams are able to communicate and work with collaboration in mind

Building

Team members build off of the strengths of their peers, working to benefit from everyone

Compliment

Teams understand the weaknesses and strengths of their members to compliment one another

COMMON TEAM SKILLSCooperationGroup Problem SolvingCommunicationFlexibilityConflict Management Active Listening

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Leadership Reflection Questions

What are some pros and cons of a more “traditional” leadership style?

PROS CONS

What are some benefits of having individuals with a variety of leadership styles on a team or in a group?

How can you work with people with leadership styles that differ from yours?

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Leadership Assessment Reflections

WHAT IS A LEADERSHIP ASSESSMENT?Leadership assessments are tests or quizzes that are designed to help people identify their strengths in leadership roles. Some well-known leadership assessments are StrengthsQuest, True Colors, VIA Character Strengths and the DiSC Assessment.

WHAT ARE THE PROS AND CONS OF USING LEADERSHIP ASSESSMENTS?Leadership assessments can be helpful because they can provide an opportunity to self-reflect on your personal strengths as a leader. However, it is important to think critically and reflect when using leadership assessments. These assessments were often not made with a diverse audience in mind, may overvalue certain kinds of strengths and undervalue others, and may not be applicable to every situation.

REFLECTION QUESTIONS FOR LEADERSHIP ASSESSMENT1) Who was this assessment created for (college students, workers in a corporate environment, etc.)? How

does that impact your interpretation of the results?

2) What strengths do I have that aren’t reflected in this assignment?

3) What type of leader/leadership trait does this assessment emphasize? What are some other leadership traits I find valuable?

4) How do these strengths relate to my identities (i.e. race, gender, sexual orientation, etc.)? How did my identities impact my results?

5) What did this leadership assessment capture? What is missing from this assessment?

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LENA - Leadership Education Needs AssessmentLearning your strengths and areas for growth as a leader are crucial for personal and professional development. The Leadership Education Needs Assessment (LENA), developed by the Center for the Study of Student Life, is a tool created to help all students regardless of their major, year or academic level.

LENA measures students’ leadership skills as they relate to four different areas:

- Purpose and Vision - Accomplishing Tasks - Building Relationships - Charisma After taking the five-minute survey, students will receive scores associated with these four areas, as well as tailored information about leadership related activities, roles and resources available to them at Ohio State.

Examples of specific resources provided to the student:

- Information on leadership conferences - Student organizations - Leadership-related academic courses - Peer mentoring program descriptions - Employment opportunities

By taking the survey multiple times throughout their college career, students can track their leadership skill development over time. Take the assessment at go.osu.edu/osulena.

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Get Involved Where You Live Involved Living encompasses all the ways you can get involved through Residence Life. There are Involved Living Organizations that meet in various spaces across campus and there are organizations that are housed in the communities you’re living in. These are just a couple of ways to get involved where you live. Involved Living initiatives are geared to develop leaders on campus and to provide meaningful opportunities for all students. Want to hear more about what’s happening? Subscribe to our newsletter!

Community Councils:

- Community Councils provide an opportunity for students to meet their peers, give feedback regarding their residence hall, and help plan social events for their community.

- These councils allow students to enhance their leadership, marketing, programming, and interpersonal skills while also building an early foundation to pursue other leadership opportunities on campus. Community Councils are also a way to build friendships and relationships in your residence hall, while also allowing you to raise concerns or create exciting opportunities for your peers.

- Each Community Council has an executive board and a general membership that plan events and provide opportunities for their community. Additionally, each Community Council sends at least one representative to the larger governing body of Residence Halls Advisory Council (RHAC), Black Student Association (BSA) and MUNDO.

Benefits of attending Community Council Meetings/Events:

• Opportunities to meet new people and build friendships • Develop your leadership skills • Have your voice heard regarding what events to host, concerns you may have and opportunities to provide the community • Experience in teamwork and motivating others • Have fun planning events and activities • Create an extraordinary student experience for those that live in your community.

Contact your Hall Director or RA for more information on how to get involved in your community.

You can find the Residence Life Hall Staff list at housing.osu.edu/people.

ALLIES

THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY® | OFFICE OF STUDENT LIFE | RESDIENCE LIFE

INVOLVED LIVING VISIT: INVOLVEDLIVING.OSU.EDU

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Involved Living Leadership Conference (ILLC) 2021

- Event Date: Sunday, October 10

- The Involved Living Leadership Conference is meant to be an opportunity for students to develop as an individual, connect with other students, and learn more about leadership. We are inviting any student interested in attending this event and it is required for our community council executive board members to attend.

- As a participant of OWL, you will receive more details about this event at a later date.

Involved Living Newsletter

The Involved Living newsletter is sent out weekly to let you know about upcoming events. Be sure to read through this newsletter every week to see what events are happening on campus and share with others. We focus on Residence Life organizations, but we feature other opportunities as well!

Submit event requests to be included in the newsletter at go.osu.edu/ILCalendar

If you have any questions about submitting content, please email the Leadership and Involvement Specialist, Leah Wheeler, at wheeler.1110@osu.edu.

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INVOLVED LIVING ORGANIZATIONS Below are the student organizations that are sponsored by Residence Life and advised by Student Life staff members. Visit involvedliving.osu.edu for more details.

ORGANIZATION PURPOSE CONTACT US

RHAC serves as the voice of residence hall students and is the governingorganization for all campus residence hall councils. Each residence hall elects anExecutive Board which sends a member to represent the opinions of their studentswithin the RHAC Senate. Students work within the Senate by joining committees,creating programs, approving funding and voicing their opinions and concerns forthe betterment of the student residential experience. Come to our meetings ifyou’d like to get involved or have your voice heard.

involvedliving.osu.edu/rhac/

OSURHAC

@rhac

The Black Student Association (BSA) seeks to promote diversity, encourageleadership, work for equal justice, offer assistance to those in need and provideactivities that strengthen the bonds between students in the Black community.The best way to get involved is to come out to a weekly meeting; find out moreat the involved living website.

involvedliving.osu.edu/bsa/

/bsa.ohiostate

@OhioStateBSA

MUNDO is a student organization for students who want to learn how to combinelocal, national and global community engagement, experiential learning, and socialchange-based leadership into their college experience here at Ohio State. MUNDOplans campus-wide events, cultural events, volunteer opportunities and educationaltrips to locations such as New York and Los Angeles. MUNDO allows students tolearn how to make a positive difference in the world around them.

involvedliving.osu.edu/mundo/

facebook.com/MundoAtTheOhioStateUniversity

@MundoOSU1

OFF TH E LA KE P RO DU CT IONS

Off the Lake Productions is the only student-run musical theater group atThe Ohio State University! The actors, directors, scenic designers, musicians,choreographers and backstage crew are all current OSU students. We producemultiple performances throughout the year, including two cabarets (fall and spring)and our annual spring musical! OTL also performs service at Ohio State andthroughout the Columbus Community, along with our Peer Theater program.

involvedliving.osu.edu/otl/

facebook.com/offthelake

@OfftheLakeOSU

ALLIESAllies is a dialogue-centered organization focused on understanding power, privilegeand (in)justice within the world. Students are encouraged to engage and facilitateconversations that take a deeper-dive around –isms, phobias and how to take actionin our communities in a variety of ways. If interested, please visit our website!

involvedliving.osu.edu/allies/

facebook.com/OsuAlliesForDiversity

@AlliesOSU

NRHH is a network of the top 1% of student leaders living on campuses acrossthe globe. Our chapter focuses on recognizing others and providing service tothe greater Columbus area and beyond. Every year, NRRH has members attendregional and national student leadership conferences to represent The Ohio StateUniversity. We also participate in a Buck-I-Serv trip to Punta Gorda, Florida withHabitat for Humanity. Visit our website for application details.

involvedliving.osu.edu/nrhh/

facebook.com/buckeyenrhh

@BuckeyeNRHH

Cultural Ambassador for Resident Enrichment (CARE) is comprised of studentsfrom each residence hall and the Program Coordinator for International Studentsat the Office of Student Life. CARE Ambassadors are essential for the transition,well-being, and success of international students. As a representative of theinternational students in their residence hall, CARE Ambassadors exercise leadership and strive to build a welcoming and strong community among both international students and domestic students. They also offer social, academic and educational support to residential international students by building bridges across campus between international and domestic students, as well as faculty and staff members.

involvedliving.osu.edu/CARE

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9 DIMENSIONS OF WELLNESS

CAREER

The professionally well person engages in work from which he/she gains personal satisfaction and enrichment, consistent with his/her values, goals and lifestyle.

CREATIVE

The creatively well person values and actively participates in a diverse range of arts and cultural experiences as means to understand and appreciate the surrounding world.

EMOTIONAL

The emotionally well person can identify, express and manage the entire range of his/her feelings and would consider seeking assistance to address areas of concern.

ENVIRONMENTAL

The environmentally well person recognizes the responsibility to preserve, protect and improve the environment and appreciates the interconnectedness of nature and the individual.

FINANCIAL

The financially well person is fully aware of his/her own financial state and budgets, saves and manages his/her finances in order to achieve realistic financial goals.

INTELLECTUAL

The intellectually well person values lifelong learning and seeks to foster critical thinking, develop moral reasoning, expand worldviews and engage in education for the pursuit of knowledge.

PHYSICAL

The physically well person gets an adequate amount of sleep, eats a balanced and nutritious diet, engages in exercise for 150 minutes per week, attends regular medical check–ups and practices safe and healthy sexual relations.

SOCIAL

The socially well person has a network of support based on interdependence, mutual trust, respect and has developed a sensitivity and awareness towards the feelings of others.

SPIRITUAL

The spiritually well person seeks harmony and balance by openly exploring the depth of human purpose, meaning and connection through dialogue and self–reflection.

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2021 OWL Reflection

1) What were you able to learn through the different OWL activities?

2) What did learn about your own leadership skills and strengths?

3) What student organizations are you thinking of joining? (Hall/Community Councils, OUAB, Black Student Association, etc.)(see Student Activities website for list of organizations)

4) Who are you hoping to connect with more this year that you met through the OWL program?

5) What is one way you plan to use your skills learned through the OWL program in your future experiences at Ohio State?

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WHAT’S NEXTHow to get involved at Ohio State

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MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR COLLEGE EXPERIENCE☑ Check off these goals you can complete around Columbus and at Ohio State!

COLUMBUS EXPLORATION☐ Go to Gallery Hop in the Short North (first Saturday of every month).☐ Attend a Columbus professional sporting event (Crew - soccer, Blue Jackets - hockey, Clippers - baseball).☐ Have lunch at the North Market. ☐ Go to the Nationwide Arena, Schottenstein Center or Veteran’s Memorial for an event or concert. ☐ Go to a concert at the Newport Music Hall or ExpressLIVE.☐ Visit the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium.☐ Attend a show at the Ohio Theatre or Palace Theatre. ☐ Go to COSI (Center of Science and Industry).☐ Attend a Columbus festival (Greek, Italian, Octoberfest, etc.).☐ Go shopping or to dinner at Easton, Polaris or Tuttle Mall. ☐ Go on a segway or bike tour of downtown.☐ Ride, walk or run the Olentangy Trail.☐ Take the COTA bus. ☐ Go to the OSU Urban Arts Space, Wexner Center for the Arts, Columbus Arts Museum or Franklin Park Conservatory.

SERVICE AND PHILANTHROPY☐ Attend Community Commitment. ☐ Participate in a Buck-I-SERV trip (Winter, Spring and Summer breaks).☐ Attend MLK Day of Service. ☐ Organize a service project for you and your peers. ☐ Volunteer at a Columbus agency in an issue of your choice. ☐ Organize a restaurant fundraiser and donate to the cause of your choice. ☐ Walk or run in a 5K for charity, ☐ Create or join a BuckeyeThon team, organize a fundraiser and dance in the marathon. ☐ Give blood to the American Red Cross.

CIVIC ENGAGEMENT☐ Register to vote.☐ Vote in an election.☐ Volunteer to help with an election.☐ Enroll in a service-learning course in the School of Educational Policy and Leadership or in your college. ☐ Volunteer for an Undergraduate Student Government campaign.☐ Go to a protest or rally. ☐ Sign a petition. ☐ Write to a legislator regarding an issue. ☐ Attend a current events discussion.

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LEADERSHIP☐ Join your community council. (see page 19)☐ Join an Involved Living organization (Allies, BSA, CARE, MUNDO, RHAC, NRHH, OTL). ☐ Run for a position on an executive board. ☐ Enroll in a leadership course in the School of Educational Policy and Leadership. ☐ Attend a leadership retreat like LeaderShape, Diversity Leadership Retreat or Undergraduate Inter-Fraternity Institute☐ Join a sorority or fraternity (social or academic).☐ Join an organization related to your area of study. ☐ Go to an Undergraduate Student Government meeting or run for a position. ☐ Go to an Resident Halls Advisory Council meeting or run for a position.

DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION☐ Organize a presentation/workshop by the Student Life Multicultural Center (mcc.osu.edu) in your residence hall.☐ Attend a training or event hosted by the Kirwan Institute at kirwaninstitute.osu.edu/☐ Attend a MUNDO, Allies for Diversity or Black Student Association meeting. ☐ Go on a MUNDO trip.☐ Attend events during or related to:

Ally Week (September), Hispanic Hertiage Month (September), LGBTQ History Month (October), Native American Hertiage Month (November), ☐ Asian Pacific American Heritage Month (January), United Black World Month (February), Mixed Heritage Week (March), Women’s History Month

(March), African American Heritage Festival (April), American Indian/ Indigenous Week (April)Observe National Coming Out Day and National Day of Silence.

☐ Enroll in a Social Justice Engagement course.☐ Receive certification with the Diversity, Intercultural and Community Engagement (DICE). ☐ Join a student leadership cohort in the Multicultural Center. ☐ Attend Safe Zone and Open Doors training.

WELLNESS☐ Visit Student Life’s Student Wellness Center in the RPAC for all of the following:

A. Schedule and attend an appointment with a Scarlet and Gray Financial Peer Educator. B. Schedule and attend an appointment for nutrition assessment, counseling and education. C. Join the Condom Club. D. Become a Sexpert or talk to one. E. Contact Buckeye PAL to talk with a peer, call 614-514-3333 or visit go.osu.edu/BuckeyePAL

☐ Explore supportive mental health resources offered by Counseling and Consultation Service (CCS). • Website: ccs.osu.edu • Call: 614-292-5766 • Email: sl-css@osu.edu

☐ Organize a presentation by Student Life’s Student Wellness Center in your residence hall (financial, nutrition, body image and eating disorders, stress management, etc.)

☐ Join an intramural sports team. ☐ Attend a group fitness class. ☐ Take a Physical Activity and Educational Services (PAES) course. ☐ Attend a spiritual gathering. ☐ Go swimming at the McCorkle Aquatics Pavilion. ☐ Take a dance class. ☐ Personalize your residence hall room.

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SCHOLARSHIP☐ Make the Dean’s List in your major. ☐ Reach your GPA goal for the semester. ☐ Take a course outside of your major/GEC/minor requirements.☐ Apply for a scholarship. ☐ Conduct your own research or assist a faculty member’s research.☐ Go to your professors’ office hours. ☐ Start a study group with students in your class or hall. ☐ Study abroad. ☐ Go to an academic trivia event.

SPIRIT AND TRADITION☐ Go to the Involvement Fair (fall and spring). ☐ Go to an athletic event. ☐ Cheer on the Buckeyes in a sport you have never seen before.☐ Watch the Homecoming Parade. ☐ Go to a pep rally. ☐ Take a picture with President Johnson. ☐ Take a picture with Brutus. ☐ Attend a Buckeye Showcase. ☐ Attend Light Up North District. ☐ Attend a Buckeye Nation Week event. ☐ Bring your sibling to Sibs and Kids Weekend. ☐ Invite your parents to Parent and Family Weekend. ☐ Go to an away football game.☐ Learn the words to Carmen Ohio.☐ Go to Buckeye Kick Off.☐ Join Block O.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT☐ Get an on- or off-campus job. ☐ Attend a resume and cover letter workshop.☐ Visit the career services office in your college or at the Younkin Success Center.☐ Shadow a professional in your field. ☐ Arrange an informational interview with someone whose job sounds interesting. ☐ Create a LinkedIn profile.☐ Apply for an internship. ☐ Schedule a mock interview with career services. ☐ Attend a conference in the field you are interested in. ☐ Attend a workshop on networking.

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LEADERSHIP BUILDING RESOURCES

STUDENT LEADERSHIP AND INVOLVEMENT (involvedliving.osu.edu and activities.osu.edu)• Keith B. Key Center for Student Leadership and Service • Service Opportunities• Leadership Opportunities • Student Organizations (over 1,300 to choose from)• Sorority and Fraternity Life• Student Governments• Involved Living within Residence Life

STUDENT EMPLOYMENT• On and off-campus jobs (sfa.osu.edu/jobs/careers.osu.edu)• Student Life (studentlife.osu.edu/jobs)• RPAC (recsports.osu.edu/employment/student-positions)• Dining Services (dining.osu.edu/jobs)• Wexner Medical Center (medicalcenter.osu.edu/careers/)• University Housing/Residence Life (housing.osu.edu/jobs)

INTERNSHIP• Corporation/organization in area of study (check with your college’s career center)• Non-profit agencies in Columbus• During the school year (part-time) or summer break (full-time)• Buckeye Careers (careers.osu.edu)

RESEARCH• Undergraduate Research Office (undergraduateresearch.osu.edu/)• Faculty members in your major/area of interest

STUDY ABROAD• Office of International Affairs (oia.osu.edu)

COMMUNITY SERVICE• Programs, events, internships and volunteer opportunities• Pay It Forward• go.osu.edu/GetInvolved

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ACRONYM GUIDE

RESIDENCE HALLSRA – Resident AdvisorHD – Hall DirectorAHD – Assistant Hall DirectorRM – Resident ManagerOA – Office Assistant

STUDENT ORGANIZATIONSRHAC – Residence Halls Advisory CouncilBSA – Black Student AssociationMUNDO – Multicultural Understanding through

Non-Traditional Discovery OpportunitiesOTL – Off the Lake ProductionsNRHH – National Residence Hall HonoraryAllies – Allies for DiversityCARE – Cultural Ambassador for Resident Enrichment

CAMPUS INVOLVEMENTBT – BuckeyeThonSAC – Student Alumni CouncilPL – Peer LeaderUSG – Undergraduate Student GovernmentOWL – Ohio State Welcome LeaderOUAB – Ohio Union Activities BoardIFC – Intrafraternity Council (Fraternity Life)PHA – Panhellenic Association (Sorority Life)MCGC – Multicultural Greek Council

(Sorority and Fraternity Life)NPHC – National Pan–hellenic Council, Inc

(Sorority and Fraternity Life)STEP – Second-year Transformational

Experience ProgramRLEAD – Residential Leadership program

RECREATION CENTERSRPAC – Recreational and Physical Activities CenterJO (South, North)-- Jesse Owens Rec CenterNRC – North Recreation CenterARC – Adventure and Recreation Center

DINING LOCATIONSKCOM – Kennedy CommonsScott – Scott TraditionsMorrill – Morrill Traditions

TRANSPORTATIONT&P – Transportation and ParkingCABS – Campus Area Bus ServiceCOTA – Columbus Ohio Transit AuthorityCLS – Campus Loop SouthCLN – Campus Loop NorthER – East Residential

CAMPUS RESOURCESCCS – Counseling and Consultation ServicesMCC – Multicultural CenterSLA – Student Leadership AdvocatesFYE – First Year ExperienceBBC – Buckeye Book CommunityDS – Disability ServicesOIT – Office of Information TechnologySSC – Student Consolidated Services (Financial Aid, Bursar)ODI – Office of Diversity and InclusionOIA – Office of International Affiars

ACADEMICSTA – Teaching AssistantUTA – Undergraduate Teaching AssistantGTA – Graduate Teaching AssistantCAA – Council on Academic AffairsDARS – Degrees Audit Report System (DARSweb)

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RESIDENCE LIFE

“HOOTIE HOOT!”