Leadership 101: The Basics of Student Leadership in Higher Education

Presenter(s)
Ana Maia Wales, Associate Director of Leadership Engagement - University of Tampa
Jimmy Brown, Director, Center for Leadership & Involvement - University of Chicago

Content Level
Foundational

Abstract
This 3-hour session will provide a nuts-and-bolts understanding of most widely-used theories and concepts in student leadership development. The presenters (scholar-practitioners and representatives from ACPA and NASPA) will introduce participants to college student leadership education and provide a foundational toolkit to successfully navigate their first LEI experience. We recommend this session for professionals (at any level) that are recently entering the world of student leadership development.

Transforming Leadership Learning through Intentional Pedagogy

Presenter(s)
Dan Jenkins, Chair and Associate Professor of Leadership & Organizational Studies - University of Southern Maine
Kathy Guthrie, Associate Professor of Higher Education and Director, Leadership Learning Research Center - Florida State University

Content Level
Intermediate

Abstract
Join The Role of Leadership Educators: Transforming Learning co-authors Dr. Kathy Guthrie and Dr. Dan Jenkins for this exciting and experiential Pre-Institute Workshop! During our time together, we will focus on the importance of learner-centric program development. First, we will introduce the Leadership Learning Framework and provide instructional and assessment strategies with the learner in mind. Then, we will demonstrate how a variety of pedagogies such as case studies, discussion, reflection, feedback, team-based learning, and art may be intentionally integrated through this framework in co-curricular and curricular contexts. Expect to participate in train-the-trainer style pedagogy demonstrations, learn about and share leadership educator professional development resources, and leave with transformational and implementable skills, tools, and programming you can bring back to your campuses.

Institute Welcome and Opening Keynote Speaker

Presenter(s)
John Dugan, Ph.D., Director, Program Quality, Design, & Assessment - The Aspen Institute

A Collision of Professional Fields: Program Development for Effective Team Leadership and Membership

Presenter(s)
Katie O'Malley, Senior Associate Director of Leadership Development - Booth School of Business, The University of Chicago

Content Level
Intermediate

Student Affairs Competency/ies
Assessment, Evaluation, and Research; Student Learning and Development

Abstract
Leadership consistently ranks as the top quality that organizations seek in a new hire, followed immediately by teamwork. To help students meaningfully connect these competencies, the Leadership Development Office at The Booth School of Business designed an experiential program to equip aspiring leaders with actionable skills to leverage in their future workplaces. By integrating theory and practice from the professional fields of counseling, management, and student development, this session provides educators with unique program activities to utilize at their institutions.

Adding Intentionality to Intuition: Refining Mentorship Practices at all Levels

Presenter(s)
Tearney Woodruff, Coordinator, Student Affairs - Texas A&M University
Hannah Gerken, Graduate Assistant - Texas A&M University
Andrea Gonzalez,Graduate AssistantGraduate Assistant - Texas A&M University

Content Level
Intermediate

Student Affairs Competency/ies
Advising and Supporting; Social Justice and Inclusion

Abstract
We often engage in this work of mentorship equipped only with past experiences, intuition, and good intentions. That is not fair to our leaders or us. It leaves leaders with unmet expectations and lacking development, but it also leaves mentors overwhelmed and overtaxed. This session will offer tangible best practices for mentors, mentees, and mentor programs to add intentionality to mentorship practice and will explore the critical issues of mentorship on college campuses today.

Advancing the Leadership Identity Development Model: Insights and Applications from Current Research

Presenter(s)
Melissa Rocco, Postdoctoral Fellow and Lecturer - University of Maryland, College Park
Erika Cohen Derr, Assistant Dean for Student Affairs - Georgetown University
Julie Owen,Associate ProfessorAssociate Professor - George Mason University
Susan Komives, Professor Emerita - University of Maryland, College Park

Content Level
Advanced

Student Affairs Competency/ies
Assessment, Evaluation, and Research; Student Learning and Development

Abstract
Since its creation in 2005, the Leadership Identity Development (LID) Model has been helping educators design programs that promote relational, process-oriented leadership development in college students. Though, as the field of leadership education evolves, so must our scholarship and practice. In this session, presenters will discuss applications and extensions of LID Model based on emerging research. Participants will also engage with one another to explore the LID model with various student populations, social contexts, functional areas, and institutional types.

Civil Discourse: Turning Conflict into Conversation

Presenter(s)
Erik Kneubuehl, Associate Vice Chancellor , Student Involvement and Leadership - East Carolina University
Christopher Stansbury, Associate Vice Chancellor - East Carolina University

Content Level
Advanced

Student Affairs Competency/ies
Law, Policy, and Governance; Organizational and Human Resource

Abstract
Civil Discourse and Free Speech movements across higher education have increased. In 2012, the Association of American Colleges and Universities "Call to Action" stressed higher education's responsibility to start conversations around civil discourse and student civic engagement. That engagement includes the need for colleges and universities to support and educate students on how to turn conflict into conversation. Investing in civil discourse training and programs today will build a foundation for success beyond graduation.

Creating Women-Focused Leadership Development Programs

Presenter(s)
Lauren Wethers, Program Manager, Student Leadership and Engagement - Tulane University
Julie Henriquez Aldana, Administrative Assistant Professor of Women's Leadership - Tulane University

Content Level
Foundational

Student Affairs Competency/ies
Leadership; Student Learning and Development

Abstract
Newcomb College Institute at Tulane University was created to educate undergraduate women for leadership in the twenty-first century. This session will describe how NCI staff develop women's leadership capacities through a women-only residential learning community, a four-year cohort honors program, and a leadership development program for student organizations. Presenters will discuss curricular and co-curricular aspects of women's leadership development. This session will assist participants looking to learn how to create leadership programming for women on their own campuses.

Sunday 12/9/2018 | 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Examining Dominant Culture Narratives in College Student Leadership Programs Presenter(s)
Vernon Wall, Director, Business Development - LeaderShape

Content Level
Intermediate

Student Affairs Competency/ies
Leadership; Social Justice and Inclusion

Abstract
In your leadership series, are issues of diversity and social justice only discussed during that "one special diversity session"? What can be done to develop seamless leadership programs that embrace citizenship, inclusion and service? What prevents us from unpacking current dominant narratives in our leadership programs that may be further marginalizing students? Let's evaluate the "cultural readiness" of our leadership programs. A questionnaire will be shared as well as strategies, activities and concepts.

[Insert Emoji of Choice Here]: Teaching Emotional Intelligence as a Leadership Tool

Presenter(s)
Jason Joyce, Assistant Director, Student Life, School of Professional Studies - Columbia University

Content Level
Foundational

Student Affairs Competency/ies
Organizational and Human Resource; Student Learning and Development

Abstract
Sleep, stress, group projects- what emojis would your students use to describe their feelings toward these Emotional Intelligence influencers? Would you select different emojis than students to illustrate the same topics? Using current, relatable examples and pop-culture sensibility, this interactive session will teach attendees ways to creatively explain and apply Emotional Intelligence practicum to empower their students, faculty, admins, graduate assistants and other leaders to practice EQ-healthy habits, and excel in any group situation they face.

Getting to Know Yourself: Personal Identity, Institutionalized Privilege, and Leadership Development

Presenter(s)
Anthony Walker, Assistant Director, Academic Initiatives - Tarrant County College
Zachary Shirley, Director, Fraternity & Sorority Life - University of Cincinnati

Content Level
Foundational

Student Affairs Competency/ies
Leadership; Social Justice and Inclusion

Abstract
A critical component of leadership is awareness of, and connection with, one’s sense of self. This session extends a project on identity and institutional racism. Presenters will utilize personal narrative and Critical Race Theory to explore why awareness of personal identity and socialized space is important. As noted in their project, “Personal experiences are real…relevant…[and] a resource for institutions and practitioners to learn about and from.” This session will interest practitioners interested in linking identity development with one’s professional development.

Using Community Asset Mapping to teach the Social Change Model

Presenter(s)
Jayme Gardner, Coordinator, Leadership Development - University of Missouri
Sarah Edwards, Coordinator, Mizzou Alternative Breaks - University of Missouri

Content Level
Intermediate

Student Affairs Competency/ies
Social Justice and Inclusion; Student Learning and Development

Abstract
Presenters of this session will present a community-based leadership development curriculum. This session will discuss how this curriculum was implemented in in the Chancellor's Leadership Class at the University of Missouri and its partnership with the Office of Student Engagement's Service Programs. Presenters will then tutorial the tools using an asset-based community development model and share ways to use this model and content in a non-classroom setting.

Creating and Assessing a Learning-centric Student Employment Program

Presenter(s)
Gayle Spencer, Director, Illinois Leadership Center - University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Beth Hoag, Associate Director, Illinois Leadership Center - University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Content Level
Intermediate

Student Affairs Competency/ies
Advising and Supporting; Assessment, Evaluation, and Research

Abstract
Student employment is essential to many university offices. Research has shown that on-campus student employment has positive effects on student persistence and engagement. Despite these benefits, many students struggle to make connections between work, academics, and future career. In this session participants will identify methods to implement/assess a student employment program that promotes learning and career readiness. Best practices, tools, and evaluative instruments will be shared. The program and assessment results from the Illinois Leadership Center will be shared.

Building a Culture of Leadership: A Campus Retrospective

Presenter(s)
Theresa Harrison, Assistant Director, USC Connect - University of South Carolina
Ambra Hiott, Director, Leadership and Service Center - University of South Carolina

Content Level
Intermediate

Student Affairs Competency/ies
Leadership; Student Learning and Development

Abstract
Do you have programs that have been around for a while and need some new life breathed into them? This session will discuss steps taken to re-examine and repackage various leadership programs with a focus on the institutional emphasis on leadership through experiential education. Presenters will discuss the life-cycle of the University of South Carolina's premiere leadership programs and how strategic planning, reorganization, and collaboration efforts transformed the opportunities now available for students within and beyond the classroom.

Creating and Assessing a Learning-centric Student Employment Program

Presenter(s)
Gayle Spencer, Director, Illinois Leadership Center - University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Beth Hoag, Associate Director, Illinois Leadership Center - University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Content Level
Intermediate

Student Affairs Competency/ies
Advising and Supporting; Assessment, Evaluation, and Research

Abstract
Student employment is essential to many university offices. Research has shown that on-campus student employment has positive effects on student persistence and engagement. Despite these benefits, many students struggle to make connections between work, academics, and future career. In this session participants will identify methods to implement/assess a student employment program that promotes learning and career readiness. Best practices, tools, and evaluative instruments will be shared. The program and assessment results from the Illinois Leadership Center will be shared.

Introducing the Co-curricular Career Connections Leadership Model

Presenter(s)
Adam Peck, Assistant Vice President and Dean of Student Affairs - Stephen F. Austin State University
Michael Preston, Executive Director - Florida Consortium of Metropolitan Research Universities

Content Level
Intermediate

Student Affairs Competency/ies
Leadership; Student Learning and Development

Abstract
There is mounting evidence of the connection between participation in co-curricular experiences and the development of skills desired by employers. This session will discuss a new leadership model called the Cocurricular Career Connections Leadership Mode (C3) which describes how leadership educators can design experiences which help students acquire and refine leadership skills, and which can help groups resourcefully meet their shared goals.

Advancing Engagement through Leadership: A Framework for Developing Inclusive and Accessible Programming

Presenter(s)
Allison Sweet, Graduate Programs Coordinator - University of Michigan School of Information

Content Level
Intermediate

Student Affairs Competency/ies
Advising and Supporting; Social Justice and Inclusion

Abstract
Using a holistic approach across student affairs and career development, the University of Michigan School of Information developed new programming focused on student leadership. Our goal was to aid student development by providing inclusive environments, opportunities for connectedness, and better self-understanding, while students acquired and advanced leadership skills sought by employers. Now approaching the program's fourth year, this session will describe the process taken to create and sustain the series, including a discussion around developing accessible and inclusive extracurricular programming.

Mentoring Matters: Peer Mentoring as Leadership Development for Diverse Students in STEM

Presenter(s)
Tia Jackson-Truitt, Associate Director - Georgia Institute of Technology

Content Level
Intermediate

Student Affairs Competency/ies
Advising and Supporting; Social Justice and Inclusion

Abstract
This session will discuss the impact that participating as a peer mentor in the Peer 2 Peer (P2P) program has on the development of leadership skills for diverse students in STEM. P2P is a tiered mentoring program that aims to recruit and retain students of color in STEM majors at the Georgia Institute of Technology. Based on a cohort model that includes academic integration, social integration, and professional development, P2P students have better outcomes than their peers who do not participate. Students are placed into groups based on major, are mentored by an upper level undergraduate student, and each group is mentored by a graduate student.

More than Athletics: Leveraging the Big Ten Network for Leadership Development

Presenter(s)
Courtney Holder, Coordinator, Leadership and Community Service-Learning - University of Maryland, College Park
Adrian Bitton, Assistant Director, Leadership & Community Engagement - Northwestern University
Linette Werner, Interim Assistant Vice Provost for Student Life – University of Minnesota
Amy Barners, Clinical Assistant Professor – Ohio State University
Gayle Spencer, Director, Illinois Leadership Center, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Content Level
Intermediate

Student Affairs Competency/ies
Assessment, Evaluation, and Research; Student Learning and Development

Abstract
Academic and co-curricular leadership educators across the Big Ten established the Leadership Educators Network (LEN) in 2016. Each summer the LEN meets to discuss common challenges, develop strategic collaborations, and share best practices across institutions. In 2018, LEN utilized collective action to support participation in the Multi-Institutional Study of Leadership (MSL). This session will focus on the process and benefits of creating a cross-institutional network for leadership educators and the collective data and implications from the Big Ten MSL.

QUEST: A Journey Towards Leadership and Persistence in College

Presenter(s)
Susan Luchey, Associate Director, University Student Centers for Leadership Development - University of Delaware

Content Level
Foundational

Student Affairs Competency/ies
Advising and Supporting; Student Learning and Development

Abstract
It is well documented that while high school students know the college application process, as first year university students, they are unprepared for a successful transition to college. This session is intended to provide participants with an overview of an innovative and successful college transition and leadership program so that they may implement a similar program on their campuses. Four specific aspects of the program will be explained in detail: leadership framework, activities, peer mentor training and assessment findings.

Storytelling in the Leadership Process: Lessons from Interfaith Cooperation

Presenter(s)
Ben Correia-Harker, Director of Assessment & Research - Interfaith Youth Core

Content Level
Intermediate

Student Affairs Competency/ies
Social Justice and Inclusion; Student Learning and Development

Abstract
Personal stories are powerful. They cast compelling visions, inspire many to engage in the leadership process, and humanize the storyteller. But to what degree are leadership educators intentionally teaching storytelling as a leadership practice? In this session presenters will discuss how Interfaith Youth Core uses storytelling in interfaith leadership education, explore one model of storytelling, and discuss the implications of storytelling for socially responsible leadership. Participants will also have opportunities to discern how to incorporate storytelling practices into their leadership education initiatives.

The Leadership Co-Op: Collaborating Leadership Programs Across the University

Presenter(s)
Anita Rakhe, Assistant Dean/Associate Director, Student Activities and Leadership - Stanford University
Stephanie Falch, Program Advisor, Bing Overseas Studies Program – Standford University

Content Level
Intermediate

Student Affairs Competency/ies
Leadership

Abstract
The Leadership Co-Op is a collective of leadership educators at Stanford University. Presenters collaborate to provide centralization around leadership initiatives across a highly decentralized campus, serving as a resource to each other and the university with the aim of better educating students in their understanding of and access to leadership opportunities establishing a community of leadership practitioners on campus. Presenters hope to interactively share our scope, history, and recommendations for implementation of a similar group at your institution.

Transformational Leadership! Is it the Key to Volunteer Retention Amongst Student Leaders, Workers, and Volunteers?

Presenter(s)
Joshua Fredenburg, Leadership Educator/Doctoral Student - Nova Southeastern University

Content Level
Foundational

Student Affairs Competency/ies
Leadership; Student Learning and Development

Abstract
One of the greatest challenges facing volunteering and non-profit organizations today is the retention of volunteers. With shifts in demographics, advancements with technology, and new volunteering motivations amongst the different generations, the ability to lead and establish the right organizational structure for volunteers to stay longer than one year has become a high priority for many volunteering and non profit organizations. This past year, the presenter pursued a doctoral study on the impact that Transformational Leadership has on the retention of millennial student volunteers of a non-profit organization. Based on the findings of this doctoral dissertation, participants will not only learn about the Transformational Leadership Model, but they will find out why this model of leadership can have a huge impact on volunteer retention of student volunteers, workers, and leaders.

Utilizing Experiential Learning to Transform the Student Experience

Presenter(s)
Alyssa Ray, Coordinator, Student Leadership Development - The University of Texas at Austin
Mary Cantu-Garcia, Graduate Assistant - The University of Texas at Austin

Content Level
Intermediate

Student Affairs Competency/ies
Leadership; Student Learning and Development

Abstract
This session will explore how to utilize experiential learning to transform a student's leadership development experience. The presenters will draw from personal experiences of program and curriculum development, as well as share examples of how experiential learning was integrated into their program ProjectLEAD; a high-impact, experientially based leadership program. Participants will gain insight into the theory and best practices of experiential learning, as well as have the opportunity to identify strategies, and methodology they can incorporate into their own programming.

Innovate, Advocate, and Impact: Fighting for First Generation Student Leaders

Presenter(s)
Tearney Woodruff, Student Affairs Coordinator - Texas A&M University
Andrea Gonzalez, Graduate Assistant - Texas A&M University
Hannah Gerken,Graduate AssistantGraduate Assistant - Texas A&M University

Content Level
Intermediate

Student Affairs Competency/ies
Advising and Supporting; Student Learning and Development

Abstract
Do you see a gap in leadership programming on your campus but feel lost on how to tangibly leverage that visible need into a programmatic reality? Presenters will share how they found champions, secured funding, and addressed a significant need on our campus – retention, belonging, and engagement of first-generation students. Presenters will share a model for engagement and leadership development of first generation students while sharing best practices for navigating difficult political challenges and advocating for valuable programs.

Innovate, Advocate, and Impact: Fighting for First Generation Student Leaders

Presenter(s)
Tearney Woodruff, Student Affairs Coordinator - Texas A&M University
Andrea Gonzalez, Graduate Assistant - Texas A&M University
Hannah Gerken,Graduate AssistantGraduate Assistant - Texas A&M University

Content Level
Intermediate

Student Affairs Competency/ies
Advising and Supporting; Student Learning and Development

Abstract
Do you see a gap in leadership programming on your campus but feel lost on how to tangibly leverage that visible need into a programmatic reality? Presenters will share how they found champions, secured funding, and addressed a significant need on our campus – retention, belonging, and engagement of first-generation students. Presenters will share a model for engagement and leadership development of first generation students while sharing best practices for navigating difficult political challenges and advocating for valuable programs.

Mapping and Measuring Student Learning in Leadership Programs

Presenter(s)
Adam Peck, Assistant Vice President and Dean of Student Affairs - Stephen F. Austin State University

Content Level
Advanced

Student Affairs Competency/ies
Assessment, Evaluation, and Research

Abstract
Learning about leadership does not take place in discrete and isolated episodes; however, the way that many approach assessment does not reflect this understanding. Our approach fails to capture students' learning over time or demonstrate how it connects to their academic learning. Many have suggested that co-curricular mapping is a way to address these issues - but few know how to approach it. This session will provide simple, step-by-step instructions for constructing co-curricular maps.

Motivation Behind Black Male Leadership Efficacy and Their Motivation to Lead

Presenter(s)
Matthew Miles, Area Coordinator - University of Louisiana at Lafayette

Content Level
Foundational

Student Affairs Competency/ies
Student Learning and Development; Values, Philosophy, and History

Abstract
The purpose of the research presented in this session is to explore what motivates African American male college students to develop as leaders, create their leadership identity, and enhance their leadership self-efficacy. This research explores what motivates black male college students to develop as leaders and believe in their own leader efficacy. Self-Determination theory will help the exploration of the research of motivation regarding black males and how those conditions enhance or undermine their capacities for psychological growth and engagement in leadership.

Quick Curriculum Writing for Content Writers (Especially If You are Under a Deadline!)

Presenter(s)
Erin Fischer, Owner - The Leadership and Training Studio

Content Level
Intermediate

Student Affairs Competency/ies
Student Learning and Development

Abstract
Yikes! If you have ever had to write leadership curriculum quickly, you know it can be very stressful and a bit overwhelming. In this session, participants will learn four things they can do to make sure they have solid content ready for their audience. This session will also make sure it is interactive - there will be no boring lectures or massive Power Points created, here. Join the presenter who will show you how she wrote 90 programs in three years, and how you can shortcut your work.

Religious Pluralism: Missed Opportunities in Leadership Development

Presenter(s)
Lori Durako Fisher, Graduate Research Assistant - North Carolina State University
Benjamin Correia-Harker, Director, Assessment & Research - Interfaith Youth Core

Content Level
Intermediate

Student Affairs Competency/ies
Social Justice and Inclusion; Student Learning and Development

Abstract
Engaging across difference is a crucial element of leadership education, but we often shy away from dialoguing about worldview beliefs. Helping students to develop more pluralistic orientations, including appreciation of others, requires interfaith engagement and dialogue across and about differences in religious/non-religious beliefs. This session will provide the case for increasing our focus on developing pluralism orientation, engage with IDEALS research findings on developing pluralistic attitudes, and explore how interfaith practices can fit into your leadership development initiatives.

Take the Lead: Coaching to Develop Leadership Competencies

Presenter(s)
Nancy Hunter Denney, Executive Director - Lead365 National Conference

Content Level
Intermediate

Student Affairs Competency/ies
Advising and Supporting; Student Learning and Development

Abstract
Sometimes you need to make the time; the potential is there. Going beyond the casual conversation or traditional advising style is the time line process of "coaching." Using a combination of presentation, paired interaction and real time practice, the presenter will lay the foundation for effective coaching techniques within the context of developing the leadership capacity and competency proficiency of a specific student. Effective coaching principals, considerations, sequenced questions and original assessments are shared along with the Denney W. Coaching Model.

The Student Leadership Institute: Outcomes Following the First Year and Future Plans

Presenter(s)
Elizabeth Thomas, Coordinator for the Center for Leadership - California Polytechnic State University
Isheeta Rahman, Graduate Assistant, Center for Leadership - California Polytechnic State University
Heather Domonoske , Lead Coordinator for the Center for Leadership, - California Polytechnic State University
Emily Garcia , Graduate Assistant, Center for Leadership, - California Polytechnic State University

Content Level
Intermediate

Student Affairs Competency/ies
Advising and Supporting; Social Justice and Inclusion

Abstract
Cal Poly's Center for Leadership recently launched the Student Leadership Institute, a two-day conference aimed at developing inclusive leaders in the campus community. This session will explore the process of creating a new program rooted in social change and reflections on best practices moving forward. The Center formed partnerships with several campus and community partners to demonstrate the importance of leadership development across campus. Through presentation and discussion, participants will build strategies for creating a campus-wide approach to inclusion.

Undergraduate Social Media and Social Change Leadership: Researching the #posts

Presenter(s)
Eric Buschlen, Associate Professor - Central Michigan University
Dan Jenkins, Associate Professor - University of Southern Maine
Sean Ryan,Associate Director, Fraternity Life and and Experiential Leadership EducationAssociate Director, Fraternity Life and and Experiential Leadership Education - Dickenson College

Content Level
Intermediate

Student Affairs Competency/ies
Assessment, Evaluation, and Research; Technology

Abstract
Does your volunteer center #hashtag service projects? In this session, faculty and staff will discuss and examine a recent, four year data collection of student messaging posted to social media (n=3,012). Messages came from search results using department-provided #hashtags while students served on alternative breaks. Data were examined from a regional university with a robust program. Findings support the need for student training and policy development to align social change with their posted messages.

UndocuAlly Trainers: Intentional Development of Student Leadership

Presenter(s)
Jennifer Crewalk, Assistant Director, Diversity, Inclusion and Multicultural Education - George Mason University
Paula Alderete, Student Support Coordinator - George Mason University
Fernando Acosta,UndocuAlly CoordinatorUndocuAlly Coordinator - George Mason University

Content Level
Intermediate

Student Affairs Competency/ies
Assessment, Evaluation, and Research; Social Justice and Inclusion

Abstract
UndocuAlly Trainers: Intentional Development of Student Leadership builds from an ecological framework by Suárez-Orozco (2015) utilized to explore the assets and challenges of undocumented students at the student, campus and state/national levels. This session aims to understand a phenomena within the student-led UndocuAlly Training program at George Mason University, which aligns with this ecological model. Through multiple viewpoints, this session will describe the current political climate, the student-trainer experiences, and the impact of their facilitation as a promising practice.

Using MSL Data to Inform Your Leadership Practice

Presenter(s)
Avani Rana, Director, Leadership - The College of New Jersey
John Dugan, Director, Program Quality Design and Assessment for Youth and Engagement Programs - Aspen Institute

Content Level
Intermediate

Student Affairs Competency/ies
Assessment, Evaluation, and Research; Leadership

Abstract
For more than a decade, the Multi-Institutional Study of Leadership has been a essential resource for assessing the needs and impact of college student leadership. The Multi-Institutional Study of Leadership (MSL) was initially conceived as a means to enhance institutional practice by better aligning the theory-research-practice cycle. Using case study examples, this session will allow you to see how you can apply the results of the national assessment on your campus.

BrandingEDU for Leadership Educators

Presenter(s)
Josie Ahlquist, Research Associate and Leadership Instructor - Florida State University

Content Level
Foundational

Student Affairs Competency/ies
Personal and Ethical Foundations; Technology

Abstract
What could be your digital impact as a leadership educator? Have you ever thought of your online presence as a tool for positive change and influence in your leadership programs, campus community, and beyond? In this session, the presenter will provide the foundational tools to flourish as educators with a blended digital identity, with an intentional brand and digital leadership presence. The engagement will explore digital communication tools and then present a purpose-drive digital leadership framework.

Citizen Leadership: Students as Change Agents

Presenter(s)
Lindsey Woelker, Associate Director, Leadership - University of North Carolina at Greensboro
April Marshall, Assistant Director, Leadership - Univeristy of North Carolina at Greensboro

Content Level
Intermediate

Student Affairs Competency/ies
Assessment, Evaluation, and Research; Student Learning and Development

Abstract
Building a civic identity, connecting with community, and growing leadership skills - that's the dream for many leadership educators. At UNC Greensboro, our Leadership Challenge Program taps into these elements and more. Through intentionally designed assessments to structured engagement opportunities with community partners, our three-tiered program creates student leaders who are ready to enter into communities and make a change. Attendees will gain knowledge and engage with others on best practices when it comes to learning outcomes, structures, and assessments.

Connection, Collaboration, and Collective Impact: Using Strategic Partnerships to Advance Leadership Work

Presenter(s)
Abby Chien, Program Manager, Office of Multi-Ethnic Student Affairs - University of Michigan
Ashley Rutledge, Manager, Student Programs in the Center for Campus Involvement - University of Michigan
Danyelle Reynolds,Assistant Director, Ginsberg Center for Community Service and LearningAssistant Director, Ginsberg Center for Community Service and Learning - University of Michigan

Content Level
Intermediate

Student Affairs Competency/ies
Leadership; Student Learning and Development

Abstract
Collaboration is a powerful and impactful practice for leadership educators. Learn how the University of Michigan applies a Collective Impact approach to the creation of program curricula, promotion of a synergistic leadership philosophy, and development of students and staff. The presenters in this session will share how Collective Impact informed the creation and evolution of Leadership Connection, a program for students organizations focused on intra- and inter-group development and social change. Participants will have the opportunity to apply these concepts to their work.

Creating a Culturally Competent and Responsive Campus Community

Presenter(s)
Lee Mun Wah, Executive Director - StirFry Seminars and Consulting

Content Level
Foundational

Student Affairs Competency/ies
Advising and Supporting; Social Justice and Inclusion

Abstract
Often, professors, staff and administrational leaders want to have "culturally responsive" classrooms and schools but don't feel they have enough training or cultural knowledge to make it happen. Through personal stories, diversity exercises and other experiential modalities, the presenters will explore not only the ways in which they have become mired but also what is still needed to truly make use of the cultural richness inherent in the gifts and contributions of our students, staff, administrational leaders, teachers and parents.

Doing More with Even Less: Designing a College-wide Leadership Conference

Presenter(s)
Jennifer Wellborn, Coordinator, Student Life - Pima Community College
Nicole Hayes, Program Coordinator, Student Life - Pima Community College

Content Level
Foundational

Student Affairs Competency/ies
Leadership; Student Learning and Development

Abstract
Faced with a cancelled local national student leadership conference and limited budget, how does a college create a similar leadership development and engagement experience for their students? During this session, the presenters will discuss how a Hispanic-serving institution and multi-campus community college district implemented their own conference-style leadership program to engage greater numbers of their students into leadership education and programming, while gaining faculty and staff buy-in.

Frameworks: A Tool to Build, Enhance, and Assess

Presenter(s)
Sabrena OKeefe, Associate Director, Center for Leadership and Service - Florida International University

Content Level
Intermediate

Student Affairs Competency/ies
Assessment, Evaluation, and Research; Leadership

Abstract
As institutions have been using the Student Leadership Competencies (Seemiller, 2014), frameworks have emerged as an essential tool. They have been used to help design programs, identify student learning outcomes, allow students to create their own experiences, and align assessments. The presenters in this session will discuss the various frameworks available, their ability to enhance your work, how to actually use them, and will provide examples from several different institutions that have used them at the student, program, office, and divisional levels.

Growing Pains: Remaining Mission-Centric through Growth and Change

Presenter(s)
Kerri Musick, Coordinator, Experiential Learning - Christopher Newport University
Juliann Kasza, Coordinator, Leadership Development - Christopher Newport University

Content Level
Intermediate

Student Affairs Competency/ies
Advising and Supporting; Assessment, Evaluation, and Research

Abstract
The President's Leadership Program, a 1,200 person, four-year, cohort based, curricular and co-curricular program at Christopher Newport University experienced a 1,950% increase in membership since it was established in 1998. This session will highlight the ways the program has continued to adapt and individualize the student experience in the face of growth and change.

It’s About Time: The Importance of Incorporating Critical Perspectives in Leadership Education

Presenter(s)
Amy Barnes, Clinical Assistant Professor - Ohio State University
Chase Moore, Graduate Administrative Associate, Office of the Vice-President for Student Life - Ohio State University
Jasmine Richardson,Graduate Administrative Associate, Leadership ProgramGraduate Administrative Associate, Leadership Program - Ohio State University
TJ Singleton, Assistant Hall Director - Ohio State University

Content Level
Intermediate

Student Affairs Competency/ies
Social Justice and Inclusion

Abstract
Leadership education is evolving and the most recent wave of literature emphasizes the importance of critical perspectives, especially in curriculum development and pedagogy. This session will share techniques used to deconstruct and reconstruct leadership theory that can be employed with students. Former students from a graduate level leadership course will share their experience of how critical perspectives impacted their learning. Finally, facilitators will lead an activity where participants will apply what their learning to leadership scenarios in small groups.

Positive Action Leadership for the Years to Come: Concepts and Challenges in Latin America

Presenter(s)
Adrian Ruiz De Chavez, Director del Instituto de Investigaciones en Liderazgo de Acción Positiva (Director of Institute on Research in Positive Action Leadership) - Universidad Anahuac México
Antonio Aldrette, Director de Formación Integral (Director of Integral Training) - Universidad Anahuac México
Bernardo Rangel,Vicerrector de Formación Integral (Vice President for Integral Training)Vicerrector de Formación Integral (Vice President for Integral Training) - Universidad Anahuac Mexico

Content Level
Intermediate

Student Affairs Competency/ies
Social Justice and Inclusion

Abstract
Leadership educators are faced with the challenging task of incorporating social justice education into their leadership classrooms to best prepare students for complex social issues requiring leadership with an understanding of social identities, power, privilege, and oppression in our societies. This session will present critical theory and pedagogy to apply social justice in the leadership classroom. Reflection, listening, and implicit bias critical lens activities will provide opportunities for participants to experience a co-learning community that supports liberation while countering oppression.

Women's Leadership Development on College Campuses: Progress and Perspectives

Presenter(s)
Julie Owen, Associate Professor, Leadership Studies - George Mason University
Susan Komives, Professor Emerita - University of Maryland, College Park
Kathy Guthrie,Associate ProfessorAssociate Professor - Florida State University
Aoi Yamanaka, Post-Doctoral Student - George Mason University
Melissa Rocco, Post-Doctoral Student - George Mason University

Content Level
Intermediate

Student Affairs Competency/ies
Leadership; Social Justice and Inclusion; Student Learning and Development

Abstract
How can colleges and universities best prepare women for the demands of modern leadership? This session will examine challenges and opportunities related to women's leadership development on college campuses. It will include perspectives from faculty, students, and administrators at four U.S. universities. Topics addressed will include: the implications of relevant research on gender and leadership traits, behaviors, and effectiveness in college women; the effects of stereotypes, prejudice, and discrimination on women's campus leadership; how women can navigate organizational challenges and systemic barriers; and cultural and structural influences on women's leadership. It will conclude with a discussion of strategies for action.

Application of Student Leadership Competencies in a Variety of Functional Units

Presenter(s)
Jacquelyn Ledford, Coordinator, Center for Leadership and Service - University of Tennessee
Melanie Lee, Student Success Advocate Coordinator - University of Utah
Libia Marqueza Castro,Coordinator, Associated Students Student GovernmentCoordinator, Associated Students Student Government - Sonoma State University

Content Level
Intermediate

Student Affairs Competency/ies
Advising and Supporting; Assessment, Evaluation, and Research

Abstract
Extensive terminology exists to describe leadership experiences on college campuses. Grounded in evidence-based practice, the presenters will describe the creation and implementation of Corey Seemiller's Jossey-Bass Student Leadership Competencies in a variety of functional areas at two different large, public institutions. Through presentation, discussion, and individual reflection, attendees will develop strategies for integrating student leadership competencies unique to their institutions, departments, and programs. Participants will explore utilizing such competencies as an assessment method to determine student leadership growth and learning.

Bringing Leadership Theories into Action through Creative Approaches

Presenter(s)
Roni Beck, Assistant Director, Residential Engagement - Boise State University

Content Level
Foundational

Student Affairs Competency/ies
Student Learning and Development

Abstract
Keeping workshops engaging and interactive is a constant need when presenting to student leaders from diverse backgrounds. Having finished its second year, the LEAD Series at Boise State University is a framework of workshops for students to learn key concepts from the Social Change Model for Leadership Development. The presenters in this session will discuss how to develop your own leadership sessions as well as share activities to bring the theories to life.

Culturally Relevant Leadership Learning: Students’ Identity, Capacity, and Efficacy Development

Presenter(s)
Aoi Yamanaka, Graduate Teaching Assistant - George Mason University
Sharrell Hassell-Goodman, Graduate Teaching Assistant, School of Integrative Studies - George Mason University
Julie Owen,Associate ProfessorAssociate Professor - George Mason University
Kathy Guthrie, Associate Professor - Florida State University
Vivechkanand Chunoo, Research Assistant - Florida State University

Content Level
Intermediate

Student Affairs Competency/ies
Social Justice and Inclusion

Abstract
Leadership education frequently reinforces dominant perspectives of leadership in diverse student populations. However, culturally relevant leadership learning (CRLL) is designed to address equity, support underrepresented populations, enhance campus climates, and affect social change. This session will investigate how student identity, capacity, and efficacy are relevant in CRLL. It will also offer case scenarios depicting how campus climate might shape CRLL depending on one's intersectional identities, positionality, and perspectives. It will also discuss strategies for creating inclusive leadership learning environments.

Encouraging Civic Action through Leadership Development

Presenter(s)
Kimberly Piatt, Associate Director, Community Development - The College at Brockport

Content Level
Foundational

Student Affairs Competency/ies
Student Learning and Development

Abstract
Cultivating civic action and agency can feel like an uphill battle when competing with the multitude of priorities facing college students. By infusing purposeful democratic engagement into leadership development, colleges can maximize their efforts and emphasize the importance of collective, instead of positional, leadership. The presenter in this session will explore relevant theories and offer specific strategies that can be used to establish leadership programs that build students capacity for social change.

Innovation as a Tool of Good Practice: Case Study Findings from Three Small Private Institutions

Presenter(s)
Christina Rajmaira, Assistant Vice President of Student Affairs/Dean of Student Life - Marymount University

Content Level
Advanced

Student Affairs Competency/ies
Assessment, Evaluation, and Research; Organizational and Human Resource

Abstract
Leaders at all levels within higher education are pondering the possibilities for cultivating innovative ways to reimagine their work. This session highlights the key findings from a recent dissertation study that explored how student affairs leaders at three small, private institutions are using innovation as a tool of good practice to position themselves for the coming changes in student demographics. The insights gathered from this qualitative, multisite, case study invite leadership educators to reflect on how the college student demographic is changing and how those changes bring about new approaches to leadership practice.

It's a Process: Managing a Leadership Scholarship Program at a Faith-Based Institution

Presenter(s)
Shawn Washington, Director, Student Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion - Whitworth University

Content Level
Intermediate

Student Affairs Competency/ies
Social Justice and Inclusion; Values, Philosophy, and History

Abstract
In this session, presenters will provide tools, strategies, highlights, and challenges for student success in implementing a multicultural leadership scholarship program. The development of students' intercultural leadership relies on a process of internal and external transformation, framed by a commitment to cultural diversity and to affect positive social change (Developmental Model of Intercultural Sensitivity and Social Change Model). This session is designed for individuals and their respective institutions interested in adapting this unique multicultural leadership scholarship program.

It's All About the Experiential: Engaging Generation Z with Experiential Pedagogy

Presenter(s)
Krystal Schiffelbein, Coordinator, Student Clubs, Organizations, and Leadership Programming - University of Colorado Colorado Springs
Sabrina Wienholtz, Director, Student Clubs, Organizations and Leadership - University of Colorado Colorado Springs

Content Level
Intermediate

Student Affairs Competency/ies
Advising and Supporting; Student Learning and Development

Abstract
This program will explore the use of experiential learning strategies in the Launching Integrity, Values, and Excellence (LIVE) Leadership program at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs. The LIVE program was conceived to develop student leaders to fill a variety of campus leadership roles. The program utilizes experientials to effectively engage our next generation of leaders, Generation Z. Presenters will share best practices for experiential pedagogy and examples of programs utilizing those practices. Attendees should come prepared to look at their own programs through an experiential lens.

LEAD Program for Potential Student Leaders

Presenter(s)
Cecilia Resurreccion, Executive Director - University of Asia and the Pacific

Content Level
Foundational

Student Affairs Competency/ies
Student Learning and Development

Abstract
The LEAD program is a comprehensive leadership development program for scholars and current and potential student leaders. It aims to provide leadership development opportunities for students to be effective leaders not only in the University, but to be trailblazers in society and practice the UA&P Brand of leadership as a way of life and as a way to serve. The program focuses on developing in them the culture of excellence: unity of life, virtue, integrity and service.

Leading with CAIR in a VUCA world: A student leadership development approach to transform problematic social contexts

Presenter(s)
Thomas Yannuzzi, Executive Director, The Center for Student Leadership - Kennesaw State University

Content Level
Intermediate

Student Affairs Competency/ies
Social Justice and Inclusion; Student Learning and Development

Abstract
Experts agree that today’s social contexts are becoming increasingly VUCA (volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous). It is in these problematic social contexts that leadership is revealed and personal/social transformations occur. This session, then, introduces a new interactional approach to student leadership development. The Leading with CAIR (LwC) approach helps students understand leadership as a complex, social process that requires the inter-action of personal competencies and social sensibilities among multiple stakeholders. Through the LwC approach, students gain a greater appreciation for the processes of sense-making and sense-giving, and enhance their ability to become more intentional, impactful leaders. Participants will walk away with a different approach to leadership development, as well as some easy-to-apply exercises that can be immediately integrated into their student leadership development programs and activities.z.

Power Matters: Equipping Leadership Professionals to Educate with Critical Lenses

Presenter(s)
Travis Olson, Program Associate - The Aspen Institute
Amy Barnes, Clinical Assistant Professor - The Ohio State University
Danyelle Reynolds,Assistant Director, Learning and LeadershipAssistant Director, Learning and Leadership - University of Michigan

Content Level
Intermediate

Student Affairs Competency/ies
Social Justice and Inclusion

Abstract
Leadership education too often ignores how power, or differences in social identity and access to resources, shape individuals' understanding of and access to leadership development. For leadership educators committed to developing a more just and inclusive society, it is important to address this shortcoming by intentionally discussing power in our own practice. In this session, the presenters will explore interdisciplinary understandings of power and provide accessible tools to practitioners who hope to incorporate critical perspectives in their work with students.

The Social Change Leadership Model in Action

Presenter(s)
Lua Hancock, Vice President Campus Life and Student Success – Stetson University
Pamela Cappas-Toro, Assistant Professor of World Languages and Culture – Stetson University
Trinity Johnson,Graduate Assistant Teach for America Corp Member – Rollins Colelge
Daniel Mejia,Student Government Association President – Rollins Colelge

Content Level
Intermediate

Student Affairs Competency/ies
Leadership; Personal and Ethical Foundations; Social Justice and Inclusion

Abstract
Your individual leadership development can be maximized when it is intertwined with work in service with the community. Participants will gain theoretically contextualization in the Social Change Model of Leadership Development and the Multicultural Change Intervention Matrix; the session will offer examples of these models work in action; and create their own socially grounded leadership development plan. This session will provide inspirational, hopeful, and practical tools that will benefit you individually and provide a framework for your work with students.

5 Creative Reflection Tools to Enhance Critical Thinking

Presenter(s)
Kate Kryder, Program Coordinator, Co-Curricular Leadership Development - University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill

Content Level
Foundational

Student Affairs Competency/ies
Leadership; Student Learning and Development

Abstract
In this learning lab, participants will be introduced to five creative reflection tools to enhance critical thinking in leadership education. These tools can easily be integrated in campus programing, staff meetings, or curriculum.

Applied Design Thinking: Reimagining the Case Study Competition

Presenter(s)
Amanda Parkman, Coordinator, Student Engagement and Career Development - University of Arizona
Mary Cantor, Coordinator, Student Engagement and Career Development - University of Arizona

Content Level
Intermediate

Student Affairs Competency/ies
Leadership

Abstract
Design Thinking has been used in a variety of fields as a human-centered approach to solving problems, developing products, and exploring innovative solutions. Learn how Design Thinking informed the reimagination of the Blue Chip Leadership Experience Case Study Competition and how lessons learned throughout the process can help you to explore new possibilities for your own programs. Participants will engage in Design Thinking during this learning lab as they explore practical, applicable ideas for their own program.

Can you Escape? Using Escape Rooms to Build Resilient Leaders

Presenter(s)
Patricia Riley, Assistant Director, Student Activities for Student Organizations and Leadership - Winthrop University

Content Level
Foundational

Student Affairs Competency/ies
Leadership

Abstract
Learn what Winthrop is doing to have student leaders become resilient and review and practice leadership concepts through the use of Escape Rooms. During this learning lab, participants will interact and learn how to use the escape room concept to teach teamwork, problem solving, resiliency, and followership. Participants will leave with resources to build a free, in-person activity as well as digital resources. If you like puzzles, codes, and games, then this session is for you.

Creating an On-Line Leadership Development Module

Presenter(s)
Lauren Bosselait, Associate Director, First-Year Experience and Learning Communities - University of Cincinnati

Content Level
Intermediate

Student Affairs Competency/ies
Organizational and Human Resource

Abstract
Through this learning lab session, the presenter will discuss ways to build an on-line leadership module. The presenter will focus on content development of the module, working with various campus constituencies, lessons learned from piloting, and the revision process and challenges faced along the way. The presenter will share snapshots of the module, as well as assessment data that has been collected. Participants will leave with an action plan for creating an on-line leadership module for their own campuses!

Redesigning Your Approach to Leadership Education by “Death to the Syllabus”

Presenter(s)
Paige Haber-Curran, Associate Professor - Texas State University

Content Level
Intermediate

Student Affairs Competency/ies
Advising and Supporting

Abstract
Inspired by Mano Singham's (2007) Death to the Syllabus, the focus of this learning lab is on rethinking the traditional classroom structure and environment to empower students to play an active role in designing the learning experience and environment. A brief overview of this teaching philosophy will be presented followed by tangible strategies for engaging and empowering students to be co-creators of the learning experience.

Using Piktochart to Visualize Student Leadership Assessment Data

Presenter(s)
Beth Hoag, Associate Director, Illinois Leadership Center - University of Illinois-Urbana Champaign

Content Level
Intermediate

Student Affairs Competency/ies
Assessment Evaluation and Research

Abstract
Do you ever struggle with determining creative ways to visualize your assessment data? This learning lab will explore tips and tricks on using Piktochart, an online resource for creating infographics. Examples of infographics created on Piktochart will be provided.

Working Beyond Boundaries: A Case Study Approach to Collaborative Leadership Across Campus

Presenter(s)
Dennis McCunney, Director, Center for Leadership and Civic Engagement - East Carolina University
Virginia Hardy, Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs - East Carolina University
Nichelle Shuck,Associate Director, Leadership and Civic EngagementAssociate Director, Leadership and Civic Engagement - East Carolina University

Content Level
Intermediate

Student Affairs Competency/ies
Law, Policy, and Governance; Values Philosophy and History

Abstract
This learning lab will engage participants in a learning lab discussion about developing cross-disciplinary leadership collaborations across campus. Presenters will provide an overview of how leadership collaborations can grow into long-standing partnerships -- across departments, divisions, and institutions. Presenters will discuss the relevance of institutional context and culture, the role of partnership theory, the significance of stakeholder development, and the value of leveraged campus resources.

A Framework for Growth: Developing and Implementing the Student Organization Success Framework

Presenter(s)
Anna Fredendall, Coordinator, Student Involvement and Organizations - The Ohio State University
JOhnnie Jordan, Coordinator, Keith B. Key Center for Student Leadership and Service - The Ohio State University

Content Level
Foundational

Student Affairs Competency/ies
Advising and Supporting

Abstract
This engaging Learning Lab will introduce participants to the Student Organization Success Framework: a leadership development model for student organizations that uses research and data from the Social Change Model of Leadership and Multi-Institutional Study of Leadership to identify and define 20 outcomes where student organizations can and should be working towards success. This session will be an introduction to the Framework as well as share where to access and how to put to use the correlating resources.

Teaching Leadership: Bridging Theory and Practice

Presenter(s)
Sadhana Hall, Deputy Director of the Nelson A. Rockefeller Center – Dartmouth College

Content Level
Foundational

Abstract
All levels of society require effective leaders and it is the role of educators to prepare leaders to make a positive difference in the world. In this featured session, Sadhana Hall will discuss how leadership can be taught and what educators need to do to authentically connect with learners to create an environment that is conducive to learning. She will also describe programmatic and institutional elements that support robust learning. By providing concrete examples from decades of experience, Hall will discuss what leadership educators in academia, governmental institutions, as well as for-profit and not-for-profit organizations, can do to develop leadership initiatives and ideas that fit their own institutional context.

Creation to Institutionalization: Development of a Leadership Center at Kent State University

Presenter(s)
Chris Tankersley, Associate Director, Student Learning and Assessment - Kent State University
Christian Hightower, Assistant Director, Student Leadership Development - Kent State University
Atinuke Odunaiya-Moore,Coordinator, Student LeadershipCoordinator, Student Leadership - Kent State University

Content Level
Intermediate

Student Affairs Competency/ies
Advising and Supporting;Assessment Evaluation and Research;Leadership;Organizational and Human Resource;Social Justice and Inclusion;Student Learning and Development

Abstract
Do you have a Leadership Center? Do you want one? This learning lab will provide participants a process for developing a model and framework for a center and advisory board, institutionalizing leadership education, and modeling how to transfer the work of a leadership center to the development of student leaders within a housing department. Participants will hear from the presenters, engage in discussion, and gain ideas to use on their own campus.

I’ve Already Done That! Finding a Capstone Project for Students Who Have Done it all

Presenter(s)
Lendi Bland, Acting Director, Leadership Studies - Emporia State University
Aidan Johnson, Undergraduate Student - Emporia State University
Paul Reichenberger,Undergraduate StudentUndergraduate Student - Emporia State University

Content Level
Intermediate

Student Affairs Competency/ies
Leadership;Student Learning and Development

Abstract
Capstone experiences have been an important part of many students' educations, providing students with opportunities to apply what they have learned, and collaborate with others. When students receive complete ideas suggested for a capstone project, it becomes a challenge for them to design one of their own. The presenters will share the process used to select a capstone project, describe the project, what they learned from it, and plans for future research.

Letting Students Lead: Lessons Learned from Advising a Student-Led Leadership Conference

Presenter(s)
Krystal Schiffelbein, Coordinator, Student Clubs, Organizations, and Leadership Programming - University of Colorado-Colorado Springs

Content Level
Foundational

Student Affairs Competency/ies
Advising and Supporting;Leadership;Student Learning and Development

Abstract
We build leaders. Ideally, these leaders would take their skills and use them to better our campuses and communities. With this goal in mind, this session will explore the successes and failures of leading a group of student leaders to plan the annual University of Colorado at Colorado Springs Student Leadership Conference. Presenters will discuss designing learning outcomes, effective team building strategies, potential conference committee structures, and advising already busy student leaders to successfully plan a student leadership conference.

Residential Building Blocks of Leadership: How RAs as Leaders Foster Student Success

Presenter(s)
Rebecca Kates, Graduate Supervisor - Indiana University-Bloomington
Amanda Fish, Graduate Assistant, Curriculum Devleopment - Indiana University-Bloomington

Content Level
Foundational

Student Affairs Competency/ies
Advising and Supporting;Leadership;Organizational and Human Resource;Personal and Ethical Foundations;Social Justice and Inclusion;Student Learning and Development

Abstract
Resident Assistants (RAs) can have a substantial impact on first year students' transition into college and their willingness to seek out leadership opportunities. RAs at Indiana University instill leadership skills in residents through exposure to a leadership curriculum as part of their job training process. This learning lab will discuss how RAs affect student experiences in the residence halls, highlight the importance of a leadership curriculum for residential life, and identify how these practices can be incorporated at other institutions.

Strengthening Leadership Programs through Campus Partner Inclusion

Presenter(s)
Sarah Fayard, Assistant Director, Leadership and Civic Engagement - North Carolina State University

Content Level
Intermediate

Student Affairs Competency/ies
Advising and Supporting;Leadership;Organizational and Human Resource;Social Justice and Inclusion;Values Philosophy and History

Abstract
Embracing our campus partners can enhance and diversify our leadership program offerings and outcomes. It can also address many of our ongoing challenges. This learning lab will share successful partnership ideas and tips to involve partners as content experts, presenters, and advocates through curricular teams, joint programs, and assessment.

Success, Leadership, and Involvement: How one Campus Developed a Summer Leadership Program for Incoming First-Year Students

Presenter(s)
Jen Kacere, Assistant Director, Leadership Development - North Dakota State University
Kim Bruemmer, Assistant Director, Leadership Development - North Dakota State University

Content Level
Foundational

Student Affairs Competency/ies
Leadership;Student Learning and Development

Abstract
North Dakota State University hosts a Summer Leadership Institute for incoming first-year students to enhance their leadership potential, create new friendships, and start college on the right track. This learning lab will highlight how to provide opportunities for first-year students to learn and connect on-campus before the academic year begins!

Teaching Leadership: Bridging Theory and Practice

Presenter(s)
Sadhana Hall, Deputy Director of the Nelson A. Rockefeller Center – Dartmouth College

Content Level
Foundational

Abstract
All levels of society require effective leaders and it is the role of educators to prepare leaders to make a positive difference in the world. In this featured session, Sadhana Hall will discuss how leadership can be taught and what educators need to do to authentically connect with learners to create an environment that is conducive to learning. She will also describe programmatic and institutional elements that support robust learning. By providing concrete examples from decades of experience, Hall will discuss what leadership educators in academia, governmental institutions, as well as for-profit and not-for-profit organizations, can do to develop leadership initiatives and ideas that fit their own institutional context.

Afternoon Keynote Interview

Presenter(s)
Georgia Sorenson, Ph.D., Møller Leadership Scholar and Møller By-Fellow - Churchill College, University of Cambridge

College Women’s Leadership Development: A Critical Conversation on Advancing Research and Practice

Presenter(s)
Paige Haber-Curran, Associate Professor - Texas State University
Natasha Turman, Visiting Assistant Professor - Miami University

Content Level
Intermediate

Student Affairs Competency/ies
Social Justice and Inclusion;Student Learning and Development

Abstract
This roundtable discussion focuses on the leadership development of college women. The facilitators will create a space to discuss: how research on college women's leadership can inform leadership education practice; benefits from applying an intersectional and critical lens to the topic; successful practices to engage women in their leadership development; and future directions in research and practice. The facilitators have experience as leadership educators and researchers on the topic and look forward to an open and critical conversation.

Constructing a Leadership Framework to Pave the Path for Leadership Development

Presenter(s)
Brad Romig, Director, New Student and Leadership Programs - Tulane University

Content Level
Foundational

Student Affairs Competency/ies
Student Learning and Development

Abstract
In the absence of a centralized leadership programs office prior to fall 2016, Tulane University assembled a Leadership Task Force with staff and faculty representatives from across campus. The task force created a leadership framework in spring 2016 that has been instrumental in redesigning existing programs and creating new leadership development experiences on campus. Attendees will learn more about the task force, the leadership framework, and the construction of a more comprehensive leadership development plan for Tulane University.

Examining and Implementing Developmental Leadership Experiences to Build Inclusive Communities

Presenter(s)
Taylor Kriley, Director of Inclusion and Diversity Excellence - Fort Hays State University
Shianne Cokely, Graduate Assistant Inclusion and Diversity Excellence - Fort Hays State University

Content Level
Intermediate

Student Affairs Competency/ies
Leadership;Social Justice and Inclusion;Student Learning and Development

Abstract
This roundtable will help to explore developmental approaches to preparing undergraduate students to become adaptive leaders. In partnership with the Kansas Leadership Center, one institution created strategic experiences to cultivate the leadership capacity of students. After determining the need for a capstone co-curricular experience, the institution invested in the Leaders for the Common Good program, which is an intensive leadership experience designed for students to diagnose, apply, and synthesize previous leadership and social justice curricular and co-curricular experiences. Ultimately, to prepare students to engage in tackling adaptive challenges and work to build inclusive communities.

From Transactional to Relational: How to Manage Student Organization Communities While Still Developing Them

Presenter(s)
Anna Fredendall, Coordinator, Student Involvement and Organizations - The Ohio State University
Johnnie Jordan, Coordinator, Keith B. Key Center for Student Leadership and Service - The Ohio State University

Content Level
Intermediate

Student Affairs Competency/ies
Advising and Supporting;Leadership;Student Learning and Development

Abstract
In this interactive roundtable we will lead a discussion to examine the engagement between the student organization community and staff, particularly regarding management style. This discussion will focus on identifying and assessing your institution's current relationship with your organization community, ways to create a shift to in your approach to managing student organization communities, and how to utilize your campus resources to create an exciting and impactful change in student organization development.

Navigating the Politics of Implementing Change as a new Leadership Educator

Presenter(s)
Samia Cooperider, Program Coordinator - Pennsylvania State University
Kelli Dowd, Program Coordinator - Pennsylvania State University

Content Level
Foundational

Student Affairs Competency/ies
Leadership;Organizational and Human Resource;Personal and Ethical Foundations;Social Justice and Inclusion

Abstract
Ever tried to make change and hit some roadblocks? Ever felt your ideas are being shut down? In this roundtable session, new professionals can come together to discuss some of the pitfalls of trying to make change in departments. Participants will have the opportunity to discuss strategies, leadership theories and models new professionals have tried or hope to implement, and what is needed from senior-level administrators to support new professionals' development as change agents for the university.

Now is the Time! A 360º Self-Reflection Workshop

Presenter(s)
Ijeoma Nwaogu, Founder and Principal - Everlead

Content Level
Foundational

Student Affairs Competency/ies
Student Learning and Development

Abstract
Numerous responsibilities take precedence in the tight schedules of students making it difficult for them to designate time to reflect on their experiences impacting their personal leadership. Therefore, leadership educators must incorporate reflection in students' leadership development activities. Reflection renews students' sense of clarity and motivation to pursue their leadership ambitions with greater confidence and effectiveness. Participants will complete a full-scope, self-reflection workshop to gain first-hand familiarity of the process in order to facilitate similar workshops for their students.

Peer-to-Peer Leadership: Developing Training Resources Across Functional Areas for Successful Peer Facilitation

Presenter(s)
Casey Talbot, Student Involvement Advisor – The University of Chicago
Carrie Grogan, Assistant Director, Student Leadership Development - The University of Chicago

Content Level
Intermediate

Student Affairs Competency/ies
Leadership;Student Learning and Development

Abstract
Peer-to-peer education models offer a unique depth and breadth of leadership development opportunities for all students involved. But what does a successful training for peer facilitators look like? In this roundtable, facilitators will explore a number of models that take into consideration different functional areas, experience levels, and length of leadership program while also facilitating discussions to generate new ideas and best practices.

Press Pause to Advance: Enhancing Curriculum and Assessment in Leadership Programs

Presenter(s)
Kimberly Piatt, Associate Director, Community Development - College at Brockport
Tearney Woodruff, Program Coordinator, Maroon and White Leadership Program - Texas A&M University

Content Level
Intermediate

Student Affairs Competency/ies
Assessment Evaluation and Research;Student Learning and Development

Abstract
When it comes to assessing leadership programs, has your mantra become “Just keep swimming?" It is challenging to know where to begin without being so deeply entrenched in planning you struggle to connect to the bigger picture. What if you had the opportunity to step back and strategically align all these layers? This roundtable will help participants embed curriculum enhancement and program review into your work, rather than adding to a long to-do list.

Teaching Integrity and Ethics

Presenter(s)
Beth Hoag, Associate Director, Illinois Leadership Center - University of Illinois-Urbana Champaign
Gayle Spencer, Director, Illinois Leadership Center - University of Illinois-Urbana Champaign

Content Level
Intermediate

Student Affairs Competency/ies
Leadership;Personal and Ethical Foundations;Student Learning and Development

Abstract
Ethics, values, and integrity are core concepts to effective leadership education, but too often these topics are simplified or excluded from curriculum. This roundtable discussion will explore different approaches to teaching ethics and provide a variety of available resources to assist with curriculum/program development. Attendees will engage in discussion around ethical concepts/approaches, pedagogy, activities, case studies, and assessment strategies. Both curricular and co-curricular leadership educators are encouraged to attend.

Empowering Women in Leadership: Developing Leadership Efficacy Through a Cohort-Based Experience

Presenter(s)
Adrian Bitton, Assistant Director, Leadership Development and Community Engagement - Northwestern University

Content Level
Intermediate

Student Affairs Competency/ies
Assessment, Evaluation, and Research

Abstract
Women in Leadership is a six-week, cohort-based learning community for undergraduate women to explore the intersections of gender and leadership through experiential activities, intentional dialogue, and reflection. This session will highlight the core curricular content of the program, as well as, link the pedagogical strategies with formative and summative assessments. This will share how students' feedback is continuously gathered and used to inform future sessions and cohorts while avoiding survey fatigue. Lastly, we will focus on ways to measure leadership self-efficacy.

Exploring Experiential Learning Tools for Student Leadership Development Programming with the Center for Creative Leadership

Presenter(s)
Daniel Jenkins, Chair and Associate Professor, Leadership and Organizational Studies - University of Southern Maine
Preston Yarborough, Faculty, Societal Advancement - Center for Creative Leadership
Todd Deal, Faculty, Societal Advancement; and Higher Education Portfolio Leader - Center for Creative Leadership

Content Level
Intermediate

Student Affairs Competency/ies
Personal and Ethical Foundations; Values, Philosophy, and History

Abstract
Experienced leadership educators will demonstrate multiple applications of a variety of experiential learning tools offered by the Center for Creative Leadership and facilitate conversations about intentional alignment between and among these tools and student leadership programming. Demonstrations will include the Leadership Explorer, Metaphor Explorer, and Transformations tools in large and small group formats, with a focus on debriefing. Come join us for a fun, interactive session and leave with tangible tools and resources to bring back to your campus programs!

Finally! Fun Ways to Make Your Content Incredibly Interactive

Presenter(s)
Erin Fischer, CEO and Owner - The Leadership and Training Studio

Content Level
Intermediate

Student Affairs Competency/ies
Assessment, Evaluation, and Research; Technology

Abstract
If you need to write a program last minute or don't have a lot of time in your schedule to write out-of-this-world curriculum, you are not alone, but what happens if you forget to make it fun and engaging. Well, your evaluations suffer, and, more than likely, participation goes down. Students and staff know what is worth their time! So, come to this session to learn how to add interesting games, activities and job aids to your programs. Erin has written hundreds of programs in the past decade, and can teach you all the tricks, tips and techniques. GET READY TO PLAY!

Inclusive Leadership 101! The Building Blocks of Developing an Inclusive Leader within your Campus Community

Presenter(s)
Joshua Fredenburg, Leadership Educator/Doctoral Student - Nova Southeastern University

Content Level
Intermediate

Student Affairs Competency/ies
Social Justice and Inclusion

Abstract
According to Harvard Business Review, although diversity and inclusion are lumped together many times, the reality is, both are different and this must be clearly articulated in leadership trainings on diversity and inclusion in order to develop inclusive leaders focused on creating an inclusive campus community. In this program, the presenter helps participants identify the difference between inclusion and diversity, and provides the participants with the six signature traits of an inclusive leader using a researched based model that was develop by a highly respected international company. Leadership educators who attend this session will walk away from this program with a specific set of applicable leadership traits they can use to develop more inclusive leaders on their respected campuses.

Knowledge is Power: Engaging, Educating, and Inspiring Through a Citizens’ Academy

Presenter(s)
Alex Dennis, Assistant Director, Center for Leadership and Civic Engagement - East Carolina University
Tara Kermiet, Associate Director, Center for Leadership and Civic Engagement - East Carolina University

Content Level
Intermediate

Student Affairs Competency/ies
Advising and Supporting

Abstract
East Carolina University's Citizen U is designed to educate students about how to be responsible, engaged citizens and inspire them to be involved leaders in their communities and our democracy. The presenters will provide an overview of a newly evolving program that encourages civic learning within the context of student leadership competencies. Presenters will discuss the process of curriculum development, relevance of institutional data, the role of partnership theory, and the lessons learned from the initial rollout of the program.

Leadership Education in Residence Life: Re-Strategizing for Generation Z

Presenter(s)
Kaylee Bloom, Assistant Residence Director - Syracuse University
Natalie Torres, Assistant Residence Director - Syracuse University

Content Level
Intermediate

Student Affairs Competency/ies
Advising and Supporting

Abstract
As a new generation makes their home in college residence halls, the strategies we use to implement leadership education in the residential experience must evolve with them. The Syracuse University Office of Residence Life's Leadership Committee utilized concepts from Wright State University faculty member Dr. Corey Seemiller's Generzation Z Leads to facilitate innovative leadership engagement strategies from a residence life perspective. This includes a remodel of hall-based community councils, an experimental off-campus retreat, and student employee leadership development.

Learning Communities for Social Change: Leadership Development Experiences in Year One

Presenter(s)
Kailee Brickner-McDOnald, Assistant Director, Center for Community Engagement - Middlebury College
Harvey Vincent, Graduate Assistant, Leadership and Civic Engagement Programs - University of Vermont
Darren McIntyre,Assistant Director, Director of VT Interdisciplinary TeamAssistant Director, Director of VT Interdisciplinary Team - Center for Disability and Community Inclusion

Content Level
Intermediate

Student Affairs Competency/ies
Assessment, Evaluation, and Research; Student Learning and Development

Abstract
Learning communities, first-year experiences, and peer mentorship stand out as influential practices for fostering student learning and engagement in higher education (Kuh, 2008). The University of Vermont combined these high-impact practices to develop a Leadership Learning Community that was foundationally centered on the Social Change Model (Higher Education Research Institute, 1996). In this session, the presenters will describe the community's design, explores the students' self-reported leadership development experiences in the program, and invites practitioners to apply lessons learned in this case to their own campuses.

Pen and Post-its: Using Design Thinking in Leadership Development

Presenter(s)
Katie Clark, Director, Center for Innovation and Leadership - Swarthmore College
Carl Sveen, Coordinator, Center for Innoavation and Leadership - Swarthmore College

Content Level
Foundational

Student Affairs Competency/ies
Personal and Ethical Foundations; Values, Philosophy, and History

Abstract
Using design thinking as a tool for program development centered on leadership and innovation. While not the only way to generate ideas, Design Thinking provides a creative solution to program development, student leadership development, and shifting institutional culture. This session will outline how the Swarthmore College Center for Innovation and Leadership has used design thinking and how you can too!

Practicing Critical Leadership Pedagogy: Weaving Social Justice Education into Leadership Curriculum

Presenter(s)
Erica Wiborg, Graduate Assistant and Instructor - Florida State University
Maritza Torres, Graduate Assistant and Instructor - Florida State University
Trisha Teig,Graduate Assistant and InstructorGraduate Assistant and Instructor - Florida State University

Content Level
Intermediate

Student Affairs Competency/ies
Leadership; Social Justice and Inclusiom; Student Learning and Development

Abstract
Leadership educators are faced with the challenging task of incorporating social justice education into their leadership classrooms to best prepare students for complex social issues requiring leadership with an understanding of social identities, power, privilege, and oppression in our societies. This workshop will present critical theory and pedagogy to apply social justice in the leadership classroom. Reflection, listening, and implicit bias critical lens activities will provide opportunities for participants to experience a co-learning community that supports liberation while countering oppression.

Program Review: Moving from Student Participation to Engagement

Presenter(s)
Samantha Hartlen, Lead Coordinator, Clubs and Leadership Development - University of Toronto
Sarah Memme, Student Life Coordinator, Leadership Programs - University of Toronto

Content Level
Intermediate

Student Affairs Competency/ies
Leadership; Student Learning and Development

Abstract
The Clubs and Leadership Development Team at the University of Toronto went through the journey of moving students along the continuum of participation to engagement with their programming. This interactive session will show the program review process using two leadership development programming theories featured in The Handbook for Student Leadership Development as well as other lessons learned. Come and reflect on your own leadership programs; celebrate your strengths and look for opportunities to grow and deepen your student engagement.

Closing Keynote Speaker

Presenter(s)
Eboo Patel, Founder & President - Interfaith Youth Core

Career Services and Leadership Collide: Transforming Sophomore Student Engagement Through a Professional Development and Leadership Retreat

Presenter(s)
Lexie Avery, Career Consultant in Residence - Binghamton University

Content Level
Foundational

Student Affairs Competency/ies
Student Learning and Development

Abstract
College students are faced with increased pressure to follow a path, often before students have an opportunity for self-reflection and exploration. In career services, our mission is to empower students to make informed and educated decisions about their futures and as the profession evolves due to employer needs and higher expectations, programming has placed a focus on self-assessment and skill building. This session will discuss how a professional development and leadership weekend retreat fosters self-awareness, connections, and leadership development.

Connecting Student Affairs Graduate Students to the ACPA/NASPA Leadership Competency

Presenter(s)
Taylor Kriley, Director, Inclusion & Diversity Excellence - Fort Hays State University

Content Level
Intermediate

Student Affairs Competency/ies
Leadership

Abstract
In response to the sequence of course curriculum, one student affairs division created a Student Affairs Leadership Fellows program to guide a select group of current student affairs graduate students (both on-campus and virtual) as well as senior undergraduate students who had an intention to pursue a student affairs graduate program in a cohort-style experience in developing their identity as student affairs leaders through leadership development, education, and training. This session will explore the experiential activities and reflections from the eight-week program and provide you with takeaways for your own campus.

Constructing a Leadership Framework to Pave the Path for Leadership Development

Presenter(s)
Brad Romig, Director, New Student and Leadership Programs - Tulane University

Content Level
Foundational

Student Affairs Competency/ies
Student Learning and Development

Abstract
In the absence of a centralized leadership programs office prior to fall 2016, Tulane University assembled a Leadership Task Force with staff and faculty representatives from across campus. The task force created a leadership framework in spring 2016 that has been instrumental in redesigning existing programs and creating new leadership development experiences on campus. Attendees will learn more about the task force, the leadership framework, and the construction of a more comprehensive leadership development plan for Tulane University.

Creating Positive Social Change in Communities Through Leadership

Presenter(s)
Susan Luchey, Associate Director, University Student Centers for Leadership Development - University of Delaware
Julie Millisky, Graduate Assistant - University of Delaware

Content Level
Intermediate

Student Affairs Competency/ies
Leadership; Social Justice and Inclusion

Abstract
Creating positive change in communities is a common outcome for leadership programs. This session highlights the Blue Hen Leadership Program (BHLP) from the University of Delaware, a four-tiered co-curricular experiential leadership program. BHLP leverages the intersection between academic and student affairs approaches to teaching leadership in helping students understand their role in building community leadership capacity. Using several leadership models and theories, this program develops students as engaged citizens and social entrepreneurs. This session will share BHLP's process and curriculum.

Emerging Leaders Program: Centering Social Justice in First-Year Leadership and Assessment

Presenter(s)
Michael Grewe, Director, LGBTQIA+ Student Services and Assistant Director, Campus Activities and Orientation - Augsburg University
Joanne Reeck, Chief Diversity Officer & Director, Campus Activities and Orientation - Augsburg University
Nancy Huynh,Program Coordinator, Campus Activities and OrientationProgram Coordinator, Campus Activities and Orientation - Augsburg University

Content Level
Intermediate

Student Affairs Competency/ies
Assessment, Evaluation, and Research

Abstract
Augsburg University's Emerging Leaders Program provides new incoming first-year and transfer students an opportunity to develop their leadership skills centered through a lens of social justice. This workshop will discuss the program's approach to leadership, its curriculum, and its aim to provide students with resources, skills, and tools to be effective change agents on campus and in the greater community.

Emotionally Intelligent Leadership as a Pedagogical Framework for Intercultural Competence and Global Mindset

Presenter(s)
Paige Haber-Curran, Associate Professor and Program Coordinator - Texas State University
Nyasha GuramatunhuCooper, Assistant Professor, Leadership Studies - Kennesaw State University

Content Level
Intermediate

Student Affairs Competency/ies
Social Justice and Inclusion; Student Learning and Development

Abstract
Focusing on consciousness of self, others, and context, Emotionally Intelligent Leadership (EIL) is a framework that can facilitate transformative learning in leadership education. In this session the presenters introduce the EIL model and discuss its application for facilitating student learning, particularly in the areas of intercultural competence and global mindset. The presenters will share how they have used EIL to inform curriculum design and provide an opportunity for participants to explore the use of EIL in their leadership education practice.

Evidence-Based Digital Leadership Education

Presenter(s)
Josie Ahlquist, Research Associate and Leadership Instructor - Florida State University
Kathy Guthrie, Associate Professor of Higher Education - Florida State University
Vivechkanand Chunoo,Research AssistantResearch Assistant - Florida State University
Connor Jones, Graduate Intern - Florida State University

Content Level
Intermediate

Student Affairs Competency/ies
Student Learning and Development; Technology

Abstract
Florida State University's online course Leadership in the Digital Age guides the leadership learning of students with a digital twist. Rooted in social change and digital leadership models, it leverages experiential reflective online pedagogies, enhancing students' digital leadership capacity and efficacy. The session offers guidance for curricular and co-curricular replication, and empirical results from a year-long study validating the six Pillars for Digital Leadership Education, underscoring the importance of digital leadership learning.

Not Another Program: Reconceptualizing Leadership Development Through Capacity Building Across Student Affairs

Presenter(s)
Adrian Bitton, Assistant Director, Leadership Development and Community Engagement - Northwestern University

Content Level
Intermediate

Student Affairs Competency/ies
Leadership; Student Learning and Development

Abstract
Over-programmed, limited resources, siloed efforts- these are challenges of leadership development at universities. Rather than competing for students' time with programming, Northwestern adopted a collective impact approach- where colleagues in different functional areas reinforce Northwestern's Leadership Framework within their own programs and the Office of Leadership Development and Community Engagement serves as backbone support and capacity builders. This session will focus on the process and benefits of capacity building with colleagues in order to embed leadership development across the university.

Not Just Letting Them In - Leadership and Retention Collaboratively Helping Students Thrive

Presenter(s)
Avani Rana, Director of Leadership - The College of New Jersey
Jamal Johnson, Senior Assistant Director, Mentoring & Retention - The College of New Jersey

Content Level
Intermediate

Student Affairs Competency/ies
Student Learning and Development

Abstract
Using design thinking as a tool for program development centered on leadership and innovation. While not the only way to generate ideas, Design Thinking provides a creative solution to program development, student leadership development, and shifting institutional culture. This session will outline how the Swarthmore College Center for Innovation and Leadership has used design thinking and how you can too!

Using Community Asset Mapping to Teach the Social Change Model

Presenter(s)
Jayme Gardner, Coordinator, Leadership Development - University of Missouri
Sarah Edwards, Coordinator, Mizzou Alternative Breaks - University of Missouri

Content Level
Intermediate

Student Affairs Competency/ies
Leadership; Social Justice and Inclusion

Abstract
Presenters of this session will present a community-based leadership development curriculum. The session will describe how this curriculum was implemented in in the Chancellor's Leadership Class at the University of Missouri and its partnership with the Office of Student Engagement's Service Programs. Presenters will then tutorial the tools using an asset-based community development model and share ways to use this model and content in a non-classroom setting.

Understanding the Current State of Affairs Related to Leadership Development Programs

Presenter(s)
Steven Mencarini, Associate Dean of Students - Guilford College

Content Level
Intermediate

Student Affairs Competency/ies
Leadership;Organizational and Human Resource;Values Philosophy and History

Abstract
This session is meant to highlight the important findings from the 2015 Multi-Institutional Study of Leadership - Institutional Survey (MSL-IS). This survey of leadership development educators measured the various ways that leadership development programs are delivered at colleges and universities. A longitudinal comparison of the 2009 and 2015 MSL-IS results will help participants understand how program delivery has matured and where the field currently stands in terms of alignment with high-impact practices for leadership development.

From Money to Meaning: Using Social Justice Sensemaking to Increase Student Learning and Community Engagement and Impact

Presenter(s)
Anne Aichele, Director, Student Leadership - Marymount University
Linda Pratt, Assistant Director, Student Life - Marymount University

Content Level
Intermediate

Student Affairs Competency/ies
Social Justice and Inclusion; Student Learning and Development

Abstract
Marymount University's Spirit of Service (SOS) scholarship has traditionally provided participants a reason to serve, but not a method for intentional reflection. Using Mitchell's (2014) framework for Social Justice Sensemaking and the Social Change Model, Student Life created a curriculum to facilitate critical thinking and meaning-making and trained the SOS Scholar's to apply it and lead other students in meaningful reflection. Presenters will share the rational and process for creating the curriculum, as well as the outcomes of the implementation.

Grow Your Own Way: Developing Leadership Competencies For Graduate Students

Presenter(s)
Veronica Guzman, Associate Director, Follett Student Leadership Center - University of Texas Arlington
Grisell Pérez-Carey, Assistant Director, Follett Student Leadership Center - University of Texas Arlington

Content Level
Intermediate

Student Affairs Competency/ies
Personal and Ethical Foundations; Student Learning and Development

Abstract
Leadership development never ends, yet so many institutions focus on experiential leadership at the undergraduate level, and lack dedicated co-curricular opportunities and recognition for graduate students. This presentation discusses the University of Texas Arlington's enhancement of their Leadership Honors Program to create a path specific to the graduate student experience based on assessment, diversity, and students' individual competencies. Participants will leave with knowledge and resources to help broaden leadership development and programs on their campus.

Higher Education/Student Affairs Master's Students' Preparation and Development as Leadership Educators

Presenter(s)
Trisha Teig, Instructor, Leadership Studies - Florida State University

Content Level
Intermediate

Student Affairs Competency/ies
Social Justice and Inclusion; Values, Philosophy, and History

Abstract
Student affairs practitioners' work often includes expectations for leadership education and development of college students. However, there exists no formal preparation process or curriculum for master's students in graduate preparatory programs to access learning about becoming a leadership educator. This case study examined the experiences of a cohort of master's students in a higher education/student affairs program to understand their access to leadership education communities of practice and their development of leadership educator professional identity.

Implementing Change: The Canadian Perspective on Work-Integrated Learning

Presenter(s)
Alysha Ferguson, Coordinator, Community Engagement - University of Toronto Mississauga
Adam Rooke, Residence Coordinator, Experiential Learning - Wilfrid Laurier University

Content Level
Intermediate

Student Affairs Competency/ies
Law, Policy, and Governance; Student Learning and Development

Abstract
The impact of changing government policies is not new for us Leadership Educators in North America. Yet, each time it happens we feel unprepared. It's time to change that by exploring with two student affairs professionals who have been impacted by a government policy in Ontario, Canada as it shifts their work in relation to "work-integrated learning" and explore ways you can use innovation and hands on tools to help prepare you for any upcoming policy or institutional changes.

Missing the Mark: Native Student Involvement in Leadership Experiences and Campus Organizations

Presenter(s)
Symphony Oxendine, Assistant Professor, Higher Education - University of North Carolina Wilmington
Deb Taub, Professor and Chair Department, Student Affairs Administration - Binghamton University

Content Level
Intermediate

Student Affairs Competency/ies
Social Justice and Inclusion

Abstract
In this session, presenters will describe findings from their study that explored the impact of leadership development experiences and involvement in campus organizations on Native American students' leadership efficacy and leadership capacity. The study used data drawn from the 2015 Multi-Institutional Study of Leadership. Presenters will describe how current leadership experiences are "missing the mark" for Native students and discuss implications for those designing and implementing leadership development experiences.

Revise, Restructure, Refresh: How an Academic Leadership Program Adapts for Success

Presenter(s)
Matthew Augeri, Director, Career Leadership Academy - The University of Iowa
Susie Regan, Assistant Director, Career Leadership Academy - The University of Iowa

Content Level
Intermediate

Student Affairs Competency/ies
Organizational and Human Resource; Social Justice and Inclusion

Abstract
For a decade, the Career Leadership Academy (CLA) has stayed innovative by adapting to decreased funding and changing student needs. Housed in the Pomerantz Career Center at The University of Iowa, CLA is an academic course series that frames leadership development from a career preparedness perspective. This session will describe how CLA has restructured and reinvented it's program, including offering our curriculum in multiple formats (in-person, hybrid, online and extension sites) as well as partnering with campus stakeholders and employers.

Storytelling in the Leadership Process: Lessons from Interfaith Cooperation

Presenter(s)
Ben Correia-Harker, Director, Assessment and Research - Interfaith Youth Core

Content Level
Intermediate

Student Affairs Competency/ies
Social Justice and Inclusion; Student Learning and Development

Abstract
Personal stories are powerful. They cast compelling visions, inspire many to engage in the leadership process, and humanize the storyteller. But to what degree are leadership educators intentionally teaching storytelling as a leadership practice? In this session we'll discuss how IFYC uses storytelling in interfaith leadership education, explore one model of storytelling, and discuss the implications of storytelling for socially responsible leadership. Participants will also have opportunities to discern how to incorporate storytelling practices into their leadership education initiatives.

The Change They Want to See: How Students Apply the Social Change Model of Leadership Development in Their Careers and Lives

Presenter(s)
Mark Fabbi, Senior Student Program Coordinator - Rutgers University
Christina Ferrari, Assistant Director, Student Life - Columbia University

Content Level
Intermediate

Student Affairs Competency/ies
Leadership

Abstract
Students who pursue careers in healthcare, public health, and public service have an instinctive need to contribute to society in a positive way. In fields where social justice, equity, and social change are core foundations of the curriculum, what does leadership education look like? How do leadership educators contribute to the student experience? This session explores how to build leadership development education that is relevant to the experience and interests of graduate and undergraduate students at several institutions.

The Intersection of Leadership Educators’ and Students’ Identities on Leadership Development

Presenter(s)
Matthew Markham, Residence Director - University of Hawai'i at Manoa
Ivy Barefoot, Residence Director – University of Hawai'i at Manoa

Content Level
Intermediate

Student Affairs Competency/ies
Advising and Supporting; Social Justice and Inclusion

Abstract
It is impossible to ignore the impact that identity, privilege, and power have in student leadership development and the work of leadership educators. This presentation will go beyond considering just students' identities but also examine the impact of the social identities of the leadership educators. This session will equip attendees to better understand how their identities and those of students intersect to reconsider practice, and create more inclusive and meaningful leadership development for all students.

The Intersection of Multicultural Competence and Emotional Intelligence in the Supervisory Relationship

Presenter(s)
Matthew Shupp, Associate Professor - Shippensburg University

Content Level
Intermediate

Student Affairs Competency/ies
Organizational and Human Resource; Personal and Ethical Foundations

Abstract
Emotional Intelligence (EI) is the capacity to differentiate and define one's emotions. Similarly, Multicultural Competence (MC) is a level of consciousness that involves self-awareness, knowledge of others' lived experience, and skills necessary to transcend differences. Both EI and MC are profoundly important in our practice. This presentation introduces attendees to key components integral to both EI and MC and their important intersections in our work as student affairs practitioners.

John Dugan

Director, Program Quality, Design, & Assessment

John currently serves as the Director of Program Quality, Design, and Assessment in the Youth & Engagement Programs Division at The Aspen Institute. The Aspen Institute is an educational and policy studies organization based in Washington, DC. Its mission is to foster leadership based on enduring values and to provide a nonpartisan venue for dealing with critical issues. John reached the rank of full professor in the Higher Education graduate program at Loyola University Chicago.

John is the Principal Investigator for the Multi-Institutional Study of Leadership, an international research program examining influences on socially responsible leadership and other educational outcomes (e.g., efficacy, resilience, social perspective-taking, identity development). To date more than 350 institutions in the Australia, Canada, Chile, Jamaica, Mexico, and the United States have participated in the study yielding over 500,000 participants. John’s research has generated over 40 publications including his most recent book: Leadership Theory: Cultivating Critical Perspectives. John earned his bachelor’s degree in Communications and Spanish from John Carroll University. He holds master’s and doctoral degrees in Counseling and Personnel Services from the University of Maryland, College Park. He lives in Chicago with his husband (Trey) and two dogs (Charlie and Bernie). In his free time, he is unapologetically nerdy and loves to spend times reading comic books, watching documentaries, and avoiding sports.

Georgia Sorensen

Møller Leadership Scholar and Møller By-Fellow

Georgia Sorenson, Ph.D. Is the James MacGregor Burns Leadership Scholar and Møller By Fellow at Churchill College, University of Cambridge.  Before coming to the Møller Institute, University of Cambridge, she founded the James MacGregor Burns Academy of Leadership at the University of Maryland, USA where she was Distinguished Research Professor. She is also cofounder of the International Leadership Association. In addition, Professor Sorenson has served as Senior Policy Analyst to President Jimmy Carter in the White House, Inaugural Chair and Professor of Transformational Leadership of the U.S. Army War College, and Visiting Senior Scholar at the University of Richmond’s Jepson School of Leadership Studies as well as the University of Maryland Carey School of Law.

An architect of the leadership studies field, she was awarded the 2015 International Leadership Association’s Lifetime Achievement Award, an award that “honors an individual’s accomplishments in the development and enhancement of the field of leadership over his or her lifetime.”

Dr. Sorenson is co-editor (with George Goethals and James MacGregor Burns) of the four-volume multi-award winning Encyclopedia of Leadership, and The Quest for a General Theory of Leadership.  She was coauthor of Dead Center (with James MacGregor Burns) an analysis of the Clinton presidency.  Her latest book is on business leadership, The Power of Invisible Leadership (with Gill Hickman).  Sorenson serves on the editorial board of numerous refereed journals including, Leadership, Leadership Quarterly (Associate Editor, 2007-2014) and Leadership Review. She is co-editor (with Ronald Riggio) of a series, Leadership Research and Practice, for Routledge Press and also of the upcoming University of Cambridge Press journal Elements: Leadership.

Susan Komives

Professor Emerita

Susan R. Komives is Professor Emerita at the University of Maryland. She is past president of CAS and ACPA; was vice president of two colleges; and is the author/editor of a dozen books including Student Services, Exploring Leadership, Leadership for a Better World, The Social Change Model: Facilitating Leadership Development, and the Handbook for Student Leadership Development. She is executive editor of the inaugural New Directions in Student Leadership series. Her books have been translated into Chinese and Japanese. She was a member of the teams that developed Learning Reconsidered, the Social Change Model of Leadership Development, the Relational Leadership Model, the Multi-Institutional Study of Leadership, and the Leadership Identity Development grounded theory. She is co-founder of the National Clearinghouse for Leadership Programs (NCLP) and a former member of the Board of Directors of ILA. Dr. Komives is a recipient of both the ACPA and NASPA outstanding research awards, the ALE Distinguished Leadership & Service Award, and the ACPA Life Time Achievement Award.

Eboo Patel

Founder & President

Eboo Patel is a leading voice in the movement for interfaith cooperation and the Founder and President of Interfaith Youth Core (IFYC), a national nonprofit working to make interfaith cooperation a social norm. He is the author of Acts of Faith, Sacred Ground and Interfaith Leadership. Named by US News & World Report as one of America’s Best Leaders of 2009, Eboo served on President Obama’s Inaugural Faith Council. He is a regular contributor to the public conversation around religion in America and a frequent speaker on the topic of religious pluralism. He holds a doctorate in the sociology of religion from Oxford University, where he studied on a Rhodes scholarship. For over fifteen years, Eboo has worked with governments, social sector organizations, and college and university campuses to help realize a future where religion is a bridge of cooperation rather than a barrier of division.