Leadership
Leadership Lecture Series
Fall 2008
Complete your Leadership Certificate this semester...
When you lead, you set an example. And when you set an example, you're positively influencing the lives of others. Old Dominion University's Office of Student Activities & Leadership (OSAL) has many leadership opportunities available. The Leadership Lecture Series offers leadership-focused programs throughout each semester to give students the opportunity to build on current leadership skills. Click on the link below to review the topics and register for individual workshops or to register your entire organization for a workshop. Start your leadership journey, sign up for the Leadership Lecture Series. Students who complete three or more sessions receive a Leadership Certificate.
To register for one or more sessions, click here.
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Schedule
Motivate through Creative Communication, Meetings, and Events (PDF)
Stacy E. Hammond, Ph.D. Graduate Assistant in the Office of Housing and Residence Life
Wednesday, September 10, 2008 at 12 pm, Cape Charles Room, Webb Center
As a leader, is it critical that you can motivate others to support the mission of your organization. This session will help you make the most of your leadership experience by providing you with creative and innovative ways to motivate your organization. Often, leaders need tasks completed in a timely fashion - service, fundraising, meetings, event planning, etc. - and to accomplish the goals of an organization, all members need to be excited about it. You will leave the session with materials you can put to use in your very next meeting.
Student Rights and Responsibilities - What every College Student Needs to Know (PDF)
Dr. Dennis E. Gregory, Associate Professor of Higher Education
Wednesday, October 1, 2008 at 12 pm, Cape Charles Room, Webb Center
When a student goes away to college, whether it's across the street or across the country, they assume new rights and take on new responsibilities. Students who are eighteen years old or older are legal adults for all purposes except purchasing of alcohol, and that too is coming into question right now. Students who attend public universities like Old Dominion possess certain rights guaranteed by the United States Constitution, federal and state law, and specifically the law of contracts. These include certain rights to due process of law, search and seizure protection, academic freedom and the like. At the same time, ODU students take on the responsibility to fulfill contracts and agreements they undertake such as leases, meal contracts, tuition payments, etc. This session, provided by a specialist in higher education law and issues of student conduct, will provide information on these topics and the presenter will answer student questions on issues of rights and responsibilities.
Mealtime Etiquette!
Jenn Craig, Graduate Assistant in the Office of Student Activities & Leadership
Wednesday, October 22, 2008 at 12 pm, Cape Charles Room, Webb Center
Etiquette, what's that? If you are confused when you see the word etiquette and aren't quite sure what it means, come to this presentation and learn all about what you should do in dining situations. After learning dining skills, we will be putting those skills to the test.
Dealing With Difficult People
Mary Grace Schultz, Doctoral Student in the Higher Education program
Wednesday, November 12, 2008 at 12 pm, Cape Charles Rom, Webb Center
As a student, as a friend, as a coworker --- in every setting, you must sometimes deal with difficult people. Learn how to deal with those who present obstacles to leadership in the form of dominating meetings and conversation, redirecting focus away from the goal, refusing to complete their tasks, subtly or not-so-subtly sabotaging your best efforts in some way. Advance your skills in minimizing the negative effect using humor, deft confrontation, the power of team momentum, and other resources available to you.
Spring 2009 - Schedule
Creativity in Leadership
Suzan Thompson, Ph.D., LPC, is a faculty member and Licensed Professional Counselor. She co-created ODU's Women's Institute for Leadership Development
Wednesday, January 21, 2009 at 12 pm, Cape Charles Room, Webb Center
We know that people have different learning styles. We know that there are different kinds of intelligences. Creativity takes many forms as well and effective leaders not only possess this quality, but they also cultivate it in their employees. Research on creativity indicates that it contributes to employee productivity and "is the secret to business success that American companies can no longer afford to ignore." (Psychology Today, Sept./Oct. 2000) In short, developing creativity is good business!! This workshop will help you identify your creative "smarts" and give you tools for developing a creative work environment for yourself and others.
Public Speaking
Adia Daniels, Graduate Assistant for Community Service
Wednesday, February 11, 2009 at 12 pm, Cape Charles Room, Webb Center
Have a fear of public speaking? Well, you are not alone! Public speaking is the #1 fear in North America. As a student leader, you will have plenty of opportunities to speak in front of your peers and your professors. With proper preparation and a the mastery of a few skills and techniques, you can learn how to effectively communicate with any audience and reduce public speaking anxiety.
Leadership and Personality Styles
Dionicia Mahler-Rogers, Assistant Director of Student Activities and Leadership
Pete Sasso, Graduate Assistant for Leadership
Wednesday, March 4, 2008 at 12 pm, Cape Charles Room, Webb Center
This workshop will focus on helping students identify their personalities and leadership styles. Knowing these two things often assist individuals when working in teams or on projects, as well as taking initiative or being part of an organization. Students who sign up for this session will be sent a link to take the Jung Typology Test and will be asked to bring their four letter score with them to this session.
Leadership and Personality Styles website: http://www.humanmetrics.com/cgi-win/JTypes2.asp
Global Leadership
Alexis Young, Graduate Assistant for Intercultural Relations
Wednesday, April 1, 2008 at 12 pm, Cape Charles Room, Webb Center
As companies, military agencies, organizations, educational systems and health services operate from a global perspective, are you prepared to meet the expectations required for leadership in the 21st century. This interactive session will arm you with some specific strategies you will need to become an effective global leader.
Making Ethical Decisions
Mike DeBowes, Director of Student Judicial Affairs
Erin Bunton, Graduate Assistant for Student Judicial Affairs
Wednesday, April 15, 2009 at 12 pm, Cape Charles Room, Webb Center
Every day, leaders are called upon to make difficult decisions, sometimes on behalf of their group. Often these decisions can challenge a leader's personal or organizational values. This interactive session will include activities to help clarify your values and guide your decision-making so you are better prepared to make decisions without sacrificing your integrity.
