2016 Cultural Connections Leadership Conference
Committee Member Application
Deadline: February 26, 2016 at 5pm
Thank you for your interest in the committee member position for the DIO Cultural Connections
Leadership Conference Planning Committee. The Cultural Connections Leadership Conference
(CCLC) brings together students, faculty, and staff from various cultural backgrounds and empowers
them to become advocates for change in an increasingly diverse global society. Our mission is to
provide engaging activities that serve as a catalyst for personal and professional growth, resulting in
strong individuals and productive members of society.
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Conference Goals
To encourage diversity appreciation by providing opportunities for cultural dialogue, artistic
expression, and shared experiences.
To educate and provide opportunities for leadership development through workshop
presentations, volunteer opportunities, and engaging speakers.
To create an environment for professional development by creating presentation, career,
and networking opportunities.
To facilitate the development of multicultural awareness, knowledge, and skills necessary to
work and live in a diverse global society.
Essential Qualifications and Expectations:
Must be currently enrolled at Texas Woman's University
Must be in good standings with the University
Must maintain a 2.75 GPA or higher, 3.0 GPA preferred
Involvement in at least one university activity at TWU (i.e. organization, committee, etc.)
Desire to gain leadership experience
Must be able to attend CCLC planning meetings at 9am on Fridays and sub-committee meetings
upon scheduling
Must be able to attend the conference on November 4th, DIO
Time Commitment: February DIO-December DIO
TEXAS WOMAN’S UNIVERSITY
CULTURAL CONNECTIONS LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE
COMMITTEE MEMBER APPLICATION
1)
PLEASE COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION: (PRINT)
Date:
Name:
TWU Student ID#:
GPA:
Major/Minor:
Classification:
Expected Date of Graduation:
Phone Number:
TWU Email:
Cell____ Home___
Work___
Hometown:
Sub Committee Preference:
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2) ____________________________________________
2) Please respond to the following questions on an extra sheet of paper. Maximum length: 2 pages
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What leadership/involvement positions have you held or currently hold on campus?
What do you believe should be the ultimate goal of the Cultural Connections Leadership Conference?
What skills and abilities do you believe you can contribute as a CCLC committee member and how will
you use them in planning the DIO CCLC?
3) Please include one Letter of Reference with your application submission. Additionally, please attach
a copy of your resume to the application.
Please return this form to:
Office of Diversity, Inclusion and Outreach
Attention: Michelle Prudhomme-Coleman, Assistant Director for Office of Diversity, Inclusion and Outreach:
Jones Hall Suite 200
Disclosure Notice
Disclosure of your student ID number is requested as part of your Texas Woman’s University application for Cultural Connections
Conference co-chair position. Your Student ID number will be used to process your application. Student SSNs may be maintained and used
by the Office of Diversity, Inclusion and Outreach for registration purposes only. Disclosure of your SSN will be governed by the Public
Information Act (Chapter 552 of the Texas Government Code)
MAJOR ROLES OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS:
All committee members will have a role in the CCLC planning and will assist in the selection of
conference speakers and workshops as well as assisting in the registration of conference
participants. More responsibility may be given to specific committee members.
Leadership Development
The committee is responsible for the solicitation of conference speakers and panel workshops. This
will include (but will not be limited to) researching local and national motivational speakers,
politicians, researchers, organizations and professionals. The committee will also be responsible in
contacting proposed speakers and ensuring that call for program forms and proposals are complete
and received on time. The committee will then follow up with the speakers to make note of any
speaker fees, accommodations and additional speaker requests. The committee will collect and
organize speaker bios and pictures for the program. The committee will be responsible for all
correspondence with the speakers before and during the conference.
Registration
The committee is responsible for the registration process; this includes but is not limited to, keeping
track of documentation of the conference participants, registration setup the day of the event, and
speaker registration and arrival. The committee will oversee check-in process for conference
participants, speakers and volunteers. Also the committee will deal with creating name badges for
conference participants, speakers and volunteers.
OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:
Conference Entertainment
These committee members are responsible for obtaining performance artists for entertainment
during the conference. This can include but is not limited to vocalists, musicians, dancers, spoken
words artists, comedians and actors. These committee members will be responsible for obtaining
information about payment and hospitality which will then be reviewed by the CSD and OIS. Once
approved, these committee members will be responsible for obtaining contracts and handling all
correspondence between the entertainers and CCLC, including the scheduling of performances
during the conference.
Vendors and Networking
These committee members are responsible for soliciting vendors needed for the conference. These
committee members will also be in charge of organizing the networking component of the
conference for participants. Additionally, these committee members will be in charge of securing
giveaways, prizes, and donations from sponsors and vendors for conference participants.
Decorations
These committee members are largely responsible for creating the conference theme in terms of
decorations and centerpieces. They will generate ideas for decorations and work with the
conference advisors on purchasing items from local vendors. These committee members will be in
charge of setting up the decorations and managing the set up and clean up during the conference.
Community Service Committee
This committee is responsible organizing the community service component of the CCLC. In
collaboration with the Volunteer Coordinator of the Center for Student Development, this
committee will plan activities of a service nature that involve conference participants during the
event. This includes generating ideas, contacting local organizations, organizing supplies, and other
duties necessary for the completion of the activity. This committee will also be in charge of following
up with local agencies after the conclusion of the conference.