October 2015
Greetings from the Wilks Leadership Institute! We use this listserv to send newsletters describing upcoming leadership-related events, programs, opportunities, and deadlines. Feel free to stop in to our office in Warfield 109 to learn more about leadership, and please let us know how we can be helpful in supporting your leadership development at Miami.
-The Wilks Leadership Institute staff
Upcoming Events, Opportunities, and Deadlines
Scholar Leader Program
The mission of the Scholar Leader program is to establish a proactive, supportive community dedicated to enhancing leadership and scholarship among its members and the broader university community.
The Scholar Leader program is a residential living-learning program involving a one-year residence in Elliott or Stoddard Halls, two of the most historic residence halls in the nation. Endowments for each room provide scholarships to those students selected to live in the community. The Scholar Leader community encourages resident-guided programming, academic involvement, service learning projects and the opportunity to explore leadership through intensive group engagement.
Applications for the 2016-17 Scholar Leader Community will be available beginning on October 27, 2015 at miamioh.edu/scholarleader. Learn more about the Scholar Leader Program by visiting the Wilks website. Please contact Courtney Wallace and Sarah Thompson (scholarleaders@miamioh.edu) with any questions.
Information Sessions:
Thursday, October 22nd 7-8pm, FSB 005
Tuesday, November 3rd 7-8pm, FSB 005
Wednesday, November 11th 7-8pm, FSB 003
Career Exploration Series: Sales, Marketing, and Marketing Research Panel
Hosted by Career Services, this panel is a great opportunity for students to hear Miami alums in the field of Sales, Marketing, and Marketing Research speak about their experiences and share what they look for in employees. The panel will take place Thursday, October 22 from 5-6 pm in Dolibois Room C, Shriver Center. Visit the Career Services website to learn more about this panel.
LeaderShape Institute 2016 Applications Now Open!
Wilks, in partnership with LeaderShape, presents the Institute formally known as LeaderShape Institute. Wilks has offered this program to Miami students for 20 years. As a participant, here are some of the experiences you will have over the course of the week:
- Become more self-aware of your leadership potential;
- Incorporate ethics and personal values in decision-making processes;
- Recognize and build on the power of teamwork;
- Experience and gain a better understanding of diversity;
- Analyze group dynamics in order to maximize your talents;
- Identify important personal values in connection with your unique purpose;
- Gain a greater awareness of your leadership and communication styles;
- Create and implement a long-term vision for positive change.
This is one of the most unique, energizing, and transformative leadership experiences you can find at Miami. You will leave the week ready and empowered to make a difference in the world!
The Institute will take place during spring break, March 20-25, 2016, at Higher Ground Retreat Center.
Apply online by December 1 at 5 pm! (Register for an account before beginning the application.) Applications are reviewed on a first-come, first-serve basis; the sooner you apply, the better your chances!
Due to the generosity of sponsorship through Wilks, the programming fee is only $150 for all Miami students. For information about scholarships or the program itself, please email Shane Haney at wilksleadership@miamioh.edu, and be sure to visit www.miamioh.edu/leadershape to learn more about this life-changing experience.
Save the Date! Vision and Innovation: A Wilks Leadership Workshop
Sunday, November 15 from 1:00-4:30 pm.
This highly interactive workshop is centered on the themes of Vision and Innovation, both essential elements to leading successfully and sustainably. When combined with passion and creativity, these become a wonderful combination. This workshop is designed to help you:
- Identify the skills and capacity needed to develop personal and organizational vision;
- Recognize that leadership is allowing Creativity and Innovation to flourish anywhere in an organization;
- Employ creative thinking;
- Understand the balance between past, present and forward-looking perspectives.
Stay tuned for more information about this exciting workshop! Registration will open Monday, October 26.
Student Spotlight Feature
This month, our Student Spotlight Feature is Ifeolu Claytor, a junior Political Science and Social Justice Studies major. During his time at Miami, he has been a part of making a significant impact on campus through his involvement as Secretary of Diversity Affairs for Associated Student Government and through being a Student Engagement and Leadership (SEAL) Ambassador, a peer mentor helping students find a place to be involved and assisting with student organization needs. He also serves as the President of Miami’s chapter of the National Black Law Students Association, and is “proud of working to establish our chapter on campus.” Last year, he received a Rising Leader Award for his work with the Diversity Affairs Council.
In addition to his involvement in campus organizations, Ifeolu also has the honor of serving as the only undergraduate student on the presidential search committee. Of this experience, Ifeolu says, “I take great pride in being selected and intend to work incredibly hard to bring the best to Miami University.” He is looking forward to advocating for students throughout this process.
His advice for students is to “get in there and try. Many of Miami’s student leaders are looking for students who aren’t over-extended or overly involved to help.”
Thank you for your passion and enthusiasm in your many leadership roles on campus, Ifeolu!
“One person can make a difference and every person should try” ~ John F. Kennedy
“Developing ethical and transformational leadership”
Thanks for reading the October 2015 newsletter!
