Student Leadership Academy
SPRING 2016 SESSIONS
February 1 - March 24, 2016
INTERNSHIP &
CAREER SERVICES
PERSONAL LEADERSHIP TRACK
WWW.KENT.EDU/STARK/STUDENT-LEADERSHIP-ACADEMY
SESSION
KENT STATE UNIVERSITY AT STARK STARK STATE COLLEGE
DESCRIPTION
ORIENTATION
Monday, Feb. 1 at 12 p.m.
007 Library
Thursday, Feb. 4 at 12:30 p.m.
M101 Business & Entrepreneurial
Studies Center
SLA participants should attend this session to find out about facilitators,
session topics and locations, in addition to program expectations. Students
that attend this session will receive resource materials. This session will be
offered twice, but participants will only get credit for attending this session
once.
SERVANT LEADERSHIP
Monday, Feb. 8 at 12 p.m.
007 Library
Thursday, Feb. 11 at 12:30 p.m.
M101 Business & Entrepreneurial
Studies Center
If you are interested in serving others or want to learn how to “pay it forward” and even volunteer in your community, this session is for you! Come
learn about our community partners and how you can help develop the
leadership qualities you possess.
WHY IS DIVERSITY IMPORTANT?
Monday, Feb. 15 at 12 p.m.
007 Library
Thursday, Feb. 18 at 12:30 p.m.
M101 Business & Entrepreneurial
Studies Center
This session will focus on the many dimensions of diversity as well as an
overview of privilege and the significance for students to understand why
diversity should be important to them as they complete their educational
goals and ultimately transition into the workforce and prepare to compete in
the global marketplace.
NONVERBAL IMMEDIACY AND
YOU
Monday, Feb. 22 at 12 p.m.
007 Library
Thursday, Feb. 25 at 12:30 p.m.
M101 Business & Entrepreneurial
Studies Center
This session explores nonverbal communication – from facial expressions,
eye contact, body movement, paralanguage (tone, inflection, rate, etc.), our
use of space, etc., and how they relate to the feeling of closeness and positivity of other people. Participants will learn what immediate behaviors are and
how to exhibit those behaviors to be positively perceived by others.
FINANCIAL LIFE AFTER
GRADUATION
Monday, Feb. 29 at 12 p.m.
007 Library
Thursday, March 3 at 12:30 p.m.
M101 Business & Entrepreneurial
Studies Center
The financial world is just as important as the real world after graduation.
This session will touch on topics pertaining to your credit score, school loans
and how to make each dollar count.
TODAY’S NEW TECHNOLOGIES
Monday, March 7 at 12 p.m.
007 Library
Thursday, March 10 at 12:30 p.m.
M101 Business & Entrepreneurial
Studies Center
Technology. It’s always growing, always changing our world. It’s almost impossible to keep up with. In this presentation, learn about some of the trends
that are likely to impact you as a student and consumer.
THE INFLUENCE OF
VULNERABILITY & COURAGE
Monday, March 14 at 12 p.m.
007 Library
Thursday, March 17 at 12:30 p.m.
M100 Business & Entrepreneurial
Studies Center
Leadership can be hectic and many people choose not to pursue leadership because it can be scary. However, if you understand how to take risk,
fall down and try again, then you’ll feel empowered to lead. This session will
explore the research of Dr. Brene Brown and how vulnerability and courage
play a factor into leadership and all aspects of life.
PROFESSIONAL BEST PRACTICES
Monday, March 21 at 12 p.m.
007 Library
Thursday, March 24 at 12:30 p.m.
M101 Business & Entrepreneurial
Studies Center
If you want to be all that you can be in the workplace, do not miss this session. Whether you are a new or seasoned professional, hear about ways to
ensure you develop meaningful skills in the workplace, including what to
avoid, as well.