Workshops

Upcoming Events

Mar 29 | 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Suicide Prevention Workshop (Knowledge Acquisition & Interpersonal Competence)

Suicide is the second leading cause of death among college students, and yet fewer than 20% of students who die by suicide are identified as past or current clients of their college/university counseling centers. This Suicide Prevention Workshop provides students with training to respond effectively to students in distress, notably students who may be suicidal, and to make appropriate referrals. This workshop is highly experiential and interactive, promoting frank dialogue about mental health, suicide, and the emotional intensity of helping students in distress. This workshop aims to better prepare you for the challenging and anxiety-provoking situation of helping students in crisis. At the end of the workshop, participants will be able to: · List three warning signs of suicide. · Ask if a student is feeling suicidal. · Recite the phone number for the UCC professional on-call. Presented by: Mike Siembor, Assistant Director for Group and Outreach with the University Counseling Center This is Xiang Tang's Level 3 Project

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Mar 29 | 2:00pm - 4:30pm

BADASS Bystander (Interpersonal Competence - Medallion Program)

Take the extra step to empower and protect yourself, friends, and community members by becoming a BADASS Bystander! Utilizing role-plays, participants will be observing a potentially harmful situation, and rather than being passive bystanders, they will utilize skills to be active bystanders who take action to interrupt harm and generate positive actions by others. This program will help participants gain crucial skills to take action and start an effective conversation to address and prevent instances of sexual misconduct. Being a BADASS means Being Aware, Deciding to Act, and Saying Something (Slogan borrowed with permission from Colorado College). Learning Objectives • Participants will explore behaviors and language surrounding rape culture; delving deeper into how rape culture adds to the continuum of harm model in both a systemic and cyclic way as it pertains to relationships with gender roles, sexism, and LGBTQ+ phobias. • Participants learn different techniques to intervene safely, before a behavior or relationship becomes toxic and harmful. • Participants will be able to effectively start conversations and navigate sensitive topics regarding why certain language or behaviors can perpetuate sexual violence. • Become the best BADASS Bystander by contributing to end a universal issue on a local level, here at the University of Rochester and help change our culture.

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Mar 30 | 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Understanding Leadership (Level 1 Opener)

Leadership is not just about holding a position. It is more about navigating through a process that results in some kind of change. This interactive workshop focuses on leadership concepts, perspectives, and viewpoints. It provides you with the opportunity to develop and enhance a personal philosophy of leadership which is necessary for you to become effective contributors to your organization(s). Presented by: Natasha Vacca, Medallion Leadership Society

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Apr 1 | 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Collaboration: Individual Roles & Group Development (Interpersonal Competence)

In this workshop students will explore the importance of understanding individual collaboration styles and the roles people play in groups. We'll examine how group development dynamics impact collaboration and understand the impacts of communication skills and diversity on collaboration. Presented by Megan Driscoll, Wilson Commons Student Activities

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Apr 2 | 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Applying Student Leader Skills After Graduation (Interpersonal Competence)

Your experiences being a student leader and change-agent here at U of R are priceless. As a student leader, you learn valuable skills while gaining real-world leadership experiences. In order to accomplish your organizational or personal goals while on campus, you'll have to learn how to navigate institutional policies and processes, expand communication and set expectations, how to effectively contribute to a team dynamic, maximize time management, and ensure responsibility. Join Provost Figlio in this workshop on how to apply these skills in workplace settings beyond your time at U of R. Presented by Provost David Figlio

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Apr 5 | 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Real Colors (Intrapersonal Development & Interpersonal Competence) PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED!

In this session, you will understand the different ways people process information, communicate with others in the most effective way possible, including hearing what they are really saying, recognize and appreciate the strengths and viewpoints of others. Registration for this workshop will close one week prior at midnight in order to give attendees time to complete the pre-workshop assessment. This workshop requires advanced registration and is for undergraduates only, walk-ins will not be accommodated. Codes for the Real Colors assessment will be purchased on your behalf and you will be sent information on completing the instrument prior to the workshop. Student must register by April 2nd at 10 a.m. to be able to receive the materials and attend this workshop. Presented by Laura Ballou, Wilson Commons Student Activities

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Apr 5 | 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Cannabis Q&A Panel

As the access to cannabis increases in NYS the Alcohol and Other Drug Education office and our partners would like to invite you to a Cannabis Q&A panel. The panel will consist of professionals in the cannabis field, from biochemists to public health lawyers. This is an open and safe space to ask your questions about cannabis. Use this link to submit questions anonymously before the panel begins: https://universityrochester.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3qtC5i2EflKd5v8

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Apr 8 | 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Sway It Your Way: Persuasion 101 (Interpersonal Competence)

Learn how to lead and motivate your peers towards a common purpose or shared goal! Students will leave the workshop empowered with the necessary skills to be great leaders and will be able to identify a common purpose for both simple and complex groups, articulate the meaning of a common purpose within their leadership roles, and identify where they still need skill development. Presented by Cat Crawford, Wilson Commons Student Activities

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Apr 9 | 8:00pm - 9:00pm

Exploring Implicit Bias, Microaggressions, and Bystander Intervention (Medallion Program: Cognitive Complexity)

The unconscious mind helps to shape our everyday behaviors, attitudes, and decision-making process. As we become a more global society, awareness of our automatic reactions and stereotypes is vital to creating deeper appreciation and understanding of others. This interactive workshop explores the concepts of implicit bias and microaggressions. Students will be empowered to notice their own biases and perhaps advocate on behalf of others with bystander intervention strategies.

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Apr 12 | 12:30pm - 2:00pm

How to be an Antiracist Leader - Part 2 (Knowledge Acquisition, Cognitive Complexity, Civic Engagement, Interpersonal Competence)

IMPORTANT INFORMATION BEFORE YOU REGISTER: -Books will be purchased for each student attending this workshop series -Students must be able to attend all three sessions (3/22, 4/12, and 4/19: 12:30-2pm) How to be an Antiracist Leader is distinctive in its combination of the popular work of Ibram Kendi and the public leadership work of Hank Rubin. This workshop series focuses on practical and essential principles of antiracism and leadership for aspiring public sector leaders. Becoming an antiracist leader requires a commitment to deep introspection, ongoing learning and action. Dr. Ibram K. Kendi's book How To Be An Antiracist and Dr. Hank Rubin’s book Collaborative Leadership will help guide your self-examination of the relationship between race, racism, antiracism with the roles, goals and metrics that influence and measure the leadership we provide in our campus communities as well as the leadership we will provide in our civic, social, and familial roles. [Students will read Kendi’s book and one or more eBook(s) derived from Rubin’s book.] In Level 2 of the Medallion Program, we begin our leadership journey with the simple adage that being a leader "always means working with others…” This workshop series is predicated on the belief that working with others requires a deep understanding of our relationships with issues of race and racism. Instructors: Dr. Kim McKinsey-Mabry & Dr. Hank Rubin Sponsored by: Medallion Program, Rochester Center for Collaborative Leadership, Paul J. Burgett Intercultural Center, The College Diversity Roundtable

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Blackboard workshops

Online leadership workshops provide knowledge about important leadership skills and a place to practice those skills. Each workshop meets the criteria of the Medallion Program. As you finish a workshop you will receive feedback on the assignments from the instructors to help you with your leadership journey. Instructors come from the Office of the Dean of Students and others from The College.

Current Offerings
SMART Goals (Level 1: Practical Competency)
Running Effective Meetings (Level 1: Knowledge Acquisition)
Teambuilding: Virtual Edition (Level 2: Interpersonal)

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