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Passport to Leadership Workshops
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**Mandatory Session (each mandatory session is offered twice a quarter)
Social Media and Job Search
Stacie Oshima - Career Counselor
89% of companies use social networks for recruiting purposes. Do you have a social media presence? Are you using it effectively? Come learn creative strategies and discover effective ways to use social media in your job or internship search.
Wed., May. 16, 2012, 1:00 - 2:00pm
Career Center Training Room | |
| | **Our Diverse Communities
mike knox - Assistant Director, New Student Programs
This interactive workshop will explore different dimensions of diversity and identity. Participants will be challenged on the multiple aspects of diversity and how it directly relates to leadership.
**This is the LAST opportunity this school year to attend the Our Diverse Communities Workshop, and it is mandatory in order to complete the Passport Program.
Fri., May. 18, 2012, 1:00 - 2:30pm
Campus Organizations Resources & Education (CORE) Office, G306, UCI Student Center | |
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| Past Spring 2012 Workshops |
Step Up! Be A Leader and Make A Difference!
Charles D Everhart - Acting Director, Health Education
Have you ever witnessed or observed something that concerned? Did you want to do something to help, but for whatever reason didn't? Well, research shows you're not alone. This is called bystander behavior. Come to this workshop to find out about a new and exciting program that is encouraging students to be proactive bystanders when they see something that concerns them, or when they see someone in need. It also encourages students to ask for help when they need it, and expect to get that help.v
Tue., Apr. 3, 2012, 2:00 - 3:00pm
Dr. White Room, Cross-Cultural Center | |
| | 50 Great Things for Your Leadership Bucket List (*NEW!*)
Lauren Michelle Quijano
As leaders, we sometimes forget the little things in life that truly make a difference in how we communicate with others and lead in an enthusiastic, inspirational way. This workshop will remind us of the little changes we can make that will help us go a long way as leaders. This workshop is a great opportunity to meet and mingle with fellow Passport to Leadership Participants! Network with your peers while gaining new insight on how you can be your best leadership self, every single day!
Thu., Apr. 5, 2012, 3:30 - 4:30pm
Dr. White Room, Cross-Cultural Center | |
| **Our Diverse Communities
Denice Velez - Program Coodinator, Cross-Cultural Center
This interactive workshop will explore different dimensions of diversity and identity. Participants will be challenged on the multiple aspects of diversity and how it directly relates to leadership.
*Attend this workshop to receive credit for one of the three (3) mandatory workshops for the Passport to Leadership Program.
Mon., Apr. 9, 2012, 3:00 - 4:30pm
Ring Room, Cross-Cultural Center | |
| Dress for Success
Sandra Beth Jones - Executive Director, Student Government
A professional appearance does not begin your first day on the job or even at the interview. You must look the part any time you are interacting with a professional. Participants will learn the importance of workplace attire and how to decide their personal style.
Tue., Apr. 10, 2012, 3:30 - 4:30pm
Dr. White Room, Cross-Cultural Center | |
| Empowered Leadership Through Yoga *NEW!*
Zahabiyah Khorakiwala - Violence Prevention Coordinator
When leading others, it is important that we lead our own lives as well. When we lead our lives with our health in mind, we give ourselves the power to be set and ready for any leadership endeavor we pursue. Yoga has the power to foster this mind-body connection, and it is great exercise too! Caring for our bodies and thinking positively can help us move forth as confident leaders. Join us as we practice basic yoga techniques and learn to lead our lives through wellness and care.
Wed., Apr. 11, 2012, 1:00 - 2:30pm
Ring Room, Cross-Cultural Center | |
| Stepping into your Power with Life Leadership *NEW!*
Esther Adler, Author of "Breaking the Chains to Freedom"- Finding the Power in You
Life can be difficult to balance, and problems can arise from any situation, even for a great leader. As student leaders, there is a multitude of areas where problems can arise: friendships, school, relationships, family, career, etc. Learn to understand exactly how you can overcome your personal challenges in order to achieve your success through leadership. How can you take charge of your life and become an effective leader?
Special guest Esther Adler, actress, dance performer, and author of her new book "Breaking the Chains to Freedom", gives us the tools for learning how to lead our own lives through our inner strengths. In this motivational workshop, we will discover key aspects that can help us develop self-understanding and self-leadership, while benefiting others in positive ways.
Wed., Apr. 11, 2012, 1:30 - 2:30pm
Ring Room, Cross-Cultural Center | |
| Stepping into your Power with Life Leadership
Esther Adler, Author of "Breaking the Chains to Freedom"- Finding the Power in You.
Life can be difficult to balance, and problems can arise from any situation, even for a great leader. As student leaders, there is a multitude of areas where problems can arise: friendships, school, relationships, family, career, etc. Learn to understand exactly how you can overcome your personal challenges in order to achieve your success through leadership. How can you take charge of your life and become an effective leader?
Special guest Esther Adler, actress, dance performer, and author of her new book "Breaking the Chains to Freedom", gives us the tools for learning how to lead our own lives through our inner strengths. In this motivational workshop, we will discover key aspects that can help us develop self-understanding and self-leadership, while benefiting others in positive ways.
Wed., Apr. 11, 2012, 1:30 - 2:30pm
Ring Room, Cross-Cultural Center | |
| Resume Writing
Kathy Ann Dotson - Assistant Director
Hosted in partnership with the Career Center.
Did you know....Employers can identify great resumes from poor ones in 15 seconds or less! Learn how to step outside the template and stand out from the rest! These tips to resume writing will help you showcase your greatest strengths and experience to land that interview. Don't think you have experience? Don't worry, that is covered too!
Thu., Apr. 12, 2012, 12:00 - 1:00pm
Career Center Training Room | |
| Interview Techniques
Stacie Oshima - Career Counselor
Hosted by the Career Center
Nervous about an upcoming interview? Eliminate that interview anxiety through this prep session. Discover the techniques and tips to out shine the competition.
Fri., Apr. 13, 2012, 2:00 - 3:00pm
Career Center Training Room | |
| Creating a Professional Portfolio
Emily Zaman - Residental Life
Add an extra touch to your interview by creating a professional portfolio. It shows an employer how qualified you are for the job and it's a great way to demonstrate your leadership experience on paper! In this workshop you will learn how to create a portfolio, what should be included and how to present it during an interview.
Fri., Apr. 13, 2012, 3:30 - 4:30pm
Dr. White Room, Cross-Cultural Center | |
| Stress Management Workshop
Sara Daulet Sheikh - Manager, HELP Central and Student Development Programs
Have you ever felt that there aren't enough hours in the day? Learn how to manage your responsibilities, tasks, and time better!
Hosted by the UCI Health Education Center's Peer Educators, this workshop will provide you with the tips and techniques that will help you manage your stress, be productive, and become a successful Anteater leader!
Mon., Apr. 16, 2012, 12:00 - 1:00pm
Ring Room, Cross-Cultural Center | |
| Social Media and Job Search
Araceli R. Rossi - Career Counselor
Hosted in partnership with the Career Center.
89% of companies use social networks for recruiting purposes. Do you have a social media presence? Are you using it effectively? Come learn creative strategies and discover effective ways to use social media in your job or internship search.
Tue., Apr. 17, 2012, 12:00 - 1:00pm
Career Center Training Room | |
| Resume Writing
Kathy Ann Dotson - Assistant Director
Hosted in partnership with the Career Center.
Did you know....Employers can identify great resumes from poor ones in 15 seconds or less! Learn how to step outside the template and stand out from the rest! These tips to resume writing will help you showcase your greatest strengths and experience to land that interview. Don't think you have experience? Don't worry, that is covered too!
Tue., Apr. 17, 2012, 2:00 - 3:00pm
Career Center Training Room | |
| Leadership Seminars: Engaging Anteaters in the Community
Darlene Esparza - Assistant Director
Come learn about service, nonprofits, the community and much more!
The second seminar in this series will be on Wednesday April 18 th, 2012 11-12pm in the Ring Room at the Cross-Cultural Center and will hosted by Carolyn Spivak.
Carolyn Spivak is the Volunteer Coordinator at the Aids Foundation. She has worked with many different nonprofits in the past and has a lot of experience in service. Currently at the AIDS foundations she helps 1000s of volunteer each year get involved and oriented into service. She also works to develop and coordinate many different community outreach programs to enhance community engagement with the AIDS foundation and raise HIV/AIDS awareness.
Wed., Apr. 18, 2012, 11:00 - 12:00pm
Ring Room, Cross-Cultural Center | |
| Interview Practice
Araceli R. Rossi - Career Counselor
Hosted in affiliation with the Career Center.
The key to interview success is preparation and practice. Experience what it is really like
to be interviewed. Practice answering typical interview questions with your peers and get
feedback on your responses as well as tips on how to have a successful interview.
Thu., Apr. 19, 2012, 11:00 - 12:00pm
Career Center Training Room | |
| Time Management
Sherwynn Umali - Director, Campus Organizations
Did you ever wonder why some students seem to have more time than others? Attend this workshop on one of your most valuable resources and learn how you can manage yourself with respect to the "clock." Identify your "time wasters," learn techniques to eliminate them, and emerge as a more organized student leader.
Thu., Apr. 19, 2012, 2:00 - 3:00pm
Dr. White Room, Cross-Cultural Center | |
| Networking for Those Who Hate Networking
Araceli R. Rossi - Career Counselor
Hosted in affiliation with the Career Center.
Are you uncomfortable talking to strangers? Unsure of how to make connections with
others? Do you feel uncomfortable talking about yourself? Learn successful strategies
for making connections and improving your networking skills to assist you in your job
search.
Mon., Apr. 23, 2012, 2:00 - 3:00pm
Career Center Training Room | |
| How to Get an Internship Workshop
Allison Hagan Keller - Career Counselor
Hosted in affiliation with the Career Center.
**Description Coming Soon**
Tue., Apr. 24, 2012, 11:00 - 12:00pm
Career Center Training Room | |
| **Our Diverse Communities
adelí durón - Veteran Coordinator, Veteran Services
This interactive workshop will explore different dimensions of diversity and identity. Participants will be challenged on the multiple aspects of diversity and how it directly relates to leadership.
*Attend this workshop to receive credit for one of the three (3) mandatory workshops for the Passport to Leadership Program.
Tue., Apr. 24, 2012, 12:30 - 2:00pm
Dr. White Room, Cross-Cultural Center | |
| Effective Communication for Resolving Conflict
Jennifer Moumneh - Associate Ombudsman
Dennis Diplacito - Associate Ombudsman
During one's college career, situations arise that require effective communication and the ability to manage conflict. Join us for a workshop on valuable communication skills that better prepare students for the challenges of their college years and later challenges in the workplace.
Wed., Apr. 25, 2012, 11:00 - 12:30pm
Ring Room, Cross-Cultural Center | |
| Interview Practice
Michelle Renee Mallen - Career Counselor
Hosted in affiliation with the Career Center.
The key to interview success is preparation and practice. Experience what it is really like to be interviewed. Practice answering typical interview questions with your peers and get
feedback on your responses as well as tips on how to have a successful interview.
Wed., Apr. 25, 2012, 2:00 - 3:00pm
Career Center Training Room | |
| Resume Writing
Allison Hagan Keller - Career Counselor
Hosted in affiliation with the Career Center.
Did you know....Employers can identify great resumes from poor ones in 15 seconds or less! Learn how to step outside the template and stand out from the rest! These tips to resume writing will help you showcase your greatest strengths and experience to land that interview. Don't think you have experience? Don't worry, that is covered too!
Thu., Apr. 26, 2012, 1:00 - 2:00pm
Career Center Training Room | |
| Drama 101
Kevin Huie - Director, Cross-Cultural Center
Often times, as we work in teams, whether it be within a student organization or among our classmates, conflict can arise. While conflict can come in many forms, it is especially challenging when individuals are at odds with one another and communication and teamwork are compromised.
This workshop is designed to consider different scenarios in which "drama" can occur within a group of individuals operating as a team, and explores the various ways in which the group can work through difficult challenges. Case studies and scenarios will be used in order to engage participants and provide explicit examples of moving through and past conflicting situations.
Thu., Apr. 26, 2012, 3:30 - 5:00pm
Board Room, Cross-Cultural Center | |
| CHAMPS presents: Effective Communication in Tough Situations *NEW!*
CHAMPS is an organization affiliated with the Campus Assault Resources and Education Center.
In leadership, effective communication is absolutely required. Whether it is confronting non-cooperative team members or asking for a promotion, the task may seem very challenging. In this presentation we will draw examples from the book entitled "Difficult Conversations" by Stone, Patton, & Heen and introduce students to various strategies which they can practice and apply in both their personal and professional lives to ultimately become better communicators.
Fri., Apr. 27, 2012, 3:30 - 4:30pm
Dr. White Room, Cross-Cultural Center | |
| Passing Down the Legacy: Officer Transition *NEW!*
Fatin Anis Zubi - Administrative Resource Coordinator
Now that you've selected a new board to continue the legacy of your campus organization; the question is, what do you do next? You and your current board might be wondering- how do we make a successful transition between the old and the new board? This workshop will give you the tips and ideas on how to make the transition as seamless as possible so your new board is not left in the dark. It is recommended for new organizations that do not already have a transition process or system in place.
Mon., Apr. 30, 2012, 12:00 - 1:00pm
Ring Room, Cross-Cultural Center | |
| Resume Writing
Allison Hagan Keller - Career Counselor
Hosted in affiliation with the Career Center.
Did you know....Employers can identify great resumes from poor ones in 15 seconds or less! Learn how to step outside the template and stand out from the rest! These tips to resume writing will help you showcase your greatest strengths and experience to land that interview. Don't think you have experience? Don't worry, that is covered too!
Mon., Apr. 30, 2012, 2:00 - 3:00pm
Career Center Training Room | |
| Be the Change! Focus on Social Justice Leadership
Sara Daulet Sheikh - Manager, HELP Central and Student Development Programs
Do you recognize events that seem unjust or unfair? Do you recognize the need for equity in our institutions and our society? If so, your leadership strength benefit by focusing on social justice leadership. This workshop will teach you how you can clarify your vision and communicate it effectively with others, while individually making actions and decisions that will benefit others every day. Learn how you can promote positive change in your community and in society as a whole!
Wed., May. 2, 2012, 2:00 - 3:00pm
Ring Room, Cross-Cultural Center | |
| Finding Your Authentic Voice as a Leader
Zahabiyah Khorakiwala - Violence Prevention Coordinator
"One word expresses the pathway to greatness: voice. Those on this path find their voice and inspire others to find theirs."
- Stephen Convey
As a leader in what ways do you define yourself and your message? How do you authentically communicate what you stand for? Through guided activities and open dialogue, this session will give you the opportunity to delve deeper into understanding yourself as a leader and the ways in which you articulate yourself. We will focus on working through various challenges and obstacles associated with leadership including fears around speaking and engagement. Most importantly, we will focus on drawing out your confidence as a leader and the ways in which you can use your voice to inspire and enable others.
Thu., May. 3, 2012, 3:30 - 5:00pm
Dr. White Room, Cross-Cultural Center | |
| **Public Speaking 101
Kevin Huie - Director, Cross-Cultural Center
Does speaking in front of an audience make you nervous? Discover what it takes to make a successful presentation. Learn how to calm your nerves and capture your audience's attention. Learn how to work the room, answer questions, and feel comfortable and confident during a presentation.
**This is the LAST opportunity this school year to attend the Public Speaking 101 Workshop, and it is mandatory in order to complete the Passport Program.
Fri., May. 4, 2012, 3:30 - 5:00pm
Dr. White Room, Cross-Cultural Center | |
| Interview Practice
Lorena Marquez Marroquin - Career Counselor
Hosted in affiliation with the Career Center.
The key to interview success is preparation and practice. Experience what it is really like to be interviewed. Practice answering typical interview questions with your peers and get
feedback on your responses as well as tips on how to have a successful interview.
Tue., May. 8, 2012, 2:00 - 3:00pm
Career Center Training Room | |
| What's Next? Life After Passport
Jill Halvaks - Director, New Student Programs
This seminar will focus on the numerous opportunities available at UCI beyond the Passport to Leadership so you can begin to chart your personal leadership course. A handout identifying campus leadership positions and their application deadlines will be distributed.
Wed., May. 9, 2012, 12:00 - 1:00pm
Ring Room, Cross-Cultural Center | |
| How to Get an Internship Workshop
Araceli R. Rossi - Career Counselor
Hosted in affiliation with the Career Center.
**Description Coming Soon**
Thu., May. 10, 2012, 12:00 - 1:00pm
Career Center Training Room | |
| **Finding Your Leadership Strengths
Kevin Huie - Director, Cross-Cultural Center
During times when we achieve success and perform our best, we are most often utilizing our natural talents. Imagine leading a team of members who are maximizing their unique strengths to achieve your team's vision. Activate your leadership success by joining us for this interactive and insightful workshop!
Thu., May. 10, 2012, 3:30 - 5:00pm
Ring Room, Cross-Cultural Center | |
| **Finding Your Leadership Strengths
Lauren Michelle Quijano
During times when we achieve success and perform our best, we are most often utilizing our natural talents. Imagine leading a team of members who are maximizing their unique strengths to achieve your team's vision. Activate your leadership success by joining us for this interactive and insightful workshop!
**This is the LAST opportunity this school year to attend the Fnding Your Leadership Strengths Workshop, and it is mandatory in order to complete the Passport Program.
Mon., May. 14, 2012, 12:30 - 2:00pm
Campus Organizations Resources & Education (CORE) Office, G306, UCI Student Center | |
| Interview Techniques
Michelle Renee Mallen - Career Counselor
Hosted in affiliation with the Career Center.
Nervous about an upcoming interview? Eliminate that interview anxiety through this prep session. Discover the techniques and tips to out shine the competition.
Tue., May. 15, 2012, 11:00 - 12:00pm
Career Center Training Room | |
| Networking for Those Who Hate Networking
Michelle Renee Mallen - Career Counselor
Hosted in affiliation with the Career Center.
Are you uncomfortable talking to strangers? Unsure of how to make connections with others? Do you feel uncomfortable talking about yourself? Learn successful strategies for making connections and improving your networking skills to assist you in your job search.
Tue., May. 15, 2012, 1:00 - 2:00pm
Career Center Training Room | |
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