“Leaders don’t set out to be leaders… they set out to make a difference. “
The Division of Student Affairs and the Stubblefield Institute’s ListenLearnEngage Initiative are excited to announce the creation of a new, immersive fall leadership training program for returning students named Engaged Leaders in Action (ELA). This program will be held Monday, August 15 through Thursday, August 18.
ELA will provide an opportunity for returning students to:
- Participate in workshops and advanced leadership training sessions
- Receive graduation honor cords and a free t-shirt
- Earn credits toward the Leadership for a Better World Certificate
- Engage in campus and community service
- Learn how to work more effectively as a team leader
- Impact new students by serving as peer mentors during the Emerging Leaders in Service program (Aug. 16-18)
- Move-in early (for residential students)
- Added Bonuses: Free meals, t-shirts, fun student activities, and lifelong memories
If you never had the opportunity to be part of Emerging Leaders, this is your chance to share in the fun! If you have participated in Shepherd’s Emerging Leaders in Service program, this is an opportunity to build on that experience as a returning student.
While the actual expenses of the Emerging Leaders in Service summer leadership program add up to $200 per student, thanks to the generous support of the Stubblefield Institute’s ListenLearnEngage Initiative, the fee for any participant who registers prior to July 31 will be just $50.00. This fee covers all activities, meals during the program, and supplies. Residential students will move in early at no additional charge. This program is sponsored by the Division of Student Affairs and the Bonnie and Bill Stubblefield Institute for Civil Political Communications at Shepherd University which works with students to develop motivation, skills, and confidence to participate in civic engagement in ways that move through division into connection and understanding.
REGISTER HERE
Registration is open to the first 75 new, incoming undergraduate students. Spaces are limited and provided on a first-come, first-served basis. One spot for each registered student group’s RamPulse Primary Contact person will be guaranteed if an application is submitted by May 30. After that date, any spots remaining will be open to any returning student who wishes to participate.
SCHEDULE AT A GLANCE
Plan to be engaged from 9 am until 9 pm. Schedule is subject to change.
Activities on Monday and Tuesday morning are for ELA students only. The remaining program will be with the Emerging Leaders in Service participants.
Monday, August 15, 2022
10:00 am- 12:00 pm: Check-In / Residential Students Move-In (Miller Hall)
12:15 pm – 12:45 pm: Engaged Leaders in Action Program Kick-Off (Student Center Storer Ballroom)
12:45 pm – 1:30 pm: Lunch available for both commuters and residents (Student Center Rams Den)
1:30 pm – 2:30 pm: Icebreaker Activities (Student Center Storer Ballroom)
2:30 pm – 3:30 pm: Mentorship by Melanie Ford, Principal Systems Analyst
3:30 pm – 5:15 pm: Virtues Matter presentation
5:30 pm – 6:15 pm: Organization Management by Melanie Ford (Erma Ora Byrd, 105)
6:15 pm – 7:15 pm: Dinner (Student Center Rams Den)
7:30 pm- 9:00 pm: Building a Team with Andrew Price (Student Center Storer Ballroom)
Tuesday, August 16, 2022
8:00 am – 8:45 am: Breakfast (Student Center Rams Den)
9:00 am – 9:30 am: Re-Engage and Energizer (Student Center Storer Ballroom)
9:30 am – 10:45 am: Action Hero Training: Culture of Respect (Student Center Blue/Gray Room)
10:45 am – 11:00 am: Break/Stretch/Snack
11:00 am – 11:45 am: Gratitude Discussion
11:45 am – 12:30 pm: Action Hero Training: Building Inclusive Organizations (Student Center Blue/Gray Room)
12:45 pm – 1:30 pm: Lunch (Student Center Rams Den)
1:30 pm – 2:45 pm: Intro to the Social Change Model by Rachael Meads (Student Center Storer Ballroom)
2:45 pm – 3:00 pm: Break / Stretch / Snack
3:00 pm – 3:45 pm: Icebreakers and Team Building Activities led by ELA members (Midway)
4:00 pm – 4:30 pm: Intro to Service by Cindy Powers (Student Center Storer Ballroom)
4:30 pm – 4:45 pm: Break / Stretch / Snack
4:45 pm – 5:15 pm: Service Site Assignments and Group Intro (Student Center Storer Ballroom)
5:15 pm – 6:15 pm: Vision Board Activity (Student Center Storer Ballroom)
6:15 pm – 7:15 pm: Dinner (Student Center Rams Den)
7:30 pm – 9:00 pm: True Colors Workshop by Rachael Meads (Student Center Storer Ballroom)
Wednesday, August 17, 2022
8:00 am – 8:30 am: Breakfast (Student Center Rams Den)
8:45 pm: All Students meet on Midway for dismissal to Day of Service sites.
9:00 am – 3:30 pm: Day of Service (Lunch and transportation provided)
3:30 pm – 4:00 pm: Wrap up at service sites. Return to campus.
4:00 pm – 5:30 pm: Break and clean up (Commuter Lounge, Wellness Center, Dorm Room, etc.)
5:30 pm – 6:15 pm: Reflection
6:15 – 7:15 pm: Dinner (Student Center Rams Den); Meet at 7:30 on Potomac Place Lawn
7:30 pm – 8:30 pm: Storyteller Adam Booth/Dessert — Popodicon Lawn (rain location Reynolds Hall)
Thursday, August 18, 2022
8:00 am – 8:45 am: Breakfast (Student Center Rams Den)
9:00 am – 9:15 am: Program Begins (Student Center Storer Ballroom)
9:15 am – 10:00 am: Making the “F word” Work for You by Julia Franks
10:00 am – 10:45 am: Boundaries or Burnout: A Leaders Guide to Wellness by Kelli Manzano and Jami Cross
10:45 am – 11:00 am: Break / Stretch / Snack
11:00 am – 11:45 am: Intentional Goal Setting and Reflection by Aly Nazarok and Shelby Daugherty
11:45 am – 12:45 pm: Lunch (Student Center Rams Den)
1:00 pm – 5:00 pm: Support New Student Move-In
5:00 pm – 6:15 pm: Break / Clean-up
6:15 pm – 7:00 pm: Dinner (Student Center Rams Den)
7:00 pm – 8:30 pm: Closing Ceremony and Reflections (Student Center Storer Ballroom)
8:30 pm – 10:00 pm: Free Bowling and Billiards (Student Center Games Zone)
Friday, August 19, 2022
9:00 am: Convocation at Ram Stadium (volunteers appreciated)
8:00 pm: Free Outdoor Movie on Shaw Hall Lawn (West Campus): Spider-Man: No Way Home (all invited)
** The program directors reserves the right to alter the above schedule prior the start of the ELS or ELA program. Notification will be provided via the student’s Shepherd email or in person. **
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Who can participate?
Any returning student, both commuter and residential students, are encouraged to register for the program. Residential students will have the opportunity to move into their residence hall on August 15. Commuter students will be included in all meals, social experiences, and workshops.
Do I need to have prior leadership experience?
No prior leadership experience is required. Shepherd is committed to fostering great leaders and citizens who serve both our campus and the greater community. This program allows returning students with all levels of leadership to participate in fun, interactive workshops and meaningful service experiences. Social components are also included.
Can I work or have other outside commitments during the program?
We have packed the schedule with amazing opportunities for learning and service. All students participating in the program are expected to commit fully to the entire program. That means there will not be time for outside jobs or commitments other than pre-approved health care appointments during the program. If you have questions about this, please email rmeads@rams.shepherd.edu. Unfortunately, students involved in fall sports or band camp will not be able to participate in ELA since those are also fully immersive experiences as well.
What kind of service will we be doing?
At Shepherd, community service is the norm, not the exception. Students contribute thousands of hours of service within our community. Teams will contribute six hours of service to a non-profit organization in our local community.
Do I need to bring anything?
All students are expected to bring closed toe shoes and clothing that can get dirty during service projects as well as a water bottle.
What if I register and have to cancel due to an extenuating circumstance?
We understand that life takes unexpected turns. ELA program participants who do not have an approved extenuating circumstance and/or cancel after July 31 will be charged the $50 program fee. If it is necessary to cancel, participants should email rmeads@shepherd.edu (use Subj: ELA Cancellation). Examples of approved extenuating circumstances are personal illness, required isolation due to COVID, funeral, emergency, or the inability to attend Shepherd in fall 2022. The following situations are not considered extenuating: getting called into work, taking a vacation, etc.
REGISTER HERE
Registration is open to the first 75 new, incoming undergraduate students. Spaces are limited and provided on a first-come, first-served basis. One spot for each registered student group’s RamPulse Primary Contact person will be guaranteed if an application is submitted by May 30. After that date, any spots remaining will be open to any returning student who wishes to participate.