Participant Orientation

1. Participant Orientation

2. Orientation Process • Let this presentation self-run • If you miss something, hit the left arrow on your keyboard • This presentation will take approximately 13 minutes • At the end of the presentation, follow the link and complete the online form • …and it is that easy …

3. Purpose Colorado State University (CSU) is committed to developing excellent and effective leaders that will have an impact on our society. The Rams Engaging in Active Leadership (REAL) Certificate program is designed to fulfill CSU’s commitment to our student body. The REAL Experience allows participants to advance their own knowledge with regard to effective, intellectual, and cultural leadership. In addition, this co-curricular certificate program will also prepare and develop participants to be more productive thinkers and to become more civically engaged. The REAL Experience is offered through the completion of various workshops, levels, and certificates. This experience is tailored to meet the interests, needs, and goals of each participant. REAL provides all interested CSU students with an accessible opportunity to develop and enhance a personal philosophy of leadership that includes an understanding of self, groups, and their community. REAL offers various opportunities for students to reflect upon and develop attitudes, knowledge, and skills related to ethical leadership development and practices.

4. The Basics • Drop-in opportunity sponsored by SLiCE & collaborating partners across CSU’s campus • i.e. no application process • Can choose between a one-time workshop or certificate • Can go to any workshop in any order at anytime • Approximately 60 workshops offered per semester • Workshops are at varied days and times throughout a week

5. Quick Overview of the Areas Level I – Foundations • Personal Foundation of Leadership Level II – Skills • Leadership Skills and Professional Enhancement Level III – Interest Areas • Organizational Leadership • Community Engagement Leadership • Social Justice Leadership • Outdoor Adventure & Environmental Justice Leadership Level IV – Final Certification • REAL CSU Student Leader

6. Level I - Foundations Personal Foundation of Leadership Certificate • This certificate focuses on the development of basic leadership definitions, ideas, theories, and individual development. This certificate clarifies the roles of leadership and interactions that occur within the individual, the leader, followers, and situations. Requirements: • Complete Orientation • Attend 5 Foundation Workshops • Complete 8 volunteer hours

7. Level I - Foundations Requirements: • Attend Orientation • Attend 5 Foundation Workshops • Complete 8 hours of volunteer hours Workshop examples: Leadership Models, Dress for Success, Personal Well-being, Time Management, Professionalism, Resumes 101, Successful living, Basic Communication skills, Diversity 101, Organizing, Understanding Values, and many more… Volunteer Hours: This option leaves open for participants to choose their own 8 hour project(s)

8. Level II - Skills Leadership Skills & Professional Enhancement • This area will focus on building upon the basic experience learned through the foundations level. This level will allow participants to gain a stronger understanding of their current skills and how to utilize them. In addition, this level will allow participants to expand upon their current skill level as well as gain new proficiencies for effective application. Requirements: • Complete Level I • Attend 5 Skills Workshops • Complete 8 volunteer hours

9. Level II - Skills Requirements: • Complete Level I • Attend 5 Leadership Skills Workshops • Complete 8 hours of volunteer hours Workshop examples: Facilitation, Goal Setting, Time Management, Effective Communication, Public Speaking, Ethical Decision Making, Diversity within ourselves and others, Professionalism in the Workplace, Group Dynamics, Dealing with Difficult Customers, Motivating Others, Assertive Communication, Conflict Resolution, Humor in the Workplace, Customer Services, and many more… Volunteer Hours: This option leaves open for participants to choose their own 8 hour project(s)

10. Level III – Interest Areas • This area allows for individual development that tailors to the interest areas for each participant. Participants can receive a certificate in any or all of the interest areas by completing the requirements listed. Organizational Leadership This area of development will allow individuals to learn how to effectively utilize their proficiencies gained from Level I and Level II to apply towards organizational, group, and team development.

11. Level III – Interest Areas • This area allows for individual development that tailors to the interest areas for each participant. Participants can receive a certificate in any or all of the interest areas by completing the requirements listed. Community Engagement Leadership This area of development will allow individuals to understand what it means to take an active role within and outside of their communities. This opportunity will allow participants to address issues that they observe are affecting our society. Through this interest level, participants will learn how to mobilize resources and influence systems. Social Justice Leadership This area of development is an opportunity designed to fortify participants in leadership roles here on campus and beyond, to focus on shared experiences and to critically examine various issues and isms that relate to living in a multicultural and diverse community. The ultimate goal is to give students the skills to act on the issues and causes they are most passionate about to become agents of social change. Organizational Leadership This area of development will allow individuals to learn how to effectively utilize their proficiencies gained from Level I and Level II to apply towards organizational, group, and team development. Outdoor Adventure & Environmental Justice Leadership This area of development is an opportunity designed for participants to gain a stronger understanding in the areas of environmental education, environmental leadership, group processing, and team dynamics. Requirements: • Complete Level I & Level II • Attend 5 Workshops each in two specific interest area • Attend 1 reflection session focused in each specific interest area • Complete 8 hours of volunteer/engagement hours focused in each specific interest area

12. Level IV – Final Certification A REAL CSU Student Leader • A REAL CSU Student Leader Certificate completion recognizes those student leaders at CSU who have committed to excellence of learning and commitment to themselves and our community as a whole. Students who complete this certificate have a clearer understanding of who they are, how they may impact our community, and have taken an active role in engaging our community through workshops, engagement volunteer hours, leadership roles, and experience participation.

13. Level IV – Final Certification Requirements: • Complete Level I & Level II • Complete at least 2 Level III Areas • Participate in a leadership experience offered by CSU • Complete 50 hours in an approved leadership role • Meet with a career counselor after Level III • Gain a utility piece • Complete a leadership portfolio • Create a mentor/mentee experience for a semester

14. If you finished the minimum of all requirements to complete Level IV, it would look like this: Workshops: 5 – Level I Workshops 5 – Level II Workshops 5 – Level III Workshops (Interest Area 1) 5 – Level III Workshops (Interest Area 2) 20 – Workshops in Total Volunteer Hours: 8 – Level I Volunteer Hours 8 – Level II Volunteer Hours 8 – Level III Volunteer Hours (Interest Area 1) 8 – Level III Volunteer Hours (Interest Area 2) 32 – Volunteer Hours in Total + + A REAL CSU Student Leader • Other Requirements: • Participate in a reflection session based • on interest area • Participate in a CSU Leadership Retreat • Meet with a Career Counselor to discuss • benefits of experience • 50 hours in a Leadership Role • Gain a utility piece (i.e. mentor/mentee) =

15. At the completion: • After each Level participants will receive a certificate • At the end of the year, there will be a reception recognizing those who have completed a certificate • When a participant completes Level IV, they will receive Graduation Cords

16. Top 10 Questions Does it cost anything to attend? No. This program is a student fee funded program, with very minimal costs due to the generosity and time of many faculty and staff across our campus.

17. Top 9 Questions What are the time requirements? The real question is how much time would you like to put into your experience. On average, workshops are 60 minutes, some are longer and service hours are required for every level. For example, at the very minimum, a level 1 certificate can take a total of 13 hours; 5 hours for the 60 minute workshop choices and 8 hours of community service.

18. Top 8 Questions Do I have to start at Level 1 to participate? No. You may attend a workshop at any level at any time. You can even go to a workshop before completing the orientation.

19. Top 7 Questions I read in Level 4 that there is a leadership experience requirement. Can I count something that I went to last year? Sometimes. In most cases, if you went through a previous leadership experience that has taken place at CSU, come to the SLiCE office and ask us. There are some you are able to count because we have a copy of the syllabus of that experience and there are others you might not be able to count.

20. Top 6 Questions Can I do more than one interest group? Yes. We are also looking to explore the creation of more interest groups. If you have a new one in mind, let us know.

21. Top 5 Questions How do we know when we've completed a level? Do you keep track of our activity? As long as you sign in, we will be keeping track of everything for you. You can come by the SLiCE office at anytime to pick up a report on your activities within the REAL Experience.

22. Top 4 Questions Does the community service I perform have to be through the REAL Experience? No. Community service can be performed individually or with a group. It can also be something you are already doing on your own. When you are ready to notify of us of what your community service project (or projects) was, we will have a form in the SLiCE office for you to complete.

23. Top 3 Questions I'm a senior graduating in May, can I fulfill the certificate in time? Yes. You can fulfill one certificate or all of them, it just depends on how much time you want to put in.

24. Top 2 Questions What if I'm not involved on campus, can I still participate? Yes. This could be your first step in connecting with a staff member or other participants in which your interest has been peaked to get involved somewhere else in the community.

25. Top 1 Question How do I apply? There is no application process, just drop by a workshop today.

26. For More Information • Contact: • Bobby Kunstman - Assistant Director, SLiCE 113 Lory Student Center Bobby.Kunstman@ColoState.edu (970) 491-0444 or • REAL Experience Student Coordinator SLiCE_REAL@mail.colostate.edu • http://www.REAL.colostate.edu

27. Now that you are done! • You must have internet access to complete this last step. • Click the link below • Your email application should open (if it doesn’t, email SLiCE_REAL@mail.colostate.edu • Include your full name and CSU ID # • Completing this process provides us with the information that you completed the orientation. Click Here and You are Almost Done!!!

28. Thank You!