Student Engagement and Equity hosts Student Leadership Conference
Each year, the Student Leadership Conference aims to bring together the university’s diverse body of students to explore concepts related to leadership, and participate in the sharing of experiences, ideas and skills that inspire positive change within the campus community and beyond.
Students who attended this year’s conference on February 9:
- Learned about self-care strategies (how to refuel mentally and emotionally, create a personal wellness plan, and establish boundaries), and how they can be incorporated into student leadership.
- Participated in student-led discussions and engage in leadership and wellness activities.
- Built a network with fellow student leaders across campus.
New this year was the opportunity for students to lead workshops on various leadership topics. Of the 21 proposals submitted, 10 were accepted. Presenters received one-on-one coaching and, on the morning of the conference, facilitated workshops on:
- Developing Leadership Skills in a Model United Nations - Federico Hauque, Computer Science, class of 2019
- Barriers to Leadership: How Social Location Impacts the Perception of Leadership Capabilities - Chantel Jeremiah, Criminology, class of 2019
- Everyday Leadership - Sara Asghar, Mechanical Engineering, class of 2020
- How to Be a Supportive Person - Alisia Palermo and Rebecca Krawiec, Master of Science, Forensic Psychology, class of 2019.
- Vulnerability, Resilience and Change - Nashelle Hird, Communication and Digital Media Studies, class of 2020
- 1+1 = YOU. The Truth About Problem Solving in Local and Global Community Leadership - Melanie Manning, Nursing, class of 2021
- What is Ethical Leadership? - Ryley Gemmill, Public Health, class of 2021
- Vulnerability and Growing as a Peer Leader - Natalie Irwin, Communication and Digital Media Studies, class of 2019
- How to Be a Fearless Leader - Babita Sital, Human Health Science, class of 2020
The afternoon included a hands-on workshop on self-care strategies delivered by Student Mental Health Services and Student Accessibility Services.
