S.A.I.L. the Path into Leadership!

 
Post Title. 10/07/2010
 
Our next SAIL Workshop!!!

Thursday, October 14th 2010:
- “Sustaining as Effective Army, Part 2: Retention.” Come learn the tricks of the trade and how to retain those members you spent so much time recruiting! Highlights from this workshop will include: team building, delegation, and motivation to keep your members going.  2-3pm, Sykes 209. (this will count as an INNOVATION workshop)

Upcoming Contemporary Issues Program!!!



Thursday, October 14th 2010:
- “LGBTQ 101” This is a one hour training session that provides participants with an overview of LGBTQA history, terms, and current issues. Participants will receive a certificate of completion. 3pm, Sykes Union 257. (This will count as a CONTEMPORARY ISSUES program)

**I'm so sorry this isn't all up on the "Calendar" Page like it should be. I'm having major issues with this website. If you know how to create a website, help me please! :)

 
Post Title. 10/01/2010
 
2 SAIL Workshops for next week!!!

TUESDAY, October 5th 2010:
- Attend this SAIL Workshop, “How to be a Sustainable Student Leader,” to learn how to be more sustainable as a leader in your student organization. Be a little more green friendly and help save the earth while you’re running your club! 6-7pm, Sykes 210. (this will count as a GLOBAL RESPONSIBILITY workshop)

Wednesday, October 6th 2010:
- This sail workshop is titled, “Communication Etiquette: Creating a Positive Image.” Learn how to communicate effectively and professionally through all forms of communication and technology. 12-1pm, Sykes 210. (this will count as a COMMUNICATION workshop)
 
Post Title. 09/17/2010
 
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Tuesday, September 21st 2010:
- Learn how to“Stand Out with S.A.I.L. & a Co-Curricular Portfolio." In this SAIL workshop students will learn the “ins and outs” of S.A.I.L. and the CCP. Come learn what the requirements are for these programs, how they will benefit you, and how to get signed up. (this will count as a LEADERSHIP workshop) 3:30-4:30pm, Sykes 210.

Wednesday, September 22nd 2010:
- “Goal Setting and Achievement” will teach you how to clear the mental clutter & rapidly set and achieve your goals. By the conclusion of this workshop you will learn how to develop your personal goals, student organization goals and set up an action plan for achieving them.(this will count as a COMMUNICATION workshop) 7-8pm, Sykes 210.

Friday September 24th 2010:
- “Servant Leadership & Volunteerism” Attend this SAIL workshop to learn about how to become a servant leader and lead your student organization to success. Learn about volunteerism and how to do your part. (this will count as a GLOBAL RESPONSIBILITY workshop) 1-2pm, Sykes 209.
 
Post Title. 09/08/2010
 
**Our first 3 SAIL workshops of the fall 2010 semester have been announced!!! Many more to come!! :)

Monday, September 13th 2010:
- Our first SAIL workshop of the fall 2010 semester, “How to Get Involved and Make the Most out of WCU.” Come learn about the organizations we offer, the benefits of being involved and how to utilize all your campus resources. (this will count as an INNOVATION workshop) 1-2pm, Sykes 209.

Wednesday, September 15th 2010:
- SAIL Presents “Building an Effective Army, Part 1: Recruitment.” In this workshop you will learn how to inspire a shared vision, advertise your organization, recruit new members and generate buy in. (this will count as an INNOVATION workshop) 2-3pm, Sykes 209.

Tuesday, September 21st 2010:
- Learn how to“Stand Out with S.A.I.L. & a Co-Curricular Portfolio”.In this SAIL workshop students will learn the “ins and outs” of S.A.I.L. and the CCP. Come learn what the requirements are for these programs, how they will benefit you, and how to get signed up. (this will count as a LEADERSHIP workshop) 3:30-4:30pm, Sykes 210.
 
 
Post Title. 08/24/2010
 
Welcome Back Students!!!

Thank you for visiting the SAIL Website for all the latest news! The schedule is not finalized yet for the semester, but will be up here within the first couple of weeks. Our first SAIL program will be on Monday September 13th 2010 from 1-2pm so mark your calendars!  More info to follow soon. If you have any questions don't forget where I am, 238 Sykes or you can email me at ja609350@wcupa.edu.

Here's to a great Fall 2010 Semester! :)
 
Post Title. 03/21/2010
 

This program was cancelled!***

Monday March 29th 2010:
“*****, Pens, and Politics” You don’t want to miss “*****, Pens, and Politics”—a spoken word collaboration between two-time Philadelphia Grand Slam Champion, Ms. Wise and Scheme Magazine "2009 Voices of The Year," Denice Frohman. This tongue lashing, fist pumping spoken word romp explores intersections of love, life, politics, sexuality, race and religion while creating empowering images of women not often seen in mainstream media and hip-hop. 7:30-8:30, Brandywine Hall, Room 33
 
Post Title. 03/17/2010
 
Two Contemporary Issues programs this Monday you won't want to miss!

Monday March 22nd:
- With national known author, educator, and speaker Robyn Ochs, “Bisexuality: Myths and Realities” is a workshop that addresses the following questions: “What is bisexuality? Is there no such thing as bisexuality or is everyone really bisexual? Or is it more complicated than that? What does it mean to call yourself bisexual anyway? Why do some people such a hard time understanding this identity?” Co-sponsored by the Women’s Center, Women’s Center Club, Department of Women’s Studies, Office of Resident Life, Office of Social Equity, Panhellenic Community, and SGA.  4:30pm in 252 Sykes Union.

Monday March 22nd:
- With national known author, educator, and speaker Robyn Ochs, “Beyond Binaries: Identity and the Sexuality Spectrum” is a workshop that addresses the following questions: “How do we assigned labels to our complicated and unique experiences? What is the relationship between experience and self-identity? What is the relationship between self-identity and the way others see us? What are the different experiences of identity? What is the complexity of attraction?” Co-sponsored by the Women’s Center, Women’s Center Club, Department of Women’s Studies, Office of Resident Life, Office of Social Equity, Panhellenic Community, and SGA. 7:30pm in 252 Sykes Union Theater.

 
 
Post Title. 03/16/2010
 
Please do not attend the following program, as it has been CANCELLED!!!Friday, March 19th 2010:- "Breaking Bread" Cultural Dinner Series presents, "Global Diversity: Having President Obama in the White House Does Not Guarantee You a Job." Dinner Theme: Variety of Cultural Dishes. Perspective Employer Panel: Global Effects on the Job Market. RSVP to TDillard@wcupa.edu or call 610-436-3273 (event requires one dinner meal swipe with a WCU ID meal card or cash value). Sponsored by the Twardowski Career Development Center and Office of Multicultural Affairs. Traditions Dining Hall, 4:30-6:30pm

Thank you!
 
Post Title. 01/20/2010
 
If you're looking to get involved and see what WCU has to offer you come to the STUDENT ORGANIZATION FAIR! Wednesday January 27th from 11am-3pm over 60 student organizations will set up tables in Sykes Union Ballrooms to recruit new members. It's the perfect opportunity to check out student organizations and see what you might be interested in! All clubs and organizations are encouraged to participate in the FIESTA theme as the top three winners will receive prizes! :)

WCU Haiti Relief Efforts- Joining caring people around the world to help those affected.
--Groups and individials are encouraged to donate what they can
--Be creative with fundraising
--We have an SSI acount for volunteer projects- it's SSI 450. Checks can be made payable to SSI 450 and sent to the Office of Service-Learning and Volunteer Programs, 238 Sykes and we will deposit. If you make a deposit at the ticket window, specify HAITI on the deposit slip.
--All money collected will be donated to a reputable charity or in a few weeks we may finda specific need. These charities will provide immediate relief: food, safe water, and health care items.

PLEASE INFORM the Office of Service-Learning and Volunteer Progrmas if you are sponsoring a fundraising event. We want to  keep a record of all relief projects. Please contect the Office of Service-Learning and Volunteer Programs if you have any questions or want to borrow donation canisters. 610-436-3379.
 
Post Title. 11/09/2009
 
There is a Women in Leadership and Service Scholarship available!! The award this year is in the amount of $500. The deadling for applications is December 1, 2009.

Please e-mail me at JA609350@wcupa.edu if you would like for me to send you the application! :)