Leadership Retreat, August 13-15, 2007

The annual Leadership Retreat is a three day event packed with presentations on leadership, as well as workshops focused on the improvement and continued development of leadership and interpersonal communication skills.  The primary purpose of this retreat is to provide student leaders with an opportunity to interact with each other, network with professionals, other student leaders and the continued growth and development of their skills as leaders.

Participants of these events are presented with a chance to discover what leadership skills they possess, and directed on how they can harness those skills into something much more.  Active involvement from campus professionals and various student leaders offer diverse forum of learning. 

By joining over 150 student leaders from across the UT Arlington campus you will help set the 2007-2008 University Agenda.

The Division of Student Affairs is excited to bring a new tradition to the 30th Annual Leadership Retreat!  This year’s retreat will kick off with a Leadership Breakfast on Monday, August 13 from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. in the University Center Bluebonnet Ballroom with opening remarks and a welcome from President James D. Spaniolo.

The Student Affairs Leadership Breakfast will provide students the opportunity to engage in active dialogue with deans, assistant deans, associate deans and vice presidents about current leadership trends and issues, as well as discuss their philosophy and style of leadership.  It is hoped that through this breakfast, a better understanding and greater mutual respect will be created between student and University leaders.

Registration Information

Participants for the Leadership Retreat must check in between 7:45 and 8:15 a.m. on Monday, August 13 at the University Center, North Entrance (next to the Bluebonnet Ballroom and Rosebud Theatre.) We will return between 2:00 and 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 15 to the University Center.

Each student leader pays only $50.00. Many organizations help their members by providing part or all of the registration fee, or you may also ask for financial assistance from academic units or other support areas!  Your registration fee includes transportation, room, meals and conference materials.

Retreat Facility

Glen Lake is a camp/retreat facility, so keep this in mind when packing. Bring pillows, sheets, blankets, towels, shorts, jeans, sneakers, swimsuit, flashlight, change for vending machines, materials to share with others, music, Frisbees, board games, cameras, etc. and lots of energy and enthusiasm.

Registration

Register by completing the online registration form by Monday, August 6, 2007

 Refunds will not be given, but a substitution can be made at no charge before the deadline. No substitutions will be accepted after the deadline. You will be billed $100.00 for all cancellations and $150.00 for any no-shows.  Space is limited so it will be a first come first serve.  Your registration is not complete until payment has been received. 

Session Info

This year participants will participate in either the Leadership or the Advanced Track.  Selection for the Advanced Track will be based on organizational involvement, current leadership positions and number of leadership retreat previously attended.

All Session topics are subject to change.

Leadership Ed Sessions
            The Art of Leadership
            Recruitment & Retention
            Creating a Vision for your Organization
            Ethical Leadership
            Situational Leadership
            Politics and Leadership
            Effective Communication
            Effecting Change

Specialize Skill Sessions
            Resume Writing
            Interviewing Skills
            Event Planning
            Academic Etiquette
            Effective Presentations
            Presidents Only
            Self Defense Techniques

Leadership Assessment Tool

This year all participants in the Leadership Retreat will participate in the FIRO-B (Fundamental Interpersonal Relations Orientation-Behavior) this is a self-report tool designed to address one-to-one relationships, teamwork, career development, organizational culture, and leadership development. After registering for the Leadership Retreat you will receive an email confirmation that will direct you to the website for FIRO-B testing.  This test will take approximately 20 minutes to complete.  Participation of the online assessment must be completed by August 8, 2007.

When taking the assessment try not to dwell too long on any particular item. Carefully read the instructions that precede each section.

This assessment is commonly used to help people

• Become aware of their interpersonal needs
• Become aware of how their needs may be perceived by others
• Identify career related tasks and activities of greater interest
• Build more satisfying relationships
• Understand their own leadership behaviors

You will not receive a report when you complete the assessment. You will receive your results at the Student Leadership Retreat in August.  At the retreat, the staff of UTA Counseling Services and Career Services will work with you in small groups to help you understand your results and learn ways to use this information in your role as a campus leader.

Conference Staff

Contact Us
For more information contact us at
817.272.2963 or email Isabel Estrada at isabel@uta.edu

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