Leadership Symposium
What is the Leadership Symposium?
This event is an opportunity for SF State leaders to connect with each other, build partnerships and develop leadership skills. This event is a free, campus-wide conference style program open to all SF State students regardless of any prior leadership experience.
When is the Leadership Symposium?
The 6th Annual Leadership Symposium will be held on Saturday, September 7, 2013. The day will begin with registration at 8:45 a.m. and will conclude at 3:30 p.m.
Student Organizations
Every student organization seeking University recognition for the 2013-2014 academic year must be represented at the Symposium. It is recommended that the president and financial officer attend, but any officer or member from an organization can attend to meet the requirement.
Registration
Click here to go to the Leadership Symposium event page and register to attend.
Leadership Symposium 2013 Schedule
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 08:45 a.m. | Registration and Networking | McKenna Auditorium |
| 09:30 a.m. | Welcome, Introductions and Overview of the Day | McKenna Auditorium |
| 09:45 a.m. | Keynote Speaker: Yvonne Lembi-Detert, President and CEO of Personality Hotels | McKenna Auditorium |
| 11:00 a.m. | Workshop I | See printed program |
| 12:00 noon | Lunch and Networking | Cesar Chavez Student Center |
| 01:00 p.m. | Workshop II | See printed program |
| 02:15 p.m. | Workshop III | See printed program |
| 03:15 p.m. | Closing | Jack Adams Hall, Cesar Chavez Student Center |
Leadership Symposium Objectives
- Develop individual students’ basic leadership skills
- Assist students in defining what leadership is and what the role of a student leader is at SF State
- Engage students in meaningful discussions grounded in the various components of leadership
- Provide networking opportunities for student leaders to engage with each other to foster collaboration and coalition-building
- Provide hands on leadership development experience to seasoned student leaders by establishing mentor roles and incorporating them in the planning and execution of the event
- Strengthen a sense of community on campus
- Connect faculty, administrators, and staff with student leaders
- Connect non-University entities with student leaders to promote leadership beyond the SF State community
- Educate students early on regarding University expectations, policies, procedures, and resources for student organizations
- Develop a new SF State tradition while complimenting existing traditions
