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Center for Leadership

B O W L I N G G R E E N S T A T E U N I V E R S I T Y

Leadership Skills

Now more than ever, employers are seeking applicants who can clearly demonstrate effective team experiences and proven leadership skills.

Research shows that leadership skills and abilities are constructed over time through education, trial-and-error, and seeking guidance and feedback from team members and mentors. Start your leadership journey at BGSU.

Bowling Green State University offers endless opportunities for students to gain the leadership and team experiences that will set them on a path for career and life success.

Leadership Overview

VISION STATEMENTThe Center for Leadership aspires to graduate leaders who, by knowing themselves and through active engagement at BGSU, serve their community and the world in ethical ways that promote collaboration and social change.

MISSION STATEMENTThe Center for Leadership is Leadership in Action. In alignment with BGSU’s academic mission and learning outcomes, the Center unites campus programs and services to teach students comprehensive leadership development. As students actively engage in leadership, they will practice and demonstrate the skills, knowledge and attitudes required of ethical and life-long leaders.

VALUESThe Center for Leadership is guided by the principles of the Social Change Model of Leadership Development. This theory purports that leaders address root causes of social problems with the goal of making social change that impacts individuals and society. The Center for Leadership uses this philosophy to guide its programs and services by teaching the associated elements of self-awareness, congruent actions, committed behaviors, establishing common purpose, collaboration, addressing conflict in a civil manner, and building active citizenship.

COMPETENCIESLeadership programming at Bowling Green State University seeks to develop the following competencies in student leaders.

InclusionCreating broad and safe environments that engage and support diversity.

PurposeUnderstanding personal and organizational values and establishing a sense of purpose that contributes to the development of others.

IntegrityActing in an ethical and legal manner that is harmonious with personal and organizational values.

Group DevelopmentThe ability to manage and lead individuals in the establishment and execution of group goals.

Global CitizenshipVersatility in leadership and communication style that is respectful of cultural context and implications.

The Center for Leadership collaborates with all departments throughout the BGSU Community to showcase and promote student leadership development at BGSU

The Center for Leadership offers the Leader-ship Education Workshop Series each semester

to develop the leadership skills of the BGSU com-munity with a focus on undergraduate leaders. Each series is designed to enhance our core competencies of inclusion, purpose, integrity, group development and global citizenship.

Date Wednesday, January 18, 2012 time 7 p.m. Workhshop start the neW year Light presenter Karyn smith Location student recreation center’s youth and FamiLy room Description Living an Active and Healthy Lifestyle is essential to good health, even in college. In honor of Healthy Weight Week, come participate in a cooking demonstration, discuss healthy eating options and how to shop for healthy options on a college budget. Also, participate in quick and easy exercises that can be done in your dorm or apartment to fit in fitness. But be sure to bring your workout clothes, this is an interactive session.sponsoreD by department oF recreation & WeLLness

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Date thursday, January 19, 2012 time 4 p.m. Workshop Leadership theory presenter Jacob cLemens Location oLscamp 115 Description This session will offer participants an over-view of various, sometimes contradicting, leadership philoso-phies and theories. Most importantly, the session will provide an in-depth look at the Social Change Model of Leadership Development and Greenleaf’s philosophy of servant leadership. Participants will leave the session with a basic understanding of each and tangible skills to incorporate both models into their current leadership approach.sponsoreD by center For Leadership

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Date monday, January 23, 2012time 4 p.m. Workshop money management presenter patricia donneLLy Location oLscamp 115 Description According to a 2007 national survey, more than half of Americans stated that they learned “nothing at all” or “not too much” about financial issues at school. As the recent financial crisis illustrates, the widespread lack of basic knowledge about everyday financial matters leaves individu-als and the economy overly vulnerable to unexpected events. In this session, we will introduce tools and resources available to you – at no cost – to assist you in learning more about financial issues while you are here at BGSU. We will also touch upon the importance of establishing and maintaining a good “financial GPA” so you can gain control of your finances – now and in the future.sponsoreD by center For Leadership

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Date monday, January 23, 2012time 5:30 p.m.Workshop introduction to the Leadership certiFicate program presenter Johni amos Location oLscamp 224 Description Employers are looking for demonstrated leadership and team development experiences. The BGSU Lead-ership Certificate Program (LCP) provides a guide for BGSU students to advance and demonstrate their leadership and team experiences. This workshop will introduce participants to the benefits of the LCP and the program requirements.sponsoreD by center For Leadership

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Workshops Spring 2012

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Date Wednesday, January 25, 2012time 4 p.m. Workhshop second-chair Leadership presenter Judith Leary Location oLscamp 115Description All leaders are followers in some capacity. A second-chair leader (Bonem & Patterson, 2005) is “a person in a subordinate role whose influence with others adds value throughout the organization” (p. 2). Begin to learn how to navigate second-chair leadership as we explain this definition, reveal three specific paradoxes of the second-chair leadership role, and discuss the future for those in second-chair leadership positions.sponsoreD by center For Leadership

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Date thursday, January 26, 2012time 3:30 p.m. Workshop Leading a service proJect presenter pauL vaLdez Location oLscamp 111 Description During this workshop participants will learn how to identify community service partners, become effective volunteers, coordinate a service event or project, and develop a relationship with the Office of Service-Learning staff. Giving back to the community is a sign of true leadership and this workshop will show you how!sponsoreD by center For Leadership

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Date monday, January 30, 2012time 5:30 p.m.Workshop event management presenter Kim Jacobs Location oLscamp 224 Description Leaders need to have the knowledge and skills necessary to plan and implement their programs and events. This workshop will serve as a basic introduction to event planning.sponsoreD by center For Leadership

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Date tuesday, January 31, 2012time 3 p.m. Workshop running an eFFective meeting presenter michaeL ginsburg Location oLscamp 209Description Setting the expectations of participants, agenda, and tone for meetings is important in trying to get things done for your organization. This session will help you better manage meet-ings to ensure your organization is successful.sponsoreD by center For Leadership

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Date tuesday, January 31, 2012time 7 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Workshop strategic pLanning Location btsu 316 Description Provide student organizations with the knowl-edge and skills necessary to create both short-term and long-term vision statements. Through vision generation, student organi-zations will then be able to identify their Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic, and Timely (SMART) goals. Refining these goals even more, student organizations will then have a knowledge and understanding of how to create action steps to achieve their goals and ultimately make their vision a reality. sponsoreD by oFFice oF campus activities

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Date Wednesday, February 1, 2012time 4 p.m.Workshop moraL and ethicaL decision maKing presenter dr. JeFF KegoLis Location oLscamp 115 Description What makes any given decision an ethical decision? The problem with ethics is that what may seem mor-ally right (or ethical) to one person may seem inappropriate to another. Moral and ethical leadership is about knowing your core values and having the courage to live them in all parts of your life. During this workshop, we will discuss the value of ethical leadership and learn techniques to help us handle ethical dilemmas.sponsoreD by center For Leadership

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Date monday, February 6, 2012time 5 p.m.Workshop civiLity: so easy a caveman couLd do it presenter hoLLy grunn Location oLscamp 223 Description What does it mean to be “civilized” in the 21st Century?! Come learn about civility and how this essential skill can help you become a better leader to create a more positive campus environment at BGSU.sponsoreD by center For Leadership

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Date monday, February 13, 2012time 7 p.m.Workshop organize your hectic LiFe! presenter erin porter Location oLscamp 227 Description Do you have several meetings a day, work, and classes? Not sure how to manage your time? Learn different ways to stay organized such as having a planner and how to really keep it clean and in order! Come check out how to color code, keep your emails organized, and online calendar versions so you can keep your life in order and not miss any important deadlines!sponsoreD by center For Leadership

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Date Wednesday, February 15, 2012time 5 pm – 6:30 p.m.Workshop assessment Location btsu 314 Description Student organizations will have the knowledge and skills necessary to measure their goals and objectives, evaluate their practices, and to improve their organizations. By identifying specific outcomes, students will be able to assess how their organization is doing and what they can be doing better. They will have a basic understanding of what assessment is and how to do it.sponsoreD by oFFice oF campus activities Lcp status eLective

Date Wednesday, February 15, 2012time 5:30 p.m.Workshop emotionaL inteLLigence and Leadership presenter dr. Jane WheeLer Location oLscamp 224 Description Emotional Intelligence (EI) is your ability to manage your own personal emotions and the emotions of the group. Attend this workshop and gain practical knowledge on how to strengthen your own EI to make you a better leader.sponsoreD by center For Leadership

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Date Wednesday, February, 22, 2012time 6 p.m.Workhshop sustainabLe/green Leadership: hoW to maKe your organization environmentaLLy sustainabLe presenter dr. nicK hennessey Location oLscamp 224Description Environmental sustainability is becoming one of the most important concepts of 21st-century leadership. Dur-ing this session, participants will discover simple techniques and methods for making organizations greener and more envi-ronmentally friendly.sponsoreD by center For Leadership

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Date Wednesday, February 29, 2012time 4 p.m.Workshop introduction to the Leadership certiFicate program presenter Johni amos Location oLscamp 115 Description Employers are looking for demonstrated leadership and team development experiences. The BGSU Lead-ership Certificate Program (LCP) provides a guide for BGSU students to advance and demonstrate their leadership and team experiences. This workshop will introduce participants to the benefits of the LCP and the program requirements.sponsoreD by center For Leadership

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Date Wednesday, February 29, 2012time 7 p.m. Workshop stress survivaL presenter recWeLL heaLth educators Location ice arena Lounge Description As college students and student employees, there are many different levels of stress. With papers and exams coming due, it is important to maintain healthy levels of stress. Come out and discover from BGSU’s RecWell Health Edu-cators the various levels of stress that affect college students, coping strategies and the long-term health risks associated with this common issue. sponsoreD by department oF recreation & WeLLness

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Date Wednesday, march 14, 2012time 5 p.m.Workshop marKeting your Leadership presenter Jessica turos Location oLscamp 223 Description Leadership and teamwork are highly regarded skills and abilities employers seek. Come to this workshop and learn how to showcase these attributes and experiences in the job search process. Develop a stronger resume, improve your interviewing skills, and communicate effectively your leader-ship experiences to potential employers. sponsoreD by center For Leadership

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Date thursday, march 15, 2012time 7 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.Workshop event pLanning Location btsu 306 Description Student organizations will have the knowl-edge and skills necessary to plan, implement, and assess their programs and events. Additionally, students will know and understand the specific BGSU policies and procedures of event planning, where the office is located, how to contact the office, how to complete the necessary paperwork, etc.sponsoreD by oFFice oF campus activities

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Date monday, march 19, 2012time 7 p.m.Workshop Leading With incLusion presenter steve syoen and Jessie minard Location oLscamp 227 Description When it’s Nach-yo disability, it’s your respon-sibility to learn as much as you can about visible and invisible conditions that impact your peers on this campus and how to be inclusive in leadership. Nachos provided!sponsoreD by center For Leadership

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Date tuesday, march 20, 2012time 7 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.Workshop coLLaboration Location btsu 316 Description Student organizations will have the knowl-edge and skills necessary to connect, work, and plan with other organizations, offices, and departments on-campus. Students will be able to identify the various tools and resources on-campus that will provide with them contact information to these various groups. Furthermore, students organizations will be able to identify what makes them unique and also what connects them to other organizations on-campus in a more in-depth way.sponsoreD by oFFice oF campus activities Lcp status eLective

Date thursday, march 22, 2012time 6 p.m.Workshop Leading From the quiet side presenter erin porter Location oLscamp 224 Description Do you ever wish you could be more outspoken when it comes to your position in a student organization? Do you feel like you are more of a quiet leader? Come check out ways to break out of your shell and be that motivating person that you want to be! We will set goals for you to accomplish, so you are leading from the quiet side.sponsoreD by center For Leadership

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Date tuesday, march 27, 2012time 5:30 p.m.Workshop gLobaL Leadership presenter Jacob cLemens Location oLscamp 224 Description In our increasingly interconnected world, leaders must learn to adapt and work more effectively in a global context. This session will help students understand and develop a global mindset utilizing the social change model of leadership development and servant leadership. As future global leaders, students must develop competencies in col-laborating, systems-thinking, and meaning-making in order to develop a truly global mindset. This session will provide an understanding of globalization and leadership, competencies for global leadership, and ways to develop these competencies.sponsoreD by center For Leadership

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Date Wednesday, march 28, 2012time 5 p.m.Workshop strengths-based Leadership presenter KeLLy Jo Larsen Location oLscamp 207 Description Your personal strengths play a significant role in your ability to manage yourself and lead others. During this workshop, participants will identify their five strengths as de-termined by StrengthsQuest, create a leadership mission state-ment, and develop a plan for using their leadership strengths at BGSU.sponsoreD by center For Leadership

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Date Wednesday, apriL 4, 2012time 7 p.m.Workhshop emotionaL inteLLigence For student Leaders presenter Katie schuessLer Location oLscamp 227Description Educational Leadership Facilitator Katie will demonstrate the importance of emotional intelligence in the role of student leader. This workshop aims to give student leaders tools to build relationships and strengthen operational effectiveness within their organizations using emotional intel-ligence.sponsoreD by center For Leadership

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Date thursday, apriL 5, 2012time 6 p.m. Workshop “dining With the boss” (etiquette reception) presenter abby priehs & chris buLLins Location dibenedetto’s itaLian bistro’s Description Understanding proper dining and conversa-tion etiquette is essential when interviewing during your career search and in dining situations with your superiors and col-leagues. This session will address proper dining etiquette while in these professional situations. Come and enjoy good food and conversation with experienced individuals and gain professional skills in the process. Business casual dress is recommended. Remember, dress for the job you want and not the job you have. A $5 attendance fee is associated with this session. sponsoreD by department oF recreation & WeLLness

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Date Wednesday, apriL 11, 2012time 3:30 p.m.Workshop Leadership secrets From the bibLe presenter KeLsey morgan Location oLscamp 111 Description Inspiration for Leadership techniques can come from many places- including The Bible. Regardless of religious beliefs, the stories and parables from The Bible can provide helpful hints to further your leadership ability.sponsoreD by center For Leadership

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Date Wednesday, apriL 11, 2012time 7 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.Workshop diversity & equity Location btsu 314 Description Student organizations will have a broader and more refined definition of what constitutes diversity (religion, ethnicity, race, SES, LGBTQAS, etc). Students will also have the knowledge and skills necessary to bridge and collaborate with other organizations that may be different from themselves. Ultimately, this workshop will serve as an educational process for students and help build unity, respect, and understanding.sponsoreD by oFFice oF campus activities

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Date Wednesday, apriL 18, 2012time 7 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.Workshop community deveLopment Location btsu 316 Description Student organizations will have the knowledge and skills necessary to build a sense of community among their own members as well as with the BGSU and BG communities at large. Students will have a foundational understanding of BGSU’s Core Values, explain their own values, and be able to use these values as a framework for consistent programming efforts. Furthermore, students will be able to identify ways that they can build community both internally and externally.sponsoreD by oFFice oF campus activities

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