Friday, September 15 | 12-12:45 pm (Virtual) Click here to register.

Thursday, September 21 | 5-5:30 pm (Virtual) Click here to register.
Wednesday, October 11 | 5-5:30 pm (Virtual) Click here to register.

This interactive workshop will provide you with an understanding of when and how to use Cornell's name and marks for the representation and promotion of your organization.

Facilitators: Kyle Kubick, Senior Director, Administration, and University Licensing and Clive Howard, Director of Brand Management, University Relations.

Monday, September 18 | 12-1 pm (Virtual) Click here to register.

Friday, September 29 | 12-1 pm (Virtual) Click here to register.

In this workshop, we will discuss best practices when engaging with external, independent media outlets. The session will include an overview of the current media landscape and some tips on how to best craft and deliver your message.

Facilitator: Rebecca Valli is director of media relations at Cornell. She oversees a team of 9 professionals whose mission is to pitch Cornell’s research and experts to top media outlets worldwide. A key component of the team’s effectiveness is media training, which helps faculty maximize their media profile. This workshop will be adapted to target issues of relevance for students.

Thursday, September 21 | 5:30-6:30 pm (Virtual) Click here to register.

Tuesday, October 24 | 5:30-6:30 pm (Virtual) Click here to register.

This interactive, discussion-based workshop will provide you with an understanding of social media best practices that you can use to convey and amplify your message to the Cornell campus community as well as increase the impact of promotions of your organization.

Facilitators: Amy Gaulke, Executive Director Communications and Marketing for Student & Campus Life; and Rachel Zager "El" New Media Specialist, Cornell University.

Tuesday, September 12 | 5-6 pm (In Person) Click here to register.

Wednesday, October 25 | 6-7 pm (Virtual) Click here to register.

When people feel like they belong, they will engage and enrich your organization. It is very likely that your organization already includes neurodivergent students. How can you make your organization more welcoming to all members, regardless of their neurotype? What is Neurodiversity, anyway? What does your organization gain from including neurodivergent members? How can you support them?

Facilitator: Florencia (Flor) Ardon, Study Skills Lecturer and Neurodivergent Student Support Program Manager at the Learning Strategies Center. Flor leads the Neurodiversity @ Cornell initiative on campus and has advised and taught Cornell students for over eight years. Flor identifies as neurodivergent, and her two children are neurodivergent as well.

Tuesday, September 26 | 5-6:30 pm (In Person) CANCELLED.

Thursday, October 26 | 5-6:30 pm (Virtual) Click here to register.

In this workshop, participants will learn what inclusive language is and why it is important; concepts such as microaggressions, the anatomy of a good apology, intent versus impact; the importance of taking feedback; and examples of inclusive language related to many various identities and diversity and inclusion content areas. The presentation includes a variety of modalities: PowerPoint slides, small group discussion, short video clips, individual reflection, and large group share-out.

Facilitators: Ivy Breivogel (she/her) is the Assistant Director for the Office of Spirituality and Meaning-Making. She is a queer interfaith educator who believes in the inherent worth and dignity of every person. In her free time, she enjoys crocheting, reading, cooking, and spending time with her cat. Drew Aliyah Valentine (any/all) is the Assistant Director of the Gender Equity Resource Center (formerly known as the Women's Resource Center). They identify as a Black, disabled, genderqueer educator who loves lifelong learning and grassroots movements. You can often find them napping with their cat, reading romance novels, and searching for the perfect cup of coffee!

Tuesday, September 26 | 5:30-7 pm (In Person) Click here to register.

This workshop focuses on introductory information about the LGBTQ+ community including terminology and best practices for supporting LGBTQ+ students and peers. Facilitators: Cortney Johnson (she/they) is an Associate Dean of Students and Director of the LGBT Resource Center. Cortney has experience as a diversity educator, multicultural and identity-based programs administrator, and LGBTQ+ student organization advisor and advocate. Crissi M. Dalfonzo (she/her) joined Cornell as the Assistant Director of the LGBT Resource Center in the fall of 2018. While Crissi has a broad array of experience across the realm of students services, working with queer students is where her heart lies. 

Wednesday, September 27 | 5-6 pm (Virtual) Click here to register.

The presentation will consist of an overview of OIETIX's Policies and Procedures, along with resources available on campus. Through a case study review, we will cover definitions of prohibited misconduct and explore the use of trauma-informed practice.

Facilitator: Omar Stoute | Office of Institutional Equity and Title IX (cornell.edu)

Thursday, September 28 | 5-6 pm (Virtual) Click here to register.

Even though over 6,000 Cornell students are currently registered with Student Disability Services, accessible and inclusive planning for events and activities is often an afterthought. The result? People who identify as disabled do not always feel welcome or able to be their whole selves in campus organization and activities, even if exclusion was not the intent. Join Kris and Sarah from SDS to consider how to create community and events with accessibility, equitable participation, and disability inclusion in-mind!

Facilitators: Sarah Janusz, Assistant Director and Disability Access Consultant with SDS, and Kristin McCartney, Office Lead for SDS.

Thursday, September 28 | 5-6:30 pm (In Person) Click here to register.

Monday, October 30 | 5-6:30 pm (Virtual) Click here to register.

In this interactive session, participants will learn how to create inclusive environments at school, at work, and in their personal lives. We will discuss the origins of common phrases that are exclusionary and what to use instead. Participants will also receive resources, activities, and opportunities for reflection, to develop tangible skills to recognize and interrupt exclusionary acts.

Facilitator:  Perdita Das-Humphrey (she/her) serves as the Assistant Dean of Hans Bethe House on West Campus. She joined Cornell in 2017 as the Residence Hall Director of Balch Hall. In addition to overseeing the daily operations of the House, Perdita has a passion for social justice education and sexual violence prevention efforts. She lives on campus with her husband and two cats!

Wednesday, October 18 | 5-6 pm (Virtual) Click here to register.

Are you interested in learning strategies to lead a team or project while at Cornell, and after you graduate? Did you know that women lead less than 10% of Fortune 500 companies? In this session, you will discover how to become an effective woman in leadership or continue to hone the skills that you already have. You will understand today’s workplace dynamics for women and learn how to best negotiate success on your terms. We will examine confidence strategies in leading, avoiding destructive competition while supporting other women, and helping you reach your leadership potential.

Facilitator: Abby Priehs has served as the Director of Residential Life at Cornell since May 2021. Prior to coming to Cornell, Abby worked in housing and residence life for over 20 years at 6 different higher education institutions across the country. Abby has supervised hundreds of staff and strategically managed multi-million dollar budgets. She is dedicated to the growth and development of college students while on their educational journey, and loves to engage with them.

Online Class and Exam (link)

One officer per registered student organization is required to take the class and pass the exam. Must be completed and shared by September 30 and before your first event. If you are an officer of more than one organization, taking the class and passing the exam will fulfill the requirement of each organization you represent.

Interested in holding an event on Cornell’s campus? Start here! This class will explore the many resources, tools, policies and procedures for requesting space on campus, and registering your event. Learn about the University Events Team (UET), and their role in reviewing and approving events. Want to have a food truck on campus, or need to rent tables/chairs for your program? Look no further! This video will provide answers to many of your questions, and link to great campus resources that can provide even more information.

Online

Learn practical ways to make your organization’s events more sustainable, from concept to clean-up. Gain firsthand experience using guides and decision-making tools designed to make any campus event more sustainable. Walk away with an action plan to jumpstart your organization’s sustainability practices, ranging from purchasing food to managing waste, advertising, transportation, giveaways, and more. 

Facilitator: Kimberly Barth Anderson, (she/they) serves as Assistant Director within Cornell’s Campus Sustainability Office (CSO).

Tuesday, October 3 | 5-6:30 pm (In Person) Click here to register.

Relationships are at the core of serving communities. How is building a community partnership similar to building a healthy relationship? By combining our diverse perspectives and skills, Cornell-based faculty, staff, students, with community members can address public issues and help build a more sustainable, just and collaborative future. By the end of this brief workshop, you will be able to:

• Identify aspects of exemplar, ethical community partnership building
• Identify appropriate partners for your project
• See risk as an important dimension to serving the public good
• Initiate and build sustainable partnerships
• Nurture cultures of trust and reciprocity in partnership

Facilitator: Mike Bishop - In his role as the Einhorn Center’s director of strategic partnerships and co-curricular learning, Mike creates opportunities for alumni-student interactions and deepens the center’s strategic community partnerships. Mike is a Ph.D. Student in Development Sociology, Department of Global Development, and is active in his communities in rural Tompkins County around issues of race and class.

Co-hosted with: David M. Einhorn Center for Community Engagement

Thursday, October 12 | 5-6:30 pm (In Person) Click here to register.

Consider community-engaged learning (“CEL”) as “community service 3.0” While both takes place in and with communities, CEL projects and programs include preparation, learning from a community partner, and critically reflecting on the service experience. These additional elements help deepen the experience and, often, lead to more positive impact for all involved. Student leaders at Cornell play a critical role in leading their peers in high-quality CEL. Through this workshop, you will:

• Articulate how CEL differs from “community service” and “volunteerism” and leads to more impactful outcomes
• Become familiar with models of community-engaged learning at Cornell
• Identify issues of public concern and who is addressing these
• Understand importance of preparing to serve and relationships in partnership building
• Identify at least two qualities of how community-engaged leaders cultivate leadership among their peers

Facilitator: Mike Bishop - In his role as the Einhorn Center’s director of strategic partnerships and co-curricular learning, Mike creates opportunities for alumni-student interactions and deepens the center’s strategic community partnerships. Mike is a Ph.D. Student in Development Sociology, Department of Global Development, and is active in his communities in rural Tompkins County around issues of race and class.

Co-hosted with: David M. Einhorn Center for Community Engagement

Monday, October 16 | 5-6:30 pm (In Person) Click here to register.

“Do no harm.” Beyond this mantra, how can you prepare for serving off-campus communities? Attend this interactive workshop to learn to:

• Understand how to work with what we do not know
• Explore your motivation to serve
• Articulate the importance of engaging communities in an ethical manner
• Identify your cultural patterns, and how these shape your interactions with the world and community
• Understand how critical reflection can support meaning making

Facilitator: Mike Bishop - In his role as the Einhorn Center’s director of strategic partnerships and co-curricular learning, Mike creates opportunities for alumni-student interactions and deepens the center’s strategic community partnerships. Mike is a Ph.D. Student in Development Sociology, Department of Global Development, and is active in his communities in rural Tompkins County around issues of race and class.

Co-hosted with: David M. Einhorn Center for Community Engagement

Wednesday, November 8 | 5-6:30 pm (In Person) Click here to register.

Critical reflection is the key to lifelong learning, and lifelong learning is one quality of leaders who address issues of public concern. How do we create spaces for our peers to critically examine their experiences? This facilitative leadership approach is one way that you can build the capacity of your peers and teams, to better serve communities. Through this workshop, you will:

• Know how critical reflection differs from simple reflection
• Understand essential facilitation techniques
• Identify critical reflection activities you can use with your groups post-service
• Prepare for practicing these tools

Facilitator: Mike Bishop - In his role as the Einhorn Center’s director of strategic partnerships and co-curricular learning, Mike creates opportunities for alumni-student interactions and deepens the center’s strategic community partnerships. Mike is a Ph.D. Student in Development Sociology, Department of Global Development, and is active in his communities in rural Tompkins County around issues of race and class.

Co-hosted with: David M. Einhorn Center for Community Engagement

Online

This quiz will help student officers of Independent Classified organizations understand what it means to be an Independent Organization and how best to support their student organization. Earn an automatic Badge by passing quiz! 

Managers of training: Campus Activities

Online

This year there are a few significant and outstanding changes that will 100% make student organization budgeting easier! This quiz will help student organizations treasurers understand the changes and best support their student organizations. Earn an automatic Badge by passing quiz! 

Managers of training: Campus Activities

Thursday, October 5 | 5-6 pm (In Person) Click here to register.

Tuesday, October 17 | 5-6 pm (Virtual) Click here to register.

Find out about how your student organization(s) can leverage your organization’s alumni networks, including some key alumni networking ideas, tips, and questions. Learn from our Alumni Affairs and Development division in raising money from your alum, how to connect with your alum, and various other resources.

Facilitators:  Alumni Affairs and Development teams: Student and Young Alumni Programs and Student & Campus Life and Athletics” Contact aadstudentprograms@cornell.edu

Tuesday, October 24 | 6-7 pm (Virtual) Click here to register.

Are you interested in learning strategies to expand your organization's reach, boost recruitment numbers, and retain your members? Then this workshop is designed just for you! Join us for an engaging session where you can explore strategies for recruiting and retaining members for your organization as well as elevating your marketing strategies. 

Facilitator:  Taylor Bouraad (she/her) is the Assistant Director for the First Year Experience at the Tatkon Center for New Students. As a former passionate student leader, she understands how much time and energy goes into maintaining a successful student organization. She has extensive advising experience serving as the former advisor for the Residential Student Congress and Orientation Steering Committee. She currently serves as the regional advisor for the Northeast Affiliate for College and University Residence Halls (NEACURH) and regularly engages with student organization advisors across the nation.

Thursday, October 26 | 5-6 pm (In Person) Click here to register.

Break the ice! Join this interactive workshop to learn effective ice breakers and teambuilders that you can bring back to your organization. We will participate in a few activities and explain WHY they can be effective as you build your group. Believe us - there are some that won't make your eyes roll.

Facilitators: Jessie White, Assistant Director, Campus Activities; and, Kyle Schillace, Associate Director, Campus Activities.

Thursday, November 2 | 5-6 pm (In Person) Click here to register.

A strong and cohesive team needs to delegate and collaborate. How does one do that? This workshop will allow you to participate in Collaboration activities and team-building exercises. You will take away skills you can then incorporate into your organization.

Facilitator:  Jessie White supports the following University-recognized organizations: Cornell Concert Commission, Cornell University Program Board, Slope Day Programming Board, Cornell University Class Councils (First Years & Sophomores), and A Cappella Advisory Committee (ACAC). Jessie's primary focus and experience is with large-scale event planning. She often works with production teams, contracts and agents, and more to bring concerts and shows to Cornell. Her background is in Student Personal in Higher Education from the University of Florida where she focused on live concert planning. Jessie often volunteers at camps leading teambuilding, ice breakers, and group dynamics sessions. When she’s not working, you can find her frequenting music concerts, frolicking in nature, or surrounded by animals.

Wednesday, September 13 | 5-6 pm (In Person) Click here to register.

Monday, September 18 | 12-1 pm (In Person) Click here to register.

CUPD Overview provides information about the Cornell Police: duties and capabilities, various units, and partnerships that prevent and reduce crime on campus. This is also a great time to meet the CUPD K9s, learn about their role within the department and watch these talented dogs perform a scent detection demonstration.

Facilitator: CUPD Community Engagement Team

Tuesday, October 17 | 5-6:30 pm (In Person) Click here to register.

This workshop will provide you with an understanding of what workplace violence is. You will learn about potential acts/behaviors and the behaviors continuum; learn about diffusing tactics and "Run Hide Fight"; and, learn about prevention planning and training resources available to the Cornell community.

Facilitator: CUPD Community Engagement Team

Monday, October 23 | 5-6:30 pm (In Person) Click here to register.

In this workshop, you will be able to define what an active shooter/threat/ killer is; know how to contact law enforcement and what information to relay to the dispatcher; gain an understanding of what to expect from emergency services and what agencies will be dispatched; and, be able to describe the Run Hide Fight model as outlined in the Cornell Emergency Action Guide.

Facilitator:  CUPD Community Engagement Team

Tuesday, September 19 | 5-6:30 pm (In Person) Click here to register.

Wednesday, November 8 | 5-6:30 pm (Virtual) Click here to register.

You will be able to:
• Define different conflict resolution methods
• Compare the goals of each method
• Formulate an approach based on the specific conflict and their organization’s need

Facilitators: Vin J. Ciampolillo, Associate Director, Office of Student Conduct and Community Standards and Guest Facilitator.

Tuesday, September 26 | 12-1 pm (In Person) Click here to register.

Tuesday, October 17 | 12-1 pm (In Person) Click here to register.

You will learn about what naloxone is, how it works, and how to use it to help people.

Facilitators: Tracey M. DeNardo, Pharmacy Director at Cornell Health Center for 20 years.  Has worked in community pharmacy and owned an Independent pharmacy in Elbridge, New York for 8 years.  Officer Michael Robinson, has been with CUPD for 15 years.

Wednesday, November 1 | 5-6 pm (Virtual) Click here to register.

You worked hard, you know your academic area, you applied it at your internship, and you have had progressive leadership experiences, but when you are ready for that next step, did you know that your emotional intelligence skills can be just as imperative? According to a research study by CareerBuilder, “71% of employers say they value emotional intelligence over IQ.” Emotional intelligence or emotional quotient (EQ) is the ability to be aware, manage, and express your emotions. You approach relationships and work-related interactions in an empathetic manner by being sensitive to others and their experiences. It can help you solve problems in a compassionate manner. And no, this does not mean you are an employee’s or co-worker’s therapist. Instead, you practice self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, and relationship management. In this workshop, we will look at the work of researchers John Mayer and Peter Salovey who coined emotional intelligence, along with psychologist Daniel Goleman, who applied its principles to the work environment. We will also examine what emotional intelligence skills you need to succeed in any environment.

Facilitator: Abby Priehs has served as the Director of Residential Life at Cornell since May 2021. Prior to coming to Cornell, Abby worked in housing and residence life for over 20 years at 6 different higher education institutions across the country. Abby has supervised hundreds of staff and strategically managed multi-million-dollar budgets. She is dedicated to the growth and development of college students while on their educational journey and loves to engage with them.

Wednesday, November 8 | 5-6:30 pm (In Person) Click here to register.

Critical reflection is the key to lifelong learning, and lifelong learning is one quality of leaders who address issues of public concern. How do we create spaces for our peers to critically examine their experiences? This facilitative leadership approach is one way that you can build the capacity of your peers and teams, to better serve communities. Through this workshop, you will:

• Know how critical reflection differs from simple reflection
• Understand essential facilitation techniques
• Identify critical reflection activities you can use with your groups post-service
• Prepare for practicing these tools

Facilitator: Mike Bishop - In his role as the Einhorn Center’s director of strategic partnerships and co-curricular learning, Mike creates opportunities for alumni-student interactions and deepens the center’s strategic community partnerships. Mike is a Ph.D. Student in Development Sociology, Department of Global Development, and is active in his communities in rural Tompkins County around issues of race and class.

Co-hosted with: David M. Einhorn Center for Community Engagement

Wednesday, September 13 | 12-1 pm (Virtual) Click here to register.

This workshop focuses on introductory information about the LGBTQ+ community including terminology, best practices for supporting LGBTQ+ students, and encouraging your student leaders to create LGBTQ+ inclusive programs.

Facilitator: Cortney Johnson (she/they) is an Associate Dean of Students and Director of the LGBT Resource Center. Cortney has experience as a diversity educator, multicultural and identity-based programs administrator, and LGBTQ+ student organization advisor and advocate.

Thursday, September 14 | 12-1 pm (Virtual) Click here to register.

Thursday, October 19 | 12-1 pm (Virtual) Click here to register.

Have you ever wondered about why, as a Student Group Advisor,  you are asked to attest to understanding your responsibilities for reporting crimes?  Do you understand your role as a Clery Campus Security Authority (CSA)?  This session will 1) provide a brief overview of the Clery Act and what identified individuals (CSAs) must do to assure University compliance with the law, and 2) provide the opportunity to ask questions about Clery compliance in general. 

Facilitators:  Peggy Matta, Clery Act Compliance Administrator, Division of Public Safety and Chris Schmidt, Clery Act Compliance Associate, Division of Public Safety

Tuesday, September 19 | 12-1 pm (Virtual) Click here to register.

Please join us to review how University Student Orgs can request budgets from various funding sources on campus, and what the proper steps are to spend those funds once allocated.

Facilitators: Johnathan Hart, Finance Manager for Student & Campus Life Business Service Center; Loreen Geiger, Student Organizations Transaction Specialist for Student & Campus Life Business Service Center; Terry Ector, Student Organizations Transaction Specialist for Student & Campus Life Business Service Center; and, Julie Cary, Finance Manager.

Wednesday, September 20 | 12-1 pm (Virtual) Click here to register.

What are characteristics of neurodivergent students? How can you tailor your advising and teaching to support their needs? Why is it valuable for student organizations to be welcoming to neurodivergent members? We will speak about these topics and about neurodiversity in general. Please bring any concerns or situations you’ve experienced and you want to discuss.

Facilitator: Florencia (Flor) Ardon, Study Skills Lecturer and Neurodivergent Student Support Program Manager at the Learning Strategies Center. Flor leads the Neurodiversity @ Cornell initiative on campus and has advised and taught Cornell students for over eight years. Flor identifies as neurodivergent, and her two children are neurodivergent as well.

Wednesday, September 27 | 12-1 pm (Virtual) Click here to register.

In this workshop, advisors will learn what inclusive language is and how to better create safe and brave spaces for learning for our student leaders. We will discuss how to address microaggressions, the difference between intent versus impact, how to confront situations with care, and how we can incorporate inclusive language in our everyday work. The presentation includes a variety of modalities: PowerPoint slides, small group discussion, short video clips, individual reflection, and large group share-out. 

Facilitator:

Shannon Sy is the Assistant Director of the Asian and Asian American Center (A3C). As a proud queer, Chinese-Filipina American educator, Shannon's passion lies in cultivating safe spaces for learning, intercultural understanding, wellness, and joy.

Monday, October 2 | 12-1:30 pm (In Person) Cancelled. Will be rescheduled for next semester.

Advisors are the essential piece of leadership within our organizations.   Advisors provide the knowledge base of the organization, the faculty/staff leadership and oversight to the student organization and the support mechanism that our students need to run successfully.  “Advisors in Action” is going to provide Advisors with essential tools to becoming Great Advisors.  We will have intentional conversations about the issues facing our campus community and will give you tools that will help you lead and support the clubs and orgs you serve.  The curriculum will be ACTION oriented, fast paced and not a waste of your time!

Facilitator: Jenny Loeffelman has served as the Assistant Vice President for Student and Campus Life since 2019, overseeing the division’s Campus and Community Engagement unit made up of Campus Activities, Sorority and Fraternity Life, Parent and Family Programs, The Tatkon Center for New Students, and The Cornell Commitment. Prior to joining Cornell, Jenny was the Director of Student Activities and the Cliff Alexander Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio.

Monday, October 9 | 12-1 pm (Virtual) Click here to register.

You will be able to: define different conflict resolution methods; compare the goals of each method; and, formulate an approach based on the specific conflict and their organization’s need.

Facilitators:  Vin J. Ciampolillo, Associate Director, Office of Student Conduct and Community Standards and Guest Facilitator