Monday, February 12 | 5-6 pm (Virtual) Click here to register.

Monday, April 8 | 5-6 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; Rachel Zager "El" New Media Specialist, Cornell University.

Tuesday, February 13 | 5-5:30 pm (Virtual) Click here to register.

Wednesday, February 21 | 5-5:30 pm (Virtual) Click here to register.
Monday, March 18 | 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.

Thursday, February 22 | 12-12:30 pm (Virtual) Click here to register.

Monday, March 15 | 12-12:30 pm (Virtual) Click here to register.

In this session, we will review ways to use CampusGroups to streamline communication, decision-making, advertising, and attendance taking. This free platform is here for you to use, so let’s talk about how you can take advantage!

Facilitator: Bridget Dubrey is a Systems Analyst here at Cornell. She works to ensure that students, faculty, and staff are able to use engagement platforms successfully. She has a background in student affairs as well as a degree in theater.

Wednesday, February 28 | 12:30-1:30 pm (In Person) Click here to register.

Tuesday, March 5 | 12-1 pm (In Person) Click here to register.

Representatives from Media Relations at Cornell will be on hand to answer your questions about how to elevate your organization’ stories with the right audiences.

Wednesday, February 28 | 5-5:30 pm (In Person) Click here to register.

Learn some basic skills on what you should be doing to successfully promote your organization and its events.  Vasile Alexandru Trusca, Program Coordinator for Campus Activities with 15 Years of experience in media and design and the screen printing industry.

Facilitator: Vasile Alexandru Trusca, Program Coordinator for Campus Activities with 15 Years of experience in media and design and the screen printing industry.

Monday, March 18 | 5-5:30 pm (Virtual) Click here to register.

Learn about free resources that you can utilize and simple tricks to elevate your organization’s graphic design for media and events.

Facilitator: Vasile Alexandru Trusca, Program Coordinator for Campus Activities with 15 Years of experience in media and design and the screen printing industry.

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

Wednesday, March 13 | 5-6 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, February 20 | 5-6 pm (Virtual) Click here to register.

Monday, March 25 | 5-6 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!

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

This workshop will allow participants to better understand how we make meaning of our experiences and identities. Upon analyzing our individual participation in systems of power, participants will leave this session with tools on how to create meaningful relationships with self and others.

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.

Thursday, February 28 | 5:30-6:30 pm (Virtual) Click here to register.
Monday, April 9 | 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.

Facilitators: Samantha Freeburn, Equity & Title IX Investigator, Office of Institutional Equity and Title IX. Samantha is a member of Cornell’s Office of Institutional Equity & Title IX (OIETIX), which promotes and ensures equal opportunity and access to enable all members of the Cornell community to succeed and thrive. OIETIX addresses bias incidents, sexual and related misconduct, discrimination, and protected-status harassment through data collection and analysis, incident response and resolution, and training and education. Samantha earned her J.D. from the College of William & Mary and joined OIETIX at Cornell in 2023 after serving in similar roles at Texas A&M University, Virginia Tech, and Boston University.

Thursday, March 7 | 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.

Thursday, April 11 | 5-6 pm (Virtual) Click here to register.

Currently over 6,000 Cornell student self-identify as disabled. However, accessibility and inclusion in events and activities are often an afterthought instead of part of the initial design. As a result, people who identify as disabled do not always feel welcome or able to participate in campus organization and activities, even if exclusion was not the intent. Join SDS to learn about Universal Design; consider how to create campus community; and organize events with accessibility, equitable participation, and disability inclusion in-mind! 

Facilitator: Sarah Janusz, Assistant Director and Disability Access Consultant with SDS

Online Class and Exam (link)

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.

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

Ever wondered how large-scale events come together behind the scenes? Join this workshop in finding out the ins and outs of programming events to ensure they will be successful. You’ll learn the 4 S’s of event planning and why it matters. This workshop involves interactive activities, and you’ll leave with more ideas for your next organizations events!

Facilitator: Jessie White, Assistant Director, Campus Activities. 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.

Thursday, February 8 | 5-6:30 pm (In Person)

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

Friday, February 9 | 12-1:30 pm (In Person) 
Tuesday, March 5 | 5-6:30 pm (In Person)

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

Tuesday, February 13 | 5-6:30 pm (In Person)

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

Friday, February 16 | 12-1:30 pm (In Person) 

Wednesday, March 13 | 5-6:30 pm (In Person)

“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

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

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. In addition, 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, Assistant Director, Campus Activities. 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.

Thursday, February 15 | 5-6:30 pm (In Person) Click here to register.

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

Would you like to explore your personality and leadership style and find out how that influences you when you're working on teams? Join this interactive program to explore the Myers Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) with your peers. You'll learn about the MBTI assessment, discuss some interesting and fun topics and discover the 16 personality types. From there, you'll see what that means in your workplace, on a team, with friends, or for your own self-awareness and leadership growth.

Through games and activities you'll explore: 1) How you direct and receive energy;  2) How you take in information; 3) How you decide and come to conclusions; 4) How you approach the outside world. With this information, you will identify how you can grow and adapt your skills for different situations.

Facilitator:  Facilitator: Sylvie Froncek, Leadership Program Coordinator, Cornell Outdoor Education. An outdoor educator and bike enthusiast, Sylvie has been working with Cornell Outdoor Education since 2005. She is a certified Myers Briggs Type Indicator facilitator and for Cornell, Sylvie designs challenge course and teambuilding programs for students, staff and faculty. Co-hosted by the Cornell Team and Leadership Center

Thursday, February 15 | 5-6 pm (In Person) Click here to register.

Wednesday, March 20 | 5-6 pm (In Person) Click here to register.

A club advisor can be a resource beyond the registration process. They can connect you with parts of campus, offer advice and guidance, share institutional knowledge, support in conflict, and more. This workshop, geared toward club officers, will share ways to best utilize your advisor and other university resources.

Facilitator:  Kyle Schillace (he/him) is with the Campus Activities office and supports our 1000+ clubs. He directly advises 6+ student organizations on campus, including orgs focused on event planning, identity, community service, special interest, and more.

Monday, February 19 | 5-6:30 pm (Virtual) Click here to register.

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

Wednesday, April 24 | 5-6 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.

Wednesday, February 28 | 5-6 pm (Virtual) Click here to register.

Thursday, March 21 | 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

Thursday, February 29 | 5-6 pm (Virtual) Click here to register.
Tuesday, March 19 | 5-6 pm (Virtual) Click here to register.

In this workshop, participants will learn how to successfully transfer a student organization to new leadership. This workshop will review: 1) the Officer Transition Guide; 2) How to complete an officer update request in CampusGroups; and, 3) How to document the officer transition process for the funding track.

Facilitators:  Bri Winkleblack (She/Her) serves as the Administrative Assistant for the Office of Campus Activities. As a former student leader, she understands how much time and energy goes into maintaining a successful student organization and the importance of a smooth transition process to ensure group initiatives and connections remain active.

Friday, March 8 | 12-1 pm (Virtual) Click here to register.

In this session, we will review the process of applying for your group’s 2024-2025 funding. We can answer any questions you have and make sure your application is set up for success!

Facilitator:  Bridget Dubrey is a Systems Analyst here at Cornell. She works to ensure that students, faculty, and staff are able to use engagement platforms successfully. She has a background in student affairs as well as a degree in theater.

Monday, March 18 | 5-6 pm (Virtual) Click here to register.
Monday, April 15 | 5-6 pm (Virtual) Click here to register.

In this workshop, student leaders will be guided on how to go about writing an effective constitution that efficiently governs their on-campus organization while also satisfying all constitutional requirements as designated by the Campus Activities Office.

Facilitator:  Chris Rampaul-Pino is a senior at Cornell studying Applied Economics & Management. He currently works as a Funding Specialist for the Campus Activities Office and has previously served as Co-President of the Student Activities Funding Commission.

Tuesday, February 13 | 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

Monday, February 19 | 5-6:30 pm (Virtual) Click here to register.

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

Wednesday, April 24 | 5-6 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.

Thursday, February 22 | 6-7 pm (Virtual) Click here to register.

Monday, March 25 | 5-6 pm (In Person) Click here to register.

Wondering how you can market your skills from a student club or volunteering to a future employer? No need to have completed an internship in the exact same field – your experiences on-campus can help set you up for success in your professional career! Join us for this session to learn about "transferable skills" and practice explaining your valuable experiences. Regardless of your intended career path, all are welcome to attend.

Facilitator: Mia Ferraina, Public Service Careers Coach (Non-profit, Government, Education, Sustainability, & Gap Year), Career Services. Mia loves helping students throughout their college journey, especially when they’re grappling with the infamous question..."What should I do with my life?!”. After completing her Bachelors in psychology, Mia took a gap year to work before heading to Ohio State for a Masters in Higher Education & Student Affairs. As an activist for social and racial justice, Mia brings her dedication to equity into her job as well. She loves helping students consider how their passion for social change can translate into a fulfilling career.

Tuesday, March 12 | 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, February 7 | 12-1:30 pm (In Person)

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, February 12 | 12-1 pm (Virtual) Click here to register.

Friday, March 29 | 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.

Tuesday, February 13 | 11:30 am-12:30 pm (Virtual) Click here to register.
Monday, February 19 | 12-1 pm (In Person) Click here to register.

Advisors play an essential role in student organizations. Expectations for advisors are not always clear. Some advisors choose to take a very active role within the student organization by attending weekly meetings of both the executive board and general body, meeting with executive board members one-on-one, and attending events regularly. Others attend meetings periodically or when needed and may not attend any events. The hope is for advisors to play an active role in their group in a way that is mutually beneficial. This workshop will share ways to develop an understanding of what advisor involvement and support could look like and provide resources on how to navigate the relationship-building process. 

Facilitator: Karli Buday, Director, Campus Activities. In her free time, she is the Tompkins and Cortland Area Coordinator for the local Special Olympics program and works closely with the Tompkins and Cornell United Way efforts.

Friday, February 16 | 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; and, Terry Ector, Student Organizations Transaction Specialist for Student & Campus Life Business Service Center.

Wednesday, February 28 | 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

Tuesday, April 23 | 10-11am (Virtual) Click here to register.

During this session, we will show you how to determine how much your organization has left to spend and how to submit Payment Requests efficiently to minimize unnecessary time spent going back and forth.

Facilitator: Johnathan Hart, Finance Manager for Student & Campus Life Business Service Center

Wednesday, April 24 | 10-11am (Virtual) Click here to register.

During this session, we will show you how to determine how much your organization has left to spend and how to submit Payment Requests efficiently to minimize unnecessary time spent going back and forth.

Facilitator: Johnathan Hart, Finance Manager for Student & Campus Life Business Service Center

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

Tuesday, February 7 | 5-5:45 pm (Virtual) Click here to register.

Tuesday, March 7 | 5-5:45 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.

Tuesday, March 14 | 5-6 pm (In Person) Click here to register.

The goal of any brand marketing workshop is to help identify and create a brand that best reflects an organization’s vision and values. Come dive deeper into how your organization can develop a successful brand image that connects and resonates with others. Learn the ins and outs of social media, helpful tools for marketing and visuals, and best practices for writing compelling language to get students to attend events and workshops.

Facilitators: Amy Gaulke, Executive Director of Communications & Marketing, SCL, and Kyle Schillace, Associate Director, Campus Activities.

Wednesday, February 8 | 5:30-7 pm (Virtual) Click here to register.

Thursday, March 9 | 5:30-7 pm (Virtual) 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. 

Monday, February 13 | 6-7 pm (Virtual) Click here to register.

Tuesday, March 14 | 5-6 pm (In Person)Click here to register.

When people feel like they belong in a place or organization, they will engage and enrich your organization for all members. 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, February21 | 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.

Thursday, February 23 | 5:30-6:30 pm (Virtual) Click here to register.

Monday, March 13 | 5:30-6:30 pm (In Person) Click here to register.

In this workshop, participants will learn what inclusive language is and why it is important; concepts such as microaggressions, the golden rule and the platinum rule, 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. 

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, March 6 | 6-7:30 pm (Virtual) Click here to register.

Monday, March 20 | 6-7:30 pm (In Person) 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!

Friday February 10 | 12-1 pm (Virtual) Click here to register.

Does your group plan on holding events on campus this semester? Come hear about how your organization can hold successful events, including learning about:      

• how to find the best location for your event (and how to request that location)• resources that are available to you and your group• how to sell tickets for your event, or collect money• how to safely have food at your event• what safety & security procedures you must follow• how your group may use Cornell's name, logo, and artwork correctly

Facilitator: Joseph Scaffido, Director of Campus Events, Conference & Event Services.

Monday, February 20 | 5-6:30 pm (Virtual) Click here to register.

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

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).

Friday, March 3 | 12-1 pm (Virtual) Click here to register.

Is your group planning an event that includes an outside speaker or artist? Have you ever wondered what a hospitality or technical rider is? Do you know how to work with the speaker or band agencies? Come learn the basics of contracts, offers, and riders, and ask questions about how to negotiate and best work with agencies to request services.

Facilitator:  Joseph Scaffido, Director of Campus Events, Conference & Event Services.

Tuesday, January 31 | 5-6 pm (In Person) Click here to register.

Wednesday, March 8 | 5-6 pm CANCELLED

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, February 16 | 5-6:30 pm (Virtual) Click here to register.

Wednesday, March 29 | 5-6 pm (In Person) Click here to register.Join us for this engaging, interactive, and reflective workshop that will strengthen your relationship-building and leadership toolkit.By the end of the workshop, you’ll be able to:• Identify tactics to build strong relationships with your members and officers• Understand the importance of sharing your story of self, story of us, and story of now with your group members• Strengthen your ability to give and receive feedbackFacilitator:  In his role as the Einhorn Center’s director of strategic partnerships and co-curricular learning, Mike Bishop works with Cornell alumni, students, faculty, staff and internal and external partners, serving as a bridge connecting academic and student affairs initiatives through on- and off-campus collaborations. He is pursuing a PhD in development studies with a focus on power, race and social movements and institutions in rural US. https://oei.cornell.edu/about/people/mike-bishop/

Wednesday, February 22 | 5-6 pm (In Person) Click here to register.

Tuesday, March 21 | 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

Wednesday, February 22 | 6-7 pm (Virtual) Click here to register.

Thursday, April 13 | 6-7 pm (In Person) 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.

Tuesday April 11 | 6-7 pm (Virtual) Click here to register.

Are you interested in helping to promote a healthier campus? Did you know that your student organization has the power to help create culture change? Come to this session to learn more about what it means to implement culture change in your organization and to the greater campus community. 

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, March 30 | 5:30-6:30 pm (Virtual) 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.

Monday, April 17 | 5-6 pm (In Person) Click here to register.

Tuesday, April 18 | 5-6 pm (Virtual) Click here to register.Are you about to finish your term as an officer in your student organization? About to start? Join us for this interactive workshop where we will dive into ways to make the transition as seamless as possible. In this session you will learn best practices and tried-and-true methods to set your group up for success and create a transition plan to help your organization thrive for years to come.

Facilitator: Anna Wilkins is a recent Cornell graduate who is now part of the Campus Activities team serving as a temporary administrative assistant. During her time as a student, she was on the executive board of several organizations and has experience successfully transitioning multiple officer positions. Further, she is passionate about student success and excited to support your club’s longevity.

Monday, February 20 | 5-7 pm (Virtual) Click here to register.

Tuesday, April 18 | 5-7 pm (In Person) 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.

Thursday, March 9 | 6-8 pm CANCELLED.

What is Emotional Intelligence? A set of emotional and social skills that collectively establish how well we:• Perceive and express ourselves• Develop and maintain social relationships• Cope with challengesUse emotional information in an effective and meaningful way. Want to make informed decisions from your EQ? Want to balance your social responsibility and your self-awareness? Want to know what gets in your way as a leader?

Facilitator:  Join Carol S. James for this two-hour interactive zoom workshop. She is an experienced facilitator, former student supervisor, and EQ aficionado.

Thursday, February 9 | 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; and, Terry Ector, Student Organizations Transaction Specialist for Student & Campus Life Business Service Center.

Friday, March 10 | 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.

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.

Friday, March 17 | 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

Tuesday, April 11 | 12-1:30 pm (In Person) Click here to register.

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.

Wednesday, September 7 | 5-6 pm (In Person) Click here to register.

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

The goal of any brand marketing workshop is to help identify and create a brand that best reflects an organization’s vision and values. Come dive deeper into how your organization can develop a successful brand image that connects and resonates with others. Learn the ins and outs of social media, helpful tools for marketing and visuals, and best practices for writing compelling language to get students to attend events and workshops.Facilitators: Amy Gaulke, Executive Director of Communications & Marketing, SCL, and Kyle Schillace, Associate Director, Campus Activities.

Thursday September 8 | 5-5:45 pm (Virtual) Click here to register.

Thursday October 20 | 5-5:45 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 12 | 6-7 pm (In Person) Click here to register.

Wednesday October 12 | 6-7 pm (Virtual) Click here to register.

In this workshop, participants will learn a bit more about implicit bias, where it comes from, how it persists, and some strategies to address it through self-reflection. This is a highly interactive training including games, activities, and large group discussion.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. https://scl.cornell.edu/identity-resources/lgbt-resource-center/about-lgbt-resource-center

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

Monday November 14 | 5-6 pm (In Person) Click here to register.

Learn the ways in which your organization can work to be more inclusive and mindful of biases that may occur during your recruitment process.Facilitators: Olivia Pierre, a sophomore majoring in Psychology and co-President of Cornell Students 4 Black Lives.  Olay Ajayi, a senior in ILR and co-president of Cornell Students for Black Lives. 

Thursday September 15 | 6-7:30 pm (In Person) Click here to register.

Thursday October 20 | 6-7:30 pm (Virtual) Click here to register.

Thursday November 17 | 6-7:30 pm (In Person) 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!

Tuesday September 20 | 6-7 pm (In Person) Click here to register.

Thursday October 6 | 6-7 pm (In Person) Click here to register.

In this workshop, participants will learn what inclusive language is and why it is important; concepts such as microaggressions, the golden rule and the platinum rule, 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. Facilitator:  Nancy Martinsen is the Interim Senior Associate Dean of Students. Nancy utilizes the strengths of her Filipina culture to guide her leadership and she strives to create a sense of belonging for students. https://scl.cornell.edu/identity-resources/asian-asian-american-center/meet-team

Wednesday September 28 | 6-7 pm (Virtual) Click here to register.

Monday October 17 | 6-7 pm (Virtual) Click here to register.

This workshop is designed to offer a deeper dive into inclusive language, specifically addressing gender pronouns. The presentation will include an overview of what gender pronouns are, how to use them and ask for them, and opportunities to practice and ask questions of facilitators.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. https://scl.cornell.edu/identity-resources/lgbt-resource-center/about-lgbt-resource-center

Monday October 3 | 5-6 pm (In Person) Click here to register.

Wednesday October 26 | 6-7 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.Facilitators:  Join Anton and Sarah from SDS to consider how to create community and events with accessibility, equitable participation, and disability inclusion in-mind! Presenters: Sarah Bonawitz, Assistant Director and Disability Access Consultant with SDS, and Anton Ochoa, Testing Coordinator with SDS.

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

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

Is your group planning an event that includes an outside speaker or artist? Have you ever wondered what a hospitality or technical rider is? Do you know how to work with the speaker or band agencies? Come learn the basics of contracts, offers, and riders, and ask questions about how to negotiate and best work with agencies to request services.Facilitator:  Joseph Scaffido, Director of Campus Events, Conference & Event Services.

Wednesday September 14 | 5-6 pm (Virtual) Click here to register.

Wednesday September 28 | 12-1 pm (Virtual) Click here to register.

Does your group plan on holding events on campus this semester? Come hear about how your organization can hold successful events, including learning about:      • how to find the best location for your event (and how to request that location)• resources that are available to you and your group• how to sell tickets for your event, or collect money• how to safely have food at your event• what safety & security procedures you must follow• how your group may use Cornell's name, logo, and artwork correctlyFacilitator: Joseph Scaffido, Director of Campus Events, Conference & Event Services.

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

Monday November 14 | 10-11 am (Virtual) Click here to register.

How to use your Accounting Book to request reimbursement for expenses, request that SOBO (the Student Organization Business Office) pay for Food or Merchandise, reserve a CU Dept Room or Service, and for Paying Directly for Invoices or Services without having to pay out of pocket.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; and, Terry Ector, Student Organizations Transaction Specialist for Student & Campus Life Business Service Center.

Thursday September 29 | 5-6:30 pm (Virtual) Click here to register.

Monday October 17 | 5-6:30 pm (Virtual) Click here to register.

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 the Sustainability Engagement Manager within Cornell’s Campus Sustainability Office (CSO).

Monday September 19 | 5-6:30 pm (In Person) Click here to register.Join us for this engaging, interactive, and reflective workshop that will strengthen your relationship-building and leadership toolkit.By the end of the workshop, you’ll be able to:• Identify tactics to build strong relationships with your members and officers• Understand the importance of sharing your story of self, story of us, and story of now with your group members• Strengthen your ability to give and receive feedbackFacilitator:  In his role as the Einhorn Center’s director of strategic partnerships and co-curricular learning, Mike Bishop works with Cornell alumni, students, faculty, staff and internal and external partners, serving as a bridge connecting academic and student affairs initiatives through on- and off-campus collaborations. He is pursuing a PhD in development studies with a focus on power, race and social movements and institutions in rural US. https://oei.cornell.edu/about/people/mike-bishop/

Monday September 19 | 5-6 pm (In Person) Click here to register.

Monday October 24 | 5-6 pm (In Person) Click here to register.

Talking to your advisor should not be scary! Learn how to maximize your relationship with your Advisor to support your organization’s goals, enhance your skills as a student leader, and ultimately build a better student organization.Facilitator:  Ricky Boche, Assistant Director for Campus Activities.Ricky has been at Cornell for 3 years and has advised close to a dozen different organizations in his time. From funding boards to culturally based groups, Ricky understand the importance of being a good advisor and the impact the relationship can have on any organization.

Wednesday September 21 | 5-6 pm (In Person) Click here to register.

Wednesday October 26 | 5-6 pm (In Person) 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

Thursday October 27 | 6-7:15 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.

Thursday September 22 | 6-7 pm (In Person) Click here to register.

Thursday October 6 | 6-7 pm (In Person) 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.

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

 Developing leaders from within your membership takes intention and skill. Creating spaces for your members to critically examine their experiences is one way – a facilitative leadership approach – that you can use to build the capacity of your peers and teams, to better serve your organization and communities. In this workshop, you will:• Understand essential facilitation techniques• Identify critical reflection activities you can use to cultivate leadership within your group;• Prepare for practicing these tools!Facilitators: In his role as the Einhorn Center’s director of strategic partnerships and co-curricular learning, Mike Bishop works with Cornell alumni, students, faculty, staff and internal and external partners, serving as a bridge connecting academic and student affairs initiatives through on- and off-campus collaborations. He is pursuing a PhD in development studies with a focus on power, race and social movements and institutions in rural US. https://oei.cornell.edu/about/people/mike-bishop/.   Amy K. Somchanhmavong: Amy currently serves as the Associate Director of Global Community-Engaged Learning Programs, promoting community-engaged learning as part of international education. She is also pursuing her graduate studies in the Department of Anthropology. Amy has been living and raising her family in Tompkins County for 20+ years in the traditional homeland of Gayogohó:nǫˀ. She believes change can happen when folks respectfully and humbly connect by honoring each other’s professional, academic and personal backgrounds.

Tuesday September 13 | 5-7 pm (In Person) Click here to register.

Tuesday November 1 | 5-7 pm (In Person) 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

Co-Facilitators for 9/13:  Vin Ciampolillo, Associate Director, Office of Student Conduct and Community Standards. Erika Crawley, Assistant Director, Office of Student Conduct and Community Standards.Co-Facilitators for 11/01:  Christina Liang, Director, Office of Student Conduct and Community Standards. She enjoys working with students and her job because it gives her the opportunity to ask hard questions as a way to help students grow and learn. Vin Ciampolillo, Associate Director, Office of Student Conduct and Community Standards.

Wednesday September 14 | 5-6 pm (In Person) Click here to register.

Wednesday October 19 | 5-6 pm (In Person) Click here to register.If you are looking to elevate your productivity in any aspect of your life: personal, professional, educational, athletic, etc. This workshop is for you! SMART Goals are crucial to being able to set a goal, work on that goal, and get it accomplished all while avoiding burnout, time management issues, and many other barriers that exist without structured, SMART goal setting. Together we will define what a SMART Goal is, practice the process of setting SMART Goals, and help get you on track for everything you want to accomplish. See you there!Facilitator:  Maddy graduated from Western Illinois University in 2019 with a degree in History. After graduation, she worked for Alpha Sigma Alpha National Sorority as a Leadership Consultant for two years. Maddy spent the 2021-2022 academic year at Iowa State University in the M.Ed in Student Affairs program. While in the program she served as a Leadership Education and Development Advisor in the Office of Sorority and Fraternity Engagement as the advisor to the Interfraternity Council.

Monday September 19 | 6-7 pm (In Person) Click here to register.

Tuesday October 18 | 6-7 pm (In Person) Click here to register.

If there's one thing the past few years taught us, it's that our peace is valuable and worth protecting. Engage in conversations about what protecting your peace looks like and how you can work to create and maintain boundaries that allow you to practice proactive and restorative self-care. Workshop topics include saying no to say yes, debunking the myths of self-care, and discussing how our individual experiences impact our ability to protect our peace.Facilitator:  Emilee Saigh (she/her) graduated with her M.Ed. in College Student Affairs Administration from the University of Georgia this past May. She is a lover of coffee, plants, walks, and rewatching the same shows over and over again.

Tuesday October 18 | 6-8 pm (In Person) Click here to register.

Thursday November 10 | 5-7 pm (In Person) Click here to register.

What is Emotional Intelligence?A set of emotional and social skills that collectively establish how well we:• Perceive and express ourselves• Develop and maintain social relationships• Cope with challengesUse emotional information in an effective and meaningful way. Want to make informed decisions from your EQ? Want to balance your social responsibility and your self-awareness? Want to know what gets in your way as a leader?Facilitator:  Join Carol S. James for this two-hour interactive zoom workshop. She is an experienced facilitator, former student supervisor, and EQ aficionado.

Friday September 30 | 12-1 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

Co-Facilitators:  Vin Ciampolillo, Associate Director, Office of Student Conduct and Community Standards, and Christine Nye, Associate Director for Group Behavior and Development, Office of Student Conduct and Community Standards. Christine has worked with student organizations in a variety of capacities in her professional career both as an advisor and in her roles in student conduct providing educational interventions and training opportunities.

Monday, February 14 | 12-1 pm (Virtual) Click here to register.Thursday, March 3 | 12-1 pm (Virtual) Click here to register.Does your group plan on holding events on campus this semester? Come hear about how your organization can hold successful events, including learning about: 

• how to find the best location for your event (and how to request that location)
• resources that are available to you and your group
• how to sell tickets for your event, or collect money
• how to safely have food at your event
• what safety & security procedures you must follow
• how your group may use Cornell's name, logo, and artwork correctly

Presented by Joseph Scaffido, Director of Campus Events, Conference & Event Services.

Monday, February 14 | 5-6 pm (Virtual) Click here to register.

Thursday, March 17 | 5-6 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.

Presented by Kyle Kubick, Senior Director, Administration, and University Licensing and Clive Howard, Design Director and Brand Manager, University Relations.

Thursday, February 17 | 5-6 pm (Virtual) Click here to register.

Monday, March 21 | 5-6 pm (Virtual) Click here to register.

On average, over 10% of Cornell students are registered with Student Disability Services (SDS), and that number increases every year. Yet the disability identity is not always considered on our campus. Accessibility and expecting students with this lived experience to join and engage with clubs, events, and activities are often an afterthought, rather than a foundational part of inclusive planning.  The result?  People who identify as having a disability or chronic health condition do not always feel welcome, included, or able to be their whole selves in campus organizations and activities, even if exclusion was not the intent. Join Sarah Bonawitz and Erin Sember-Chase from SDS to consider and discuss how to create community and activities with accessibility, equitable participation, and disability inclusion in mind. 

Presented by Sarah Bonawitz, Assistant Director of Student Disability Services / Disability Access Consultant, and Erin Sember-Chase, Assistant Director of Student Disability Services / Disability Access Consultant.

The session will be delivered via Zoom.  Zoom autocaptions will be turned on and presentation slides will be made available.  If you require other disability-related accommodations in order to participate in the event, please contact Sarah at sb2545@cornell.edu.

Thursday, February 17 | 6-7 pm (Virtual) Click here to register.

Thursday, March 10 | 6-7 pm (Virtual) Click here to register.

This interactive workshop will provide you with the SMART framework for setting goals, measuring success, and staying motivated. This is an easy-to-use tool that can be utilized for organizational, personal, and professional goal-setting. 

Presented by Perdita Das-Humphrey, Assistant Dean, Hans Bethe House

Monday, February 21 | 12-1 pm (Virtual) Click here to register.

Monday, March 7 | 12-1 pm (Virtual) Click here to register.

Is your group planning an event that includes an outside speaker or artist? Have you ever wondered what a hospitality or technical rider is? Do you know how to work with the speaker or band agencies? Come learn the basics of contracts, offers, and riders, and ask questions about how to negotiate and best work with agencies to request services.

Presented by Joseph Scaffido, Director of Campus Events, Conference & Event Services.

Monday, February 21 | 5:30-7:30 pm (Virtual) Click here to register. There is a cap of 25 participants.

Thursday, April 21 | 5:30-7:30 pm (Virtual) Click here to register. There is a cap of 25 participants.

What is Emotional Intelligence?

• A set of emotional and social skills that collectively establish how well we:
• Perceive and express ourselves
• Develop and maintain social relationships
• Cope with challenges

Use emotional information in an effective and meaningful way. Want to make informed decisions from your EQ? Want to balance your social responsibility and your self-awareness? Want to know what gets in your way as a leader?

Join Carol S. James for this two-hour interactive zoom workshop. She is an experienced facilitator, former student supervisor, and EQ aficionado.

Monday, March 7 | 5-6:30 pm (Virtual) Click here to register.

Monday, April 18 | 5-6:30 pm (Virtual) Click here to register.

Join us for an interactive workshop that provides you with an opportunity to examine your own implicit biases and the potential impact those biases may have on your organization, leadership, and members. With the knowledge gained about implicit bias, you will learn how to improve your organizations’ and your own leadership abilities to increase a sense of belonging and community within your membership and how to approach the recruitment of new members to increase inclusivity.

Presented by William "Woodg" Horning, Director, Office of Academic Diversity Initiatives and Director, Student Opportunity Programs, and Denice Cassaro, Assistant Director, Campus Activities.

Monday, March 7 | 5-6:30 pm (Virtual) Click here to register.

Thursday, March 31 | 5-6:30 pm (Virtual) Click here to register.

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. 

Presented by Kimberly Barth Anderson, Cornell University Campus Sustainability Office.

Thursday, March 10 | 5-6 pm (Virtual) Click here to register.

The goal of any brand marketing workshop is to help identify and create a brand that best reflects an organization’s vision and values. Come dive deeper into how your organization can develop a successful brand image that connects and resonates with others. Learn the ins and outs of social media, helpful tools for marketing and visuals, and best practices for writing compelling language to get students to attend events and workshops.

Presented by Amy Gaulke, Executive Director of Communications & Marketing, SCL, and Kyle Schillace, Associate Director, Campus Activities.  

Monday, March 14 | 6-7 pm (Virtual) Click here to register.

Thursday, March 24 | 6-7 pm (Virtual) Click here to register.

Learn how to maximize the advisor/advisee relationship to support your organization’s goals and enhance your skills as a student leader.

Presented by Enrique Humberto Boche, Jr, Assistant Director, Campus Activities.

Monday, March 21 | 5-7 pm (Virtual) Click here to register.

Thursday, April 14 | 5-7 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 

Presented by Vin Ciampolillo, Associate Judicial Administrator, Office of Student Conduct and Community Standards 

Monday, April 25 | 4:30-5:30 pm (Virtual) Click here to register.

Join us for an interactive workshop that examines the impact mattering and marginality have on your organization, leadership, and members. Add some tools to your toolbox to increase belonging, community, and engagement within and outside of your organization.

Presented by Steph Cowling-Rich, Assistant Director, EOP/HEOP / Assistant Director, OADI, Student Advising & Engagement, and K. Foula Dimopoulos, Advisor | EOP, HEOP & Pre-Professional Programs (P3).

Thursday, September 23 | 5-6:30 pm (Willard Straight Hall Music Room 411) Click here to register.Monday, October 18 l 6-7:30 pm (Virtual) Click here to register.Thursday, October 21 | 5-6:30 pm (Willard Straight Hall Music Room 411) Click here to register.

Does your group plan on holding events on campus this year? Come hear about how your organization can hold successful events, including learning about: 

• how to find the best location for your event (and how to request that location)
• resources that are available to you and your group
• how to sell tickets for your event, or collect money
• how to safely have food at your event
• what safety & security procedures you must follow
• how your group may use Cornell's name, logo, and artwork correctly

Presented by Joseph Scaffido, Director of Campus Events, Conference & Event Services.

Monday, September 27 | 6-7:30 pm (Willard Straight Hall Garden Room - access downstairs from stairs near 4th-floor women's restroom) Click here to register.Thursday, September 30 | 5-6 pm (virtual) Click here to register. 

Monday, November 8  l  5-6 pm (virtual) Click here to register.

The goal of any brand marketing workshop is to help identify and create a brand that best reflects an organization’s vision and values. Come dive deeper into how your organization can develop a successful brand image that connects and resonates with others. Learn the ins and outs of social media, helpful tools for marketing and visuals, and best practices for writing compelling language to get students to attend events and workshops.

Presented by Amy Gaulke, Associate Director of Marketing & Communications, SCL, and Kyle Schillace, Assistant Director, Campus Activities  

Monday, October 4 | 6-7:30 pm (Willard Straight Hall Garden Room - access downstairs from stairs near 4th floor women's restroom) Click here to register.Monday, October 25 | 6-7 pm (virtual) Click here to register.

Learn how to maximize the advisor/advisee relationship to support your organization’s goals and enhance your skills as a student leader.

Presented by Enrique Humberto Boche, Jr., Assistant Director in Sorority and Fraternity Life, MGFC Advisor

Thursday, October 7 | 5-7 pm (Willard Straight Hall Music Room 411  Click here to register.Thursday, October 14 | 5-7 pm (virtual)  Click here to register.

Our workshops are centered around what empathy and active listening are, and the skills that allow students to demonstrate their empathy to others. By participating in the workshops, students will know how to better promote wellbeing and a culture of support in their student organizations.

Presented by EARS 

Thursday, October 7 | 5-6:30 pm (virtual)  Click here to register.Monday, October 18  | 6-7:30 pm (virtual)  Click here to register.

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. 

Presented by Kimberly Barth Anderson, Cornell University Campus Sustainability Office

Thursday, October 21 | 5-7 pm (virtual) Click here to register.Thursday, November 4  | 5-7 pm (Willard Straight Hall Music Room 411) Click here to register.

Participants 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 

Presented by Vin Ciampolillo, Associate Judicial Administrator, Office of Student Conduct and Community Standards 

Thursday, October 28 | 5-7 pm (Willard Straight Hall Music Room 411) Click here to register.Thursday, November 11  | 5-7 pm (Virtual) Click here to register.

This in-depth workshop is designed to take diversity education from theory to practice. Participants will examine their potential unconscious biases and implicit assumptions, explore the skills necessary to be an active ally, identify the obstacles that stop them from being an active bystander, and add communication tools to their toolbox. All of these outcomes will lead to more inclusive, welcoming environments. This highly interactive workshop includes a PowerPoint presentation, short video clips, activities, small group work, and scenarios.

Presented by Greta Kenney Takaoka, Associate Dean of Students, Director of the Women’s Resource Center

Monday, November 1 | 6-7 pm (Willard Straight Hall Garden Room second floor) Click here to registerThursday, November 4 | 6-7 pm (Virtual) Click here to register.

This interactive workshop will provide participants with the SMART framework for setting goals, measuring success, and staying motivated. This is an easy-to-use tool that can be utilized for organizational, personal, and professional goal-setting. 

Presented by Perdita Das-Humphrey, Assistant Dean, Hans Bethe House

Monday, November 1 | 5-6 pm (Virtual) Click here to register.This interactive workshop will provide participants with an understanding of when and how to use Cornell's name and marks for the representation and promotion of your organization.Presented by Kyle Kubick, Senior Director, Administration, and University Licensing and Clive Howard, Design Director and Brand Manager, University Relations.