Workshops

Workshops are leadership breakout sessions. To make it easier for participants to choose workshops that will best serve their individual leadership needs, NCSL has created four programming tracks. All of the conference workshops will fit within these four tracks. Click on the icon next to each workshop to learn more about that track.

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3C-Squared: The Multiplying Effect of Leadership

When we speak of leadership, we often think of people who have made a name for themselves or become successful in their area of interest. Yet many leaders wonder why they are still feeling empty even after they have received all the titles, accolades, and monies that powerful successful leadership is supposed to bring. We will explore leadership from the perspective of being a "Servant Leader" and the three areas that help us to obtain our goals while also helping others achieve theirs. We will examine change, cost, and control to see how they help us to move an organization to making a difference that last a lifetime. If you are ready to study and develop the skills to be a PROVEN leader, this workshop is for you.

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Advisor’s Roundtable

What are the “hot topics” on your campus? What resources would you like to share and what issues do you need help with? Join your colleagues for an NCSL tradition that always proves to be informative and timely.

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Campus Administration and the Law: Ten Issues

Each year, college and university administrators face a variety of issues with legal implications; some of great significance, others just a nuisance. In this session, we'll review 10 issues of campus concern that come up year after year, such as affirmative action, FERPA, alcohol, field trips, student groups and fees, downloading, disabilities, and the First Amendment (free press, free speech, and religion). With each, we'll look at the basic principles, update current case law, and consider what may happen next and what we should be thinking and doing. Join us for timely review and group discussion of 10 issues of ongoing administrative legal concern.

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Confident Public Speaking

Adapted from her audio training CD “Confident Public Speaking Freeway Guide,” this dynamic session helps the members of your group to feel more confident when giving formal or informal presentations. Susan teaches her clients how to play with their fears around public speaking instead of letting their fears play with them! Broken into two sections this fun and interactive workshop covers The Mindset of a Powerful Speaker as well creative tips and techniques that build confidence when speaking to groups large or small.

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Communication and Conflict Resolution: Listen, Learn, and Speak

Discover various leadership styles, communication patterns, and how communication is influenced by gender and culture. Acquire the skills necessary to communicate effectively, listen actively, and resolve conflict in peaceful and meaningful ways. Understand the different conflict management styles and how they affect conflict resolution. Through role playing, you will learn to be empathetic and understand the different perspectives individuals bring to communication and conflicts.

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Community of Unity - The Many Sides of a People

Who are you? If someone asks this question of you, how will you answer? Most people answer this question by giving standard responses such as "My name is" or "My major is" or " I was born in" or "My ethnicity is," etc., but beyond these common responses, who are you REALLY? In this interactive presentation, Marlon will dive deeper into this question and explore the many sides of you, which ultimately contribute to the many sides of a people. Remember, there is no such thing as "self-made." We are all interdependent and connected. Through experiential activities, you will learn insights for enhancing the quality of your relationships.

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Cultural Communication and Conflict

In today’s global community having the skills to communicate across cultures is not only an asset for individuals but for a leader it is a requirement. During this session, participants will gain an introduction into the concepts of cultural context and the impact it can have on relationships, communication patterns, organizational culture, and leadership styles. Participants will gain an understanding of their own cultural context and gain knowledge of differing ways to communication across cultures.

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Discover the Secrets of the World’s Most Successful People

What makes some people highly successful and others not? Gary Tuerack reveals the results of his interviews with Patch Adams, Nelson Mandela, the New York Jets, Calvin Klein, and numerous others. Discover the strategies and learn how to apply those same strategies to make yourself a more powerful leader. You will walk away with practical information you can apply immediately to duplicate the success of the most successful people in the America. It’s a powerful presentation where you will learn about the principles guiding successful people’s thoughts, the power of vision and how to use it, how to fire up your future with massive action, and more!

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Diversity through the Lens of Disability

Author Johnnie Tuitel has been breaking barriers with his wheelchair his entire life. He was the very first student with a disability mainstreamed under the law into the public schools in the State of Michigan. In college, he was the only disabled member of his fraternity, or of any fraternity on campus for that matter. Today, in almost every situation, he is the one who is different, and stands out. In everyday life and during his business travels in Michigan, the Midwest, and across the country, he has encountered hurtful prejudices, jaw dropping insensitivities, and hilarious ignorance. Learn how Johnnie approaches diversity utilizing his own three principals of Curiosity, Introspection, and Openness. Learn to sharpen your focus on diversity through Johnnie’s lens of disability. Learn from Johnnie about “Disability Awareness” in his personalized and humorous way. You will be inspired to never view a person with a disability the same way again.

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Driving the Language of Parliamentary Procedure

Adapted from her instructional DVD “Driving the Language of Parliamentary Procedure,” this workshop is the solution to your Parliamentary Procedure problem. No more complicated descriptions that create confusion. Get ready to start speaking the language of meetings. Main Motions and Amendments start flying when Susan combines her background in communications and her love for Parliamentary Procedure to create this unique, entertaining and informative session. Susan will reveal The 7 Fundamental Motions used during most meetings. This session will leave participants feeling motivated and wanting to use this essential team-building tool.

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Dumb Things Well-Intended People Say: Taking Adversity Out Of Diversity

Even well-intended people cause harm. Have you ever found yourself saying "Some of my best friends are..." or "I don't think of you as..."? People often make statements which they intend to be supportive or complimentary, but end up being problematic. Meant as joining statements, these remarks often have the opposite effect and end up creating a larger divide and at times even anger. Participants will gain knowledge of these common communication traps, how to avoid them, and what tools to use in their place.

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FUNdraising - Making Money for Fun and Profit!

Even if your organization is well funded, there is always a need for a campus or community leader to be equipped with great ideas for raising money. Wouldn’t it be great to grow your budget, create awareness for a cause, and strengthen your group at the same time? This session is about putting the FUN into fundraising. You’ll also start building those life-long skills that are essential at every level of organizational life. Learning key methods, sharing ideas, and designing an effective campaign in a fun, fast moving - "take this idea and use it NOW" environment. Come ready to make it happen!

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How to L.I.V.E. Like a Real Leader™

The key to Leading the Way….With Power, Passion, and Purpose is developing “Irresistible Influence.” Discover how to be a leader with a magnetic personality who attracts incredible results. You will learn:

• How to exude huge amounts of self-confidence and self-esteem!
• How to earn your organization’s respect, even if you’re not the one in charge
• How to overcome the #1 mistake most leaders and advisors make that prevents them from achieving their personal and organizational goals
• How to create an exciting vision for your organization…and get buy-in from key people
• How to leave a legacy that students and staff will remember for years

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Intentional and Inclusive Community Building: From Awareness to Collaboration

Examine, experience, and engage in the dynamics of difference to develop an understanding of the concepts of privilege and discrimination. Through interaction with difference on both a theoretical and practical level, you will develop a heightened awareness of yourself and your position in an increasingly diverse and interdependent society. Examining our ethical and moral responsibility will aid us in shaping organizations and communities where all people feel valued and included.

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Leadership in Motion

Join Johnnie for his signature story about the founding of the charity Alternatives in Motion. For a decade and a half, the focus of Alternatives in Motion has been providing wheelchairs for the mobility impaired. Learn the impact of taking the focus off your own struggles and putting them on something else. Learn about citizenship and the fundamentals of committed community service from someone who has really been there. Learn how and why it takes a team, that no one can do it alone, and the importance of mentors. Johnnie will inspire you to be life-long participants in community service, committed to the extra mile. He will inspire you to be a great leader, a great team member, and a better citizen.

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Leading with Integrity Through the Conflict

While conflict is a natural and necessary part of leading, we can sometimes lose sight of our integrity while we are in "it". To work with other members in our communities, it is critical to understand the ways to communicate and manage conflict while maintaining our values through the process. Join us in learning strategies to connect the concepts of leadership, integrity, and conflict to be an authentic and even more effective advisor.

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Managing Upwards: Leadership Development Practices

The person who leads knows what makes people follow. Using Maxwell's Model of Followship, this session will explore the power of influence as "leadership" and review the many ways you can inspire and impact others through your approach, outlook, and interactions. People are perceptive; whether supervising staff, running an organization, or chairing a committee, you will be more effective while putting yourself in greater positions for advancement when those around you (and above you) believe in your positive intentions, competency, and character.

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Moving Through Your FEARS!

Who is really in control of your life? Most individuals operate only within their comfort zone, never realizing their true potential. Some individuals say, "I should do this, BUT.," while others say, "I could do that, BUT." No matter how awesome you are, it is now time to move to that next level of achievement by moving through any fears which are holding you back. You will definitely enjoy this interactive presentation because of the many fun and exciting activities that will help inspire you to move through your fears.

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Off the Wall Publicity and Promotions

There IS life beyond posters, flyers, and banners! If you are looking for new ideas to get people involved in your programs and events - this is the session for you. From new gadgets and gizmos to new media, we’ll explore different ways to fight apathy and increase attendance. This session is based on a challenge one school met to create a new method each week to increase attendance at events and meetings. The bonus was learning that the promo was as much fun as the program.

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One Better World

Privilege. Identity. Social Justice. The journey begins with you. Come learn how your identities influence all you do and how you can use this knowledge to become agents of change on campus and in our world. "Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere!"

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Organizational Management: Effective Meetings and Productive Action

Learn strategies for managing your organization’s members, activities, and meetings. Acquire the skills necessary to implement and maintain Robert's Rules of Order as a tool of efficiency in organizational meetings. Understand how your organization can benefit from member mentoring and task delegation. Recognize the strengths and weaknesses of your organization, as well as how to focus the organization’s energy for greater success.

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Publicity and Promotion: Shared Vision and Best Practices

In this session, you will learn the principles that make publicity and promotion campaigns effective, understand the differences between publicity and promotions, and take away innovative ideas that college and university organizations use nationwide. This session will give you increased confidence in publicizing events and promoting your organizations on campus. Learning these skills will give your group the edge in capturing the mindshare of your target audiences.

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Social Justice: When Diversity Isn't Enough

What is the difference between Social Justice and Diversity? As a leader, change agent and person working and living with other people — this difference is imperative. Learn the difference, stretch from your comfort zone, sit in your privilege, power, and place of dominance within institutional and systematic forms of oppression in this highly interactive program.

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The Day Everything Changed...

It's every administrator's nightmare — your campus on the nightly news for a racist party, hazing report, or other shocking incident. Suddenly, you're in crisis mode, searching for a sense of perspective. Whether you're in such a mode or trying to prevent an episode, there are things you can do to examine the gap between social responsibility and your campus code of conduct. There is a way to make these life changing moments positive and educational. In the wake of disaster, rise from the ashes motivated, energized, informed, and unified.

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Trendsetters!

Attend this workshop and get the inside story on how to implement some of the best campus programs and ideas that are being generated by student leaders across the country. Everyone is invited to share their programs and ideas and YOU get to decide which ideas are really the best. Workshop attendees will vote for their favorite program, event, or idea and the top Trendsetters! will be invited to share their winning entries at the closing breakfast.

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Watch Out! Legal Issues for Student Organizations and Leaders

Did you ever consider that as a campus leader you, your school, or your organization could get into deep legal trouble? Be better informed through this highly informative interactive seminar. We will discuss current and ongoing concerns like alcohol, negligence, free speech and association copyright, gender equity, liability, waivers, due process, security, discrimination, and much more. You will also get some practice dealing with legal issues by deciding the verdict some current cases. Help create a "Top Ten" list of campus legal do's and don’ts for your group to take home with you.

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Why Not Now? Factors for College Success

You can't lead others if you can't lead yourself. This engaging, high energy presentation will ask participants to consider ten factors of college success, from "Just Because You Can, Doesn't Mean You Should" to "Being Undeclared is Not Necessarily Being Undecided." Personal explorations, inspiration, and specific strategies for personal success (plus a detailed handout) leave you asking, "Why not now?"

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“You mean you do this for a living?”

Have you ever looked at a student organization advisor and wondered, “Is this your job?” Well, yes! Some of us have joined the profession of student affairs and higher education administration. This session will explore career opportunities in student affairs well as share information on graduate school preparation and the job market.

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