Emerge. Lead. Succeed.

Spring 2013 Calendar of Events

Office for Student Involvement

Emerge. Lead. Succeed.

The Student Leadership Academy is a co-curricular

leadership development program that is FREE and open to

all current UTPA students. The Leadership Academy offers

a mixture of personal, organizational, and community

leadership development opportunities.

Becoming a member of the Leadership Academy is easy! 1. Log into BroncLink. With your Bronc username and password

(utpa.collegiatelink.net/organization/leadership)

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

3. Complete the Registration form and click submit!

(Enrollment ends Jan.. 25th and will not re-open until the end of the semester)

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

150 leadership points. You earn the points by attending

workshops, conferences and completing community service

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

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

Certificate of Leadership and be recognized at the Office for

Student Involvement’s Tribute To Success Awards Program.

Leadership Academy Point Value System

SLA Event Point

Value Comments

Special Event 5 Per event

Special Event - Distinguished 10 Per 60 minute speaker &

reflection

Workshop 10 Per event & reflection

Advanced Workshop 15 Per event & reflection

Leadership Conference 15 Per 1 - Day conference ( 1

conference required)

Leadership Portfolio 15 To be turned in during your ex-

it interview

The LeaderShape Institute 20 Must graduate from the

Institute to receive points

Community Service Hours 25 Complete 12 approved service

hours (required)

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

whether you are a registered member of the Academy or not!

Monday,

January 21

Service & Volunteerism Opportunity: 3rd Annual MLK Day of Service RSVP Required, Sign up through the Community Service Connection Bronclink page

The MLK Day of Service empowers individuals, strengthens communities, bridges

barriers, creates solutions to social problems, and moves us closer to Dr. King's

vision of a "Beloved Community." Join fellow Broncs in volunteering at this annual

service event! (Service & Volunteerism hours TBA)

University

Center Lobby

8:00 am - 2pm

tentatively

(Lunch

provided)

Tuesday,

Jan. 22

Bafa Bafa: A Diversity Cross Cultural Simulation Learn the powerful effects that culture plays in every person’s life. This interactive

simulation will help you understand how to live and work in another culture while

reflecting on the leadership skills needed for successfully working with others in

today’s society.

(Workshop - Community Leadership) (Leadership and Diversity)

University

Center

Ballroom

5:30 - 7:00 pm

Thursday,

Jan. 24

Jason LeVasseur: Get Your Show on the Road! Did you ever think about being a rock start and getting your own show on the road? It

sounds fun, but what steps do you need to take to be able to “Get Your Show On The

Road”? Come and join Jason LeVasseur in a fun, informational, and inspirational talk

about finding your passion and transforming dreams into reality. While sharing

stories from the road and a few select songs, Jason will encourage and inspire you to

embrace your own inner rock star. Sponsored by the University Program Board.

(Workshop - Individual Leadership) (Goal Setting)

University

Center

Ballroom

7:00 pm

Friday,

Jan. 25

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

enrolled in the Leadership Academy, this is your last chance until the Fall 2014

semester! Complete the registration form by going to BroncLink and clicking on the

SLA Registration form!

utpa.edu/

Bronclink 5:00 pm

Tuesday,

Feb. 5

The Anatomy of Hate: A Dialogue to Hope This award winning documentary reveals the shared narratives found in individual

and collective ideologies of hate, and how we as a species can overcome them. For

six years the filmmaker worked with unprecedented access to some of the most

venomous ideologies and violent conflicts of our time including the White

Supremacist movement, Christian Fundamentalism as an anti-gay platform, Muslim

Extremism, the Palestinian Intifada, Israeli Settlers and Soldiers, and US Forces in

Iraq. By juxtaposing this verite footage with interviews from leading sociological,

psychological, and neurological experts, and interspersing stories of redemption told

by former “combatants”, the film weaves a tapestry that reveals both the emotional

and biological mechanisms which make all of us susceptible to acts and ideologies of

hate, and demonstrates how these very same traits make us equally capable of

overcoming them. The film's director, Mike Ramsdell, will be on site to lead

discussion and feedback after the screening! (for mature audiences only, some

scenes might be disturbing to some viewers)

(Advanced Workshop - Community Leadership) (Global Leadership)

Student Union

Theater

7:00 pm

(doors open at

6:30 pm)

Thursday,

Feb. 7

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

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

communities is essential for social change to occur. The “Seven C’s” of Social

Change are principles that are woven throughout the Student Leadership Academy.

Come learn about the Seven C’s and how to incorporate these principles into your

philosophy of leadership!

(Workshop - Individual Leadership) (Other Topic of Choice)

Student Union

Sage Room 12:00 - 1:00 pm

Emerge. Lead. Succeed.

Monday,

Feb. 11

SLA Homecoming Meet and Greet! Come meet and network with fellow Student Leadership Academy members and

learn about the exciting events that are happening for UTPA’s 2013 Homecoming

week! Lunch and fun activities will be provided at this casual come-and-go mixer.

(Special Event)

University

Center

Bronc Room

11:00 - 1:00

Thursday,

Feb. 21

Constant Change: Leadership in a Complex World We are constantly dealing with change- personal, organizational, and societal- and we

face it every day. It is important to stop and think about how we make meaning from

change and help lead others through it. In this webinar, we will work towards a better

understanding of the complexity change and transition brings to a situation.

Specifically, we will explore theories of change management, transition, and

leadership knowledge, skills, and values needed to adapt to change in Higher

Education.

(Workshop - Group Leadership) (Other topic of choice)

Student Union

Oleander Room 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Tuesday,

Feb. 26

Group Roles: Facilitating them with Finesse In every group there are certain types of personalities that emerge: “The Talker”,

“The Monopolizer”, “The Chronically Ill” just to name a few. This workshop will

help you understand each type and how to effectively lead the group towards

cohesion in accomplishing a common purpose.

(Workshop - Group Leadership) (Effective Communication)

University

Center Bronc

Room

2:00 - 3:00 pm

Friday, Mar. 1

& Saturday,

Mar. 2

Multicultural Leadership Conference This annual conference is recommended for leaders who want to explore in-depth

social justice issues with fellow Broncs. Students are required to stay overnight in

UTPA’s residence halls. All meals provided. Space is extremely limited . Stay on the

look out for the opening of registration on BroncLink because the spaces get filled

fast!

(Conference - Community Leadership)

TBA All Day

Conference

Tuesday,

March 5

Yewande Austin: Women’s History Workshop and Concert

From MTV to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, her socially charged brand of

Alternative Soul music speaks universal truths about issues many artists shy away

from: poverty, war, race. While moments opening in 20,000 seat arenas for the likes

of Black Eyed Peas, Enrique Iglesias, Sean Paul and Maroon 5 are impressive to

most, this singer turned lecturer is perhaps most proud of her mission to change lives.

From her humanitarian work as an honorary U.S. Cultural Ambassador across Africa

to her award-winning lectures around the world (2012 U.S. State Department Youth

Empowerment Grant, 2011 U.S. State Department American Speakers Grant, APCA

2007 "Best Diversity Event", APCA 2005 "Best Solo Artist" Finalist, APCA 2004

"Best Solo Artist"), Yewande's global movement is inspiring a legion of youth to live

their best lives today! www.yewande.com. Sponsored by the University Program

Board.

(Workshop - Community Leadership) (Women and Leadership)

TBA

2:30 pm

(Workshop)

7:00 pm

(Concert)

Tuesday,

March 19

Through a Different Mirror If perception is our reality, what messages do we receive that influence our

perception of race, gender, sexual orientation, and ability? Uprooting “isms” such as

sexism, racism, heterosexism, classism, and ableism first requires examining its

origins and taking the time to reflect on both the overt and covert ways prejudice and

discrimination continue to be cultivated. This engaging workshop will require

participants to explore personal dimensions of their own identity and will challenge

attendees to move beyond acceptance to creating affirming and inclusive

communities.

(Workshop - Individual Leadership) (Effective Self Assessment)

Student Union

Sage Room 3:30 - 5:00 pm

Tuesday,

March 26

Advanced Student Leadership Advocates Interest Meeting! Are you close to graduating from the Student Leadership Academy? Are you interested

in further enhancing the leadership skills you have learned? Join us at this informational

session to learn about this new opportunity for you to be engaged in leading your peers.

Advanced Student Leadership Advocates will facilitate leadership workshops,

teambuilding exercises, and serve in helping to develop leadership capacity in others.

All student leadership academy graduates are encouraged to attend!

Student Union

Sage Room

12:00 - 1:00 pm

(lunch

provided)

Tuesday,

March 26

Miss Representation The documentary Miss Representation, by Jennifer Siebel Newsom, premiered at the

2011 Sundance Film Festival, and aired on OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network.

The film explores how the media’s misrepresentations of women have led to the

underrepresentation of women in positions of power and influence. Come discuss the

film and interact with a panel of local women leaders after the screening!

(Workshop - Community Leadership) (Women and Leadership)

Student Union

Theater 6:30 pm

Wednesday,

April 10

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

workshop will examine the principles of ethics and integrity and how they relate to

leadership. You will have an opportunity to reflect on your own leadership behavior

to see if you are truly “walking the walk”.

(Workshop - Individual Leadership) (Ethical Leadership)

Student Union

Sage Room 2:00 - 3:00 pm

Thursday,

April 11

Using Social Media to Leverage Career Development Expand your professional presence with Social Media sites such as Twitter, LinkedIn,

and blogs. Learn how these tools can build professional networking relationships and

serve as an integral part of your career development. Attendees at this webinar will

learn how social media provides opportunities for career preparation, professional

resources, a personal learning network, and insight into Higher Education and

Student Affairs.

(Workshop - Individual Leadership) (Professionalism)

Student Union

Oleander

Room

3:00 pm - 4:00

pm

April 15-20

National Leadership and Volunteer Week Join us as we celebrate leadership and volunteering all week long! From keynote

speakers and leadership workshops to penny wars , volunteer appreciation and

service projects, there is something for everyone to get involved in! Look out for

more information on this exciting week!

Various

Locations Various Times

Monday,

April 15

National Leadership and Volunteer Week Keynote Speaker This is the official kick-off to leadership week! Come hear from a nationally

recognized thought leader in the world of leadership! After the speech network with

the speaker and other students at a special reception in the Student Union Commons

area.

(Special Event - Distinguished) (Other Topic of Choice)

Student Union

Theater 6:30 pm

Saturday,

April 20

Service & Volunteerism Opportunity: United To Serve RSVP Required, Sign up through the Community Service Connection Bronclink page

United To Serve is a System-wide volunteer initiative involving UT System students,

administrators, faculty, and staff in an effort to engage and mobilize thousands of

volunteers in more than 15 communities.

(Service & Volunteerism hours TBA)

TBA

8:00 am - 2pm

(Lunch

provided)

Friday,

April 27

Tribute to Success Tribute to Success is the Office for Student Involvement’s annual awards and

recognition program. Student Leadership Academy members who have successfully

completed all program requirements will be honored and recognized. Attendance is

by invitation only.

TBA

TBA

Emerge. Lead. Succeed.

The Student Leadership Academy believes that leadership can be learned and the ultimate goal of

leadership is to create positive change!

91% of SLA graduates reported a change in

their understanding and view of leadership and

their own leadership ability.

83% reported interpersonal growth in one or

more of the following categories: conflict

management, public speaking, communication,

teamwork, and effective leadership.

Join other UTPA students in creating this change by learning the individual , group, and community

leadership skills and values that will enhance your academic experience!

Student Leadership Academy members

volunteering at United To Serve 2011!

The Office for Student Involvement

University Center, Room 205 (956) 665-2660

leadership@utpa.edu

www.utpa.edu/involvement

Connect with us!

Emerge. Lead. Succeed.

Faculty and Staff members: If you are interested in sending your class or program members to a presentation or offering extra credit

for attendance please contact the Office for Student Involvement (956) 665-2660 in advance so we may accommodate your requests.