UC Blue Ash College

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)

What will I get from completing SLDPI?

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.).

SLDPI Fall 2022 Series

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!

Resources

Contact Information

Chris Dziekan| Program Manager for Orientation and Leadership Development

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