NWSLC 2014
24th annual northwest student leadership conference
OREGON STUDENT FOUNDATION
STUDENT LEADERSHIP CONFERENCES
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PSU CAMPUS MAP
CH
SMSU
NH
Smith Memorial Student Union
Gender Inclusive Restrooms
(SMSU)
Wheelchair Accessible
Neuberger Hall (NH)
Cramer Hall (CH)
Parking
*all parking is paid parking
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Portland State University Campus Map................................................................................2
Welcome Letter.......................................................................................................................4
Conference Schedule............................................................................................................5
Ground Rules...........................................................................................................................6
Documentary Screenings......................................................................................................7
Featured Speakers.................................................................................................................8
Workshop Descriptions.........................................................................................................10
Workshop Session 1..................................................................................10
Workshop Session 2..................................................................................12
Extended Workshop Session 2.5.............................................................13
Workshop Session 3..................................................................................13
Workshop Session 4..................................................................................15
Extended Workshop Session 4.5.............................................................16
Workshop Session 5..................................................................................17
Workshop Session 6..................................................................................18
People’s Budgeting Plenary....................................................................19
Workshop Session 7..................................................................................20
Note Pages.............................................................................................................................22
HELPFUL INFORMATION FOR CONFERENCE
Facilities
All the rooms and spaces at the conference are ADA compliant and accessible via elevator. We will be in
Cramer Hall (CH), The Smith Memorial Student Union (SMSU), and Neuberger Hall (NH). Elevators are in the main
hallway of the Smith Memorial Student Union building and inside the entrances nearest the SMSU in Neuberger
Hall and Cramer Hall.
Gender-inclusive bathrooms are locating in the following locations: CH 181 (has power door, grip bars), SMSU
M105 & M107 (on first floor mezzanine, has power door, grip bars, power outlet), SMSU M337 & M339 (on third
floor mezzanine, has grip bars, power outlet), SMSU 4th Floor (multi-stall; has changing table, accessibility stall;
next to Queer Resource Center), and NH 4th Floor (north side by stairs).
Phone Numbers
Portland State University Public Safety Non-Emergency: 503-725-4407
Portland State University Public Safety Emergency: 503-725-4404
Conference Meals
If your delegation leader communicated your dietary restrictions with conference staff when your campus
registered, we ordered food to accommodate your needs.
Other Questions/Concerns
If you have questions, concerns, or needs that are not being met please talk to a conference staff member by
looking for someone with a yellow nametag.
Evaluations
Don’t forget to fill out workshop evaluations after each workshop you attend and the overall conference
evaluation at the end of the weekend. Your feedback is used to ensure the quality of the conference in future
years.
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WELCOME LETTER
We are excited to welcome you to the 24th Annual Northwest Student Leadership Conference
(NWSLC)! We have nearly 500 people here from technical colleges, community colleges, and
universities across the Northwest. It is our hope that the weekend allows us to learn from one another
to get the skills, context, and relationships that we need to become amazing leaders for the student
movement, while also building our analysis of the issues facing students in post-secondary education.
We are sure to have a memorable and enriching weekend that wouldn’t be complete without these
highlights:
Welcome Reception and Career/Networking Fair (3:30-5:00pm Friday February 21st, SMSU 238)
Before the conference begins we would like to provide this space for everyone to meet and learn
about each other, different organizations from across the region, and involvement opportunities!
Workshops (All weekend, various locations in CH and NH)
Once workshops sessions begin, you will have the opportunity to customize your conference
experience according to the workshop tracks that reflect your interests and goals for the weekend.
Each workshop’s track(s) will be indicated in its description by one or more of the following letters:
I: Issue analysis—Information about a wide range of student issues, campaigns, and priorities.
C: Community service and activism—Strategies to serve campus and be involved in your
community.
S: Social justice—Lessons on power, privilege, oppression, and how to be a strong advocate or ally.
L: Leadership development—Skill-based and leadership theory workshops focused on internal growth.
A: Advocacy—Strategies for implementing electoral/legislative advocacy work to win victories.
O: Organizing—Tools for organizing, mobilizing, creating coalitions, and build power for students.
And this year we are pleased to add a new track hosted by Oregon Working Families, entitled “Our
Education, Our Funding, Our Future!” From tuition hikes to budget cuts and privatization, students
are paying more for their education and getting a lot less. This track will explore the who, what,
when and why of Oregon’s disinvestment from higher education, and propose realistic solutions
to take back our education and our schools. The sessions in this track will examine Oregon policy
proposals designed to make education more accessible for students concluding with a long session
that will give students a shot at designing a higher education budget that meets the needs of ALL
Oregonians. This track will be marked by an F.
Caucus Spaces (All weekend, various locations in CH and NH)
At least one caucus space per workshop session has been scheduled. Caucuses will not have
facilitators, as they are intended to provide for free-form and student-led discussion, brainstorm, and
networking.
Documentaries:
Friday February 21 8:00pm-10:00pm SMSU 238, Inequality for All- A documentary that examines our
country’s widening economic gap. 1 hour 50 minutes
Saturday February 22 7:00pm-10:00pm SMSU 236, The Interrupters- This documentary film tells the story
of 3 Cure Violence workers trying to end violence within their Chicago communities. 2 hours and 42
minutes.
On behalf of the Oregon Student Association, the Oregon Student Foundation, the 2013 NWSLC
Steering Committee, and our wonderful sponsors, we wish you a great and successful conference!
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CONFERENCE SCHEDULE
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 21ST
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 22ND (CONT.)
2:30 – 5:00 PM: Registration
SMSU Ballroom (SMSU 355)
5:45 – 6:15 PM: Featured Speaker: Nelini Stamp
SMSU Ballroom (SMSU 355)
3:30 – 5:00 PM: Welcome Reception, Involvement & Networking Fair
SMSU 238
7:00-10:00 PM Documentary: The Interrupters
SMSU 236
5:00 – 6:20 PM: Workshop Session 1
See pgs. 9-11 for locations/info.
7:00 – 11:00 PM: Joint OSA & OCCSA Board Meeting
SMSU 238
6:30 – 7:00 PM: Featured Speaker: Belva Davis
SMSU Ballroom (SMSU 355)
SUNDAY, MARCH 3
7:00-7:45 PM: Dinner
SMSU Ballroom (SMSU 355)
8:45 – 9:30 AM: Breakfast
SMSU Ballroom (SMSU 355)
8:00 – 10:00 PM: Documentary: Inequality for All
SMSU 238
9:30 – 10:50 AM: Workshop Session 6
See pgs. 19-21 for locations/info.
8:00PM – Midnight: Board Meetings
See locations below
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 22ND
8:45 – 9:30 AM: Breakfast
SMSU Ballroom (SMSU 355)
9:30 – 10:50 AM: Workshop Session 2
See pgs. 11- 12 for locations/info.
9:30 AM – 12:20 PM: Workshop Session 2.5
See pgs. 12-13 for locations/info.
11:00AM – 12:20 PM: Workshop Session 3
See pgs. 13-15 for locations/info.
12:30 – 1:15 PM: Lunch
SMSU Ballroom (SMSU 355)
1:15– 1:45 PM: Featured Speaker: Justin Wedes
SMSU Ballroom (SMSU 355)
2:00 – 3:20 PM: Workshop Session 4
See pgs. 15-17 for locations/info.
2:00– 4:50 PM: Workshop Session 4.5
See pgs. 17 for locations/info.
11:00 AM – 12:20 PM: Workshop Session 7
See pgs. 21-22 for locations/info.
12:30 – 1:00 PM: Featured Speaker: U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley & Closing Remarks
SMSU Ballroom (SMSU 355)
BOARD MEETINGS
FRIDAY
OSA General Assembly: SMSU 236
BOD Meeting: SMSU 236
OCCSA Board Meeting: SMSU 3333
CWG Meeting: SMSU 2nd Floor
Mezzanine
SATURDAY
Joint OSA & OCCSA Board Meeting:
SMSU 238
3:30– 4:50 PM: Workshop Session 5
See pgs. 17-19 for locations/info.
5:00 – 5:45 PM: Dinner
SMSU Ballroom (SMSU 355)
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GROUND RULES
These are the ground rules the Oregon Students Association (OSA) and Oregon Student Foundation
(OSF) ask participants and presenters to respect during conferences and events.
• USE GENDER PRONOUNS (she, he, ze, etc.) for someone only if they’ve stated their preference.
• AVOID GENDERED AND ABLEIST LANGUAGE
For example, use: you all, everyone, y’all, people, or folks instead of “you guys.” Use ridiculous, unbelievable, or outrageous instead of “stupid,” “crazy,” or “lame.”
• BE MINDFUL OF PEOPLE’S NEEDS AND EXPERIENCES
Remember that not everyone is coming into the space with the same ability or shared experience, be it physically, mentally, or emotionally. Be aware and make inclusive requests of and to the
group, such as “rise, if you are willing and able” or be willing to repeat directions if necessary.
• MOVE UP, MOVE BACK OR W.A.I.T
W.A.I.T = Why Am I Talking/ Why Aren’t I Talking? If you usually answer questions or speak up, move
back. If you are normally someone who doesn’t speak up, challenge yourself to participate.
• E.L.M.O.
Enough, Let’s Move On. If we are talking about the same thing in repetition or if someone is
reiterating something that has already been said (talking in circles), address it and move the
conversation forward.
• EXPECT UNFINISHED BUSINESS
There will be many instances where in-depth conversations will flourish that won’t be finished in the
amount of time allotted. We invite you to take these conversations back to campus and/or use the
time outside of workshops at the conference to finish them.
• OUCH, OH
If someone says something that hurts you, personally or as an ally, say “ouch.” Give one sentence
on why that statement hurt and give the other person the opportunity to re-explain what they
meant or to apologize. If you said something hurtful, show that you understand the impact by
saying “oh” and avoid making the same mistake again!
• ASSUME THE BEST INTENTIONS
We are all here to learn and to better the lives of students across Oregon. Assume when someone is
speaking that they have the best intentions and use the best terminology you know.
• USE I STATEMENTS
Always use “I feel, I think” and speak to your personal experience instead of generalizing or
assuming that everyone thinks the way you do.
• PEOPLE FIRST LANGUAGE
Name the person before the descriptor i.e. people of color, people with disabilities etc. We do this
in order to emphasize that we are all people first.
• MISTAKES ARE AWESOME… WHEN YOU LEARN FROM THEM
Mistakes show us what we need to learn. Take this opportunity/training as a learning experience
and challenge yourself to learn things you may have never known before.
• VOCABULARY BREAKS
Let’s remember that trainings serve as a personal/professional learning experience and we want to
make sure that everyone is on the same page. If you think we should break down a word, phrase,
or acronym, ask for time to do so.
• TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF
There might be times during a training or throughout this conference when issues come up for you.
Be sure to take a moment when you need it, breathe, or leave the room.
• GROUP CONFIDENTIALITY/SHARE LESSONS NOT DETAILS
We might use examples from our own experiences during our time together. While it’s okay to
reference or talk about these experiences outside of this space, it’s not okay to use names or share
anyone’s personal information without their explicit consent. Remember to share lessons learned
and not the details.(i.e., someone might feel comfortable to be “Out” (sharing with the group
that they are lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, queer or undocumented) during the conference or a
workshop, but we cannot assume that this is their reality outside that space.)
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DOCUMENTARY SCREENINGS
INEQUALITY FOR ALL
Friday, 8:00 PM
SMSU 238
1 hr 15 mins
A passionate argument on behalf of the middle
class, this film features Robert Reich-professor,
best-selling author, and Clinton cabinet memberas he demonstrates how the widening income
gap has a devastating impact on the American
economy. The film is an intimate portrait of a man
who’s overcome a great deal of personal adversity
and whose lifelong goal remains protecting those
who are unable to protect themselves. Through
his singular perspective, Reich explains how the
massive consolidation of wealth by a precious few
threatens the viability of the American workforce
and the foundation of democracy itself. In this
INCONVENIENT TRUTH for the economy, Reich uses
humor and a wide array of facts to explain how
the issue of economic inequality affects each and
every one of us.
THE INTERRUPTERS
Saturday, 7:00 PM
SMSU 236
2 hr 46 mins
The Interrupters tells the moving and surprising
stories of three Violence Interrupters who try to
protect their Chicago communities from the
violence they once employed. From acclaimed
director Steve James and bestselling author
Alex Kotlowitz, this film is an unusually intimate
journey into the stubborn persistence of violence
in our cities. Shot over the course of a year out of
Kartemquin Films, The Interrupters captures a period
in Chicago when it became a national symbol for
the violence in our cities. During that period, the
city was besieged by high-profile incidents, most
notably the brutal beating of Derrion Albert, a
Chicago High School student, whose death was
caught on videotape.
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FEATURED SPEAKERS
BELVA DAVIS
As the first black female TV journalist in the West, Belva
Davis helped change the face and focus of TV news.
In a career spanning half a century, Davis has
reported many of the most explosive stories of the era,
including the Berkeley student protests, the birth of the Black
Panthers, the Peoples Temple cult that ended in the mass
suicides at Jonestown, the assassinations of San Francisco
Mayor George Moscone and Supervisor Harvey Milk, the
onset of the AIDS epidemic -- and from Africa, the terrorist
attacks that first put Osama bin Laden on the FBI’s Most
Wanted List. During her career, she soldiered in the trenches
in the battle for racial equality, and brought stories of black
Americans out of the shadows and into the light of day. And
along the way, she encountered a cavalcade of cultural icons: Malcolm X, Frank Sinatra,
James Brown, Nancy Reagan, Huey Newton, Muhammad Ali, Alex Haley, Fidel Castro,
Dianne Feinstein, Condoleezza Rice and more.
She has won eight local Emmys and a number of Lifetime Achievement awards
-- including honors from the International Women’s Media Foundation, the National
Association of Black Journalists’, and the Northern California chapter of the National
Association of Television Arts and Sciences. She is profiled in the Newseum, the world’s first
interactive museum of news.
Davis retired from her weekly news program at KQED, one of the nation’s leading
PBS stations at the end of 2012. She continues to be actively involved in speaking at a
large number of distinguished events, developing an archival career history in conjunction
with San Francisco State University and sponsoring an annual scholarship fund for journalist
college students. . Her memoir, “ Never in My Wildest Dreams” reminds us all never to fear
the space between reality and our dreams.
JUSTIN WEDES
Justin is an educator and activist living in Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn. A
graduate of the University of Michigan with degrees in Physics
and Linguistics with High Honors, Justin has taught formerly truant
and low-income youth in subjects ranging from science to
media literacy and social justice activism. A founding member
of the New York City General Assembly (NYCGA), the group that
brought you Occupy Wall Street, Justin continues his education
activism with the Grassroots Education Movement, Class Size
Matters, and now serves as the Co-Principal of the Paul Robeson
Freedom School.
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FEATURED SPEAKERS
NELINI STAMP
Nelini is the Director of Strategic Partnerships and Youth
Engagement for the Working Families Organization
which is backed by labor and community based
organizations. In 2008 Nelini joined the New York
Working Families Party staff in, working on a numerous
amount of electoral campaigns across New York
State. In 2011 Nelini’s work on the ground at Occupy
Wall Street helped bridge the gap between labor,
community based organizations and Occupy. Nelini
then helped with on the ground organizing with Dream
Defenders, focused on organizing and training youth
in non-violent civil disobedience, civic engagement,
and direct action. Currently, Nelini’s focus of work
is leveraging community and political climate for
statewide offensive issue work around student debt
and mass incarceration.
U.S. SENATOR JEFF MERKLEY
Since his election to the United States Senate, Merkley
has been focused on getting our nation back on track
and Oregonians back to work. He has released a
nationally recognized plan to eliminate overseas oil
by 2030 by boosting deployment of electric vehicles,
increase travel options and improve infrastructure,
develop alternative transportation fuels and reduce the
use of oil to heat buildings. To take on the high-risk Wall
Street trading that got us into the financial crisis, Merkley
worked with Senator Carl Levin of Michigan to include
in the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act
new limits on risky trading by banks. Merkley worked
to end deceptive retail mortgage lending practices,
and led successful efforts to pass a ban on both hidden
steering payments to reward selling consumers highrisk and high-cost home loans, and on prepayment
penalties, which locked people into those bad loans.
Merkley also successfully included a provision in the 2010 health care reform law that ensures
new mothers have the time and space to pump milk at work.
Senator Merkley serves on the Appropriations Committee; the Banking, Housing and
Urban Affairs Committee; the Environment and Public Works Committee; and the Budget
Committee.
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WORKSHOP DESCRIPTIONS
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 21ST
2:30 – 5:00 PM: Registration and Hotel
Check-in
SMSU Ballroom (SMSU 355)
3:30 – 5:00 PM: Welcome Reception, Involvement & Networking Fair
SMSU Ballroom (SMSU 355)
WORKSHOP SESSION 1
FRIDAY 5:00-6:20 PM
Running Effective Meetings
CH 324
Yasmin Ibarra and Helena Schlegel, Oregon Student
Association
Level: Basic, Track(s): L
Far too many of us think of meetings with dread, as we
imagine long hours spent discussing nothing. It doesn’t
have to be this way! In this training we will discuss how
to properly prepare, facilitate, and follow up after
team meetings to ensure they help you advance your
work.
Collegiate Recycling and Zero Waste Recycling
CH 359
Karyn Kaplan, University of Oregon Zero Waste
Program
Level: Basic, Track(s): C,L
A short presentation on the UO Zero Waste Program,
description and demonstration of on line resources,
listserves, support systems. Open forum discussion on
setting up college recycling, zero waste programs
and incorporating composting into a campus waste
recovery system. This will be basic and hopefully allow
a lot of discussion on concerns and questions from the
participants.
Introduction to Queer Justice
CH 328
Jennifer Gibbons and Elyse James, Oregon Student
Association
Level: Basic, Track(s): S, I
Ever wondered what the acronym LGBTQ means? Do
you know the difference between sexual orientation
and gender identity? In this intro workshop, we will go
over basic terminology and learn about issues facing
queer youth today. The workshop will lead into a
deeper understanding of the issues that impact the
queer community and why it’s important to have a
queer justice lens on campus.
Mo’ Money, Mo’ Problems: How to Get B.I.G. Money
Out of Our Elections
CH 325
Nate Gulley, Common Cause Oregon
Level: Basic, Track(s): I, O
By now, most of us know that money -- especially
corporate money and campaign contributions from
wealthy donors -- has a corrupting influence on our
political system. The kind of influence that stands in
the way of us achieving victories on the issues we
care about: affordable tuition, immigration reform,
marriage equality, climate change solutions, you
name it. But what do we do about it in Salem and
Washington, D.C? You’re about to find out.
Vision Collage: What is Your Vision for the Change You
Seek to Create?
NH 204
Nathan Jones, Northwest Institute for Community
Enrichment
Level: Basic, Track(s): L
This training is designed to model group visioning while
helping people develop a solution-oriented vision for
the change they seek to create in the world.\
Understanding Environmental Justice
CH 321
Linda Hoppes, Elvin Ramirez, Erika Molina, and Jackie
Altamirano, Students for Environmental Justice
Level: Basic, Track(s): I, S
In this workshop we will be exploring the roots of the
environmental justice movement, how this movement
came to be, and how communities of color are
disproportionately impacted by environmental racism.
“Excuse Me?”: The Role of Language in Oppression
NH 238
Galen Russell, Oregon Student Association and
Portland State University
Level: Intermediate, Track(s): L, S
This training will provide critical discussion regarding
the role that language plays in oppression. Starting
with a healthy dose of OSA goodness, we will then
dip our toes into the river that is cognitive science.
After our tootsies are sufficiently soaked, it’s then
off to the wonderful realm of linguistics and cultural
appropriation. So come up to the lab, and see
what’s on the slab! Participants should have a basic
understanding of social justice.
Don’t know what the different workshop
track letters symbolize? Refer to the key in
the welcome letter on page 4!
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Fast Food Futures: The Story of Income inequality in the
U.S. and How our Activism Can Make a Difference!
NH 222
Raahi Reddy, University of Oregon Labor Education
and Research Center
Level: Basic, Track(s): I, O, C
Seven out of the ten fastest growing occupations are
in low wage work. By 2020, it is expected that 28%
of all workers in the US will hold low wage jobs. For
college grads the numbers are sobering: the number
of college grads working minimum wage jobs is 70%
higher than just ten years ago. But this trend doesn’t
have to be the end of this story, low wage workers
are finding new ways to fight back. These efforts
include strikes by fast food workers, demands for sick
pay, resistance to wage theft and home foreclosure,
and new labor community partnerships pushing to
increase the minimum wage.
In this workshop we first
unpack the bad news, explaining what’s behind the
shift to a low wage and then we will hear directly from
organizers and workers who are building strategies
to help low wage workers have a voice and raise
standards for all.
Introduction to Student Fees and Student-Shared
Governance and Student Power
NH 375
Philip Shilts and Ebony Oldham, Oregon Student
Association
Level: Basic, Track(s): L
In this training we will be developing a shared
language around student fees and student
autonomy. We’ll be discussing Oregon statue and
administrative rules that concern student fees
along with some of the changes in state policy that
affect autonomy. We’ll also briefly talk about what
autonomy and student fees look like on community
colleges and discuss some introductory action steps
on how to be involved in your student fee process and
how to defend your fee.
40-40-20, the HECC and how YOU can be involved in
shaping higher education in Oregon
NH 224
Angela Rico, Higher Education Coordinating
Committee
Level: Basic, Track(s): I, A
Angela Rico, Executive Assistant to Ben Cannon
and Administrator for the Oregon Higher Education
Coordinating Commission (HECC), will share what
40-40-20 means to Oregon students, what the HECC
is and its vision for Oregon, as well as how you as a
student can be involved in shaping how Oregon
moves forward towards achieving greater access and
affordability for all students. This interactive workshop
will provide you with tools to become an active
participant in shaping the future of higher education
in our state.
Caucus Space: Ability/Alter-Abled
CH 258
This is an open caucus space for students with
disabilities to share their experiences, discuss issues
affecting their communities, and identify solutions for
change.
6:30-7:15 PM: Featured Speaker: Belva Davis
SMSU Ballroom (SMSU 355)
7:15-7:45 PM: Dinner
SMSU Ballroom (SMSU 355)
8:00-10:00 PM: Documentary: Inequality for All
SMSU 238
8:00 PM-Midnight: Board Meetings: SMSU 236, and SMSU 333
Lobbying Decision Makers- Moving Your Target and
Building Your Power through Lobbying
CH 383
Brittany Duffy-Goche and Austin Saunders, Oregon
Student Association
Level: Basic, Track(s): L, A
Everyone can lobby and everyone can always
improve one’s lobbying skills. This is meant to be an
introductory training to introduce concepts and
questions like why do we lobby and what is power?
We will also cover lobbying basics and simulate lobby
situations so everyone can improve their lobbying
techniques.
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SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 22ND
8:45 – 9:30 AM: Breakfast
SMSU Ballroom (SMSU 355)
WORKSHOP SESSION 2
SATURDAY 9:30-10:50 AM
Note: Extended Workshops (Session 2.5) also begin at
9:30am and last until the end of Workshop Session 3.
See descriptions for extended workshops taking place
during Session 2.5 after reading about workshops
offered during Session 2 to make sure you don’t miss
out on going to a long workshop you may want to
attend!
An Exploration of Social Justice
CH 328
Laura Singletary, Whatcom Community College
Level: Basic, Track(s): L, S
Social justice means different things to different
people. In this session we will explore these different
meanings, identify why the work of social justice is
important and gain a deeper understanding of our
individual roles in the process. Expect to engage with
others as you connect images and photos that inspire
and/or illustrate your perception of social justice.
Students will listen to a brief lecture on social justice
and then engage in small group work. They will use
photographs to use metaphors identified from the
photos that will guide their discussion and allow them
to gain a deeper understanding of social justice.
Strengthening Your Team Through Activities
CH 359
Melissa Merryman, Rogue Community College
Level: Basic, Track(s): L
Want to increase fun and fellowship on your team
while promoting the success of each individual
and the group? Team building enables better
communication and better relationships that
ultimately lead to increased success. In this workshop,
participants will explore the importance of team
building and various types of team building activities.
More Energy, Less Stress: Healthy Tips to Help You
Focus
CH 483
Julia Goldie, Seattle Central Community College
Level: Basic, Track(s): L
Whether you are giving a presentation, studying, or
attending a meeting you need to remain focused.
This workshop will give you tips to keep this focus by
boosting your energy, increasing your brainpower,
and lowering your stress through making healthy
choices. Participants will learn strategies such as
smart snacking, effective exercise routines, and basic
yoga poses to help them combat the challenges of
remaining focused.
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Exploring Power and Privilege
CH 321
Julie Gulliford and Michael P. Weed, Oregon Student
Equal Rights Alliance and Associated Students of Lane
Community College
Level: Basic, Track(s): S
Exploring Power and Privilege is a basic level
workshop. This workshop will deal with mostly
explaining how power of privilege works and including
others. It will be an interactive workshop with some
discussion throughout. It will help others to include all
types of people in various activities. Everyone has an
idea and their voices should be heard. This workshop
is a great opportunity to work with different types of
people.
Euro-Centric Organizing: How White Supremacy
Culture Impacts Our Movement
CH 325
Court Morse, Oregon United for Marriage
Level: Intermediate, Track(s): S, O
Learn to recognize Euro-Centric values in our
organizing methods so you can assess the access
for POC organizers and POC organizing methods.
Learn to articulate the importance of POC organizing
models and think of ways to alter the approach!
Basics of Oregon Education Funding
CH 383
Mario Parker-Milligan and Brittany Duffy-Goche,
Oregon Student Association
Level: Basic, Track(s): A,I, L, F
Oregon’s public university and community college
governing structures are rapidly changing. Our state’s
investment in public post-secondary education has
declined despite an increased need for an educated
workforce. Why is this happening and where does
all the money come from and go? In this workshop
we will get closer to answering these questions to get
a better sense of why tuition has been exceeding
inflation and talk about what students can do to curb
this trend.
Backwards Planning: How I Learned to Love to Plan
CH 324
Amber Hastings and Shannon Olive, Oregon
Community College Student Association and
Associated Students of Portland Community CollegeCascade
Level: Basic, Track(s): L
Tired of feeling like there are not enough hours in
the day? Tired of getting to a project deadline
and wishing you had another week to finish? In this
workshop we will discuss the value of solid planning
SMARTER goal-setting and practice the skills you need
to create your own plans for events, projects or term.
Come to this training to take back control and feel a
greater sense of accomplishment when you reach a
project deadline.
Staff Management: Leading with Intention
NH 222
Emma Kallaway and Vashti Selix, Oregon Student
Association and Oregon Student Foundation
Level: Basic, Track(s): L
Are you leading a team? Are you managing a staff?
Do you plan to one day? Staff management skills
should be executed with intention. There are a great
number of skills to practice when looking to get the
most from your team. This workshop will cover all the
skills necessary to motivate your staff and hold them
accountable at the same time.
Fixing Oregon’s Criminal Justice System by Reforming
Measure 11
NH 375
Evan Bryan, Associated Students of Eastern Oregon
University
Level: Intermediate, Track(s): I, O, A
This workshop will provide an overview of Measure
11 and the negative consequences of mandatory
minimum sentencing. Discussion during the
presentation will be encouraged. Presentation will
also cover ways citizens can organize and change an
existing law.
The Oregon Opportunity Initiative
NH 341
Michael Selvaggio, Oregon State Treasury
Level: Intermediate, Track(s):I, F
This workshop will provide an overview of State
Treasurer Ted Wheeler’s Opportunity Initiative, which
is headed to the November 2014 ballot. If approved,
the measure would establish a permanent fund for
student assistance. The workshop will explore the
underlying mechanics of the initiative, what it would
do if approved by voters, what is still left to be done,
and what it means for Oregon students.
Shared Governance to Build Power on Campus
NH 209
Stephanie Keaveney and Sarah Westover, Associated
Students of Southern Oregon University and Oregon
Student Association
Level: Basic Track(s): L, A
The foundation of student power on campus is a
strong shared governance agreement between
students and administration. Shared governance
allows for students to concretely demonstrate their
value on campus. In this workshop students will have
the opportunity to learn the foundation for writing
a solid shared governance document, evaluate
their current agreement, and learn skills to use when
negotiating with their administration to ensure students
are treated as vital decision makers on campus.
Caucus Space: Community College
NH 381
This is a space for folks who identify as Community
College Students to come together and discuss issues
in a secure and private space.
EXTENDED WORKSHOP SESSION 2.5
SATURDAY 9:30 AM-12:20 PM
Story of Self, Us, and Now
CH 221
Monique Teal, Democracy for America
Level: Basic, Track(s): L
How can you lead others if they don’t know who you
are, where you come from, and what your values
are? Mastering the art of public narrative allows
you to establish firm ground with your constituency
in which to collaborate, lead and find common
purpose. Each of us has a story to tell that can move
others to action. Once your constituency understands
why you are called to lead, it is time to motivate
others to collective action. Learn to build power
with others by mastering the second part to public
narrative - the Story of Us & Now.
Sh*t Happens. Wipe Your Butt and Get Over It!
CH 258
Terrance Bradford, Daniel Bates, Robert Kalchert,
Anthony Davis, and Devin Bernhardson, Umpqua
Community College
Level: Basic, Track(s): L
“Sh*t Happens. Wipe Your Butt and Get Over It!”
will focus on recognizing and overcoming fear by
using techniques that will allow students to handle
consistent negative thoughts that lead to fear - and
ultimately stagnation and complacency. Participants
will learn a 10-step process for dealing with fear,
and participate in an empowering demonstration to
exhibit concepts covered in the presentation.
WORKSHOP SESSION 3
SATURDAY 11:00 AM-12:20 PM
The Political Rise of Colorblindness
CH 328
Diego Hernandez, Momentum Alliance- Student
Alliance Project
Level: Intermediate, Track(s): I, S
Understanding Different Personality and
Communication Styles
CH 483
Jenny Jackson, Associated Student Government of
Rogue Community College- Redwood College
Level: Basic, Track(s): L
An in depth discussion about nonverbal
communication and how we communicate with
our bodies more than we sometimes realize. This
discussion will be followed up by a personality profiler
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that helps the students understand the different
styles of communication, their own style, and how
they interact. The different working styles are broken
down into expressive, amiable, analytical, and driver.
The survey will be followed up by a discussion about
how understanding and recognizing other people’s
communication and working styles helps us all to work
together more smoothly while eliminating conflict and
confusion.
How to Build a Grassroots Organization from the
Ground Up
CH 383
Maxwell John Love, United States Student Association
Level: Basic, Track(s): O
Grassroots organizing is and should be at the core
of much of the work we do as activists. Come to this
workshop to learn about concrete steps needed
in order to build a grassroots organization from the
ground up. We will go over methods to ensure you
can have a strong base of support for any issue you
are working on or want to work on.
Higher One = Higher Fees! Take Back Your Financial
Aid!
CH 321
Rayleen McMillan, Eric Noll, and Sami Alloy,
Associated Student of Portland State University and
Oregon Working Families
Level: Basic
Track(s): A, F
Public budget cuts have forced our institutions to
outsource financial aid disbursement to predatory
private companies like Higher One, that skim financial
aid money from students in the form of fees. This
workshop will focus on what we can do to empower
students to stop corporations like Higher One from
preying on us, and explore what it would look like if
students could design financial aid services.
From Whose Story?: A De-Colonizing Leadership
Model
CH 324
Jim Garcia, Lane Community College
Level: Basic, Track(s): L
The Puertas Abiertas Leadership Academy offers
Latino secondary and college students, who have
first-hand testimonies of de-humanizing schooling
experiences, with opportunities to re-frame their
stories and re-center their place as individuals
worthy of respect and dignity. Presenter will present
transformative leadership models which promotes
critical reflection, as a way to discern appropriate
focus of leadership to contend with colonized systems.
Students are empowered to create their own story of
leadership!
Emotionally Intelligent Leadership
CH 359
Marjan Coester, Umpqua Community College
Level: Basic, Track(s): L
The capacity of individuals to engage in authentic
relationships with one another is critical to leadership.
Emotional intelligence is about developing and
maintaining healthy relationships. In this workshop,
participants will learn the three fundamental facets
of emotional intelligence: consciousness of context,
of self and of others and the twenty-one capacities.
Participants will also have the opportunity to engage
in activities exploring several of the capacities.
Intro to Racial Justice
CH 325
Brittany MacPherson and Malisa Ratthasing, Oregon
Student Association and Associated Students of Lane
Community College
Level: Basic, Track(s): L,S
This is a space to learn how communities of color
historically have faced obstacles in society and
how racial justice has been a tool for advocacy.
Participants will learn basic terminology and be
provided with an overview of how communities
of color are growing and impacting the state.
Additionally, participants will get a breakdown of the
various ‘isms’ and phobias that impact communities
of color. This workshop is a great introduction for allies
and students of color.
Developing Leaders-Replacing Yourself
NH 222
Nyssa Rodriguez and Cristal Sandoval, Oregon Student
Association
Level: Basic, Track(s): L
This workshops is designed to help participants
develop the next generation of leaders in their student
groups, create systems that facilitate a culture of
leadership development, and take away other
valuable tools.
From Student Organizing to the US Congress: Using
Your OSA Experience as a Political Staffer
NH 341
Ryan Mann, Ben Eckstein, Katie Gauthier, and
Jonathan Sanford, for the offices of Congresswoman
Bonamici, Congressman Schrader, Senator Merkley,
and Senator Wyden
Level: Basic, Track(s): L
Join 4 OSA alumni from member schools across
Oregon to discuss how they have put their OSA
experiences to use as congressional staffers for 4
different members of Oregon’s US congressional
delegation. Representing Oregon State University,
Eastern Oregon University, Portland State University,
and the University of Oregon, these panelists will
discuss their backgrounds and how they connected
their student organizing to their current careers. This
will be a conversational panel-style workshop so bring
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along plenty of questions!
Mass Incarceration and the Promise of Change for
Oregon
NH 209
David Rogers, Partnership for Safety and Justice
Level: Basic, Track(s): I, S
Over 2.3 million people are in prisons and jails in the
US, and 14,000 in Oregon. We’ll discuss who is locked
up & why, what incarceration costs, and how state
spending on over-incarceration jeopardizes more
effective programs to build safe, healthy communities.
Did you know that Oregon is one of the only states
that spends more on corrections than on higher
education? We’ll also talk about recent policy
reforms that show promise for changing Oregon’s
trajectory of mass incarceration, also known as justice
reinvestment.
Media and Messaging
NH 375
Daniel McCall and Rudy Zarosinski, Oregon Student
Association and University of Oregon
Level: Basic, Track(s): L, O
This workshop will teach basic campaign planning
skills as it relates to media and messaging. Students will
learn the fundamentals of not only doing good work,
but getting other people to talk about it, too!
Caucus Space: Our Immigrant Experiences, hosted by
Oregon DREAMers
NH 381
This is a closed space for people who self-identify as
immigrants. We will use this space to decompress,
and reflect on the experiences that we have as an
immigrant.
12:30 – 1:15 PM: Lunch
SMSU Ballroom (SMSU 355)
1:15– 1:45 PM: Featured Speaker: Justin Wedes
SMSU Ballroom (SMSU 355)
WORKSHOP SESSION 4
SATURDAY 2:00-3:20 PM
Note: Extended Workshops (Session 4.5) also begin at
2:00pm and last until the end of Workshop Session 5.
See descriptions for extended workshops taking place
during Session 4.5 after reading about workshops
offered during Session 4 to make sure you don’t miss
out on going to a long workshop you may want to
attend!
If Speaking Scares You
CH 328
Tony Nordheim and Kayla Petrey, Associated Student
Government Rogue Community College
Level: Basic, Track(s): L
This will be an interactive group participation
workshop, where participants engage in
improvisational activities while learning effective
public speaking strategies.
Crossing the Border: Documentation, Immigrants, and
LGBT People
CH 325
Kodey Park Bambino, Basic Rights Oregon
Level: Advanced, Track(s): I
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) people
share key experiences with immigrants and refugees.
This workshop draws the sharp connections between
trans communities and immigrant communities by
showcasing how documentation is used to police
both gender and national status, the parallel histories
our communities share, and especially highlights
the experiences of trans immigrants living in the
intersections.
Together Many Small Things Become Large
CH 359
Nathan Jones, Northwest Institute for Community
Enrichment
Level: Basic, Track(s): L
A workshop on regional networking. Furthering the
connections and friendships we have made at the
NWSLC to amplify our efforts and catalyze change.
Get Out of the Sun-Exploring Shadism
CH 221
Jackie Altamirano and Erika Molina, Brown Girl Pride
Level: Basic, Track(s): S, I
Join us in a dialogue about shadism. We will
be exploring how shadism manifest itself within
communities of color, the root causes of shadism, how
policing hurts our communities, and more importantly,
together we will build strategies to decolonize our
minds.
Leading with Integrity
CH 483
Marjan Coester, Umpqua Community College
Level: Basic, Track(s): L
Why is it important for leaders to examine their
personal values? Why do individuals need to
understand the difference between values, morals,
principles and ethics? Participants will explore the
power and responsibility inherent in leadership and
the importance of using their leadership position in
a positive manner. Understanding one’s own ethics
is critical to being a leader of integrity. This workshop
will explore the impacts of both positive and negative
behavior associated with ethical decision making and
how integrity is important as students move further into
leadership positions.
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Accessing and Developing Your Student FeeIntermediate Student Fee Autonomy
CH 324
Brittany Duffy-Goche and Sarah Westover, Oregon
Student Association
Level: Intermediate, Track(s): L, A, C
The student fee exists as the basic framework
for students to have a voice in their educational
experience and is the only fee that students have the
ability to fully control. The student fee allows students
to exercise power over their own education. In this
training we will develop the ability to identify and
measure student autonomy on your own campuses,
as well as continue to develop a shared language on
what student fee autonomy means for students and
their education.
Experience, Strength, and Hope from Students in
Recovery
NH 209
Phillip Rakowski, Collegiate Recovery Community
(CRC)
Level: Basic, Track(s): L, C
Campus drinking cultures and general stigmatization
towards addiction has led to student environments
that are not supportive of individuals in recovery.
Oregon State University and other colleges have
created programs to support the success of these
students, and would like to educate student leaders
on starting their own recovery supportive programs.
Addiction does not discriminate based on race,
gender, SES, etc., therefore, university culture should
not discriminate against students in recovery.
Parliamentary Procedure: Building Power and Learning
Robert’s Rules
CH 383
Emma Kallaway and Cristal Sandoval, Oregon Student
Association
Level: Basic, Track(s): L
Come and learn all you need to dominate any
meeting. Refresh your memory on the basics of
parliamentary procedure and learn how to use these
tools to build power for you and your constituents.
Education at a Crossroads: A USSA Teach-In
NH 375
Chirag Gunvantbhai and Rayleen McMillan, United
States Student Association and Associated Students of
Portland State University
Level: Basic, Track(s): I, A
Higher education is currently at a crossroads and
there is ongoing debate on as whether society views
it as a public good or as a private purchase, whether
it is paid for by the general public or by individuals.
Come to this workshop to learn about the current
state of education, the origins, and what students
are doing to maintain public ownership of higher
education.
Class and Group Raps
NH 222
Ebony Oldham and Amber Hastings, Oregon Student
Association
Level: Basic, Track(s): L
The Class and Group Raps workshop will consist of
the basic structure of an effective rap including
the following components: A Grab, Introduction
/ Engagement, Problem, Solution, Action, and
Volunteer Ask. Additionally, the workshop will include
best practices such as, public speaking, etiquette
and overall, how raps are effective tactics to use
in any campaign. Lastly, participants will gain hard
skills by practicing class/group rap scripts during the
workshop.
Freedom for ALL: Students United for Marriage
NH 341
Colin K. Crader II, Students United for Marriage
Level: Basic
Track(s): L, O, A
Students United for Marriage will teach advanced
community organizing skills to Oregon students
interested in advancing the freedom to marry on
campus and in their communities. Students looking for
leadership opportunities, and those interested in the
chance to invest significant time and take ownership
over a piece of the statewide effort are specifically
encouraged to attend. Learn about Oregon United
for Marriage and how students will place an integral
part of the campaign.
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Caucus space: POC/POMESAD
NH 381
This is an open caucus space for People of Color and
People of Middle Eastern and Southern Asian Descent
to share their experiences, discuss issues affecting their
communities, and identify solutions for change.
EXTENDED WORKSHOP SESSION 4.5
SATURDAY 2:00-4:50 PM
Social Justice Philanthropy: Not Just Your Bread, But
Also The Butter
CH 258
Dianne Riley, Social Justice Fund NW
Level: Basic, Track(s): L, O
This workshop walks participants through discussion
and an exercise or two that explore the relevance
(indeed the necessity) of incorporating fundraising
into our progressive organizing work and campaigns.
And not just any old fundraising! We’ll talk about
social justice philanthropy specifically, its foundation
of a race and class analysis, and why sound practices
and genuine relationship building are essential to
sustainable movement building.
Health Insurance 101: So You Need Health Insurance,
Now What?
CH 321
Jesse O’Brien, OSPIRG
Level: Basic, Track(s): L
Having the facts can make all the difference when it
comes to health insurance. To make the most of new
choices, protections and financial help, you need
good information. This workshop can steer you in the
right direction to help you and your student body find
quality coverage that won’t break the bank.
WORKSHOP SESSION 5
SATURDAY 3:30-4:50 PM
Leadership: Servitude or Solitude
CH 328
Drew Desilet, Associated Students of Oregon State
University
Level: Intermediate, Track(s): L
Leaders, particularly leaders of peers, often find
themselves in a position of awkwardness between
competing demands between their peers and
their positions as leaders. Being a servant leader
of peers takes a wholly different approach than a
solitary leader of peers. Servitude versus solitude is
the decision faced by the leaders on our college
campuses.
Banning Bottled Water
CH 483
Max Shuman, Seattle Central Community College
Level: Basic, Track(s): L, O
Seattle Central Community College would like to
share a unique and proven strategy to remove plastic
on time use water bottles from college campuses.
This workshop will provide a brief tutorial as to why
campuses should consider removing plastic water
bottles and present effective methods in doing so.
Join us and learn how to get involved in the growing
student movement to make our college campuses
more sustainable institutions
Psychology of Race, Ethnicity, and Prejudice
CH 324
Raul Tovar Jr, Oregon Student Association
Level: Basic, Track(s): L, I, S
In this workshop we will look into what the field of
psychology has theorized about race, ethnicity,
and prejudice. We will explain how stereotypes
are created and how they affect individuals. We
will cover racism and stereotyping work in the
subconscious, how we can test our biases, and what
we can do to change them.
Oppression and Activism in Rural Communities
CH 221
Matthew Chatham and Austin Saunders, Associated
Students of Eastern Oregon University and Mission for
Environmental and Social Awareness
Level: Basic, Track(s): I, S
Through lecture, group discussion, and an exercise,
participants will study the unique dynamics of
oppression and activism in rural communities.
After the Honeymoon: When Forming Turns into
Storming
CH 359
Nicole Seery, Associated Students of Portland
Community College-Southeast
Level: Basic, Track(s): L
Team formation takes time, and teams often go
through recognizable stages as they change from
being collections of strangers to becoming united
groups with common goals. This workshop will give
you the proper tools and understanding to help you
navigate your team away from the storming stage, to
performing.
Building Power in the Capitol
CH 325
Garrett Havens, Washington Student Association
Level: Intermediate, Track(s): A
How do you make sure that legislators don’t just
listen to us on lobby day but actually work with us all
throughout session? This workshop focuses on how
to work with legislators, from setting up your own
meetings, working on language for your bills, getting
co-sponsors, to building allies and working with
opponents, and more.
Becoming a Better Ally
NH 222
Philip Shilts and Lizzy Atwood-Wills
Level: Basic, Track(s): L
This workshop will focus on helping folks become
better allies to communities that they are not a part
of. We strongly believe that there is no perfect ally, but
instead there are actions and decisions that folks must
engage in every day to support communities and
fight oppression. In this workshop we will talk about ally
ship and discuss best practices for ways that we can
improve in our fight to make our work environments
more safe and inclusive.
Vision, Mission, and Values for Your Organization
NH 209
Vashti Selix and Brittany Macpherson, Oregon Student
Association
Level: Basic, Track(s): L
Come join us for an interactive workshop on how
to develop a strong mission for your organization.
We will go over tools for successfully promoting the
mission and vision of your organization and resources
to sustain building your organization. Find out how
to successfully turn your vision into a reality and work
within a strong set of values while doing so!
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Running to Win: Advanced Campaign Strategy for
SGA Elections
NH 375
Ben Eckstein and Monique Teal, Office of
Congressman Kurt Schrader and Democracy for
America
Level: Advanced, Track(s): L, O, A
Now that you’ve decided to run for student
government, you’ve gotta get real. With the good
will come struggles, and you’re going to have to
persevere through them. Come learn about the
nuts and bolts of organizing your campaign and
managing your day-to-day when you run for student
government. Figure out how to incorporate people,
time, and money into your strategy and walk out with
a winning plan of action.
Pay It Forward: Higher Education Without the Burden of
Debt
NH 341
Sami Salloy and Alejandro Juarez, Oregon Working
Families
Level: Basic, Track(s): A, F
Oregon students graduate with over $26,000 of debt.
With such high debt burden, students are forced to
delay economy-boosting investments, like buying
a home, because they simply cannot afford it. The
current model for funding public higher education
is not sustainable for students or the state. The only
group who does benefit are the Wall Street banks
who profit from our debt. That’s why students and
community partners are proposing Pay It Forward.
Under the proposal, the state would cover tuition and
fees in exchange small percentage of the students’
future earnings for a set number of years. Learn more
about the proposal and find out how to get involved
in this interactive workshop.
Caucus Space: LGBTQQIPPA
NH 381
This is an open caucus space for LGBTQQIPPAidentifying students to share their experiences, discuss
issues affecting their communities, and identify
solutions for change.
5:00 – 5:45 PM: Dinner
SMSU Ballroom (SMSU 355)
5:45 – 6:15 PM: Featured Speaker: Nelini Stamp
SMSU Ballroom (SMSU 355)
6:30 – 9:30 PM: Documentary: The Interrupters
SMSU 236
6:30 – 11:00 PM: OSA & OCCSA Joint Board Meeting
SMSU 238
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SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 23ND
8:45 – 9:30 AM: Breakfast
SMSU Ballroom (SMSU 355)
WORKSHOP SESSION 6
SUNDAY 9:30-10:50 AM
*Note: During Session 6 and 7 the Our Education,
Our Funding, Our Future Track will culminate with
an extended session entitled “People’s Budgeting
Plenary”. Please read the description for this session
after reading through the other workshops offered.
Art Journaling as Self Care in Student Leadership
CH 321
Kirista Trask, Community Artist
Level: Basic, Track(s): L
Art journaling can be a catalyst for self-expression
and reflection. It is a valuable tool in documenting
our own personal narrative and a way to process
the emotionally charged responsibilities of student
leadership. This workshop is a series of take anywhere
art journaling exercises meant to help student leaders
establish a tool kit for creative self-care. This workshop
will focus on daily written prompts in addition to
several technique based examples.
Post-Bacc Politics—Continuing Leadership After
Graduation
CH 324
Janet Soto Rodriguez, Oregon Bus Project
Level: Basic, Track(s): L
Wondering what to do after your graduate and
how to make an impact on the issues you care
about? Explore your post-graduation options, from
volunteering to training programs to starting your first
political job. We’ll share successful ways to continue
your leadership development, stay engaged, and
acquire the essential skills and experiences to launch
a career working for the public interest.
Outside Game
CH 254
Jenn Engstrom, OSPIRG
Level: Basic, Track(s): L, A
When using advocacy to persuade decision makers
on the merits of a cause doesn’t work, organizers turn
to the outside game – working outside of power to
influence decision makers with power. The difference
here is mobilizing the public to change the self-interest
of decision makers. This workshop discusses how
to come up with a strategy for changing decision
makers’ self-interests to be in line with your campaign
goals.
Organizer Baseball Stats: How to Create Your
Professional Organizer Profile
CH 221
Court Morse, Oregon United for Marriage
Level: Intermediate, Track(s): L, O
This workshop will help you unpack your experiences
and get a better sense of the unique blend of
organizer you are. We each bring a different
background and understanding to the work. Learn
to create a path for yourself professionally and frame
the unique way in which you do it. Also get a sense
of different non-profits and positions you can work
towards. Get ready to get a job and be paid for this
awesome work!
Managing and Leading a Team
CH 328
Philip Shilts and Kurt Killinger, Oregon Student
Association and Associated Students of Central
Oregon Community College
Level: Intermediate, Track(s): L
This workshop focuses on the best practices and some
more advanced concepts around leading a team.
Whether you are managing a staff for the first time
or working with a group of volunteers you recruited
this training will help you understand the concepts of
guiding more and doing less. Participants will learn
the best practices for delegating roles, retaining high
performing individuals, understanding what gets
people in the door and much more.
Corridos: Social Justice Leaders from the Xicano
Movement through Storytelling
NH 241
Jim Garcia, Lane Community College
Level: Basic, Track(s): L, S
Performance of Corridos (story songs) composed
during the Chicano movement. These Corridos honors
social justice leaders who have struggled in behalf
of the community and highlight significant historical
events/issues impacting the Mexican American
people. Storytelling provides a powerful social justice
tool to contend with dominant narratives. This session
affords participants to begin their learning of Chicano
history through a critical lens.
Understanding Your Privilege
NH 209
Amber Hastings and Emma Kallaway, Oregon Student
Association
Level: Intermediate, Track(s): L, S
This workshop will expand on the dynamics between
power, privilege and oppression. We will discuss those
concepts in the world of student organizing and
have a discussion on how our privilege can impact
our relationships in those spaces. Finally we will talk
about action steps on how you can be a better ally in
spaces and instances where you have privilege.
OSCC and OSERA Board Member Work Session
NH 222
Cristal Sandoval, Jennifer Gibbons, and Jen Lleras,
Oregon Student Association and Western States
Center
Level: Advanced, Track(s): L
This work session is for OSCC and OSERA board
members of the Oregon Student Association to
continue to build a strong framework around the
Color the Vote program for the 2014 VoteORVote
cycle. Most of our time discussing re-branding,
pitching the final plan and receiving feedback before
finalization and presentation.
Philanthropy, Fundraising, and Social Justice
NH 204
Alex Golez and Galen Russell, Oregon Student
Foundation and Associated Students of Portland State
University
Level: Basic, Track(s): L
The goal of this workshop is for participants to
understand philanthropy and its impact on fundraising
for social justice organizing non-profits. We’ll explore
why it’s important for people of color to have strong
fundraising skills, the usefulness of “the elevator
speech”, and finally allow participants to give their
own fundraising pitch.
Advanced Policy Negotiations
NH 307
Mario Parker-Milligan and Lamar Wise, Oregon
Student Association and University of Oregon
Level: Advanced, Track(s): L, A
This is a continuation of the basic Lobbying 101
training. We will expand on the concepts of lobbying
and move forward to contemplate more advanced
tactics in lobbying decision makers. In this workshop
we will move beyond basic 1 on 1 meetings and
discuss the importance of relationships, coalitions, and
escalation of tactics and policy strategy. We will also
break down what makes a great lobbyist and how
those tools apply elsewhere.
PEOPLE’S BUDGETING PLENARY
SUNDAY 9:30AM -12:20 PM
Our Education, Our Funding, Our Future: People’s
Budgeting Plenary
NH 350
Alejandro Juarez and Sami Salloy, Oregon Working
Families
Level: Intermediate,Track(s): F
The final session on the Our Education, Our Funding,
Our Future track will bring together students to
create an Oregon plan for funding higher education.
Current models for higher education funding place
all of the financial burden on students while creating
opportunities for Wall Street banks to pocket Oregon’s
resources. Students will break out into groups and be
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led through a series of idea-generating exercises that
will lead to the drafting of a student focused plan for
funding higher education.
WORKSHOP SESSION 7
SUNDAY 11:00 AM-12:20 PM
Breaking Down “Leadership”
CH 321
Agustin Vega-Peters, Meso-American Student
Association
Level: Basic, Track(s): L
In 1992, Brazilian politician, writer, and theater director
Augusto Boal published his book “Games for Actors
and Non-Actors.” Within it, he included various theater
games to be used as tools to help understand and
combat oppressive moments. In this interactive
workshop, participants will play several games and
then together as a group analyze how our activities
reflect different levels of Leadership.
Understanding the Disabled Justice Movement
through the Exploration of Stereotypes in Media
CH 324
Sofia Webster, Access Ability Student Union
Level: Basic, Track(s): S, I
This workshop seeks to explain why the disabled justice
movement is important through the exploration of
disabled stereotypes seen in media. These stereotypes
perpetuate negativity about the disability community
and foster misinformation, creating a need for social
justice action. The first half of the workshop studies the
different stereotypes we see in media and the second
half relates these stereotypes to disability justice. It is
open to both people with disabilities and allies. An
inclusive space!
Interrupting Oppression-Basics
CH 254
Mariah Leewright, Portland State University Queer
Resource Center
Level: Intermediate, Track(s): L
This is an open workshop providing basic tools for
interrupting oppression. Participants will learn how to
implement interruptions while discussing interpersonal
dynamics within larger cultures, systems, and
institutions. This workshop will include: role-playing
hypothetical scenarios, small & large group discussion,
powerpoint, and video. Additionally, participants
will receive informative handouts. (Materials and
content are based on modules from PCC Sylvania’s
Illumination Project, the Queeries program at the QRC,
and Basic Rights Oregon).
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Basics of Coalition Building
CH 221
Garrett Havens, Washington Student Association
Level: Intermediate, Track(s): L
Are you looking to tackle a large problem and not
sure your club or organization can do it on your own?
Sometimes it takes more than one group of people
working on a project to get the job done, this process
is call coalition building. In this workshop you will learn
all about coalitions, why they are effective, and how
you can successfully develop one on campus or in
your community.
Intro to Campaign Planning: How to ID and Research
CH 328
Ebony Oldham, Devon Backstrom, and Tia Gomez
Zeller, Oregon Student Association and Associated
Students of Lane Community College
Level: Basic, Track(s): L, A
We will equip students with the tools necessary to turn
issues on campus into strategic issues that can be
tackled in a concrete way. Additionally, discussing
effective research methods and practice prioritizing
campaigns using tried and true criteria.
Get in There! Connect.
NH 204
Colin Koach, Synergo
Level: Basic, Track(s): L
Student leadership depends first and foremost
on making quality connections with peers. In this
interactive experience, students will learn to break
the ice, have fun, and establish quick meaningful
connections within their community. This workshop
depends on participants being willing to get out
of their comfort zones and interact in new ways.
Be ready for games, teamwork, silliness, laughs,
challenges, and conversation. All are welcome. 90%
of success is just showing up. Be bold. Get in there!
Advanced Students Fees and Autonomy
NH 241
Brittany MacPherson and Yasmin Ibarra, Oregon
Student Association
Level: Advanced, Track(s): L, I, A, C
Once you have the fundamentals of student fee
autonomy under your belt, it’s time to take your
knowledge of strong student government and fee
models and make an action plan to improve your
own campus’ weaknesses. Using examples from a
university and a community college, this workshop will
guide participants through a step by-step breakdown
for making action plans to build and claim power on
campus with strong elected student governments and
student fee processes.
Social Media and Political Advocacy
NH 222
Daniel McCall and Michael Weed, Oregon Student
Association and Associated Students of Lane
Community College
Level: Basic, Track(s): O, A
This workshop will establish purpose for social media
use and political advocacy work. We will go over best
practices for specific social mediums, while providing
ways for social media use to supplement traditional
media and organizing work.
Field Work as a Foundation of Success
NH 209
Sarah Westover and Christian Foree, Oregon Student
Association
Level: Basic, Track(s): L, O
Knowing how to do strong field work is a critical skill
for any organizer. Whether you need public speaking
skills, the ability to strategically message something
in a quick minute, or the ability to talk to anyone
and convince them to get involved; this work is the
bread and butter of skilled organizers. This workshop
will define field tactics and field skills and provide
participants with ample opportunities to develop their
skills clipboarding, canvassing, and phonebanking.
12:30 – 1:00 PM: Featured Speaker: U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley & Closing Remarks
SMSU Ballroom (SMSU 355)
THANKS FOR A GREAT
CONFERENCE!
WE’LL SEE YOU
IN 2015
HAVE AN IDEA TO MAKE
NWSLC
EVEN BETTER? BE
SURE TO FILL OUT
THE CONFERENCE
EVALUATION.
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Hosted annually by the Associated
Students of Portland State University,
the Northwest Student Leadership
Conference (NWSLC) is the largest
student- led conference in the
Pacific Northwest. NWSLC is made
possible each year with the support
of the Oregon Student Foundation.
Founded in 1994 by a group of alumni of the Oregon Student Association, the Oregon
Student Foundation is a 501(c)3 organization that provides the additional support that the
student-led OSA needs to ensure that every Oregonian has access to a quality, affordable
education. OSF is governed by a board of OSA alumni and supporters.
www.orstudents.org
@OregonStudents