HuskyLEAD

Spring 2026

• Creating An Effective Student Org Budget
  •  January 22, 2026
  • Student Organization Budget Hearings are quickly approaching! Join RSO Coordinator, Taylor Piering, and USG Treasurer, David Reeves, to learn budgeting best practices for creating and maintaining your organization's finances. Basics from setting up your organization's budget tracking spreadsheet to tracking expenses will be reviewed.
• Fundraising Fundamentals
  • February 12, 2026
  • Looking to raise funds for your organization or a cause you care about? Join us for a workshop focused on the fundamentals of effective fundraising. We’ll discuss how to use your personal story and values to connect authentically with supporters and communicate why your mission matters. Whether you’re launching your first fundraiser or refining your approach, this session will give you the tools to fundraise with confidence and purpose.
• Effective Leadership Transitions
  • March 18, 2026

  • In Student Leadership and Involvement, we often hear from groups that had a "bad transition" between student organization leaders. They lack historical context, miss deadlines they weren't familiar with, and spend valuable time recreating what should already exist. Are you looking to ensure your organization's leadership doesn't end up in this challenging position?

    Join Amy Hjerstedt to learn effective strategies for:

    • -Retaining digital documents

    • -Carrying on consistent relationships with campus partners

    • -Sharing necessary information with incoming officers

    • -Hosting effective transition meetings

  • A variety of resources and sample documents will be shared. Time will be provided throughout the workshop for attendees to take action steps on transition planning. It is recommended that multiple organization leaders attend together and that they bring laptops with access to any relevant organizational documents.
• Managing Organizational Conflict
  • March 23, 2026
  • Join us for a practical workshop on managing organizational conflict aimed to help you navigate conflict in any groups you’re a part of. Through guided discussion and real-life scenarios, you will explore strategies for addressing disagreements within their organizations, even when those conflicts involve friends. This session will equip you with tools to communicate effectively, manage tension, and strengthen relationships while working toward shared goals.
• Building A Brand
  • April 1, 2026
  • Join us for an immersive workshop on building a brand, where you'll discover the strategies and insights needed to create a brand that resonates, engages, and leaves a lasting impact. In this interactive workshop, Mary Stevens of University Marketing and Communications will guide you through the essential components of crafting a brand that not only stands out but also fosters loyalty and growth.

Fall 2025

• Robert's Rules 101
  • September 8, 2025

  • Robert’s Rules of Order can make meetings more effective, but only when everyone understands how to use them. Join us for an engaging, interactive workshop that demystifies this widely recognized system for running orderly, productive meetings. Whether you’re leading an organization or simply want to better understand parliamentary procedure, this session will give you the essential tools to participate in or conduct meetings with confidence, clarity, and fairness.

• Building Belonging For New Members
  • September 16, 2025
  • Did your organization recently recruit new members? Join us for a workshop designed to help you create a welcoming environment from day 1. You'll learn practical strategies for building a strong sense of community, introducing new members to your organization's traditions, and fostering meaningful team connections. We'll also explore how to ensure your onboarding practices are positive, respectful, and aligned with university values, so every member feels supported and excited to be a part of your group. Whether you're leading a long-standing club or a newer group, this session will give you the tools to start the school year strong!
• Managing Risk for Your Community and Yourself
  • October 6, 2025
  • Safety is everyone's responsibility. Whether you're planning events, managing budgets, or coordinating volunteers, knowing how to identify and manage risks is key to your community's success. Join us for a workshop focused on developing risk management plans and strategies that keep your participants safe, make your events run smoothly, and protect you from liability. You'll learn how to identify potential risks, develop event-specific and general safety plans, and ensure your organization is meeting university standards. Whether you're organizing one big event or overseeing a year’s worth of programming, this session will give you the tools to plan confidently and responsibly.
• Leading With Balance
  • October 21, 2025
  • When coursework, meetings, and extracurricular commitments pile up, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. This HuskyLEAD offers realistic, actionable approaches to help you navigate your academic and leadership responsibilities with greater clarity and control. This session is designed to help you lead with purpose while maintaining your personal balance. You'll leave equipped with practical strategies you can confidently apply to bring structure, focus, and sustainability to your college experience.

Spring 2025

• Creating An Effective Student Org Budget

  • January 23, 2025
  • Student Organization Budget Hearings are quickly approaching! Join Taylor Piering from Student Leadership and Involvement to learn budgeting best practices for managing your organization's finances. Basics, from setting up your organization's budget-tracking spreadsheet to tracking expenses, will be reviewed. 
• Strategies for Member Engagement & Retention
  
  • February 11, 2025
  • Keeping members engaged and involved is crucial to the success of any group. Without proper engagement, retaining members can be challenging. Join us to discover proven techniques to boost participation and sustain long-term commitment within your group.
• Leading the Charge for a Sustainable Future
  
  • February 17, 2025
  • Creating a world that is sustainable, prosperous, and just presents a monumental challenge, and one that humans haven’t been particularly successful at achieving.  Join in a conversation with the Office of Sustainability and Resilience to learn more about the most vexing issues and what you can do to make a difference.
• Effective Leadership Transitions
  
  • March 19, 2025

  • In Student Leadership and Involvement, we often hear from groups that had a "bad transition" between student organization leaders. They lack historical context, miss deadlines they weren't familiar with, and spend valuable time recreating what should already exist. Are you looking to ensure your organization's leadership doesn't end up in this challenging position?

    Join Amy Hjerstedt to learn effective strategies for:

    • -Retaining digital documents

    • -Carrying on consistent relationships with campus partners

    • -Sharing necessary information with incoming officers

    • -Hosting effective transition meetings

  • A variety of resources and sample documents will be shared. Time will be provided throughout the workshop for attendees to take action steps on transition planning. It is recommended that multiple organization leaders attend together and that they bring laptops with access to any relevant organizational documents.

Fall 2024

• Recruiting: Working Effectively with New Contacts
  
  • September 10, 2024
  • You've just had a successful recruiting event. What can you do with the information you've gathered that will have the greatest impact on your organization? This workshop will provide tips and strategies for recruiting more effectively.
• Robert's Rules: Crash Course
  
  • September 26, 2024
  • Robert's Rules of Order help us host more effective meetings, but only if everyone understands them. This workshop will help you ensure you and your organization are all on the same page.
• Short-Term Messaging for Long-Term Support
  
  • October 20, 2024
  • How do you get the most out of your messaging? This workshop will provide students and student organizations with tools and techniques, along with perspectives on successful marketing, communication, and fundraising.
• Exploring Emotional Intelligence
  
  • November 7, 2024

  • IQ can get you far, but can EQ get you farther? We all recognize the power of relationships, but how do you develop your own emotional intelligence (EQ) skills? This workshop will both introduce the topic of emotional intelligence as well as offer practical strategies and ideas for improving your EQ.

Spring 2024

• Leadership Without Boundaries
  • March 12, 2024
  • Explore unique leadership styles and expand your leadership portfolio with panelists Christopher Sanders, Brianna Kratz, and Reid DeVoge.
• Authentic Time Management
  • March 28, 2024
  • Define and refine your time-management methods with Dawn Corwin and Veronica Horning (Wahtera Center for Student Success). 

Fall 2023

• Robert’s Rules Crash Course
  • September 14, 2023
  • "Motion to require new members to attend the Robert's Rules Crash Course so they know what's happening during the meeting. Do I have a second? Second! All those in favor? Aye!" If you're feeling lost or need a refresher, join Amy Hjerstedt, our resident Robert's Rules expert, to brush up on how to run or participate in a meeting using parliamentary procedure. Basics about agendas, making motions, hosting discussions, voting, and minutes will be covered.
• Building a Brand
  • October 5, 2023
  • Join us for an immersive workshop on Building a Brand, where you'll discover the strategies and insights needed to create a brand that resonates, engages, and leaves a lasting impact. In this interactive workshop, Haley Goodreau of University Marketing and Communications will guide you through the essential components of crafting a brand that not only stands out but also fosters loyalty and growth. Topics will include brand identity essentials, visual branding and design, crafting your story, and engaging with your audience.
• Inclusion Takes Action
  • October 17, 2023
  • In today's rapidly evolving world, the call for true inclusion has never been more critical. However, the gap between intention and action can often hinder progress. This workshop aims to bridge that gap by providing you with the tools, strategies, and insights needed to transform your commitment to inclusion into practical, sustainable change. Through interactive discussions and real-world scenarios, we will identify tangible ways that you and your communities can take action to ensure every student feels they belong.
• Navigating Leadership Through Personality Style
  • November 7, 2023
  • Are you ready to unlock the secrets behind effective leadership? Join us for an immersive and enlightening workshop on "Navigating Leadership Through Personality Styles." This transformative event is designed to equip individuals at every level of leadership with the insights and skills necessary to harness the power of personality diversity and drive impactful change. This workshop will be led by personality guru and Residence Education Coordinator, Makenzie Joseph.

Spring 2023

• Effective Leadership Transitions
  • March 28, 2023
  • In Student Leadership and Involvement, we often hear from groups that had a "bad transition" between student organization leaders. They lack historical context, miss deadlines they weren't familiar with, and spend valuable time recreating what should already exist. Are you looking to ensure your organization's leadership doesn't end up in this challenging position?
  • Join Student Leadership & Involvement Assistant Director, Danielle Meirow, to learn effective strategies for:
    • -Retaining digital documents
    • -Carrying on consistent relationships with campus partners
    • -Sharing necessary information with incoming officers
    • -Hosting effective transition meetings
  • A variety of resources and sample documents will be shared. Time will be provided throughout the workshop for attendees to take action steps on transition planning. It is recommended that multiple organization leaders attend together and that they bring laptops with access to any relevant organizational documents.

Fall 2022

• So You Need to Know Parli Pro
  • September 6, 2022
  • Does your organization use parliamentary procedure or Roberts' Rules? Do you need a refresher after summer break? Are there components you do not quite understand? Join Sydney Dykert, the Undergraduate Student Government Parliamentarian, to learn the basics of what you need to know to run a meeting more efficiently!
• #IamRemarkable
  
  • October 25, 2022
  • Have you ever been in a situation — in a job interview, meeting, or even a social situation — where you had to talk about your achievements? It’s not easy, is it? Many of us struggle to talk about our accomplishments. Cultural and gender modesty norms, as well as impostor syndrome, can prevent anyone from acknowledging their remarkable attributes and expressing their achievements.
  • #IamRemarkable is a Google initiative empowering women and other underrepresented groups to celebrate their achievements in the workplace and beyond. The program has two goals:
    • Improve the self-promotion motivation and skills of women and underrepresented groups
    • Challenge the social perception around self-promotion
  • Trained facilitators Liz Fujita and Gretchen Hein will lead this 90-minute workshop for a small group of students on Tuesday, October 25th, at 6 PM in the MUB Superior Room.

Spring 2022

• Leadership Styles and When to Use Them
  • January 25, 2022
  • Visionary Leadership, Servant Leadership, Transformational Leadership - you've likely heard these words, but do you understand what each means? There are many leadership styles you might embody, and your style may change based on the actions you take or the relationships you build. Join Alexis Straub and Josh Gostlin from Residence Education and Housing Services to learn more about these various styles and when to use them!
• Creating and Maintaining a Student Organization Budget
  
  • February 3, 2022
  • Student Organization Budget Hearings are quickly approaching! Join Mark Holmgren from Student Leadership and Involvement to learn budgeting best practices for managing your organization's finances. Basics, from setting up your organization's budget-tracking spreadsheet to tracking expenses, will be reviewed.
• Facilitating Difficult Conversations
  • February 15, 2022
  • Disagreements happen, values differ, commitment varies - as a leader, you may have to engage in a difficult conversation for a number of reasons. While these conversations are never easy, there are simple ways to help ensure they go smoothly. Join Anna McClatchy from the Dean of Students Office and Debra Charlesworth from the Graduate School to learn to facilitate difficult conversations effectively
• Strategic Doing
  
  • February 24, 2022
  • Strategic Doing teaches people how to form collaborations quickly, move them toward measurable outcomes, and make adjustments along the way. Strategic Doing enables participants to design and guide new networks that generate innovative solutions. It is a new strategy discipline that is lean, agile, and fast—just what student organizations and the Michigan Tech community need to grow and thrive.
• Leading with Emotional Intelligence
  • March 17, 2022
  • IQ can get you far, but can EQ get you farther? We all recognize the power of relationships, but how do you develop your emotional intelligence? This workshop will both introduce the topic of emotional intelligence and offer practical strategies and ideas for improving yours. Join Danielle Meirow from Student Leadership and Involvement to learn more!
• Effective Leadership Transitions
  • March 29, 2022
  • As the semester winds down and election season is upon us, it is time to start considering your leadership transition. How will your organization retain knowledge, pass down supplies, and ensure the smooth continuation of your group? Join Jessie Stapleton, Director of Student Leadership and Involvement, and Sarah Anderson, past MUB Board Vice President and Alpha Sigma Tau President, to learn best practices for ensuring the strong continuation of your student organization. They will share suggestions on digital documentation, transition meetings, and other best practices to set you up for success!

Fall 2021

• Social Media & Marketing for RSOs
  • September 9, 2021
  • Thursday, September 9 - "Social Media and Marketing" - Want to improve your student organization's social media presence?  Increase your recruitment?  Build your digital audience?  Prepare for K-Day?  
  • Join University Marketing and Communications Senior Content Specialist, Cyndi Perkins, as she shares social media and marketing best practices for your Registered Student Organization.  Cyndi is an award-winning editor, journalist, and columnist who writes and edits for Michigan Tech’s web pages, digital media, and print publications. 

• Robert’s Rules of Order: How to Run an Effective Meeting

  • October 5, 2021
  • Tuesday, October 5 - "Robert's Rules of Order: How to Run an Effective Meeting" - Do you need to brush up on your Robert's Rules of Order - or do you know nothing about Robert at all?  Either way, you will learn more about running more effective meetings at this HuskyLEAD.  
  • Join our Undergraduate Vice President and Parliamentarian, Sydney Dankert, as she shares best practices from Robert's Rules of Order.  Sydney will help you learn more about running effective meetings, which will benefit all of our RSO members and prepare you for the working world.  As the USG Vice President, Sydney is responsible for running all of our Undergraduate Student Government meetings, and as Parliamentarian, she is our resident expert on Robert's Rules.
• Be Well - Navigating School/Life Balance
  • October 14, 2021
  • Thursday, October 14 - "Be Well: Navigating School/Life Balance" - Are you over-committed?  Do you struggle with managing your schedule?  Do you take time for self-care?  Do you often think about how busy you are?  Us, too.  But don't worry - we have the workshop for you!  Join Health & Well-Being Manager, Whitney Boroski, and her Peer Health Ambassadors as they discuss how to "Be Well" at 4:00 p.m. in MUB Ballroom A1!!!
• Planning an Event 101
  • October 28, 2021
  • Thursday, October 28 - "Event Planning 101" - Are you interested in learning more about planning a successful event?  Want to learn more about planning an event here at Tech?  Need some best practices for your student organization's upcoming event?  
  • Join Career Services Corporate Events Coordinator, Jodi Miller, as she shares Michigan Tech-specific how-tos and best practices for planning a successful event on campus at 4:00 p.m. in the MUB Ballroom to learn more!!!
• Be Well - Navigating School/Life Balance
  • November 4, 2021
  • Thursday, November 4 - "Be Well: Navigating School/Life Balance" - Are you over-committed?  Do you struggle with managing your schedule?  Do you take time for self-care?  Do you often think about how busy you are?  Us, too.  But don't worry - we have the workshop for you!  
  • Join Health & Well-Being Manager, Whitney Boroski, and her Peer Health Ambassadors as they discuss how to "Be Well" at 6:00 p.m. in Fisher 133!!!
• Campus Resources You Are Not Using

  • November 15, 2021

  • Tuesday, November 16 - "Campus Resources You Are NOT Using" - Are you struggling to plan events?  Do you know where to go to rent a vehicle on campus?  Do you know how to create a risk management plan?  Do you know where to advertise your RSO?  We can help!  You won't want to miss out on all of these great tips & tricks!

  • Join Student Leadership & Involvement staff to learn more at 4:00 p.m. in the MUB Superior Room to learn more!!

Spring 2021

• Organizational Finances & Budgeting
  • January 28, 2021
  • Want to feel prepared and ready to present your RSO budgets? Attend this HuskyLEAD presented by Alyssa Fredin to discuss organizational budgeting and how to prepare a successful budget for your club.
• Connecting With Others
  • February 18, 2021
  • Finding ways to connect with others can improve your mood and others. During this time, we need to work harder to connect and engage with others. Attend this HuskyLEAD to learn how to make those connections.
• Keeping Connections Over the Summer
  • April 1, 2021
  • Do you want to start the Fall semester with a plan and be ready to go? Keeping connected with your organization members over the summer can help you accomplish just that. Attend this HuskyLEAD to learn best practices on how to stay in touch and make a plan for a successful future.

Fall 2020

• How to Market Your College Experiences to Employers
  • September 3, 2020
  • Students will learn about how to market their involvement, both on their resumes and in conversation. Communicating the skills students have gained outside the classroom is key when companies face a strong candidate pool. This HuskyLEAD is led by Career Services' Chris Hohnholt.
• Recruitment Basics: M.A.P. Your Way To Success
  • September 10, 2020
  • Are you looking to gain more members? Do you struggle to retain your members? Join us to learn more about using a M.A.P. to recruit and retain members. We will outline the steps to implement a repeatable recruitment process.
• Keep It Going
  • September 29, 2020
  • Overcome challenges in your organization and discover your "why" as a leader. Learn how to empower your members and become a confident leader—presented by Beka Horsch, Coordinator of Student Leadership & Involvement.
• How to Have Experiences Employers Look For
  • October 6, 2020
  • Learn about what kind of involvement opportunities, extracurriculars, and leadership experience can benefit you during your job search
• Meeting Management
  • October 20, 2020
  • Attend this HuskyLEAD to develop valuable skills for facilitating discussions, leading meetings, and navigating conflict. Presented by Residence Education Coordinator Holly Lorenz.
• Overcoming Organizational Challenges
  • October 29, 2020
  • This HuskyLEAD offers you the opportunity to develop skills for building an effective, long-lasting organization that serves the needs of all.
  • Led by Stefani Vargus Krause, Student Leadership & Involvement Coordinator
• Health and Well-Being
  • November 12, 2020
  • How do you encourage your friends and members of your organization to Be Well? By focusing on connection, recharging, living, and playing, this workshop will explore these areas and identify ways to bring greater balance to your everyday life.
• Step Into Leadership
  • December 3, 2020
  • In the final HuskyLEAD of the semester, join presenter Beka Horsch, Coordinator of Student Leadership & Involvement for Step Into Leadership. An effective officer transition can set the tone for future organizational success. Learn how to run an officer election effectively and ensure proper knowledge transfer for incoming organizational leaders.

Spring 2020

• Getting to the Nitty-GRITTY
  • April 16, 2020
  • Becoming a leader takes passion and perseverance, in other words, "grit".
    Students will learn strategies for persistence and building mental toughness to achieve long-term goals.

Fall 2019

• Get Time On Your Side: Backwards Planning
  • • September 10, 2019
    • Maximize your time — begin with the end in mind.
    • A strategic semester begins with planning. Learn how to maximize your time by starting with the end in mind.

• Rise Up: Don’t Throw Away Your Shot at Better Marketing
• January 29, 2019
• Come join us to work with Adobe Education Leader Jeremiah Baumann as we tackle the problem of "same old organization marketing tactics". Learn some new tools and tricks to make your marketing stand out on a campus full of marketing doppelgängers. You’ll leave excited to “think past tomorrow” and create some excellent materials for your organization.

Spring 2018

• Know Your Role - Tips for Leading and Following in a Team
  • February 1, 2018
  • An effective team uses all members to get the most out of each person. Identifying the role you need to fill on a team can be vital to your group's success and efficiency. We will focus on finding your fit within the team and the skills you can apply to any group. This session will involve audience participation for most activities.
  • Presented by Jared Johnson and the Outdoor Adventure Team.

• Leveraging Leadership Skills with Employers
• February 15, 2018
• You don't have to be in a leadership position to be a leader. Learn innovative strategies to showcase your best self to future employers.
• Presented by Career Services and Doug Stage from Kimberly Clark.

• Leading with Inclusivity: How to Impact Your World with International and Inclusive Actions, Language, and Purpose
• March 22, 2018
• This workshop will increase your awareness of how our conscious and subconscious actions affect others and how we can shift our behaviors to foster a more welcoming and inclusive community.
• Presented by Amy Howard from the Center for Diversity and Inclusion.

• Mindfulness 101: Improve Focus and Reduce Stress Before Finals
• April 5, 2018
• Learn the basics of mindfulness to help you reduce stress and increase your focus for final exams. The practice of mindfulness can be applied to starting a new job or internship, or just reducing daily stress and living more fully in the present!
• Led by Joan Kero, Health Coach and Yoga Instructor

Fall 2017

• Strengths Series (Part 1) A
  
  • September 14, 2017
  • Lead with Purpose (CliftonStrengths for Students - Part 1)
  • Is your organization's leadership team working together to achieve common goals? Are your student leaders aware of each other’s strengths and how to best use them strategically for the success of your student group? Attend this session to learn about the CliftonStrengths for Students assessment tool, the science behind it, and how it can transform your life and your organization.
  • By taking advantage of this session, you will have the opportunity to:
    • - Assess each leader’s skills and strengths and learn how to utilize them effectively to achieve the goals of the organization.
    • - Become more successful leaders inside and outside of your student organization.

• Service Leadership
  
  • September 28, 2017
  • Designed to help students enhance their knowledge of leadership and service, understand how to create meaningful service projects, and explore service outside of the collegiate environment.
  • As a result of attending, you will:
    • - Articulate your personal theory of leadership and how it relates to service
    • - Understand how to create a service project that is beneficial for both the community and the volunteer
    • - Express how service can be made a part of your post-graduate life
    • - Describe service in a context greater than direct service (to include civic engagement, indirect service, philanthropy, etc.)
• The Daring WayTM – Learn how to unlock the power that lives in vulnerability
  • • October 11, 2017
    • “Vulnerability is the birthplace of creativity, innovation, and change.” Dr. Brene Brown
    • This workshop will explore how to apply this mindset in your own life and toward your goals.
    • This workshop will explore how to accept vulnerability as a normal state of being human. It’s also the source of creativity, innovation, and resilience. Join us to learn how to apply this to your life. Dr. Brené Brown's research inspires this workshop.
    • Join guest speaker Janet Frood in the Superior Room (B001) of the Memorial Union Building as she discusses this topic.

• Morality and Technology: Rethinking Engineering Ethics
• November 1, 2017
• Join Dr. Scott Marratto, Assistant Professor of Philosophy at Michigan Technological University, on Wednesday, November 1, from 4-5 pm in MUB Ballroom B1 for his presentation on Morality and Technology: Rethinking Engineering Ethics. Dr. Marratto's discussion will conclude the Fall 2017 HuskyLEAD workshops; however, individuals are still encouraged to explore ongoing opportunities in the HuskyLEAD-Strengths Series.
• Traditional approaches to engineering ethics emphasize applying professional codes of ethics to real-world problems. The mainstay of education in this approach is the case study: the examination of real and hypothetical incidents (e.g., the Space Shuttle Challenger accident) to draw lessons about how ethical rules and procedures could or should have been applied. Several ethicists and philosophers of technology have raised critical questions about this approach. For one thing, it reflects a minimal understanding of ethics and ethical conduct, focusing on decision-making in the face of a problem rather than on ethical dispositions, professional formation, character, and related factors.
• Furthermore, philosophers of technology have emphasized the ethical and moral dimensions not only of our decisions about how to use our technologies, but also of the very design and structure of technical objects and systems. They have argued that ethics should be much more integrated into the education of engineers and designers. In this talk and discussion, we will examine these challenges and propose new approaches to engineering ethics.

• Strengths Series (Part 2) A 
  
  • November 8, 2017
  • Understanding the Strengths Profile (CliftonStrengths for Students - Part 2)
  • Okay, I’ve taken the liftonStrengths for Students assessment and received my Signature Themes Report with my Top 5. Now what? The purpose of this workshop is to help individuals understand their strengths profile and appreciate their own talents and those of others.
  • Before attending this workshop, you must complete the CliftonStrengths for Students assessment and bring your Signature Themes (Top 5) report to the session. The workshop is only practical if you have completed the assessment before attending.
  • By taking advantage of this session, you will have the opportunity to:
    • - Review and analyze your StrengthsFinder reports
    • - Gain a greater understanding of your individual talents within the context of Signature Themes

• Strengths Series (Part 2) B
  
  • November 30, 2017
  • Understanding the Strengths Profile (CliftonStrengths for Students - Part 2)
  • I’ve completed the CliftonStrengths for Students assessment and received my Signature Themes Report, including my Top 5. Now what? The purpose of this workshop is to help individuals understand their strengths profile and appreciate their own talents and those of others.
  • Before attending this workshop, you must complete the CliftonStrengths for Students assessment and bring your Signature Themes (Top 5) report to the session. The workshop is only practical if you have completed the assessment before attending.
  • By taking advantage of this session, you will have the opportunity to:
    • • - Review and analyze your StrengthsFinder report
      • -Gain a greater understanding of your individual talents within the context of Signature Themes

• StrengthsQuest
• December 6, 2016
• Join us on Tuesday, December 6, from 6-7 p.m. in the Alumni Lounge as we talk about the renowned StrengthsQuest tool. Attendees will be introduced to the Clifton StrengthsFinder assessment, recognize others' unique talents, and evaluate their own strengths. The Undergraduate Student Government will also share how they’ve used the evaluation to improve the efficiency of their executive board.

Spring 2016

• A Husky's Guide to a Winning Semester
  • January 19, 2016
  • Start your semester right!  Revisit time-tested strategies and learn new approaches to getting and staying on track academically, setting and achieving goals, and maximizing effectiveness with the time you have available.
  • Presenters:  Susan Liebau & Heather Simpson, Waino Wahtera Center for Student Success

• Financing and Budgeting for Your Organization
• January 26, 2016
• Steps to take when applying for funding through the Undergraduate Student Government (USG).
• Required for registered student organizations applying for funding for the 2016-2017 academic year.
• Presenter:  Braeton "Guy" Ardell, Treasurer, Undergraduate Student Government

• Industry Reps - What are they looking for?
• February 9, 2016
• Find out what you need to be doing now to gain the skills you need for the future.
• Sponsored by Career Services and Industry Representatives

• Setting Up Your Settings for Success
• February 23, 2016
• Learn more about Google calendars, forms, docs, filters, notifications, and other online resources to make you a more organized, effective, and "put together" leader.
• Presenter:  Jeremiah Baumann, Manager of Digital Media, Housing & Residential Life

• The Importance of Being Inclusive - What leaders need to know now and for the future
• March 15, 2016
• Raise your awareness and understanding of how to create and implement events that are welcoming and inclusive of our diverse community here at Michigan Tech and globally.
• Presenter:  Christa Spielman, Center for Diversity and Inclusion

• Turn Your Experiences Into a Job Success
• March 29, 2016
• Learn to articulate the leadership skills you learned while studying abroad, co-op or internship, employed by Michigan Tech or in the community, or while participating in your student organization events.

Fall 2015

• Know Your Role: Tips for Leading and Following in a Team
• October 27, 2015
• HuskyLEAD is a series of workshops designed to develop students' leadership skills.  An effective team uses all members to get the most out of each person.  Identifying the role you need to fill on a team can be vital to your group's success and efficiency.  We will focus on finding your fit within the team and the skills you can apply to any group.  This session will include audience participation in most activities.  The presenters are Jared Johnson & staff from the Outdoor Adventure Programs.

• How Involvement Enhances Your Job Prospects
• November 3, 2015
• HuskyLEAD is a series of workshops designed to develop students' leadership skills. Learning to market yourself and your leadership skills is valuable for securing your dream job. The presenter for this session is Julie Way from Career Services.

• Marketing & Social Media - Tips & Tricks
• November 10, 2015
• HuskyLEAD is a series of workshops designed to develop students' leadership skills.
• Learn some tips & tricks to help you better market yourself, your organization, and your events. We will cover how to use social media to your advantage, attract followers, and engage your audience. 
• The presenter for this session is Jessie Stapleton from Student Activities.

• Planning an Organization Event From Start to Finish
• November 17, 2015
• HuskyLEAD is a series of workshops designed to develop students' leadership skills. Learning all the necessary logistical items required to plan and execute a successful event, from securing funds to having good attendance. The presenter for this session is Maryann Wilcox from Student Activities.

• Dealing With Difficult People
• December 1, 2015
• HuskyLEAD is a series of workshops designed to develop students' leadership skills. Learning how to work effectively with people who pose challenges and how to navigate tricky situations involving those people. The presenter for this session is Joe Cooper from Student Activities.

Fall 2014

• E-Board Blitz - Working as a Team for a Successful Year
• October 7, 2014
• Leadership Competencies: Self-Awareness, Teamwork, Communication, Ethical Practices, Social Responsibility
• Learning Outcome: Participants will learn various techniques to strengthen their team, motivate their members, and plan together to maximize the effectiveness of their organization and their programs/activities
• Presenter(s): Jared Johnson and Outdoor Adventure Program Staff

• Robert’s Rules of Order & How to Run a Meeting
• October 21, 2014
• Leadership Competencies: Teamwork, Communication, Ethical Practices
• Learning Outcome: Participants attending this session will become familiar with and feel comfortable using the typical meeting structure of Robert’s Rules of Order and will learn the best techniques and practices for running successful and efficient meetings
• Presenter(s): Dan LaForest, Undergraduate Student Government

• Artful Bragging - How to Sell Yourself
• October 28, 2014
• Leadership Competencies: Self-Awareness, Communication
• Learning Outcome: Participants will learn how to introduce themselves to people they don't know, particularly future employers, as well as how to further communicate or reconnect with people they already know - buzzword: Networking
• Presenter(s): Julie Way, Career Services

• Minimizing the Dangers of Over-Involvement
• November 4, 2014
• Leadership Competencies: Self-Awareness, Communication
• Learning Outcome: Participants attending this session will learn to identify the signs and pitfalls of over-involvement. This session will focus on developing strategies to balance academics, leadership involvement, and self-care
• Presenter(s): Amber, Bennett, and Counseling Services Staff

• Don’t Be a Marketing Doppelganger - Advice for Creative Marketing
• November 11, 2014
• Leadership Competencies: Communication, Ethical Practices, Social Responsibility
• Learning Outcome:  Participants will learn new and practical approaches for creatively marketing their organization and events
• Presenter(s): Jeremiah Baumann and Bradley Turner

• Corporation Partnerships and Sponsorships
• November 18, 2014
• Leadership Competencies: Teamwork, Communication, Ethical Practices, Social Responsibility
• Learning Outcome: Participants will learn how to foster relationships, create partnerships, and build mutually beneficial sponsorship opportunities
• Presenter(s): Brent Burns and Beth Hoy, Corporate Partnerships