Fall 2012 Calendar of Events

Emerge. Lead. Succeed.

Office for Student Involvement

The Student Leadership Academy is a co-curricular

leadership development program that is FREE and open

to all current UTPA students. The Leadership Academy

offers a mixture of personal, organizational, and

community leadership development opportunities.

Becoming a member of the Leadership Academy is easy! 1. Log into BroncLink. (utpa.collegiatelink.net/organization/leadership)

2. Click on the “Forms” tab of the Leadership Academy page. (must be

logged in to view the Forms tab)

3. Complete the Registration form and click submit!

(Enrollment ends Sept. 21st and will not re-open until the end of the

semester)

Once enrolled, you have up to two years to attain 150

leadership points. You earn the points by attending

workshops, conferences and completing community service

hours. (more info on this will be given to you once you are

enrolled!) When you reach 150 points you will receive a

Certificate of Leadership and be recognized at the Office for

Student Involvement’s Tribute To Success Awards Program.

Emerge. Lead. Succeed.

All Student Leadership Academy events are FREE and open to all students, whether you are a

registered member of the Academy or not!

Leadership Academy Point Value System

SLA Event Point

Value Comments

Special Event 5 per event

Special Event—Distinguished 10 per 60 minute speaker event &

reflection

Workshop 10 per event & reflection

Advanced Workshop 15 per event & reflection

Leadership Conference 15 per day-long approved conference

(at least 1 conference required)

Leadership Portfolio 15 turn in during exit interview

(required)

The LeaderShape Institute 20 must graduate from Institute to

receive points

Community Service Hours 25 complete 12 approved service hours

(required)

Date Fall 2012 Calendar of Events Page 1 Location Time

Thursday,

Aug. 30

Bucky’s Block Party Kick off the year by coming to this exciting event! Stop by the Leadership Academy table to

pick up an Involvement Card and find out how getting involved can help you develop

leadership skills. (Special Event - Personal)

UTPA Field

house

parking lot

6:00 –9:00 pm

Saturday,

Sept. 8

Student Organization Leadership Conference Members of UTPA registered student organizations are eligible to attend this conference.

Different organizational leadership topics will be presented to help you maximize your

leadership skills! Limited space available, must sign up in advance through BroncLink to

participate. (Conference - Organizational)

TBA 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Monday,

Sept. 10

Leadership Theories: Social Change Model The Social Change Model (Eisenhower/UCLA ensemble, Higher Education Research

Institute, 1996) asserts that collaboration among individuals, groups, and communities is

essential for social change to occur. The “Seven C’s” of Social Change are principles that are

woven throughout the Student Leadership Academy. Come learn about the Seven C’s and how

to incorporate these principles into your philosophy of leadership! (Workshop - Community) (Other Topic of Choice)

Student

Union

Palmetto

Room

2:00 - 3:30 pm

Friday,

Sept. 14

Leading with Integrity An integral part of leadership development is learning to lead with integrity. This workshop

will examine the principles of ethics and integrity and how they relate to leadership. (Workshop - Personal) (Ethical Leadership)

Student

Union

Palmetto

Room

2:00 - 3:30 pm

Monday,

Sept. 17

The Civically Engaged Leader: Volunteer Deputy Registrar Training Only 2 out of 10 people in the Rio Grande Valley vote. Help change this statistic by serving as

a Volunteer Deputy Registrar*. As a Deputy Registrar you will be able to register eligible

people to vote and make a difference in our community! You have the opportunity to gain

additional service hours by registering people during National Voter Registration Day on Sept.

25th. This is a FREE Training and lunch is provided! *Certain qualifications are required

to serve as a Deputy Registrar. Call the Student Union at 665-7989 for more information.

RSVP through BroncLink to reserve your spot! (1 Service Hour - Community)

UC

Ballroom 12:00 - 1:00 pm

Tuesday,

Sept. 18

Leadership and Career Development: Career Styles Fashion Show Join the Office of Career Services for a unique event where careers and fashion collide! Learn

how to go from college student chic to career savvy. Live examples of appropriate work attire

will be modeled. Contact the Office of Career Services for more information or special

accommodations at 665-2243 (Special Event - Personal) (Other Topic of Choice)

UC

Ballroom 12:00 - 1:00 pm

Wednesday,

Sept. 19

Leadership Theories: Servant Leadership Is leadership positional? What does is mean to serve as a leader? This workshop will examine

the key concepts of the Servant Leadership Model and how they relate to your philosophy of

leadership. (Workshop - Community) (Global Leadership)

Student

Union

Palmetto

Room

2:00 - 3:30 pm

Wednesday,

Sept. 19 &

Thursday,

Sept. 20

Leadership and Career Development : Mock Interviews The Office of Career Services offers FREE career guidance on how to ace a job or internship

interview. You will receive individualized advisement and feedback that will help you succeed

in your next interview! Contact the Office of Career Services to make an appointment to set up

your mock interview at 665-2243 (Special Event - Personal) (Interviewing Skills)

Student

Services

Building

2nd Floor

By Appointment

Emerge. Lead. Succeed.

Date Fall 2012 Calendar of Events Page 2 Location Time

Friday,

Sept. 21

Student Leadership Academy Enrollment Deadline Become a member of the Student Leadership Academy! If you haven’t already enrolled in the

Leadership Academy, this is your last chance until the Spring semester! Complete the

registration form by going to BroncLink and clicking on the SLA Registration form!

utpa.edu/

Bronclink 5:00 pm

Saturday,

Sept. 22

Service Opportunity: Texas Adopt-A-Beach Clean-Up The Texas Adopt-A-Beach clean-up has been an ongoing event since 1986. Preserving our

beaches is both an economic and environmental priority. Come join fellow UTPA students in

this bi-annual clean up of South Padre Island. Transportation and lunch provided. Limited

space available, priority will be given to registered Academy members. Sign up through

BroncLink! (4 Service Hours)

UC Lobby/

South Padre

Island

7:00 am - 3:00

pm

Monday,

Sept. 24

Distinguished Speaker Series: Michio Kaku Dr. Michio Kaku is a theoretical physicist, best-selling author, and popularizer of science. As

the co-founder of string field theory (a branch of string theory), he continues Einstein's search

to unite the four fundamental forces of nature into one unified theory that will summarize all

the physical laws of the universe. The Distinguished Speakers Series brings national and global

leaders from various disciplines and diverse backgrounds. All leadership academy members are

encouraged to attend these FREE lectures. Don’t forget to bring your Bronc ID card! (Special Event - Distinguished) (Other Topic of Choice)

UTPA Field

House 7:30 - 8:30 pm

Tuesday,

Sept. 25

The Civically Engaged Leader: National Voter Registration Day On September 25, 2012, volunteers, civic groups, and organizations from all over the country

will "hit the streets" for National Voter Registration Day. This single day of coordinated field,

technology and media efforts will create pervasive awareness of voter registration opportunities

nation-wide. Join the Student Union in encouraging our UTPA community to get registered at

this kick-off event! Call 665-7989 for more information. (Special Event - Community)

Student

Union /

Chapel

Lawn

(All Day)

Kick - Off from

11:00 am - 1:00

pm

Thursday,

Oct. 4

From Storming to Performing: How to Lead Your Group Effectively Groups are formed because they can achieve far more than their individual members can on

their own, and while being part of a high-performing team can be fun, it can take patience and

professionalism to get to that stage. Whether your “group” is a student organization, a sports

team, a family, or a circle of friends, you will learn the stages that groups go through and how

you can navigate through these stages as a leader to achieve success. (Workshop - Organizational) (Effective Communication)

Student

Union

Sage Room

12:00 - 1:00 pm

Tuesday,

Oct. 16

Don’t Change the Subject: Suicide Prevention Documentary & Speaker Don’t Change the Subject is a darkly comic look at what happens when one man dares to ask

questions about the dirtiest word in any language – suicide. Director Mike Stutz investigates

his mom’s suicide by opening up a conversation with his family that they never had when he

was a kid. For more information contact The University Program Board at 665-7991. (Workshop - Personal)

Student

Union

Theater

7:00 - 9:30 pm

Friday,

Oct. 19 &

Oct. 26

National Certified Peer Education Training: Session 1 & 2 Limited space available, priority given to registered Leadership Academy members. A comprehensive training designed to empower students with the core training to educate,

confront, listen to and help their peers make healthy lifestyle choices. Students must complete

both sessions for national certification and Academy credit. (Advanced Workshop - Organizational) (Effective Self Assessment)

Bronc Room 12:00 - 6:00 pm

Wednesday,

October 24

disABILITY and Leadership: Reframing the Conversation of Disabilities True leaders embrace diversity. Come join an open and honest discussion about how words can frame

what we think of people with disabilities.

(Workshop - Community) (Leadership & Diversity)

Student

Union

Palmetto

Room

3:00 - 4:30 pm

Date Fall 2012 Calendar of Events Page 3 Location Time

Saturday,

Oct. 27

Service Opportunity: Make A Difference Day Make A Difference Day is a “national day of doing good” and takes places place on the 4th Saturday of

October. Make a Difference Day is a community effort and involves participation from students, staff,

and faculty.

Limited space available, must sign up in advance through BroncLink to participate.

(4 Service Hours)

TBA TBA

Wednesday,

Nov.7

Broncs-giving: Social Justice Workshop This workshop will explore social issues that affect communities globally and locally.

Experience social justice through this interactive simulation that shines a light on social issues

that affect all of us. Admission to this event is FREE. Canned goods and non-perishable food

items will be collected at this event and will benefit the RGV Food Bank. Bring your cans and

your friends for a night you won’t forget! (Workshop - Community) (Global Leadership)

Student

Union Café 7:00 - 8:30 pm

Saturday,

November

10

The Big Fall Leadership Workshop: featuring Del Suggs Every Fall semester the Student Leadership Academy features a nationally recognized speaker

who conducts a day long leadership training. This Fall’s speaker is Del Suggs. Del's

Leadership Development programs are based on his lifetime experience as a volunteer leader.

This training is not just theory, but practical presentations on growing into the best leader

possible. This training will deal with two primary areas: Personal Leadership, which is how to

be a more effective leader; and Organizational Leadership, which covers the challenges of

governing an organization. Breakfast and Lunch Provided!

Limited space available, must sign up in advance through BroncLink to participate. (Conference - Personal/Organizational) (Goal Setting)

UC

Ballroom

9:00 am -

5:00 pm

Tuesday,

Nov. 13

Night at the Rave! Join the University Program Board and SHAAG at this exciting event that takes a closer look

at alcohol awareness. This event uses humor to help students understand responsible choices

when it comes to drinking. Set in a fun atmosphere with “Mocktails”, this will be one Rave to

remember! Contact the University Program Board at 665-7991 for more information. (Workshop - Personal)

Quad 7:00 pm

Thursday,

Nov. 15

Leadership Theories: Relational Leadership (Komives, Lucas & McMahon, 1998) defines leadership as “a relational process of people

together attempting to accomplish change or make a difference to benefit the common

good” (p. 21). This Relational Leadership model includes elements of inclusiveness,

empowerment, ethics, purposefulness, and process orientation. Come learn the key concepts of

this model and how you can incorporate these into your personal philosophy of leadership. (Workshop - Organizational)

Student

Union Sage

Room

12:00 - 1:00 pm

Monday,

Nov. 26 -

Friday,

Jan. 25

Student Leadership Academy Spring 2013 Open Enrollment Not a member of the Leadership Academy yet? Here is your chance to join! Complete an

enrollment form, located on BroncLink to become a member. Deadline for Spring 2013

enrollment is Friday, January 25 at 5:00 pm. Contact the Office for Student for more

information about enrolling in the Leadership Academy!

utpa.edu/

Bronclink 5:00 pm

Faculty, please contact us in advance if your class will be attending a workshop so we can plan accordingly. For more

information about the Student Leadership Academy, please contact

The Office for Student Involvement,

University Center, Room 205. (956) 665-2660. leadership@utpa.edu

www.utpa.edu/involvement

91% of SLA graduates

reported a change in their

understanding and view of

leadership and their own

leadership ability.

83% reported interpersonal

growth in one or more of the

following categories: conflict

management, public

speaking, communication,

teamwork, and effective

leadership.

66% gained practical

competence in one or

more of the following

areas: goal setting, time

management, networking,

and resume writing.

“SLA granted me the opportunity to connect with other students in inspiring leadership experiences

for growth in my professional, personal, and campus life.”

-Daniela Gonzalez, Student Leadership Academy graduate

Connect with us!

The Office for Student Involvement

University Center, Room 205. (956) 665-2660

leadership@utpa.edu

www.utpa.edu/involvement

Emerge. Lead. Succeed.