Real World Readiness: Holistic and Transformative Co-curricular Learning

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1 P a g e 1 Real World Readiness: Holistic and Transformative Co-curricular Learning The Division of Student Affairs is delighted to offer an array of First Year Seminar workshops that support holistic and transformative cocurricular learning in preparation for real world readiness. The purpose of these workshops is to encourage and challenge students to become active participants in the development of skills that are not necessarily taught in the traditional classroom setting. Additionally, the workshops are designed to promote the importance of reflective practice moderated by the core competencies and Habits of Mind. The workshops have been developed to address the five Student Affairs Learning Themes descriptions: 1. Building Future Leaders () - Engage students in co-curricular programs and activities that foster their understanding of the characteristics of a leader, provide opportunities to develop and utilize leadership qualities and to develop a plan to facilitate their own and other students success through career preparation and college and community services. 2. Providing Civic Learning Opportunities (CLO) - Educate the college community to identify and foster individualized civic engagement activities and encourage socially responsible student development through collaborative efforts such as community- based partnerships and volunteerism. Participation in such activities will contribute to students knowledge, skills, understanding of their values and advocacy that make a difference in the lives of both students and the global community. 3. Building Inclusive Communities (IC) - Create a safe environment where all identities are celebrated and have an equal and valued voice; acting with respect between and among all other groups, identities and individual voices. 4. Teaching Behaviors for Personal and Professional Success () - Provide students with activities, both in and outside the classroom that develop, strengthen and assess their confidence in the academic, personal and professional identities. This strong foundation is reinforced through on and off-campus learning opportunities that not only lead to personal and professional fulfillment and goal attainment, but also to socially responsible behaviors and the betterment of the global society. 5. Promoting Healthy Life Choices (HLC) Provide opportunities for students to embed skills that honor the body and cultivate the mind. We will develop an inventory of knowledge and skills that will be defined in collaboration with various Health Science programs and Health/Wellness focused services on campus. The offerings range in pedagogical approaches, duration, settings. To access the full import of these offerings and augment the student s appreciation of learning as an active and reflective process, it is strongly suggested that a follow-up eportfolio reflective exercise is assigned

2 P a g e 2 guided by the following prompt: Consider how the workshop that you experienced today may play a role in your in success. Additionally, the facilitators will incorporate collaborative learning where applicable allowing student to converse and reflect in community. Each workshop has a brief description, the theme which it supports, duration, location preference, and contact person. It should be noted that the listed offerings are intended to peak the student s curiosity to the extent of full engagement participation in current and future co-curricular offerings, services and resources through the Division of Student Affairs. When making your selection(s), please be mindful that there may be limited availability in the number of individual workshops. When applicable, please choose an alternative while encouraging students to visit the various centers that are offering these co-curricular learning opportunities. Please provide one week for the facilitator to adequately prepare to deliver an optimal learning experience. First Year Seminar Workshop Offerings Spring 2015 Workshop Themes Description Duration/Special Location Preference Meet Your Advising Team Understanding your Degree Audit Take a C.H.A.N.C.E. The Power of telling your story, HLC, IC This meet and greet session provides students the opportunity to meet their Advising Team and highlights advising services and on-line services. This hands-on workshop orients students to their degree audit helping them to understand how to use it to create a sound educational career plan an monitor academic progress. Inspirational and interactive six-step model for success This workshop examines the narrative skill of storytelling encouraging participants to think Contact Marina Prorkovic mprorokvic@lagcc.cuny.edu Advisement Center B102 Marina Prorkovic mprorokvic@lagcc.cuny.edu Advisement Center B minutes Kevin Jordan kjordan@lagcc.cuny.edu Campus LIfe Deborah Nibot dnibot@lagcc.cuny.edu

3 P a g e 3 Seeing the Big Picture: What s Needed for Academic Success Represent!., IC, CLO critically, enhance public speaking ability, strengthen core identity, promote selfauthorship and bridge cultural divides. This presentation introduces students to the basics of navigating through college with topics such as time management, study skills, the college s academic integrity policies and more, all while incorporating a movie theme. A discussion on how to become a member of the Student Government Association and the role and importance of student governance. We Got Your Back HCL, Introduction to the services provided by,, and Athletics and Recreation. Managing Stress for Your Success Take Charge of your mind, body, and spirit The Power of Water Stay Fit CL HLS,,, IO HLC,, Development of personal skills to manage stress in the various arenas of life. An introduction to the Eight Dimensions of Wellness to create balance in the emotional, physical, social, academic, and spiritual areas of life. A presentation to uncover the essential role of water in living a healthy lifestyle. An introduction to the array of recreational programs at LaGuardia to keep you fit and the importance to your academic, personal, and professional career. Lead or Led,, An interactive media presentation on the salient qualities of leadership and their impact 45- Shayla Pruitt spruitt@lagcc.cuny.edu minutes Astrid Niebles ASTRIDN@lagcc.cuny.edu Renee Fuseyamore Renee Fuseyamore Renee Fuseyamore Renee Fuseyamore Brian Goldstein briang@lagcc.cuny.edu Athletics and Recreation MB42 30 minutes Chris Singh csingh@lagcc.cuny.edu

4 P a g e 4 Let s Go Clubbin What about the? LaGuardia Financial Aid ; Get It! Earn It! Keep It! To Play or Not to Play, IC, CLO, CLO, IC, IC on success. An overview of clubs and student organizations in, the importance of student engagement, and how to start a club. An overview of the services and programs of the and how it partners with your success. This presentation provides an overview of the Multicultural Exchange (ME) initiative at LaGuardia which invites students to become global thinkers. Additionally, information will be shared about BMEC and Career Futuros, CUNY mentoring programs that promote persistence and degree attainment. Discussion on the types of financial aid available and how to apply. How aid eligibility is determined and how to maintain eligibility. An overview on how to become a LaGuardia Red Hawk or a member of the one of the Spirit Teams. Feeling Anxious! HLC, A discussion about the different types of anxiety and symptoms Mindfulness and Meditation An interactive presentation using guided imagery, mediation and mindfulness as tools to reduce stress and balance the body and mind minutes Fawad Rahmani frahmani@lagcc.cuny.edu MB minutes Darren Ferguson dferguson@lagcc.cuny.edu Annette Hamilton anhamilton@lagcc.cuny.edu Financial Services C107 Brian Goldstein briang@lagcc.cuny.edu Athletics and Recreation MB42 Color your world! HLC,, An exploration of the use of color in

5 P a g e 5 understanding emotional intelligence. Learn to Learn, HLC A workshop exploring learning styles and techniques that will help reduce your stress about your style. The ABC s of Healthy Relationships It s a matter of Understanding! Buzzed Career Talk: Major Decisions Career Talk: What is your personality type? Your resumé - Looking great on paper! HLC, An interactive workshop on ways to build and maintain healthy relationships. A workshop to facilitate understanding of those who suffer from major mood swings (Bi- Polar Disorder) A presentation regarding the risks and dangers of using alcohol and drugs. Using the technology of ecareer to uncover occupations that match your interests and move forward with your decision making process *Please note: Presentation can be tailored specifically for the field of study of the group students. Please specify degree program when requesting Discover your personality type and possible majors to match it. A workshop to discuss the structure of a winning resumé Jessica Perez JPerez@lagcc.cuny.edu Jessica Perez 45 minutes Jessica Perez

6 P a g e 6 Cover and Thank you Letter Writing A workshop on tips on developing impressive cover and thank you letters that stand above the crowd. ProveIt! A workshop affording the student to test Microsoft Office skills that will increase employment marketability. Social Media and Your Job Search Throw your best pitch! A discussion of ways to harness the power of the most effective social media techniques in your job search An interactive discussion on how to market yourself to potential employers in 30 to 60 seconds. Nail the Interview An interactive discussion of the do s and don ts of a successful interview. Additionally, this workshop will give an introduction to the web based program, Perfect Interview. Introduction to CCPD services and webbased tools The ABC s of Handshake Etiquette A introduction to the services provided by the Professional Development (CCPD) An interactive workshop that explores the technique and importance of the handshake. Jessica Perez Jessica Perez Jessica Perez Jessica Perez Jessica Perez Jessica Perez 30 minutes Jessica Perez

7 P a g e 7 Not My Fault, but It s Now My Problem: Resolution through Critical Thinking It s My World: The Domino Effect of Human Behavior, IC, IC Students are introduced to various strategies for resolving challenges by participating in three activities that focus on personal accountability, proper utilization of resources and knowledge and the identification of necessary skills required for completing tasks. This workshop specifically addresses inquiry and problem solving. Students participate in interactive activities that introduce them to concepts of privilege, diversity, interconnectedness and the impact human behavior has on global systematic structures. This workshop specifically addresses global learning. Shayla Pruitt spruitt@lagcc.cuny.edu Shayla Pruitt spruitt@lagcc.cuny.edu 4/9/15 Spring 2015 SA Co-curricular workshops