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LEAD Series

The Leadership Education and Development (LEAD) Series is designed to help students reach their full leadership potential - and learn how to use these skills in their own lives and their roles in student organizations.  With presentations designed by a variety of students, professionals, and faculty, there's bound to be something you're interested in!  While some sessions may be designed for student organizations, all students are welcome to attend the LEAD Series in the Student Organization Center regardless of involvement level. Simply pull up a purple couch and get ready to learn!

Topics are chosen by a student committee from submitted proposals.  Proposals for LEAD Series Spring 2014 will be accepted during the Fall semester.  We encourage students to get involved in a variety of ways - what's better than presenting to your peers?

Upcoming LEAD Series Dates

Feels Like the First Time: Developing Your Presenter's Identity, Jaymee Lewis and Katie Mey, Graduate Students
6-7 pm Thursday, September 5

Getting Personal With Finance, Diana Strom, Financial Aid Advisor
7-8 pm Monday, September 16

SMART Goals and SMART Leadership, Algerian Hart, Ph.D., Graduate Coordinator and Assistant Professor of Sport Management/Kinesiology and Vincent Wilson, Graduate Student
6-7 pm Tuesday, October 1

Money Well, Students TALK
5-6 pm Wednesday, October 16

Insider's Exclusive: What Advisors are Looking for from Leaders, Jaymee Lewis and Katie Mey, Graduate Students
7-8 pm Thursday, October 24

Stereotypes - The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly - Who do Others Say We Are?, Janice Gates, Instructor, Department of Management and Marketing
4-5 pm Monday, October 28

Conflict Resolution Styles, Andrew Aviles, IFC President and Koryna Felt, Graduate Student
5-6 pm Friday, November 8

TBD
7-8 pm Tuesday, November 12

Presenting 101, Darcy Smith, Charlotte Wilson, and Amanda Kester, BCA
6-7 pm Wednesday, November 20

Be Positive, Be Proactive, Be a Leader: Better Ways to Serve and Make an Impact in Your Organization, Anjali Pattanayak, Graduate Student
4-5 pm Friday, December 6

Talent Grant Recipients

Please note that you must attend at least TWO LEAD Series sessions each semester to receive funding. If schedule conflicts arise due to your class schedule, please contact MA-Janisz@wiu.edu early in the semester.

Contact Info

Student Activities
University Union
1 University Circle
Macomb, IL 61455

Email: OSA@wiu.edu
Phone: (309) 298-3232
Fax: (309) 298-2879

 

Past LEAD Series
Spring 2013

Juicy Contradictions,
Jaime Vilsack, SOC &
Michelle Harvey, Assistant Director for Leadership & Service

Diversity - Why is this Necessary?
Gabe Lara, Director of Casa Latina Cultural Center

Secret...Agent Man:  Mission...Secret
Bob Just & Leotie Yard, Assistant Complex Directors

Persuasion:  Using Persuasive Techniques to Solve Conflicts and to Collaborate Effectively
DJ Menifee, Admissions Counselor

Communicating Through Conflict
Mandi Gilbert & Koryna Felt, Office of Student Activities Graduate Assistants

Let's Get S.M.A.R.T. Developing Goals that Align With Your Values
 Michelle Howe, Assistant Director of Career Services

I've Had the Time of My Life...Motivation and Recognition for Your Membership
 Sara Lytle, Assistant Director for Retention and Success & Brian Albertsen, CSP Recruitment Graduate Assistant

Citizenship:  It Pays Off!
 John Salazar, Complex Director

Take the Lead in Creating a Safer Campus
Sean Dixon, Interpersonal Violence Prevention Coordinator

Effective Contribution
Introduction to Leadership Class: Jason Carter, Jay Jacobs, Esmeralda Moreno, & Quincy Small