Session Descriptions
The Bronze Certificate provides an introduction to new perspectives on leaders and leadership, suggests pathways for personal growth and development, and offers a range of individual and group leadership and life skills.
The Bronze Certificate will be awarded upon completion of eight of the following workshops, including the four required workshops, and submission of journal reflections for each workshop:
Personal Development Session | Leadership Concepts | Running Effective Meetings | Listening Skills | Fund Raising | Program Planning | Goal Setting | Problem Solving | Transferring Skills | Publicity & Promotion | Using Resources | Time Management | Managing Stress | Group Decision Making | Communication Skills
Personal Development Session* (Required for Bronze Leadership Certificate)Contact Associate Dean Rick Greig about setting up a personal appointment to complete this session. 942-2062 or rick.greig@angelo.edu
This session is one of the four required workshops for the Bronze Leadership Certificate. The ASU-LEAD staff member will assist you in developing a personal plan for successfully completing the ASU-LEAD certificate program. You need to register for this session just like all other workshops. The sessions are posted on the web site for either the first Tuesday or first Thursday of every month even though the actual sessions must be completed by making an appointment in the Center for Student Involvement, UC 001, Garden Level, or calling (325) 942-2062, or E-mail rick.greig@angelo.edu
Managing StressTuesday, February 26, 4:30 p.m. location Carr EFA 192
Wednesday, April 2, 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. location UC 210
A manageable amount of stress can keep us on task and motivated to accomplish our goals and
objectives. When we allow our stress level to become burdensome, however, stress can make us
ineffective and may even lead to problems such as anxiety or depression. This presentation will define
the concepts of stress and anxiety, and will examine causes and symptoms of stress-related problems
and disorders. A variety of stress management options will be discussed, and if time permits, students
will practice one method of relaxation therapy as a stress reduction technique.
Instructor: Cleave Pool, Counselor, ASU Health & Counseling.
Thursday, February 21, 4:30 p.m. -5:30 p.m. location UC 210
"This session will help you understand how to budget and manage your organizational budget for maximum
use of monetary resources."
Instructor: Angie Wright, Assistant Vice President for Finance and Administration
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Required for Bronze Leadership Certificate)
Thursday, January 24, 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. location UC 210
Tuesday, February 19, 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. location UC 210
Wednesday, April 16, 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. location UC 210
(attend only one)
Running an effective and efficient meeting is the key to getting your members to keep coming back, and we'll give
you tips on how to do just that! This program will address issues like agenda setting, necessary parliamentary procedures, committee meetings, and dealing with unruly members.
Instructor: Stuart Lickteig, Associate Director of Residence Life.
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not offered this semester
This session discusses raising the money your organization needs while abiding by university rules and state law, and still having
fun.
Instructor: Rhonda McClung, ASU Director of Development.
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Thursday, February 7, 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. location UC 210
The primary objective of this course is to teach student leaders or prospective student leaders how to properly manage their time. We
will learn how to do this through exercises, class discussion and personal tips from the instructor. The term "killing time" will be discussed in the context of these time management skills.
Instructor: Dr. Nick Flynn, Associate Professor of Biochemistry and Director of the Honors Program.
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Wednesday, February 6, 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. location UC 210
Ever needed a quick flier for an event or project and didn’t have the budget for a professional
designer? Learn about basic image manipulation, pagination, and composition using professional software
platforms to make your next event or project a success!
Instructor: Stuart Lickteig, Associate Director of Residence Life.
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Wednesday, January 30, 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. location UC 210
Nolen Mears, Interim Dean of Student Life
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Wednesday, January 23, 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. location UC 210
Tuesday, February 5, 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. location UC 210
Thursday, March 6, 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. location UC CSI Conference Room
(attend only one)
Everyone has an opinion about leaders and what constitutes effective leadership. Everyone can be a leader and most of us will be
called upon to lead at one time or another. Start or continue your leadership journey with this introductory session to the ASU-LEAD program and to the fascinating world of leadership concepts, myths and possibilities.
Instructor: Rick Greig, Associate Dean for Student Involvement.
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Tuesday, January 29, 2:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. location UC 210
Wednesday, March 26, 4:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m. location Carr EFA Bldg 113
Thursday, April 3, 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. location UC 210
What makes someone a "good listener"? Think of his/her characteristics.
What can prevent someone from listening carefully? This session will examine listening skills and offer ways to improve them.
Instructor: Sharla Adam, Shannon Miracle Network
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Tuesday, February 12, 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. UC 210
Here I am in charge of the program and nobody told me what to do! Which comes first, the program or the room? Who should do the
planning? How far in advance do we make arrangements? How much money do we need? Who does the setup for the program? Where do I go for help? This session is a must for anyone planning any type of program. Come and learn the basics of program planning such as knowing when and where to do a program, promoting an event on a shoestring, planning for the comfort of your audience, hosting a guest speaker or artist, and evaluating a program.
Instructor: Rick Greig, Associate Dean for Student Involvement.
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Wednesday, February 20, 2:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. location UC 210
Goals should be Specific, Measurable, Action-oriented, Relevant and Time-bound. Participants will learn how to create SMART goals and use them effectively to establish priorities that meet the needs of a group or organization.
Facilitator: Nolen Mears, Associate Dean of Student Services
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Tuesday, March 11, 2:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. location UC 210
Problem solving is key to effective leadership. We solve problems every day and the processes we use are both conscious and unconscious. Learn how to sharpen your ability to analyze a problem and find a workable solution.
Facilitator: James Adams, Chief of ASU Police
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Wednesday, February 13, 2:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. location UC 210
Thursday, March 27, 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m., location Carr EFA Bldg Room 113
Facilitator: Julie Ruthenbeck, Director, Career Development
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Tuesday, April 8, 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. location UC 210
Life is full of choices and those choices become more complicated when you have to make decisions for a group of people. This session will explore some of the most important issues related to group decision making.
These issues will include personal agendas, mission statement drift and maintaining personal integrity in relation to decision making.
Instructor: Dr. Nick Flynn, Associate Professor of Biochemistry and Director of the Honors Program.
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Not held this semester
Communication is the critical ingredient in efforts to improve quality, encourage innovation and
initiative, and build productive teamwork. But good communication skills don’t come naturally.
People may possess the technical skills required of their jobs, but need help with the interpersonal
aspect of getting the job done. In this session, you will learn to open discussions in a way that
encourages others to participate, promote a free exchange of innovative ideas and information, and
summarize agreements and action steps so that all involved understand what needs to happen next.
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For more information,contact Associate Dean Rick Greig at (325) 942-2062 or rick.greig@angelo.edu.