First-Year Leadership Institute
Class and Homework Schedule Winter 2015
Session
Week
Location
Topic
Class 1
2
Intercollegiate
Athletic Building
- IAB 131
Welcome and
Introductions
Class 2
3
Intercollegiate
Athletic Building
- IAB 131
Myers-Briggs Type
Indicator (MBTI)
Leadership Style
Class 3
4
Intercollegiate
Athletic Building
- IAB 131
Personal Vision and
Branding
Class 4
5
Intercollegiate
Athletic Building
- IAB 131
Resume and Cover
Letter
Class 5
6
Intercollegiate
Athletic Building
- IAB 131
Public Speaking
Class 6
7
Intercollegiate
Athletic Building
- IAB 131
Interview Etiquettes and
Techniques
Homework
- Add FYLI class with code before the next class.
Post on the EEE Message Board what you wish to
accomplish through your participation in FYLI by
Wednesday, January 21st at 3:00 pm.
- Complete the MBTI leadership style assessment.
This will be sent through email. Once you complete
the assessment, please post your result on the EEE
Message Board by Wednesday, January 21st at 3:00
pm.
- Write a 500 word double-spaced reflection on your
MBTI leadership style and how it relates to your
professional goals and identity. Upload to the EEE
DropBox by Wednesday, January 28th at 3:00 pm.
- Write a personal vision and mission statement that
reflects you and your goals. Then, write 500 words,
double-spaced reflection on how your personal
vision/mission represents your future career path.
Upload to the EEE DropBox by Wednesday, February
4th at 3:00 pm.
- Create a resume and bring it to class next
Wednesday.
Go to the Career Center and attend a “Take 10” dropin advising session. Get your resume critiqued, edit
your resume, and upload it to the EEE DropBox.
Using the tips learned in class, write a cover letter on
a prospective job interest and upload it the EEE
DropBox. Please upload both assignments to the
dropbox by Wednesday, February 11th at 3:00 pm.
Create a one-minute speech relating to your career
goals. Present the speech to 3 people, with at least
one being an upperclassman or faculty/staff
member. Please ask the 3 people provide feedbacks
and critiques. Upload your 3 critiques to the EEE
DropBox by Wednesday, February 18th at 3:00 pm.
- Review the interviewing techniques and prepare for
next week’s mock interviews. Bring your resume to
class and be dressed appropriately for your mock
Class 7
8
Class 8
9
Class 9
10
Intercollegiate
Athletic Building
- IAB 131
Mock Interviews
Intercollegiate
Athletic Building
- IAB 131
Communication 101:
Finding your
Communication Style
Intercollegiate
Athletic Building
- IAB 131
Career Panel
interview.
- Write your responses to the frequently asked
interview questions (FAQ) and upload your answers
to the EEE DropBox by Wednesday, February 25th at
3:00pm.
Review mock interview score sheet and write a onepage double-spaced reflection on areas of
improvement and areas you feel comfortable with.
Include at least one resource to help achieve
improvement. Upload your reflection to the EEE
DropBox by Wednesday, March 4th at 3:00 pm.
- Write a 300 word double-spaced reflection on your
communication style and how it relates to your MBTI
leadership style. Upload your reflection to the EEE
DropBox by Wednesday, March 11th at 3:00 pm.
- Work on your FINAL PROJECT due (3/11, before
class).
- FINAL PROJECT due and uploaded to EEE
DropBox
- Complete the Winter Quarter Assessment on EEE.
All homework assignments, unless otherwise noted, are to be completed and turned into the DropBox on EEE by the beginning of the following
class period. You can access the EEE DropBox by logging into your EEE. Late work will only be accepted if you have communicated with
Christopher or Nancy at least 24 hours before the class. If you have any questions about the homework please contact Christopher or Nancy during
office hours or through email at firstyear.leadership.institute@gmail.com.
First-Year Leadership Institute
Winter 2015
Class Instructors:
Kaysie Jose
Student Development Coordinator
UCI Student Housing
kjose@uci.edumailto:kjose@uci.edu
949-824-8000
Christopher Javier
Community Programmer of Leadership
Residential Education Board
cmjavier@uci.edu
Nancy Huang
Community Programmer of Leadership
Residential Education Board
nhuang2@uci.edumailto:nhuang2@
uci.edu
mailto:nhuang2@uci.edu
Office Hours:
Christopher Javier
Day/ Time: Wednesday, 2:50-3:50 p.m. or by appointment
Location: Starbucks
Nancy Huang
Day/ Time: Wednesday, 2:00-3:00 p.m. or by appointment
Location: Lounge Area outside of Helms Deep in Middle Earth
Class:
Date and Time:
Wednesdays: 4-5:20 PM
Beginning: Winter Quarter, Week 2 – January 14, 2015
Ending: Winter Quarter, Week 10 – March 11, 2015
Location:
Intercollegiate Athletic Building - IAB 131
Course Description:
The class will provide an opportunity to meet and interact with others who have similar
interests in areas of leadership development. This class will be comprised of interactive
lectures, group discussions, presenters and resources from various University offices and a
final project. Students will be provided with community and University resources,
presentations, and contacts to encourage their participation for continued leadership
connections.
There are no pre-requisites for this course and no textbooks to purchase. Any readings will be
provided in class or on the EEE website as PDFs or Word Docs.
Course Objectives:
● Students will gain knowledge of issues facing leaders, reflect on their leadership style
and knowledge, and develop strategies to improve as a leader.
● Students will learn more about the UCI campus and community resources that promote
leadership and character development.
● Students will develop specific skills related to the securing of professional opportunities
(jobs, internships, etc.) both on and outside of the UCI campus.
Class Attendance and Participation:
Class attendance at all meetings is required for successful completion of the class and to
receive the 1.3 units. Excused absences are allowed if the student communicates with Nancy
or Chris 24 hours before the absence. Students are expected to actively participate in all
aspects of each class. Class attendance is important because of in-class discussions and
interactions with your peers. Students will be given opportunities to further explore each topic
area with other experiences and knowledge. This course is meant to provide general
information on each topic with additional activities, resources, and references for further selfexploration.
Students may have to attend certain programs put on by the Residential Education Board.
Details will be shared later in the quarter.
Forum and Photography Release Information:
Homework assignments will be emailed out. If you are uncomfortable with having your
homework posted online please feel free to talk to Christopher or Nancy during office hours or
contact either through e-mail at: firstyear.leadership.institute@gmail.com.
During class time, photographs will be taken and posted on the website and Facebook page.
If you are uncomfortable with having your photograph posted online please feel free to talk to
Christopher or Nancy during office hours or contact either through e-mail at:
firstyear.leadership.institute@gmail.com.
First-Year Leadership Institute
Final Project Winter 2015
Purpose:
In the interests of developing your professional leadership and aiding your path for campus
involvement, the First-Year Leadership Institute’s Final Project is geared for you to get to
know the campus better, create an action plan to layout a plan of your years beyond FYLI and
meet people who are already doing what you want to do.
Instructions:
Students will create a professional portfolio that they can keep and continue to add to as they
progress in their college and professional life. Your portfolio will need to include the following
items listed below:
● Your personal vision and mission statement (Class 1)
● Your first draft of your resume and the final resume after the Take 10 advising session
at the Career Center (Class 5)
● Your cover letter on a prospective job interest (Class 5)
● Responses to the Frequently Asked Questions for Interviews (Class 6)
● Your 4 Letter MBTI Identifiers with your reflection (Class 3)
● Your interview and reflection with someone in the professional field.
Interview and Reflection Instructions:
You will have to interview someone who works in the professional field. This person can be a
professor, faculty member, or family member. Ask this person at least 7 questions. These
questions can be about why they are in their professional field to how they got to where they
are now. Have fun and be creative.
After the interview, write a 2 page reflection on the process and answer the following
questions:
● What have you learned from the interview?
● How was the interview process and what was it like to interview someone in the
professional field?
● How do you plan on applying what you learned in FYLI to your current and future
professional career?
Your reflection should be typed, double-spaced, 12 pt, Times New Roman font.
**In the effort to remain sustainable, please save your professional portfolio to 1 word
document file and upload it to the EEE DropBox by Wednesday, March 11th.**
First-Year Leadership Institute (FYLI)
Winter 2015
PHOTOGRAPHY RELEASE FORM
I, _________________________________, hereby consent to and authorize the use and
reproduction, in print and electronic format by Student Housing of any and all photographs taken over
the course of the 2014-2015 First-Year Leadership Institute (FYLI), without any monetary
compensation. I grant Student Housing the unrestricted right to use and publish photographs of me,
or in which I may be included, for any promotional purpose of the program and in any manner and
medium; and to alter the same without restriction. Furthermore, I hereby release the photographer
and his or her legal representatives and assigns from all claims and liability relating to the said
photographs. All images-electronic, negatives, or positives together with the prints are owned by
Student Housing. I hereby acknowledge that I am 18 years of age or older and have read and
understood the terms of this release.
Name/Signature:______________________________________________________________
Address:_____________________________________________________________________
Date:___________________________
PHOTOGRAPHY RELEASE FORM (if under 18 years of age)
First-Year Leadership Institute (FYLI) Photography Release Form
I, _________________________________, (parent or guardian) hereby consent to and authorize the
use and reproduction, in print and electronic format by Student Housing of any and all photographs
taken over the course of the 2014-2015 First-Year Institute (FYLI), without any monetary
compensation. I grant Student Housing the unrestricted right to use and publish photographs of my
son/daughter, or in which he/she may be included, for any promotional purpose of the program and in
any manner and medium; and to alter the same without restriction. Furthermore, I hereby release the
photographer and his or her legal representatives and assigns from all claims and liability relating to
the said photographs. All images-electronic, negatives, or positives together with the prints are
owned by Student Housing. As a parent/guardian, I hereby acknowledge that I have read and
understood the terms of this release.
Name of Student:_____________________________________________________________
Name of Parent or Guardian: _____________________________________________________
Signature of Parent or Guardian: __________________________________________________
Address:_____________________________________________________________________
Date:___________________________