Alumni Affairs 101 for FSILGs
Marlena Martinez
Wed Jan 28, 06:30-08:30pm, W20-407
Enrollment limited: advance sign up required (see contact below)
Limited to 50 participants.
Single session event
The purpose of this course is to share ideas and best practices among FSILG student and alumni members in developing their alumni networks. Attendees (both undergrads and alums) are encouraged to bring samples of what their own chapters use to develop alumni networks and keep alumni connected, as well as any challenges they have faced in creating or maintaining active alumni networks. The Alumni Association has collected a series of communication, event planning, and fundraising items into an “FSILG toolkit”, which will be covered as well. Excellence in alumni relations is recognized by the D. Reid Weedon '41 Award. There will be a short presentation of what went into the applications of winning chapters for the past few years.
Web: http://www.mitailg.com/
Contact: David Burmaster, deb@alceon.com
Sponsor: FSILG Office
Cosponsor: Alumni Association
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Basic Mediation Skills Workshop - 32 hour training
Ruthy Kohorn Rosenberg
Mon Jan 12 thru Wed Jan 14, 12-06:00pm
Thu Jan 22, 09am-05:00pm
Fri Jan 23, 08:30am-05:00pm
Enrollment limited: advance sign up required (see contact below)
Signup by: 07-Jan-2009
Limited to 20 participants.
Participants requested to attend all sessions (non-series)
Prereq: none
Fee: 100.00 for Fees are for non-students and are for materials and overhead
This workshop develops mediation skills and teaches the phases and principles of facilitative mediation. The workshop has a heavy emphasis on exercises, role plays and structured debriefings. Topics covered include: conflict, active listening, the mediator's role and toolbox, negotiation, ethics, and cross-cultural issues. At the conclusion of the workshop participants who have attended the entire workshop will receive a certification of completion of 32 hours of basic mediation training. Skills helpful to: facilitating discussions and meetings, and encouraging positive and creative problem solving
Web: http://web.mit.edu/mediation/training.html
Contact: Nikki Shenefiel, W20-507, x3-7848, shenikki@mit.edu
Sponsor: Office of Student Citizenship
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Building Effective FSILG Alumni Advisory Boards
Marlena Martinez
Thu Jan 22, 06:30-08:30pm, W20-306
Enrollment limited: advance sign up required (see contact below)
Limited to 50 participants.
Single session event
Many FSILG chapters are establishing Alumni Advisory Boards (in addition to the Alumni House Corporations) that are responsible for mentoring the officers in the Chapter. The sororities, in particular, have developed effective models. Come learn about how to establish one, sample advisory roles and responsibilities, and best practices for working with undergraduates. This seminar is aimed primarily at alums, both new and existing alumni advisors, but others in the extended MIT community are welcome. We have found that many MIT alums have talents and commitment well suited to advising and mentoring students in FSILG leadership positions. Pizza and refreshments will be served.
Web: http://www.mitailg.com/
Contact: David Burmaster, deb@alceon.com
Sponsor: FSILG Office
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Communicate to Motivate: Leading a Student Organization
Paul Spangle
Thu Jan 15, 07:30-09:00pm, W20-Coffeehouse, Student Center, 3rd floor
No limit but advance sign up required (see contact below)
Signup by: 15-Jan-2009
Single session event
This session is for anyone who has ever been a part of a team of any kind, whether in a leadership role or as a general member. Have you ever struggled to motivate those around you? Come to this session to develop skills in communication and find out how to build an organization so that every member feels as though they have a vested interest.
When you register, I welcome suggestions, anecdotes, or personal questions that you may have regarding this topic.
Contact: Paul Spangle, W20-549, x3-7605, pspangle@mit.edu
Sponsor: Student Activities Office
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Designing Your Life
David Mindell, Lauren Zander, Gaby Jordan
Mon Jan 26, Wed Jan 28, 01-04:00pm, 1-190
Fri Jan 30, 10am-01:00pm, 4-270
Enrollment limited: advance sign up required (see contact below)
Signup by: 16-Jan-2009
Limited to 150 participants.
Participants requested to attend all sessions (non-series)
This course (formerly called “Living an Extraordinary Life”) provides an exciting, eye-opening, and thoroughly useful inquiry into what it takes to live an extraordinary life, on your own terms. This course deeply addresses what it takes to succeed, and to be proud of your life and happy in it. You will tackle career satisfaction, money, your body, vices, your relationship to yourself. Address your own life and how you live it and learn from it. An inquisitive nature and willingness to face the truth are required.
Web: http://techtv.mit.edu/videos/311-span-classhighlightlivingspan-span-classhighlightanspan-span-classhighlightextraordinaryspan-lifemit
Contact: Lisa Chaney, (646) 309-0687, LChaney@mit.edu
Sponsor: Science,Technology & Society
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House Manager 101 for FSILGs
Marlena Martinez
Thu Jan 29, 09:30am-02:00pm, W20-301/302
Enrollment limited: advance sign up required (see contact below)
Limited to 50 participants.
Single session event
This course focuses on property management tailored to the needs of FSILGs. Subjects include a review of the Safety, Licensing and Inspection (SLI) program, discussions of the multiple building systems in a chapter house: how they work, fail, are repaired, maintained, and when and how to hire a contractor. Many services are available directly through the FSILG Cooperative, Inc. A House Manager’s Manual is also distributed and used in the course. Lunch will be served.
Web: http://www.mitailg.com/
Contact: David Burmaster, deb@alceon.com
Sponsor: FSILG Office
Cosponsor: Alumni Association
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LEGS 101: Leadership Evolution for Graduate Students - Event Planning, How to Make it Happen
Alicia Erwin, Kevin McComber
Thu Jan 15, 06-08:00pm, W20-306, Twenty Chimneys
Enrollment limited: advance sign up required (see contact below)
Signup by: 15-Jan-2009
Limited to 50 participants.
Participants welcome at individual sessions (series)
Events don’t plan themselves, unfortunately. This workshop focuses on the necessary steps when as a graduate student you choose to organize an event for your student group, department, or dorm. Learn about the tricks to planning a successful event as well as the common pitfalls. The workshop will include numerous experience-based suggestions, rules of thumb, and data. Food provided.
Contact: Jason McKnight, W20-549, x3-1392, jrmac@mit.edu
Sponsor: Student Activities Office
Cosponsor: Graduate Student Council
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LEGS 102: Leadership Evolution for Graduate Students - Organizational Communication, How to Say It
Jason McKnight, Vivek Sakhrani
Wed Jan 21, 06-08:00pm, W20-306, Twenty Chimneys
Enrollment limited: advance sign up required (see contact below)
Signup by: 21-Jan-2009
Limited to 50 participants.
Participants welcome at individual sessions (series)
Do they get it or is everyone confused? Learn how to communicate effectively both within and outside your organization. Discover ways to strategize and shape your organization towards success. What is the best method of communication for you and your organization? Come and find out. Food provided.
Contact: Jason McKnight, W20-549, x3-1392, jrmac@mit.edu
Sponsor: Residential Life Programs
Cosponsor: Graduate Student Council
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LEGS 103: Leadership Evolution for Graduate Students - Funds Acquisition & Budget Planning - Show Me the Money!
Jed Wartman, Nan Gu
Tue Jan 27, 06-08:00pm, W20-306, Twenty Chimneys
Enrollment limited: advance sign up required (see contact below)
Signup by: 27-Jan-2009
Limited to 50 participants.
Participants welcome at individual sessions (series)
Have a great idea but need funding? This workshop can help. Come and learn about the various event funding opportunities for graduate students and the ways to get those funds. This workshop will explore proposal writing, budgeting, and more. Food provided.
Contact: Jason McKnight, W20-549, x3-1392, jrmac@mit.edu
Sponsor: Student Development
Cosponsor: Graduate Student Council
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LeaderShape 2009
Tracy Purinton
Fri Jan 16 thru Tue Jan 20, 09am-10:00pm, off-site
Enrollment limited: advance sign up required (see contact below)
Limited to 70 participants.
Participants requested to attend all sessions (non-series)
MIT LeaderShape is an intensive six-day leadership-development and community-building experience. Throughout the program, students develop skills in problem solving, professional ethics, decision-making, dealing with uncertainty, working within a diverse community, and interpersonal communication. The program includes a variety of topics and activities, including action planning, team building, group decision-making, and conflict resolution. Sustained faculty-student interaction is central to the experience.
Web: http://web.mit.edu/leadershape/
Contact: Tracy Purinton, W20-507, x3-7911, purinton@mit.edu
Sponsor: Student Development
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MIT Acts: Diversity Leadership Series
Robbin Chapman, Alyce Johnson, Genesia Eddins
No limit but advance sign up required (see contact below)
Signup by: 14-Jan-2009
Participants welcome at individual sessions (series)
Prereq: Member of MIT Community
Contribute to the advancement of diversity & inclusion @ MIT
We will:
- expand leadership capacity around issues of inclusion and diversity
- practice hands-on skills for promoting inclusion
- create a list of credible action items
The ideas and action items we generate will be shared with the entire MIT community.
Contact: Robbin Chapman, 7-231, 324-5396, rchapman@mit.edu
Sponsor: Architecture
Cosponsor: Committee on Race and Diversity
Being A Good Ally
Robbin Chapman, Alyce Johnson, Genesia Eddins
Wed Jan 14, 11am-01:00pm, 9-250
Unpacking Privilege
Robbin Chapman, Alyce Johnson, Genesia Eddins
Wed Jan 21, 11am-01:00pm, 9-250
Minimizing Unconscious Bias
Robbin Chapman, Alyce Johnson, Genesia Eddins
Wed Jan 28, 11am-01:00pm, 9-250
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Practice of Leadership: Activating the Power Within, Aligning with the Possibilities Ahead
Partha Ghosh, '77
Tue Jan 20, Wed Jan 21, Fri Jan 23, Mon Jan 26, Tue Jan 27, 09:30am-12:30pm, E51-335
Enrollment limited: first come, first served
Limited to 80 participants.
Participants requested to attend all sessions (non-series)
The program builds on a fundamental belief that each of us is born with unique qualities which we must identify, nurture, and fine-tune to enable a meaningful and enriching role in the community in which we belong.
This five day workshop will help you listen to your inner voice, uncover the power within you, see the dots which are often invisible in our normal state of being, and help you examine how the inner qualities in you could be mobilized to engage with the mega possibilities around.
The specifics of the program include:
Day 1: Understanding what makes an effective leader
Day 2: Listening to your inner voice
Day 3: Sensing your passion in the universe of possibilities
Day 4: Cultivating the Essentials of Leadership
Day 5: Crafting your agenda in seeking self-fulfillment
Web: http://psgleadership.scripts.mit.edu/2009IAP/
Contact: Tracy Purinton, W20-507, x3-7911, purinton@mit.edu
Sponsor: Student Development
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Retreat Planning Workshop
Lauren Wojtkun, Marlena Martinez
Mon Jan 26, 01:30-03:30pm, W35-199
Enrollment limited: advance sign up required (see contact below)
Signup by: 24-Jan-2009
Limited to 20 participants.
Single session event
Are you a member of a living group or dormitory with an upcoming retreat? Are you struggling with ways to make your event meaningful for your members and helpful for your group’s goals? If so, then this retreat planning workshop is for you! This session is geared towards members of FSILGs and dorms who are planning retreats for their general organizations and executive boards. We will cover topics such as creating an agenda, small group exercises, team building, and goal setting. Participants will leave with concrete ideas for planning a worthwhile event that is beneficial to current members and the future of the organization, and a working knowledge of resources in the FSILG Office, Residential Life Programs, and around campus. Applicable to new and returning officers and members. Don’t miss it!
Contact: Lauren Wojtkun, W20 549, x8-5490, laurenw@mit.edu
Sponsor: FSILG Office
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The Delta Factor: Effecting Change in your Chapter
Bryan Owens
Tue Jan 27, Wed Jan 28, Thu Jan 29, 05-07:00pm, W35-199
Enrollment limited: advance sign up required (see contact below)
Limited to 50 participants.
Participants requested to attend all sessions (non-series)
Have you ever wanted to create change within your living group? Have you seen great ideas fall short because of inherent difficulty in leading your chapter to a better future? Finally, an IAP course that will help you overcome the difficulties of implementing a great idea by teaching you how to lead your living group. The goal of this program is to teach you a few fundamental ideas about leadership and help you develop/provide a specific plan of action for your chapter. This is an intensive experience that will empower you to develop a plan that includes customized goals, milestones, visions, and methods of building momentum and support within your community to help make your ideas a reality. Dinner will be served.
Register for the course here: http://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?key=pDA1dbM12Sx3gND60GUx2BQ
Contact: Bryan Owens, the-delta-factor@mit.edu
Sponsor: FSILG Office
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