• How to Tell Your Organization's Story: with the SCL Comms Team

  • Join us for an engaging workshop that pulls back the curtain on the dynamic communications team within Student & Campus Life! You will discover how to effectively connect with this group to amplify the stories of your student organizations and walk away with valuable insights into best practices for enhancing your own marketing strategies. 

• Cornell Branding Do's and Don'ts

  • 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.

• Event Promoting Tips & Tricks

  • Learn some basic tips on what you should be doing to successfully promote your organization and its events.

• Basic Graphic Illustration for Promotion

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

• Recognizing and Managing Implicit Bias

  • This session will help student leaders to understand implicit bias and where it comes from. Attendees will have an opportunity to learn about their own implicit biases and we will brainstorm ways to prevent biases from holding back an organization from reaching its goals. 

• Designing for All: Incorporating Universal Design in Campus Activities and Events

  • Did you know that over 6,000 Cornell students identify as disabled? Yet, too often, campus events are designed without considering accessibility from the start—leaving many students unintentionally excluded. Let’s change that. Join Student Disability Services (SDS) for an insightful session on Universal Design, where we’ll dive into practical ways to create events and spaces that are accessible, inclusive, and welcoming to everyone. Whether you’re planning an event or just curious about how to make campus life more equitable, this session will give you the tools and awareness to make a real difference. Together, we can build a more inclusive Cornell where everyone can fully participate in the vibrant community of campus life. Let’s get started!

• Welcoming Neurodivergent Members in your Organization

  • 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?

• Navigating Imposter Syndrome

  • Many of us feel we are here at Cornell by sheer luck or that we don't belong or someone made a mistake somewhere. We often burn out because we are constantly trying to "earn our place" here. This 60-minute interactive workshop will help us identify what we and/or our members experience, and brainstorm strategies, both personal and organizational, that can be utilized to interrupt imposter syndrome.

• Women in Leadership: Are You the “Boss” You Want to Be?

  • 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.

• Cultivating Belonging and Connection within your Student Organization

  • As a student leader, you are likely thinking about the experience your group members are having. It is just as important to prioritize feelings of belonging and connection among members of your group, as it is to get work done and events planned. In fact, a lack of connection is a contributing factor to poor outcomes among groups. In this session you will learn tangible skills in creating a strong group dynamic that fosters belonging and connection in line with the Health Promoting Campus Belonging and Connection guidelines.

• Title IX Training for Student Leaders: Case Study

  • In this workshop, participants will learn about Cornell University Policy 6.4 and the Office of Institutional Equity & Title IX through informational slides and an interactive case study. Participants will be able to learn more about how to support members of their organizations/communities through difficult experiences and the resources available to Cornell community members for support.

• Geographic Interventions: The Power of Using Space to Reduce Risk

  • Campus geography and space play a really important role in shaping the campus culture and reducing risk. In this workshop, attendees will walk through a case study of student-led geographic interventions to tackle problematic norms that emerge from a social event planned by a student organization. Attendees will then learn how to put this geographic intervention approach into practice and everyone will be invited to apply this spatial mapping and analysis framework to your own campus organization context. 

• Student Org Treasurers (and other Accounting Officers) - Budgets and Spending Byline Funding and more!

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

• Event Planning 101 (online class & exam)

  • 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.

• Unlock the Full Potential of Your Student Leadership with Our Comprehensive 25Live Training Program!

  • Are you a student leader looking to streamline your event planning process and make the most out of your campus resources? Our training program is designed just for you! What You'll Learn: -Master the 25Live System: Learn the best practices for completing an Event Request Form in 25Live, ensuring your events are scheduled smoothly and efficiently. -Discover the Best Campus Spaces: Get insider knowledge on the best spaces on campus for student organization meetings and events, helping you choose the perfect venue every time. -Expert Support: Gain the ability to ask reservation and 25Live system questions, ensuring you have the support you need to navigate any challenges. Why Choose Our Training? -Tailored for Student Leaders: Our program is specifically designed to meet the unique needs of student leaders, providing you with the tools and knowledge to excel. -Hands-On Learning: Engage in interactive sessions that offer practical, real-world applications of the 25Live system and campus space management. Ongoing Support: Benefit from continuous support and resources even after the training, ensuring you're always equipped to handle your responsibilities. Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your leadership skills and make your events successful. Sign up today and take the first step toward becoming a more effective and confident student leader!

• From Touchdown to Takeoff: Engaging & Empowering New Cornellians 

  • We know that recruiting new students to our organizations is important for growth and participation. But how can we best recruit, engage, and develop our newest students into active leaders? This workshop will discuss recent trends in new students, why new students are crucial to the success of student organizations, and how you as a leader can plan ahead and best engage our newest Cornellians this coming fall. 

• Using CampusGroups to Better your Organization

  • 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!

• Building Connections with Alumni Through Your Student Organization

  • Find out about how your student organization(s) can leverage your organization’s alumni networks, including some key alumni networking ideas, tips, programming, 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.

• Utilizing collaboration as a student leader

  • This presentation will explore the essential principles of collaboration. We will focus on how communication and shared goals can drive success. We will utilize examples from our teams collaborations to help groups and leaders enhance their effetiveness and achieve their collective objectives.

• Break the Ice & Team Collaboration!

  • 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

• Mindfulness to Empower Leadership and Self-Care Practices

  • Join us for an interactive and transformative workshop designed to empower emerging leaders through mindfulness and self-care. In this session, you'll explore practical techniques for cultivating self-awareness, managing stress, and building resilience—all essential qualities for authentic leadership. 

• Mindful Moments, Moving Meetings: Infusing Nature, Movement, and Mindfulness into Your Club

  • Let’s make your meetings and events more joyful, impactful, and rejuvenating! This interactive workshop will help you build community-building, energizing, and restorative experiences into your club meetings and events. Learn easy, fun, and effective ways to incorporate nature, movement, and mindfulness through practical techniques including meeting openers, brief activities, journaling, and movement breaks. You’ll also get fresh ideas about using Cornell’s beautiful outdoor spaces to inspire connection and creativity. Join us to explore how small changes can boost engagement, reduce stress, and foster a thriving club community. 

• Are you SMART about your goals?

  • 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.

• Got the Degree, Grades, Connections? Employers Think Emotional Intelligence is Just as Important- Do You Have It?

  • You worked hard, know your academic area, applied it at your internship, and 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 compassionately. 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.

• Communication for Leaders

  • A communication workshop aimed at individuals who lead peers. Topics will include motivational interviewing, adapting communication styles, and the trans-theoretical model of behavior change.

• Student Org Advisors - Budgets and Spending Byline Funding (Advisors only)

  • Please join us to review how Student Student Organizations primary budgets are allocated and how they can request budgets from various supplementary funding sources on campus, and what the proper steps are to spend those funds once allocated

• Teaching and Advising Neurodivergent Students(Advisors only)

  • What are the characteristics of neurodivergent students? How can you tailor your advising 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.

The Einhorn Center for Community Engagement, in collaboration with Campus Activities, is excited to offer these workshops designed to support your leadership development and community-engaged learning journey at Cornell.
Register for these workshops if you:

• Are you participating (or plan to participate) in courses, internships, research projects or student organizations that require close collaboration with community partners
• Are you ready to enhance self-awareness, develop cultural humility, and build a foundation of critical reflection
• Want to learn to maximize your efforts to create positive change in the world
• Become leaders with a public purpose

If you complete all five sessions, you will earn a Certificate that recognizes the fulfillment of the program objectives, as a testament to your commitment to community-engaged learning.  For more information about the Certificate Program, please visit einhorncenter.cornell.edu or email:  einhorncenter@cornell.edu

Building a Better World with Community-Engaged Learning

• Consider community-engaged learning (CEL) as “community service 2.0.” While both take 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 often lead to more positive impact for all involved. In this session, you will:
  • Become familiar with the core criteria for high-quality community-engaged learning
  • Identify issues of public concern that one or the group is interested in being involved and who is addressing these
  • Explore key practices for building relational trust with community partners

Cultivating Community-Engaged Learning and Leadership

In this session, we will explore ways for you, as a student leader, to explore what it means to be a collective change agent. Learn how to spark meaningful impact by collaborating with communities and driving transformative change. Through this workshop, you will

• Describe how community-engaged leadership models are different from approaches to conventional leadership
• Identify at least two qualities of how community-engaged leaders cultivate leadership among their peers
• Develop a vision for engaged leadership that reflects how you would like to contribute to the world