Breakout Session 2 - 11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.
All speakers are students, staff, or faculty of Case Western Reserve University, unless noted within the session description.
Mini-Toastmasters
Mary Rose Tichar, Director of Cooperative Education
Valbona Bushi, Greek Life Assistant - Ritual
Focus: you
Would you like to feel a little less nervous when making a presentation to a group of people? During this Mini-Toastmasters seminar, you will learn tips on how to prepare for your presentation, how to present, and how to connect with your audience. Then you will practice what you learned. Seminar requirement: fear of public speaking.
How to Answer the Most Dreaded Interview Question
Amy Goldman, Assistant Director, Alumni Career Services
Focus: you
Attend this hands-on workshop where attendees will develop a 60-second personal commercial to be used for interviews, networking, or professional conferences.
Mixed Messages: What is Your Organizational Environment Telling People?
Janice J. Gerda, Ph.D., Director of Residence Life
Focus: you, your organization, and CWRU
Many leaders spend time telling people about the nature of their organization. But most of us form our ideas about an organization by paying attention to the messages in its environment. Is there congruence between what you say and what they see? Learn how to do an environmental audit and imagine things from a different perspective.
Confrontation and Mediation
Karl Rishe, Mistletoe Residential College
Focus: you, your organization
This session will look at several theories focused on confrontation and mediation within an organization. The session will give examples and role play situations that would help you work through problems within your organization.
Expanding Horizons: The Benefits of Study Abroad
Michelle Champoir, Director of International Education Programs, Department of Bioethics
Maggie Davis, Panhellenic Vice President of Service
Focus: you
This session will discuss the long term and short therm benefits of study abroad for leaders who are both in college and out of college. The session will mostly revolve around a panel of CWRU students who have studied abroad.