Student Leadership Newsbeat
 {issue 4. November 3rd, 2017} 
Happy November!!
The holiday season is upon us! With Halloween behind us and Thanksgiving right around the corner, we're approaching the most wonderful time of the year!
EDL 218:
Leadership Development
What: Spring registration is approaching! EDL 218, Leadership Development, is a highly interactive leadership course that uses an innovative approach and hands-on activities to examine leadership. The course is based on the "Know, See, Plan, Do" approach to leadership. The capstone experience in the course is the participation of two teams in the Collegiate Leadership Competition which is being hosted at Miami on April 21st. Class participants will either be teammates or coaches in this engaging and fun event that will pit Miami against other schools from across the region.

Who: Open to everyone registering for classes in the spring!

When: Spring 2018 semester
Lessons in Leadership:
What Does It Mean to Be a Leader in the Oxford ComMunity?
What: Interactive discussion about community-based leadership in the intertwined Oxford and Miami communities with Jen O'Brien, Director of Off-Campus Outreach and Communication, and Lisa Combs, Graduate Assistant in the Office of Community Engagement & Service!

Who: Open to everyone!

Where: Armstrong 2080

When: Tuesday, November 7th, from 6:00-7:30pm
Wilks Signature Workshop: 
Character & Responsibility
What: A long workshop with a focus on character and responsibility and how to use your leadership power to work towards goals. Come join SLCs Rachel and Steven in an interactive activity to learn more!

Who: Open to everyone!

Where: Armstrong 1066

When: Sunday, November 12th, 1:00–4:30pm

Keep an eye out for a registration link on our website!
Apply to be a Student Leadership Coordinator and join our team of superheroes!
Our lovely Student Leadership Coordinator Rachel is studying abroad in the spring, so Wilks is seeking a new SLC for the spring semester! 

The SLC role is a one-semester position with opportunities to continue employment for additional academic years. Each SLC staff member will be assigned to multiple project areas within the office and can expect to work approximately 8-12 hours per week in the Wilks Leadership Institute (109 Warfield Hall). These hours will be determined by the amount of work to be done and the SLC’s academic course schedule. The SLC position will start on January 29th, 2018.
Wilks Signature Workshop:
Leadership Journey
What: A short workshop with a focus on reflection of your personal leadership journey. Whether your leadership journey is lengthy or has just begun, come join SLCs Grace and Rachel in an interactive activity to learn more!

Who: Open to everyone!

Where: Armstrong 2080

When: Wednesday, November 15th, from 6:00–7:30pm

Keep an eye out for a registration link on our website!
Wilks Signature Workshop:
Empowerment & Engagement
What: A short workshop with a focus on motivating your team members to work towards a common goal. Come join SLCs Madeline and Kayla in an interactive activity to learn more!

Who: Open to everyone!

Where: Armstrong 1086

When: Tuesday, November 28th, from 6:00–7:30pm

Keep an eye out for a registration link on our website!
Now What? Take these Action Steps!
  • Sign up for What Does It Mean to Be a Leader in the Oxford ComMunity? here!
  • Apply to be an SLC here!
  • Mark your calendars for Character & Responsibility, Leadership Journey, and Empowerment & Engagement!
  • Follow the links in the red bar to support our fellow Miami offices!
Do you or your organization have a leadership opportunity you'd like to have advertised? Email us & it could be featured here!
wilksleadership@MiamiOH.edu 

Apply to be a Site Leader for Alternative Spring Break!


The Office of Community Engagement and Service is looking for students to serve as Site Leaders for their multi-day immersion experiences focused on local and non-local communities during spring break.

Site Leaders are responsible for planning and facilitating student learning, so it's a great way to practice your leadership skills!

If you are passionate about community needs and you are looking for an opportunity to lead your peers in service,
apply here by November 5th to be eligible.

Remember to Vote this Tuesday,
November 7th!


Whether you're voting absentee or voting here in Oxford, be sure to get your vote in and make your voice heard! If you're voting in Butler County, see the Butler County Elections website to check your polling location!

The Office of Community Engagement and Service will be hosting a
"Party at the Polls" outside of Shriver all day on Election Day! Stop by for FREE doughnuts and pizza all day! If you want to volunteer,
sign up here!

6th Annual Multicultural Leadership Conference


Join the Office of Diversity Affairs in attending the Multicultural Student Leadership Conference on Saturday, December 2nd, from 11:00am-5:00pm.

 This year's theme is "Crossing Borders: Global Leadership and Inclusion."

The conference is student-led and aims to increase intercultural awareness, develop leadership skills, and introduce resources and connections. 

Apply by
November 17th here!

Need a Study Break?


Take the "You Know You're A Bookworm When..." quiz and curl up with a good book!

MPACT 


The Wilks MPACT team has been hard at work planning our alternative spring break leadership retreat!!

The leadership retreat will be held off-campus at Higher Ground
Retreat Center in West Harrison, IN.

Start thinking about your spring break plans and save the date:
March 17-20th!
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Contact us at wilksleadership@MiamiOH.edu with questions, comments, or classifieds! 

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