Student Leadership and Professional Development Institute (SLPDI)

The Student Leadership and Professional Development Institute (SLPDI) is an opportunity to enhance your leadership and professional development skills.  It is also a way to develop a sense of community and connection with others at UC Blue Ash.

Active participants in the institute will:

• Examine the basics of leadership (10/22)
• Discover their "True Colors" leadership style (10/29)
• Practice ways to more effectively communicate (10/6)
• Discuss what being a "good citizen" means (10/13)
• Explore 14 traits of a leader (10/20)
• Gain valuable insights into resume writing (10/27) and
• Learn about networking and experiential learning (11/3)

A student attending any session(s) will receive:

• A certificate of participation.
• A chance to win UC Swag (1 entry per session attended)
• The opportunity to network with student and staff leaders
• An invitation to future leadership opportunities

In addition to the above, students attending all seven session(s) will receive:

• A certificate of completion
• A UC Blue Ash Padfolio

Attending SLPDI also looks great on any Student Life job application (i.e., Student Assistants, Student Orientation Leaders, Student Ambassadors, etc.).

Thursday, September 22

• 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm
• Walters 100
• Title/Topic: Leadership 101
• Presenter: Chris Dziekan (Orientation and Leadership Development Program Manager)

Thursday, September 29

• 12:30pm – 1:30pm
• Walters 100
• Title/Topic: True Colors Leadership Styles
• Presenter: Sarah Wolfe (Assistant Dean for Student Success)

Thursday, October 6

• 12:30pm – 1:30pm
• Walters 100
• Title/Topic:  The 3 C’s:  Communication, Conflict and Controversy
• Presenter:  Chris Dziekan (Orientation and Leadership Development Program Manager)

Thursday, October 13

• 12:30pm – 1:30pm
• Walters 100
• Title/Topic:  Engaging in Positive Civic Engagement
• Presenter:  Chris Dziekan (Orientation and Leadership Development Program Manager)

Thursday, October 20

• 12:30pm – 1:30pm
• Walters 100
• Title/Topic:  14 Traits of a Leader
• Presenter:  Josh Monson (Student Life Program Manager)

Thursday, October 27

• 12:30pm – 1:30pm
• Walters 100
• Title/Topic:  Resume Writing
• Presenter:  Sarah Grace McCollough (Career Services Program Manager)

Thursday, November 3

• 12:30pm – 1:30pm
• Walters 100
• Title/Topic:  Networking and Experiential Learning
• Presenter:  Sarah Grace McCollough (Career Services Program Manager)

Please go to CampusLink to R.S.V.P. for all seven sessions. Walk-ins also welcome!

• Premier Leadership
• Student Orientation Leaders
• Student Ambassadors

Chris Dziekan| Program Manager for Orientation and Leadership Development

Muntz Hall | Room 112C
Email: dziekacr@uc.edu