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 (9/27/23)
• Gain valuable insights into resume writing (10/4/23)
• Learn about networking and experiential learning (10/11/23)
• Explore ways to be more inclusive (10/18/2023)
• Discover ways to plan for and get Co-ops and Internships (10/25)
• Discuss what being a "good citizen" means (11/1/2023)
• Explore different leadership styles (11/8/2023)

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.).

Wednesdays 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

• Muntz 151 (Admissions Conference Room)
  • September 27: Leadership 101
  • October 4: Resume Foundations
  • October 11: Networking
  • October 18: Inclusive Leadership
  • October 25: Co-Ops and Internships
  • November 1: Civic Engagement
  • November 8: Leadership Styles

Please go to GetInvolvedUC to R.S.V.P. for all seven sessions. Walk-ins also welcome! If you have any questions, please let Chris Dziekan know at dziekacr@ucmail.uc.edu.

• Premier Leadership
• Student Orientation Leaders
• Student Ambassadors

Chris Dziekan| Program Manager for Orientation and Leadership Development

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