Student Workshops

Attaining Success for College and University Students

Have you seen students come into school without an idea of where they were going with their education? Without an idea of what they expect to get out of their experience in higher learning? Studies show that only 20% of all students who start in higher education are ever granted a degree. This program will help your students be focused and results oriented. It will also increase your school's retention rate as more students enter their educational career prepared for success. This is a great program for new and transfer student orientation. (1 hour)

Orientation Leaders Workshop

Your Orientation/First Year Experience Leaders need specialized training before they conduct their sessions for your new students.   Orientation/First Year Experience programs are no longer a "one and done" session conducted on the first day a new student enters your campus.  These programs have evolved into on-going and mentoring relationships between the new students and their leader. The Orientation Leaders Workshop will prepare your leaders by showing them how to interact and get to know new students, involve them in campus life, and make their educational experience a successful one.  Your Orientation/First Year Experience Leaders will learn how to deal with difficult people, grow their own leadership abilities, and pursue excellence in this vital role. (3-4 hours)

testimonials >

Super Study Skills for Super Busy College Students

College and university students have many demands on their time: jobs, activities, friends, the internet, and school! This session will show students how to effectively plan their time and get the most out of their study efforts. Success academically is the foundation of an enjoyable and productive collegiate experience. (1 hour)

testimonials >

For Campus Clubs and Organizations

Fun & Exciting Meetings

To attract and retain members in non-profit, volunteer, or student-run organizations, efficiently run meetings are critical. Learn key concepts to make any meeting you lead enjoyable for all attendees. (1 hour)

testimonials >
promotional flyer >

Gonzo Recruitment Techniques For Student Organizations

Student organizations need new members every year, yet most groups do not know how to effectively recruit! This workshop will highlight the best formats for student activities fairs and proven techniques based on over twenty years of experience in recruiting students for campus organizations. (1 hour)

testimonials >
promotional flyer >

Improving Your Group’s Image on Campus

Does your group have an image problem at your school? Would you like to get your club/organization better known on campus? This session will show you proven ways to create a positive image on campus and get known throughout the community. From big and bold initiatives to simple steps designed to maximize exposure, you will get great ideas for your club or organization. (1 hour)

Membership Retention: How To Keep 'Em After You Get 'Em

One of the largest problems that clubs and organizations on college campuses face is member retention. Groups find a lot of enthusiasm and excitement at the beginning of the school year, but that seems to wane as time goes on. This workshop will show how clubs and organizations on campus can retain more of their members, resulting in greater student involvement. (1 hour)

testimonials >

Planning and Executing Service Projects and Fund Raisers

Want to conduct a service project or fund raiser on your campus, but don't know how? Attend this workshop to learn the basics of successful planning for these types of events. Participants will receive a step-by-step worksheet developed by an experienced event planner to help you properly plan any service or fund raising project. (1 hour)

testimonials >

Playing Well With Others: Dealing With Conflict In Student Organizations

Conflict can arise amongst leaders and members of student organizations. Rather than letting the whole situation explode and the group implode, this workshop will show you how to spot conflict before it happens, deal with it when it does, and how to hold the organization together. (1 hour)

testimonials >

Student Organization Leadership Workshop

This interactive session will show your campus organizations how to effectively recruit and retain members, conduct fun and interesting meetings, plan and execute service projects, and delegate authority. Students will also learn more about their roles in leadership positions through a shared training experience, how to deal with conflict and "drama" in their organization, and ways to motivate members to greater involvement. (3-4 hours)

testimonials >
promotional flyer >

For Faculty, Advisors, Administration, Student Life, Student Activities, and Campus Planning Boards

Certified Advisor Training

Do you have all the tools you need to succeed as an advisor? From budgeting, conflict resolution, leadership development, etc., advisors will be better equipped to fulfill the roles the members need from them in any group they advise. All participants will receive a certificate indicating completing of the program and their status as a "Certified Advisor" for your college or university. (3 hours)

Equipping Your Campus Clubs and Organizations for Success

Student activities encompasses many things, including having responsibility for campus clubs and organizations. In the most successful situations, student activities exist in a co-curricular environment with academics. This session will show you how to get more of your schoolís organizations involved on campus and demonstrate ways to train the officers of those groups so that they will lead with maximum effectiveness. (1 hour)

testimonials >

Skyrocket Student Involvement on Your Campus

Do you ever look around campus and wonder where all of the students are. You may see human beings walking around campus, but where are the students who get involved in clubs and organizations, campus activities, and leadership roles at the school? The reality is that involvement provides the opportunity for students to gain practical, real-world experience in a co-curricular environment. This session will show how to accomplish greater involvement on campus while expanding leadership opportunities. (1 hour)

testimonials >