Session Descriptions
Notice that some sessions are offered only during one session. Plan accordingly. Choose the sessions that will help you most.
Keynote and General Sessions
For students interested in investigating leadership in ourselves and in community. *REQUIRED for club and organization presidents and treasurers
Journalist, Willamette graduate and Collegian consultant Natalie Pate will kick off the "Take the Lead" Student Leadership Conference with a discussion about what leadership actually is and the different strengths we each bring to the table. Learn from Natalie's mistakes and wins as you chart your path forward.
Keynote
Cat Cavern
Presenter: Natalie Pate
For students looking to build connections with alumni.
With provided conversation topics, discuss experiences, challenges, success stories and creative ideas for leading in today's world.
Networking after lunch
Cat Cavern
Discussion Leaders: Willamette University Alumni of the Alumni Board of DirectorsAvailable to all. *REQUIRED for club and organization presidents and treasurers
This workshop will guide leaders through developing a goal, commitment and plan around accountability. Groups will define accountability within their group's mission and define measurable ways to keep advancing their group and the WU community. Participants put into action the training from all the sessions to center respect and accountability in their communities and systems.
It's that Simple: Accountability Plans
Cat Cavern
Facilitator: Katelyn Beissel Rosales, Sarah Schneider
Leadership Session 1
10:20 a.m. - 11:05 a.m.For presidents and treasurers of ASWU-recognized student clubs and organizations. Complete the SCOO requirement to be in good-standing and eligible to receive ASWU funds.
Cover topics pertinent to any club, organization or group operating on campus or in student groups. Topics include:
- Resources
- Policies/Requirements
- Processes
- Scheduling
- Catering
- ASWU Sound
- Events Basics
- Funding
- Travel
Leadership Session 1
Cat Cavern
Presenter: Jodi Santillie, Peyton Edmonds
For students considering deepening the intentionality of their leadership practices.
Examine the power of using consent language in your leadership. In this session participants will discuss and practice alternate ways of speaking to empower group members and show the respect required for collaborative leadership.
Leadership Session 1
Autzen Meeting Room
Presenter: Lisa Logan
For students engaging with peers, co-workers, colleagues and need to manage difficult situations with conflict.
Conflict is a necessary component of every team's process. In this session discuss some tools and theories to prepare you to make the most of the opportunity to improve your communication, relationships and effectiveness.
Leadership Session 1
Alumni Lounge
Presenter: Aaron Hukari
Lightning Round
11:15 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.For students who travel as a part of a group, club or organization.
Travel policies, best practices, resources, and forms will be presented so your group is prepared to have safe, successful and fully approved travel from Willamette University.
Lightning Round
Cat Cavern
Presenter: Sarah Schneider
For students who use email, calendars, mailing lists, websites, lead groups or projects or want to learn some easy systems.
Organizing, tracking and communicating with your people can be an overwhelming task when you actually made/joined your club/team/etc to do an actual thing you enjoy. Join this fast-paced roundup of our favorite tools, templates and shortcuts to help you more easily manage your schedule, emails, documents, recruiting, planning, longevity, transitions and more.
Lightning Round
Autzen Meeting Room
Presenter: Aaron Hukari
For students who organize and plan events, particularly on the WU campus.
This conversational session will provide event planning tips including working well with partners.
Lightning Round
Alumni Lounge
Presenter: Jodi Santillie
For students looking for focused career preparation and skill building including networking with professionals.
This presentation launches a new program with the Career Development Team. Join us to hear more about being an ambassador to students for career events, connecting with professionals, and facilitating panel discussions with professional guests.
Lightning Round
Parents Meeting Room
Presenter: Claire Martin
Leadership Session 2
1:45 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.For students who have leadership roles where they supervise other student leaders, team captains, or students in executive roles in their clubs, organizations or department roles.
The Leaders' Council gathers the leaders of leaders into a supportive community to Commiserate, Collaborate, and Educate. In each meeting attendees share any issues they are dealing with in their groups or on campus (Commiserate); build relationships with other leaders, share their group's upcoming events, develop collaborations, crowdsource ideas (Collaborate); and learn from campus professionals or invited experts on a topic can help leaders in their roles or functions on campus (Educate). This session will introduce the meeting format as well as start the year's Leaders' Council meetings.
During the year, Leaders' Council meets on the third Tuesday and Wednesday of each month. Students are invited to attend either Tuesday at noon in Goudy (no lunch purchase is required) or Wednesday evenings at 5 PM (light snacks provided) on the UC 3rd floor in the Parents Meeting room.
Leadership Session 2
Autzen Meeting Room
Presenter: Sarah Schneider
For students wanting to maintain and grow their club, organizations, teams and more.
In this session discuss effective practices for recruiting new members, encouraging members to step into leadership, and setting up your group for long-term success.
Leadership Session 2
Alumni Lounge
Presenter: Lisa Holliday
For students upset abut how things are.
If you’re going to complain about it, it’s your problem. So how are you going to solve it? Drawing from lived experiences and lessons learned, the presenter will share their journey and how they navigated challenges. Come learn how to leverage your strengths and what it takes to be a professional hater.
Drawing from lived experiences and lessons learned, the presenter will share their journey in higher education from entry to director as a young mid-level professional. This is a story of, "will someone just do something about it?" That someone is her.
Leadership Session 2
Cat Cavern
Presenter: Juliane Corpus