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2012 Leadership Institute Annual Conference - “The First Amendment: Freedom, Democracy and Social Responsibility”

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The Leadership Institute of Texas State University-San Marcos

VisionTo develop students into ethical, innovative, responsible, civic minded leaders who contribute positively to their local and global communities.

MissionThe purpose of the Leadership Institute is to bring students together to learn leadership skills, engage in activities that foster ethical behavior, build an inclusive community, demonstrate social responsibility and inspire a commitment to excellence. The Leadership Institute will

• ServeasaclearinghouseofinformationregardingleadershipopportunitiesatTexasState.• Provideavarietyofleadershipdevelopmentopportunitieswithinatieredstructureforincomingstudents,established sophomore/junior leaders and a capstone program for highly experienced junior/senior leaders.• CollaboratewithdepartmentswithinandoutsidetheDivisionofStudentAffairstodeliverexperientiallearning opportunities.

Dean of Students OfficeTheDeanofStudentsOfficestrivestosetstandardsofexcellenceinthedeliveryofstudentservicesandtofosterawelcoming environment that is inclusive, safe and conducive to learning.The core functionof theDeanofStudentsOfficeisassistinganddevelopingstudentsthroughservicesthatincludeemergencyservices,leadershipdevelopment opportunities, legal advice, notary services, ombuds services, and resolutions to student misconduct allegations.

System AffiliationTexasStateUniversity-SanMarcosisamemberoftheTexasStateUniversitySystem.Thesystem’sBoardofRegentsgovernsTexasStateandthreesisterinstitutions:LamarUniversity,SamHoustonStateUniversity,andSulRossStateUniversity.

The Texas State University System Board of RegentsCharlieAmato,Chairman,SanAntonioDonnaN.Williams,ViceChairman,ArlingtonDr.JaimeR.Garza,SanAntonioKevinJ.Lilly,HoustonRonMitchell,HorseshoeBayDavidMontagne,BeaumontTrishaPollard,BellaireRosannaSalazar,AustinWilliamF.Scott,NederlandRyanBridges,StudentRegent,HuntsvilleBrianMcCall,Chancellor

OUR SOCIAL CONTRACT: STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS LOCATION: LBJ 3-10.1RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Panelists:• Dr.ElizabethPalacios,DeanofStudents,BaylorUniversity• Ms.AllisonSibley,President,StudentOrganizationCouncil,TexasStateUniversity-SanMarcos• Mr.VincentMorton,AssociateDeanofStudents,TexasStateUniversity-SanMarcos

The“rightof thepeoplepeaceably to assemble” is at theheartof any student’s right to creategroups andorganizationsoncollegecampuses.Butstudentleadersmustunderstandthatthisprivilegeincludesobligationssuchasregistrationandrisk management requirements. This session will help participants to understand the rights and responsibilities of student organizationsandtheprocess fordevelopingrelationshipswith theuniversityadministration todefine,understand,andimprovetheirFirstAmendmentrights.

STUDENT LEADERS IN THE TRENCHES: DEALING WITH LOCATION: LBJ 4-1.6FIRST AMENDMENT ISSUES

Presentedby:• MichaelGuzman,FormerSupremeCourtChiefJustice,AssociatedStudentGovernment,TexasStateUniversity-San Marcos• RyanElliott,President,TexasStateExtremeSports,TexasStateUniversity-SanMarcos• TiffanyRoemer,StudentBodyVicePresident,AssociatedStudentGovernment,TexasStateUniversity-SanMarcos

TheFirstAmendmentisnotanabstractconcepttobedebatedbylegalscholarsorattorneysinacourtroom.Itisaliving,breathingrightthatAmericansencountereverydayespeciallyonacollegecampus.Leadersfaceopportunitiesandsometimesstruggleastheytrytoexercisetheserights.Membersofthispanelwillsharetheirchallengesandsuccessesfromastudentperspective.

@TXST_EXPOSED: HOW TO USE SOCIAL MEDIA RESPONSIBLY LOCATION: LBJ 3-13.1

Presentedby:• TheEbonyPlayers,TexasStateUniversity-SanMarcos

Today’sleadersmuststruggletokeeppaceandconsidertheimpactofrapidlychanginginformationtechnologyontheirorganizationand itsmembers. Socialmedia canbebeneficialbut it isnotwithout risks.Withgreatpower comesgreatresponsibility.Thissessionwillhelpstudentleadersunderstandtheuseofsocialmediainwaysthatbenefittheirorganizations,and exercise their rights to freedom of expression.

STRESS-FREE EVENT PLANNING LOCATION:LBJ 3-15.1

Presentedby:•Ms.MelindaHarrod-Keller,VicePresident,StelosAllianceStudentleadersareoftenaskedtotakeontheresponsibilityofhostinganeventorprogram.Nomatterthesizeorcomplexity,therearesomecriticalelementsforanysuccessfulevent.Getadvicefromanexperiencedeventplannerwhocanteachyouhow to make any program look and feel like it was executed by a professional.

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Welcome

DearStudents,

On behalf of The Leadership Institute of Texas State University-San Marcos and the Conference PlanningCommittee, wewould like towelcome you to the 2012 Leadership InstituteAnnual Conference. This year’sconferencewill involvemorethan300studentsfromdiversebackgroundsandmajorsatTexasStateandothercentralTexascollegesanduniversities.Wehopethatitwillserveasakeystoneofyourleadershipexperienceandtraining.

TheprimarypurposeoftheLeadershipInstituteAnnualConferenceistobringstudentstogetherfromvariousbackgroundstolearnleadershipskills,engagestudentsinvalues-basedactivitiesthatfosterpersonalleadershipdevelopment,buildaunifiedcommunity,cultivatesocialresponsibility,andinspirestudentstoadoptanewwayof life while expanding their leadership abilities.

BaseduponTheLeadershipInstitute’scorevaluesofExcellence, Ethics & Integrity, Empowerment, Inclusivity, Civic Engagement, and Social Responsibility,weworkedhardtointegratethisyear’sconferencetheme–“TheFirstAmendment:Freedom,DemocracyandSocialResponsibility”–tooffereachofyouopportunitiestolearnandmoreclearlyunderstandthefirstamendmentanditsimplicationsforbeinganeffectiveleaderoncampus,inthe community and in the world beyond.

Asconferenceparticipants,wehopethatyouwilldiscoveryourleadershippotential,connectwithotherleaders,faculty and alumni to learn valuable skills that will impact not just your own lives, but the communities in which youlive.Mostimportantly,wehopethatthisconferencewillbeanintegralpartofyourleadershipjourney.

Finally,wehopeyouwillfindsometimethisweekendtothankthestudents,facultyandstaffmembersatTexasStatewhosepassionandcommitmenthelpedmakethisyear’sconferenceasuccess.Itisourhopethatthisexperiencewillcontinuetoinspireyoutogetinvolvedandmakeadifferencenowandinthefuture!

Best,

Dr.MargaritaM.ArellanoAssociateVicePresidentforStudentAffairsandDeanofStudents

Dr.ErikD.MalmbergLeadershipInstituteCoordinator

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LEARNING FROM FAILURE: THE ONLY WAY TO SUCCEED LOCATION: LBJ 3-3.1

Presentedby:• Dr.PaigeHaber,AssistantProfessor,DepartmentofCounseling,Leadership,AdultEducation,andSchoolPsychology,TexasStateUniversity-SanMarcos

Societyhasprogrammedusintobelievingthatfailurehasnovaluebutgreatleaderslearnasmuchfromtheirfailuresasfrom their successes. It can help spark creativity, teach us valuable life lessons, make us stronger, and increase our chances of succeeding in the future by refocusing our vision and goals. This session will help you understand how to stay flexible and motivated when faced with the possibility or reality of failure.

TAKING OUR RIGHTS FOR GRANTED LOCATION: LBJ 3-5.1

Presentedby:• Dr.JanetHale,SeniorLecturer,DepartmentofFinanceandEconomics,TexasStateUniversity-SanMarcos

ManyyoungAmericansbelievethattheyliveinademocraticsocietyandenjoygreaterfreedomsthanpreviousgenerations.Unfortunately,therapidadvancementofinformationtechnology,increasedfocusonnationaldefenseandterrorism,andsubstantialinfluenceofconsumerismandglobalizationmayhaveactuallyresultedinlossoforweakeningtheserights.ThissessionwillopenyoureyestothefrailtyoffreedomandwhatstudentleaderscandotomakesuretheirFirstAmendmentand other civil rights are protected.

FOSTERING INCLUSIVITY IN YOUR ORGANIZATION LOCATION: LBJ 3-9.1

Presentedby:• Ms.JayaSoni,Ph.D.CandidateinSociology,UniversityofTexasatAustin&ProductConsultant,Tk20,Inc.

Nomatterwhat typeoforganizationyouareapartof,buildingan inclusive teamisan importantresponsibility foranyleader. This session will introduce you to the concept of inclusion and the challenges that leaders face in creating an inclusive environment.Learnhowtomaximizethediversequalitiesofeachgroupmemberandmakeyourteam/organizationstrongerand more productive.

3:15-4:15 p.m.

SEX, DRUGS, AND POWER LOCATION: LBJ 3-13.1

Presentedby:• Dr.PatriciaPattison,Professor,DepartmentofFinanceandEconomics,TexasStateUniversity-SanMarcos

Leaders will continually face challenges, both subtle and obvious, that test their character and integrity. History hasdemonstratedthatmanypowerfulleadershavefallenfromfavoraftergivingintovicessuchassex,drugs,andpower.Learnhow to stick with your ethical principles and morals so you can stay on the path to leadership success.

BUILDING EFFECTIVE TEAMS LOCATION: LBJ 3-15.1

Presentedby:• Dr.RobertKonopaske,AssociateProfessor,DepartmentofManagement,TexasStateUniversity-SanMarcos

Buildingeffective teams is instrumental tomaximizingyourgroup’spotential.Thissessionwillguideyou through teambuildingstrategiesthatwillhelpunify,developtrust,buildconfidenceandcreateacollaborativeclimatefortransformationalchangewithinyourorganization.

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Weappreciatethecontinuedsupportofourstudents,faculty,staffandcommitteememberswhospentcountlesshoursinlayingthefoundation,establishingthevision,definingourcorevalues,carefullyselectingspeakersandtopicstofulfillthemissionofourconference.

Conference Planning Committee Members


NancyAlvaradoDr.MargaritaM.ArellanoOliviaBirkheadDr.DanielBrownDr.RonaldBrownKristyCaldwellDr.RichardCheathamAlbertJamesDegarmoTylerDukesArinElyMelFerrari

LisaFurlerDr.PaigeHaberDr.JanetHaleRachelHortonJosefinaIbarraChristopherJonesMelindaKellerLanita Legan MichelleLopezDr.ErikMalmbergNathanMcDaniel

AshaMcElfishLaramieMcWilliamsDarrenNgoTerenceParkerNinaPereiraChristopherRamirezTiffanyRoemerJenniferScharlachStaceySparksVanessaVillalobos

A Very Special Thank You to…Dr.DeniseM.Trauth,President

Dr.JoanneH.Smith,VicePresidentforStudentAffairsDeanofStudentsOfficeStaff

AssociatedStudentGovernmentStudentFoundation

We are grateful to our supporters for their interest and investment in the 2012 Leadership Institute Annual Conference.

Their contributions have helped make this unique opportunity possible for our student leaders.

Gold Level SponsorsThePrincetonReview

TheCoca-ColaCompany

Silver Level SponsorsVicePresidentforStudentAffairs

ChartwellsClearVisions,Inc.LBJStudentCenter

Bronze Level SponsorsCampusRecreation

DepartmentofHousingandResidentialLifeH-E-B

RhinoGraphicsUniversityBookstore

Supporter Level SponsorsUniversityPolice

TRANSLATING LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE INTO THE WORKPLACE LOCATION: LBJ 3-5.1

Presentedby:• Mr.JamesMulhall,InstallationManager,TokyoElectronAmerica

Youspentagoodportionofyourcollegecareerfocusingonleadershipdevelopmentthroughyourco-curricularinvolvement.Nowwhat?Theeffectivestudentleadershouldunderstandthattheseexperiencesaretransferabletotheirfuturecareers.Thissession will demonstrate how to communicate the value of your leadership experience and how these skills can be adapted for the workplace. STAY IN H.A.R.M.’S WAY: THE KEYS TO BALANCED LEADERSHIP LOCATION: LBJ 3-9.1

Presentedby:• Mr.ChristopherCollins,Speaker,Author,andConsultant,GreatMindsThinkAlike,Inc.

Jugglingacademicexpectations,hecticschedules,latenightpushestomeetdeadlines,andattendingmeetingaftermeetingcanleavestudentleadersfeelingliketheyaretrappedinawhirlwind.Withouttheproperbalance,leadershipcanbeharmfulto our grades, social calendars, and more importantly, our physical and mental health. This session will explain why we stay inH.A.R.M.’sway,andhowtocopewiththeseissuestobesuccessfulleaders. RESPONSEABILITY: ADDRESSING BYSTANDER BEHAVIOR LOCATION: LBJ 3-10.1

Presentedby:• Mr.AlexSnowden,CoordinatorforStudentEngagementandGreekAffairs,LBJStudentCenter,TexasStateUniversity-SanMarcos• Ms.JadeMartinez,GraduateResearchAssistant,LBJStudentCenter,TexasStateUniversity-SanMarcos• Ms.AmandaHamilton,GraduateInternforGreekAffairs,LBJStudentCenter,TexasStateUniversity-SanMarcos

Mostoftheproblembehaviorsinthisworldinvolvebystanderswhoareafraidtogetinvolved,succumbtopeer-pressure,orfailtorecognizethebehaviorisaproblem.TheResponseAbilityProjectisaneducationalinitiativetoempowerindividualsto go beyond bystander behavior and intervene in problem situations. This session will encourage students to act with integrityandavoidbeingabystanderbygivingthemthepowerandresourcestointerveneandmakethedifference.

THE ROLE OF THE UNIVERSITY IN A DEMOCRATIC SOCIETY LOCATION: LBJ 4-1.6

Presentedby:• Dr.JoAnnCarson,AssistantProfessor,DepartmentofPhilosophy,TexasStateUniversity-SanMarcos

Colleges and universities have always played an important role in fostering democratic ideals.They protect academicfreedom,provideaplatformforfreespeech,andencouragepeopleofallagestoexploreandgetinvolved.StudentscomefromallovertheworldforhighereducationinAmericatoexperiencethediversityofstudy,thoughtandopportunitiesforcreativity.AttendthissessionforagreaterunderstandingoftherichnessandvalueoftheAmericanuniversityandthepower,privilegeandresponsibilityaffordedtothosewithaccess.

10:30-11:30 A.m.

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speAkersDr. Sarah WeddingtonAdjunctProfessor,DepartmentofGovernment,UniversityofTexasatAustin

FRIDAY,6:15-7:00PM,LBJSTUDENTCENTERBALLROOM,3-16.1

SarahWeddingtonhaslivedalifeofleadershipandnowsharesherexpertiseandinsightswithothers.Anationallyknown attorney and spokesperson on leadership and public issues, her experience and charisma make her a highly sought-afterspeakeronthedevelopmentofleadershipskills.Sheisparticularlywellknownforherworkonissuesaffect-ingwomeninhermanyrolesasattorney,legislator,Presidentialadvisor,professor,andexpertcalleduponbythenationalmedia.

Sheisaprovenleaderingovernmentatthenationalandstatelevels.From1978to1981,sheservedasAssistanttoPresi-dentJimmyCarter,directingtheAdministration’sworkonwomen’sissuesandleadershipoutreach.AsGeneralCounseloftheU.S.DepartmentofAgriculturein1977andthefirstwomantoeverholdthatposition,shesupervisedmorethan200

lawyers.From1983-1985,Dr.WeddingtonwasthefirstwomanDirectoroftheTexasOfficeofState-FederalRelations.Electedin1973andservingthreeterms,shewasthefirstwomanfromAustininthe150-memberTexasHouseofRepresentatives.

Inherfirstbook,AQuestionofChoice,Dr.WeddingtondetailedthelandmarkRoev.Wadecase,whichshesuccessfullyarguedbeforetheU.S.Su-premeCourtinl973.SheisbelievedtobetheyoungestpersonevertowinacasebeforetheU.S.SupremeCourt.AfoundingmemberoftheFoun-dationforWomen’sResources,shehasbeenintegralinallitsactivities,includingtheLeadershipTexasandLeadershipAmericaprogramsandthecreationofTheWomen’sMuseum,whichopenedSeptember29,2000,inDallas,Texas.

Dr.Weddingtonhasreceivednumerousleadershiphonorsandawards,includingtheMargaretBrentWomenLawyersofAchievementAwardfromtheAmericanBarAssociation’sCommissiononWomen,the“KnowledgeisPower”AwardfromTexasWomenLawyers,theAusleyLeadershipAwardfromPlannedParenthoodoftheTexasCapitalRegion,theSpeakingOutforJusticeAwardbytheAmericanAssociationofUniversityWomen.

ShehasbeenfeaturedinWorkingWomen,People,andtheWashingtonPost,andhasbeenaguestonTheTodayShow,GoodMorningAmerica,CBSMorningNews,andCNN.

ShereceivedherJ.D.degreefromTheUniversityofTexasSchoolofLawin1967andisaDistinguishedAlumnaofMcMurryUniversity.SheisanAdjunctProfessoratTheUniversityofTexasinAustin,wheresheisshapinganewgenerationofleadersinherclasses“Gender-BasedDiscrimination”and“LeadershipinAmerica.”Shealsowritesandtravelsextensively,speakingonthedevelopmentofleadershipskills,andiscurrentlyworkingonhernextbookonthetopicofleadershipandself-renewal.

Mr. Tim SwainWriter,Poet,andSpeaker

SATURDAY,9:30-10:15AM,LBJSTUDENTCENTERBALLROOM,3-16.1 Asaninternationallyrecognizedpoet,authorandspeaker,Mr.TimSwainhasbeencaptivatingaudiencesforyearsasanaward-winningperformerandcatalystforsocialchange.AsanativeofHouston,Texas,hebeganwritingattheageoffiveandafterrealizinghisgift,begancompetinginschooltalentshowsandoratoricalcompetitions.

Swainenteredtheslampoetrysceneinhighschoolandquicklyestablishedhimselfasarespectedslampoetandfiercecompetitor.HehascompetedinslampoetrycompetitionsacrosstheUnitedStatesandhasbeenthekeynotespeakeratdozensofeducationalconferences,churchseminarsandhasheadlinedvenuesinMexicoandAfricafocusingonempow-ermentthroughliteracyandeducation.HisworkalsoservedastheinspirationforWhyIWrite,anationalanti-bullyingcampaigninLondon,EnglandbroadcastonBBC.Hehasspokentoaudiencesupto5000andhiswordshaveimpacted

peopleinoverthreedozencountries.

Currently,heholdsaM.Ed.inEducationfromTexasStateUniversity-SanMarcosandiscoordinatingcurriculumforCongressKIDZ,ananti-bullyingandcharacterbuildingeducationalinitiativeforunderrepresentedelementaryschoolstudents.Healsoservesasalifecoachandrecentlylaunchedasuccessserieswhichfocusesongoalsettingandpurposedrivenliving.Swainrecentlyfinishedhisdebutbookentitled,“TheBirdoutsideYourWin-dow” an inspirational and contemporary, poetic rendition of the ugly duckling.

Mr.TimSwain’sunderliningmotivationishispersonalrelationshipwithJesusChrist,andonadailybasisheistryingtoliveouthispurposetoitsfullest potential.

PROTEST AND PICKETING: FREEDOM FOR ALL OR A FREE-FOR-ALL (PANEL) LOCATION: LBJ 3-3.1

Panelists:• ChiefArtAcevedo,AustinPoliceDepartment,CityofAustin• Dr.VincentLuizzi,Chair,DepartmentofPhilosophy,TexasStateUniversity-SanMarcos• Mr.JoschuaKristoferHarvey-Beres,FoundingMember,OccupyTexasState,TexasStateUniversity-SanMarcos

TheFirstAmendmentgrantseveryAmericantherighttogatherforpeacefulprotesting.Whydosomepeacefulprotestsquicklybecomeviolent?Thereisaprecariousbalancebetweentherightsofthoseassembledversusthegovernment’sdesiretoensurepeaceandsafety.PanelistswillsharetheirperspectivesandexperienceswithprotestingastheyrelatetotheFirstAmendment’srighttoassemble.Learnhowtoeffectivelyassembletoachievethechangeyouandyourorganizationdesire.

PAY IT FORWARD: BEING A SOCIALLY RESPONSIBLE LEADER LOCATION: LBJ 4-1.6

Panelists:• Ms.MandaAnderson,AcademicAdvisorII,CollegeofLiberalArts,TexasStateUniversity-SanMarcos• Ms.EmilyReiser,Master’sDegreeCandidateinSocialWork,UniversityofTexasatAustin&2011SallieBeretta OutstandingSeniorWomanAwardWinner• Mr.RicardoZavala,CommunityYouthDevelopmentProgramCoordinator

Ahighereducationdegreeisaprivilegethatcomeswithobligationsbeyondsecuringajob.Leadershavearesponsibilitytosupportandimprovetheircommunity.Panelistsinthissessionwillsharehowthey’vecommittedtobeingsociallyresponsibleleaders beyond graduation. They will also share ideas about how to get involved and contribute your time, talent and treasure to something about which you are passionate. PERSECUTION, TOLERANCE AND CHURCH VS. STATE LOCATION: LBJ 3-13.1

Presentedby:• Dr.RobertFischer,SeniorLecturer,DepartmentofPhilosophy,TexasStateUniversity-SanMarcos

TherighttotheestablishmentandfreeexerciseofreligionisanimportantcomponentoftheFirstAmendment.Thissessionwillshareinsightonournation’shistoricalfoundationsandthebasisfortheseparationbetweenchurchandstate.LiketheConstitution,whichsoughttopreventpersecutionandpromotetolerance,leadersmustseektounderstand,embraceandpromote religious diversity in our country.

FAITH-BASED LEADERSHIP LOCATION: LBJ 3-15.1

Presentedby:• Dr.JamesElshoff,Lecturer,DepartmentofCriminalJustice,TexasStateUniversity-SanMarcos

Leadershipdoesnothavetoexistseparate fromone’s faith. In fact,connectingfaith-basedvalueswith leadershipvaluescanbeawaytobetterworkwiththosearoundyou.Strongleadersoftenleadwithintegritybasedontheirspiritualbeliefs.Regardlessofyourfaithbackgroundorcommunity,therearecommonalitiesthatcanbeappliedtoeffectiveleadership.Jointheconversationandthinkbiggerthanyourownpersonalbeliefandworldview!

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10:30-11:30 A.m.CIVIL DISCOURSE: HOW TO HANDLE CONFLICT CONSTRUCTIVELY LOCATION: LBJ 3-3.1

Presentedby:• ShannonFitzPatrick,Esq.,AttorneyforStudents,DeanofStudentsOffice,TexasStateUniversity-SanMarcos• MilenaChristopher,Esq.,StaffAttorney,DeanofStudentsOffice,TexasStateUniversity-SanMarcos• SylviaHolmes,Esq.,StaffAttorney,DeanofStudentsOffice,TexasStateUniversity-SanMarcos

Handlingconflict inamatureandappropriatemanneris importantforstudent leaders.Beingableto listen,engageinadialogue,andfindacommongroundisessentialtothesuccessoryourorganizationorgroup.Thisinteractivesessionwillintroduce student leaders to the concept of discourse as opposed to debate and provide perspectives and tools on how to effectivelyhandleconflict.

PATRIOTISM, COMMUNITY, AND DISSENT LOCATION: LBJ 3-5.1

Presentedby:• Ms.AnnalisaTurner,Master’sDegreeCandidateinAppliedPhilosophyandEthics,TexasStateUniversity-SanMarcos

Dissentistheheartofsocialandpoliticalchange,andchangeisattheheartoftheAmericandemocraticsystem.Dissentispatriotic and virtuous because it encourages constructive criticism of the prevailing system in order to make it more just. Blindpatriotismwithoutanethicalframeworkandcommitmenttothecommunityisanobstacletobeingagoodleader.ThissessionquestionsmanyAmerican’sviewsonpatriotismandtheroleofdissentandcivildisobedienceinoursociety.

LEADING WITH INTEGRITY LOCATION: LBJ 3-9.1

Panelists:• TheHonorableDanielGuerrero,Mayor,CityofSanMarcos• Dr.RonaldC.Brown,AssistantVicePresidentforAcademicAffairs,TexasStateUniversity-SanMarcos• Dr.SherriBenn,AssistantVicePresidentforStudentAffairs,TexasStateUniversity-SanMarcos

Asleaders,wemakedecisionseverydaythatwillhaveatremendousimpactonothers.Themannerinwhichwemakethesedecisionsreflectonourcharacterandeffectiveness.Comediscoverwhatethicsand integritymeantoourpanelists,andthe tools they use to make ethical decisions and role model those behaviors for others. Learn how you too can apply these valuable lessons about ethical leadership in your daily life.

HOW TO WORK WITH THE MEDIA: A LEADER’S PERSPECTIVE LOCATION: LBJ 3-10.1

Presentedby:• Dr.TimothyMottet,Dean,CollegeofFineArtsandCommunication,TexasStateUniversity-SanMarcos

Whetherreceivingpositiveornegativeattention,leadersareofteninthemedia’sspotlight.Itisimportantnottoallowthemediatoundulyinfluenceorhamperyoureffectivenessasaleader.Learnhowtomaintainyourintegrity,communicatethefacts and work with the media to help you achieve your goals.

SCHEDULE AT-A-GLANCE: FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2011 (DAY ONE)

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EVENT

5:30-6:00 p.m.

CHECK-IN AND RECEPTION LBJ Ballroom, 3-16.1

6:00-6:10 p.m.

WELCOME • Dr. Margarita M. Arellano, Associate Vice President for Student Affairs and

Dean of Students

6:10-6:15 p.m. 6:15-7:00 p.m.

INTRODUCTION OF KEYNOTE SPEAKER • Dr. Janet Hale, Senior Lecturer, Department of Finance and Economics

KEYNOTE ADDRESS

• Dr. Sarah Weddington, Adjunct Professor, Department of Government, University of Texas at Austin

7:15-8:00 p.m.

SMALL GROUP MEETINGS

LBJ Student Center Map

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BREAKOUT SESSION ROOM LBJ 3-3.1







9:00-9:30 a.m.

CHECK-IN LBJ Ballroom, 3-16.1

9:30-10:15

KEYNOTE ADDRESS LBJ Ballroom, 3-16.1

Mr. Timothy Swain, Writer, Poet, and Speaker

10:30-11:30

Civil Discourse: How to Handle Conflict Constructively

Shannon FitzPatrick Milena Christopher

Sylvia Holmes

Patriotism, Community, and Dissent

Annalisa Turner

Leading with Integrity Dr. Sherri Benn

Dr. Ronald Brown Mayor Daniel Guerrero

How to Work with the Media: A Leader’s

Perspective Dr. Timothy Mottet

Pay It Forward: Being a Socially Responsible

Leader Manda Anderson

Emily Reiser Ricardo Zavala

Persecution, Tolerance and Church vs. State

Dr. Bob Fischer

Faith Based Leadership Dr. James Elshoff

11:40-1:00

LUNCH AND AFTERNOON REMARKS LBJ Ballroom, 3-16.1

Dr. Daniel A. Brown, Dean, University College & Director of the PACE Center Dr. Erik D. Malmberg, Leadership Institute Coordinator, Dean of Students Office

1:10-1:55 SMALL GROUP MEETINGS

2:05-3:05 Protest and Picketing: Freedom for All or a

Free-For-All Chief Art Acevedo

Joschua Beres Dr. Vincent Luizzi

Translating Leadership Experience into the

Workplace James Mulhall

Stay in H.A.R.M.’s Way

Christopher Collins

ResponseAbility: Addressing Bystander

Behavior Amanda Hamilton

Jade Martinez Alex Snowden

The Role of the University in a

Democratic Society Dr. Jo Ann Carson

Sex, Drugs and Power Dr. Patricia Pattison

Building Effective Teams

Dr. Rob Konopaske

3:15-4:15 Learning from Failure: The Only Way to

Succeed Dr. Paige Haber

Taking Our Rights for Granted

Dr. Janet Hale

Fostering Inclusivity in Your Organization

Jaya Soni

Our Social Contract: Student Organizations

Rights and Responsibilities Dr. Liz Palacios Allison Sibley

Vincent Morton

Student Leaders in the Trenches: Dealing with

First Amendment Issues

Ryan Elliott Michael Guzman Tiffany Roemer

@TXST_Exposed: How to Use Social Media

Responsibly Ebony Players

Stress-Free Event Planning

Melinda Keller

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5:15-5:45

CLOSING SESSION LBJ Ballroom, 3-16.1

Dr. Margarita M. Arellano, Associate Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students

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10:30-11:30 A.m.CIVIL DISCOURSE: HOW TO HANDLE CONFLICT CONSTRUCTIVELY LOCATION: LBJ 3-3.1

Presentedby:• ShannonFitzPatrick,Esq.,AttorneyforStudents,DeanofStudentsOffice,TexasStateUniversity-SanMarcos• MilenaChristopher,Esq.,StaffAttorney,DeanofStudentsOffice,TexasStateUniversity-SanMarcos• SylviaHolmes,Esq.,StaffAttorney,DeanofStudentsOffice,TexasStateUniversity-SanMarcos

Handlingconflict inamatureandappropriatemanneris importantforstudent leaders.Beingableto listen,engageinadialogue,andfindacommongroundisessentialtothesuccessoryourorganizationorgroup.Thisinteractivesessionwillintroduce student leaders to the concept of discourse as opposed to debate and provide perspectives and tools on how to effectivelyhandleconflict.

PATRIOTISM, COMMUNITY, AND DISSENT LOCATION: LBJ 3-5.1

Presentedby:• Ms.AnnalisaTurner,Master’sDegreeCandidateinAppliedPhilosophyandEthics,TexasStateUniversity-SanMarcos

Dissentistheheartofsocialandpoliticalchange,andchangeisattheheartoftheAmericandemocraticsystem.Dissentispatriotic and virtuous because it encourages constructive criticism of the prevailing system in order to make it more just. Blindpatriotismwithoutanethicalframeworkandcommitmenttothecommunityisanobstacletobeingagoodleader.ThissessionquestionsmanyAmerican’sviewsonpatriotismandtheroleofdissentandcivildisobedienceinoursociety.

LEADING WITH INTEGRITY LOCATION: LBJ 3-9.1

Panelists:• TheHonorableDanielGuerrero,Mayor,CityofSanMarcos• Dr.RonaldC.Brown,AssistantVicePresidentforAcademicAffairs,TexasStateUniversity-SanMarcos• Dr.SherriBenn,AssistantVicePresidentforStudentAffairs,TexasStateUniversity-SanMarcos

Asleaders,wemakedecisionseverydaythatwillhaveatremendousimpactonothers.Themannerinwhichwemakethesedecisionsreflectonourcharacterandeffectiveness.Comediscoverwhatethicsand integritymeantoourpanelists,andthe tools they use to make ethical decisions and role model those behaviors for others. Learn how you too can apply these valuable lessons about ethical leadership in your daily life.

HOW TO WORK WITH THE MEDIA: A LEADER’S PERSPECTIVE LOCATION: LBJ 3-10.1

Presentedby:• Dr.TimothyMottet,Dean,CollegeofFineArtsandCommunication,TexasStateUniversity-SanMarcos

Whetherreceivingpositiveornegativeattention,leadersareofteninthemedia’sspotlight.Itisimportantnottoallowthemediatoundulyinfluenceorhamperyoureffectivenessasaleader.Learnhowtomaintainyourintegrity,communicatethefacts and work with the media to help you achieve your goals.

SCHEDULE AT-A-GLANCE: FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2011 (DAY ONE)

TIME

EVENT

5:30-6:00 p.m.

CHECK-IN AND RECEPTION LBJ Ballroom, 3-16.1

6:00-6:10 p.m.

WELCOME • Dr. Margarita M. Arellano, Associate Vice President for Student Affairs and

Dean of Students

6:10-6:15 p.m. 6:15-7:00 p.m.

INTRODUCTION OF KEYNOTE SPEAKER • Dr. Janet Hale, Senior Lecturer, Department of Finance and Economics

KEYNOTE ADDRESS

• Dr. Sarah Weddington, Adjunct Professor, Department of Government, University of Texas at Austin

7:15-8:00 p.m.


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speAkersDr. Sarah WeddingtonAdjunctProfessor,DepartmentofGovernment,UniversityofTexasatAustin

FRIDAY,6:15-7:00PM,LBJSTUDENTCENTERBALLROOM,3-16.1

SarahWeddingtonhaslivedalifeofleadershipandnowsharesherexpertiseandinsightswithothers.Anationallyknown attorney and spokesperson on leadership and public issues, her experience and charisma make her a highly sought-afterspeakeronthedevelopmentofleadershipskills.Sheisparticularlywellknownforherworkonissuesaffect-ingwomeninhermanyrolesasattorney,legislator,Presidentialadvisor,professor,andexpertcalleduponbythenationalmedia.

Sheisaprovenleaderingovernmentatthenationalandstatelevels.From1978to1981,sheservedasAssistanttoPresi-dentJimmyCarter,directingtheAdministration’sworkonwomen’sissuesandleadershipoutreach.AsGeneralCounseloftheU.S.DepartmentofAgriculturein1977andthefirstwomantoeverholdthatposition,shesupervisedmorethan200

lawyers.From1983-1985,Dr.WeddingtonwasthefirstwomanDirectoroftheTexasOfficeofState-FederalRelations.Electedin1973andservingthreeterms,shewasthefirstwomanfromAustininthe150-memberTexasHouseofRepresentatives.

Inherfirstbook,AQuestionofChoice,Dr.WeddingtondetailedthelandmarkRoev.Wadecase,whichshesuccessfullyarguedbeforetheU.S.Su-premeCourtinl973.SheisbelievedtobetheyoungestpersonevertowinacasebeforetheU.S.SupremeCourt.AfoundingmemberoftheFoun-dationforWomen’sResources,shehasbeenintegralinallitsactivities,includingtheLeadershipTexasandLeadershipAmericaprogramsandthecreationofTheWomen’sMuseum,whichopenedSeptember29,2000,inDallas,Texas.

Dr.Weddingtonhasreceivednumerousleadershiphonorsandawards,includingtheMargaretBrentWomenLawyersofAchievementAwardfromtheAmericanBarAssociation’sCommissiononWomen,the“KnowledgeisPower”AwardfromTexasWomenLawyers,theAusleyLeadershipAwardfromPlannedParenthoodoftheTexasCapitalRegion,theSpeakingOutforJusticeAwardbytheAmericanAssociationofUniversityWomen.

ShehasbeenfeaturedinWorkingWomen,People,andtheWashingtonPost,andhasbeenaguestonTheTodayShow,GoodMorningAmerica,CBSMorningNews,andCNN.

ShereceivedherJ.D.degreefromTheUniversityofTexasSchoolofLawin1967andisaDistinguishedAlumnaofMcMurryUniversity.SheisanAdjunctProfessoratTheUniversityofTexasinAustin,wheresheisshapinganewgenerationofleadersinherclasses“Gender-BasedDiscrimination”and“LeadershipinAmerica.”Shealsowritesandtravelsextensively,speakingonthedevelopmentofleadershipskills,andiscurrentlyworkingonhernextbookonthetopicofleadershipandself-renewal.

Mr. Tim SwainWriter,Poet,andSpeaker

SATURDAY,9:30-10:15AM,LBJSTUDENTCENTERBALLROOM,3-16.1 Asaninternationallyrecognizedpoet,authorandspeaker,Mr.TimSwainhasbeencaptivatingaudiencesforyearsasanaward-winningperformerandcatalystforsocialchange.AsanativeofHouston,Texas,hebeganwritingattheageoffiveandafterrealizinghisgift,begancompetinginschooltalentshowsandoratoricalcompetitions.

Swainenteredtheslampoetrysceneinhighschoolandquicklyestablishedhimselfasarespectedslampoetandfiercecompetitor.HehascompetedinslampoetrycompetitionsacrosstheUnitedStatesandhasbeenthekeynotespeakeratdozensofeducationalconferences,churchseminarsandhasheadlinedvenuesinMexicoandAfricafocusingonempow-ermentthroughliteracyandeducation.HisworkalsoservedastheinspirationforWhyIWrite,anationalanti-bullyingcampaigninLondon,EnglandbroadcastonBBC.Hehasspokentoaudiencesupto5000andhiswordshaveimpacted

peopleinoverthreedozencountries.

Currently,heholdsaM.Ed.inEducationfromTexasStateUniversity-SanMarcosandiscoordinatingcurriculumforCongressKIDZ,ananti-bullyingandcharacterbuildingeducationalinitiativeforunderrepresentedelementaryschoolstudents.Healsoservesasalifecoachandrecentlylaunchedasuccessserieswhichfocusesongoalsettingandpurposedrivenliving.Swainrecentlyfinishedhisdebutbookentitled,“TheBirdoutsideYourWin-dow” an inspirational and contemporary, poetic rendition of the ugly duckling.

Mr.TimSwain’sunderliningmotivationishispersonalrelationshipwithJesusChrist,andonadailybasisheistryingtoliveouthispurposetoitsfullest potential.

PROTEST AND PICKETING: FREEDOM FOR ALL OR A FREE-FOR-ALL (PANEL) LOCATION: LBJ 3-3.1

Panelists:• ChiefArtAcevedo,AustinPoliceDepartment,CityofAustin• Dr.VincentLuizzi,Chair,DepartmentofPhilosophy,TexasStateUniversity-SanMarcos• Mr.JoschuaKristoferHarvey-Beres,FoundingMember,OccupyTexasState,TexasStateUniversity-SanMarcos

TheFirstAmendmentgrantseveryAmericantherighttogatherforpeacefulprotesting.Whydosomepeacefulprotestsquicklybecomeviolent?Thereisaprecariousbalancebetweentherightsofthoseassembledversusthegovernment’sdesiretoensurepeaceandsafety.PanelistswillsharetheirperspectivesandexperienceswithprotestingastheyrelatetotheFirstAmendment’srighttoassemble.Learnhowtoeffectivelyassembletoachievethechangeyouandyourorganizationdesire.

PAY IT FORWARD: BEING A SOCIALLY RESPONSIBLE LEADER LOCATION: LBJ 4-1.6

Panelists:• Ms.MandaAnderson,AcademicAdvisorII,CollegeofLiberalArts,TexasStateUniversity-SanMarcos• Ms.EmilyReiser,Master’sDegreeCandidateinSocialWork,UniversityofTexasatAustin&2011SallieBeretta OutstandingSeniorWomanAwardWinner• Mr.RicardoZavala,CommunityYouthDevelopmentProgramCoordinator

Ahighereducationdegreeisaprivilegethatcomeswithobligationsbeyondsecuringajob.Leadershavearesponsibilitytosupportandimprovetheircommunity.Panelistsinthissessionwillsharehowthey’vecommittedtobeingsociallyresponsibleleaders beyond graduation. They will also share ideas about how to get involved and contribute your time, talent and treasure to something about which you are passionate. PERSECUTION, TOLERANCE AND CHURCH VS. STATE LOCATION: LBJ 3-13.1

Presentedby:• Dr.RobertFischer,SeniorLecturer,DepartmentofPhilosophy,TexasStateUniversity-SanMarcos

TherighttotheestablishmentandfreeexerciseofreligionisanimportantcomponentoftheFirstAmendment.Thissessionwillshareinsightonournation’shistoricalfoundationsandthebasisfortheseparationbetweenchurchandstate.LiketheConstitution,whichsoughttopreventpersecutionandpromotetolerance,leadersmustseektounderstand,embraceandpromote religious diversity in our country.

FAITH-BASED LEADERSHIP LOCATION: LBJ 3-15.1

Presentedby:• Dr.JamesElshoff,Lecturer,DepartmentofCriminalJustice,TexasStateUniversity-SanMarcos

Leadershipdoesnothavetoexistseparate fromone’s faith. In fact,connectingfaith-basedvalueswith leadershipvaluescanbeawaytobetterworkwiththosearoundyou.Strongleadersoftenleadwithintegritybasedontheirspiritualbeliefs.Regardlessofyourfaithbackgroundorcommunity,therearecommonalitiesthatcanbeappliedtoeffectiveleadership.Jointheconversationandthinkbiggerthanyourownpersonalbeliefandworldview!

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Weappreciatethecontinuedsupportofourstudents,faculty,staffandcommitteememberswhospentcountlesshoursinlayingthefoundation,establishingthevision,definingourcorevalues,carefullyselectingspeakersandtopicstofulfillthemissionofourconference.

Conference Planning Committee Members


NancyAlvaradoDr.MargaritaM.ArellanoOliviaBirkheadDr.DanielBrownDr.RonaldBrownKristyCaldwellDr.RichardCheathamAlbertJamesDegarmoTylerDukesArinElyMelFerrari

LisaFurlerDr.PaigeHaberDr.JanetHaleRachelHortonJosefinaIbarraChristopherJonesMelindaKellerLanita Legan MichelleLopezDr.ErikMalmbergNathanMcDaniel

AshaMcElfishLaramieMcWilliamsDarrenNgoTerenceParkerNinaPereiraChristopherRamirezTiffanyRoemerJenniferScharlachStaceySparksVanessaVillalobos

A Very Special Thank You to…Dr.DeniseM.Trauth,President

Dr.JoanneH.Smith,VicePresidentforStudentAffairsDeanofStudentsOfficeStaff

AssociatedStudentGovernmentStudentFoundation

We are grateful to our supporters for their interest and investment in the 2012 Leadership Institute Annual Conference.

Their contributions have helped make this unique opportunity possible for our student leaders.

Gold Level SponsorsThePrincetonReview

TheCoca-ColaCompany

Silver Level SponsorsVicePresidentforStudentAffairs

ChartwellsClearVisions,Inc.LBJStudentCenter

Bronze Level SponsorsCampusRecreation

DepartmentofHousingandResidentialLifeH-E-B

RhinoGraphicsUniversityBookstore

Supporter Level SponsorsUniversityPolice

TRANSLATING LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE INTO THE WORKPLACE LOCATION: LBJ 3-5.1

Presentedby:• Mr.JamesMulhall,InstallationManager,TokyoElectronAmerica

Youspentagoodportionofyourcollegecareerfocusingonleadershipdevelopmentthroughyourco-curricularinvolvement.Nowwhat?Theeffectivestudentleadershouldunderstandthattheseexperiencesaretransferabletotheirfuturecareers.Thissession will demonstrate how to communicate the value of your leadership experience and how these skills can be adapted for the workplace. STAY IN H.A.R.M.’S WAY: THE KEYS TO BALANCED LEADERSHIP LOCATION: LBJ 3-9.1

Presentedby:• Mr.ChristopherCollins,Speaker,Author,andConsultant,GreatMindsThinkAlike,Inc.

Jugglingacademicexpectations,hecticschedules,latenightpushestomeetdeadlines,andattendingmeetingaftermeetingcanleavestudentleadersfeelingliketheyaretrappedinawhirlwind.Withouttheproperbalance,leadershipcanbeharmfulto our grades, social calendars, and more importantly, our physical and mental health. This session will explain why we stay inH.A.R.M.’sway,andhowtocopewiththeseissuestobesuccessfulleaders. RESPONSEABILITY: ADDRESSING BYSTANDER BEHAVIOR LOCATION: LBJ 3-10.1

Presentedby:• Mr.AlexSnowden,CoordinatorforStudentEngagementandGreekAffairs,LBJStudentCenter,TexasStateUniversity-SanMarcos• Ms.JadeMartinez,GraduateResearchAssistant,LBJStudentCenter,TexasStateUniversity-SanMarcos• Ms.AmandaHamilton,GraduateInternforGreekAffairs,LBJStudentCenter,TexasStateUniversity-SanMarcos

Mostoftheproblembehaviorsinthisworldinvolvebystanderswhoareafraidtogetinvolved,succumbtopeer-pressure,orfailtorecognizethebehaviorisaproblem.TheResponseAbilityProjectisaneducationalinitiativetoempowerindividualsto go beyond bystander behavior and intervene in problem situations. This session will encourage students to act with integrityandavoidbeingabystanderbygivingthemthepowerandresourcestointerveneandmakethedifference.

THE ROLE OF THE UNIVERSITY IN A DEMOCRATIC SOCIETY LOCATION: LBJ 4-1.6

Presentedby:• Dr.JoAnnCarson,AssistantProfessor,DepartmentofPhilosophy,TexasStateUniversity-SanMarcos

Colleges and universities have always played an important role in fostering democratic ideals.They protect academicfreedom,provideaplatformforfreespeech,andencouragepeopleofallagestoexploreandgetinvolved.StudentscomefromallovertheworldforhighereducationinAmericatoexperiencethediversityofstudy,thoughtandopportunitiesforcreativity.AttendthissessionforagreaterunderstandingoftherichnessandvalueoftheAmericanuniversityandthepower,privilegeandresponsibilityaffordedtothosewithaccess.

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Welcome

DearStudents,

On behalf of The Leadership Institute of Texas State University-San Marcos and the Conference PlanningCommittee, wewould like towelcome you to the 2012 Leadership InstituteAnnual Conference. This year’sconferencewill involvemorethan300studentsfromdiversebackgroundsandmajorsatTexasStateandothercentralTexascollegesanduniversities.Wehopethatitwillserveasakeystoneofyourleadershipexperienceandtraining.

TheprimarypurposeoftheLeadershipInstituteAnnualConferenceistobringstudentstogetherfromvariousbackgroundstolearnleadershipskills,engagestudentsinvalues-basedactivitiesthatfosterpersonalleadershipdevelopment,buildaunifiedcommunity,cultivatesocialresponsibility,andinspirestudentstoadoptanewwayof life while expanding their leadership abilities.

BaseduponTheLeadershipInstitute’scorevaluesofExcellence, Ethics & Integrity, Empowerment, Inclusivity, Civic Engagement, and Social Responsibility,weworkedhardtointegratethisyear’sconferencetheme–“TheFirstAmendment:Freedom,DemocracyandSocialResponsibility”–tooffereachofyouopportunitiestolearnandmoreclearlyunderstandthefirstamendmentanditsimplicationsforbeinganeffectiveleaderoncampus,inthe community and in the world beyond.

Asconferenceparticipants,wehopethatyouwilldiscoveryourleadershippotential,connectwithotherleaders,faculty and alumni to learn valuable skills that will impact not just your own lives, but the communities in which youlive.Mostimportantly,wehopethatthisconferencewillbeanintegralpartofyourleadershipjourney.

Finally,wehopeyouwillfindsometimethisweekendtothankthestudents,facultyandstaffmembersatTexasStatewhosepassionandcommitmenthelpedmakethisyear’sconferenceasuccess.Itisourhopethatthisexperiencewillcontinuetoinspireyoutogetinvolvedandmakeadifferencenowandinthefuture!

Best,

Dr.MargaritaM.ArellanoAssociateVicePresidentforStudentAffairsandDeanofStudents

Dr.ErikD.MalmbergLeadershipInstituteCoordinator

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LEARNING FROM FAILURE: THE ONLY WAY TO SUCCEED LOCATION: LBJ 3-3.1

Presentedby:• Dr.PaigeHaber,AssistantProfessor,DepartmentofCounseling,Leadership,AdultEducation,andSchoolPsychology,TexasStateUniversity-SanMarcos

Societyhasprogrammedusintobelievingthatfailurehasnovaluebutgreatleaderslearnasmuchfromtheirfailuresasfrom their successes. It can help spark creativity, teach us valuable life lessons, make us stronger, and increase our chances of succeeding in the future by refocusing our vision and goals. This session will help you understand how to stay flexible and motivated when faced with the possibility or reality of failure.

TAKING OUR RIGHTS FOR GRANTED LOCATION: LBJ 3-5.1

Presentedby:• Dr.JanetHale,SeniorLecturer,DepartmentofFinanceandEconomics,TexasStateUniversity-SanMarcos

ManyyoungAmericansbelievethattheyliveinademocraticsocietyandenjoygreaterfreedomsthanpreviousgenerations.Unfortunately,therapidadvancementofinformationtechnology,increasedfocusonnationaldefenseandterrorism,andsubstantialinfluenceofconsumerismandglobalizationmayhaveactuallyresultedinlossoforweakeningtheserights.ThissessionwillopenyoureyestothefrailtyoffreedomandwhatstudentleaderscandotomakesuretheirFirstAmendmentand other civil rights are protected.

FOSTERING INCLUSIVITY IN YOUR ORGANIZATION LOCATION: LBJ 3-9.1

Presentedby:• Ms.JayaSoni,Ph.D.CandidateinSociology,UniversityofTexasatAustin&ProductConsultant,Tk20,Inc.

Nomatterwhat typeoforganizationyouareapartof,buildingan inclusive teamisan importantresponsibility foranyleader. This session will introduce you to the concept of inclusion and the challenges that leaders face in creating an inclusive environment.Learnhowtomaximizethediversequalitiesofeachgroupmemberandmakeyourteam/organizationstrongerand more productive.

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SEX, DRUGS, AND POWER LOCATION: LBJ 3-13.1

Presentedby:• Dr.PatriciaPattison,Professor,DepartmentofFinanceandEconomics,TexasStateUniversity-SanMarcos

Leaders will continually face challenges, both subtle and obvious, that test their character and integrity. History hasdemonstratedthatmanypowerfulleadershavefallenfromfavoraftergivingintovicessuchassex,drugs,andpower.Learnhow to stick with your ethical principles and morals so you can stay on the path to leadership success.

BUILDING EFFECTIVE TEAMS LOCATION: LBJ 3-15.1

Presentedby:• Dr.RobertKonopaske,AssociateProfessor,DepartmentofManagement,TexasStateUniversity-SanMarcos

Buildingeffective teams is instrumental tomaximizingyourgroup’spotential.Thissessionwillguideyou through teambuildingstrategiesthatwillhelpunify,developtrust,buildconfidenceandcreateacollaborativeclimatefortransformationalchangewithinyourorganization.

About us

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The Leadership Institute of Texas State University-San Marcos

VisionTo develop students into ethical, innovative, responsible, civic minded leaders who contribute positively to their local and global communities.

MissionThe purpose of the Leadership Institute is to bring students together to learn leadership skills, engage in activities that foster ethical behavior, build an inclusive community, demonstrate social responsibility and inspire a commitment to excellence. The Leadership Institute will

• ServeasaclearinghouseofinformationregardingleadershipopportunitiesatTexasState.• Provideavarietyofleadershipdevelopmentopportunitieswithinatieredstructureforincomingstudents,established sophomore/junior leaders and a capstone program for highly experienced junior/senior leaders.• CollaboratewithdepartmentswithinandoutsidetheDivisionofStudentAffairstodeliverexperientiallearning opportunities.

Dean of Students OfficeTheDeanofStudentsOfficestrivestosetstandardsofexcellenceinthedeliveryofstudentservicesandtofosterawelcoming environment that is inclusive, safe and conducive to learning.The core functionof theDeanofStudentsOfficeisassistinganddevelopingstudentsthroughservicesthatincludeemergencyservices,leadershipdevelopment opportunities, legal advice, notary services, ombuds services, and resolutions to student misconduct allegations.

System AffiliationTexasStateUniversity-SanMarcosisamemberoftheTexasStateUniversitySystem.Thesystem’sBoardofRegentsgovernsTexasStateandthreesisterinstitutions:LamarUniversity,SamHoustonStateUniversity,andSulRossStateUniversity.

The Texas State University System Board of RegentsCharlieAmato,Chairman,SanAntonioDonnaN.Williams,ViceChairman,ArlingtonDr.JaimeR.Garza,SanAntonioKevinJ.Lilly,HoustonRonMitchell,HorseshoeBayDavidMontagne,BeaumontTrishaPollard,BellaireRosannaSalazar,AustinWilliamF.Scott,NederlandRyanBridges,StudentRegent,HuntsvilleBrianMcCall,Chancellor

OUR SOCIAL CONTRACT: STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS LOCATION: LBJ 3-10.1RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Panelists:• Dr.ElizabethPalacios,DeanofStudents,BaylorUniversity• Ms.AllisonSibley,President,StudentOrganizationCouncil,TexasStateUniversity-SanMarcos• Mr.VincentMorton,AssociateDeanofStudents,TexasStateUniversity-SanMarcos

The“rightof thepeoplepeaceably to assemble” is at theheartof any student’s right to creategroups andorganizationsoncollegecampuses.Butstudentleadersmustunderstandthatthisprivilegeincludesobligationssuchasregistrationandrisk management requirements. This session will help participants to understand the rights and responsibilities of student organizationsandtheprocess fordevelopingrelationshipswith theuniversityadministration todefine,understand,andimprovetheirFirstAmendmentrights.

STUDENT LEADERS IN THE TRENCHES: DEALING WITH LOCATION: LBJ 4-1.6FIRST AMENDMENT ISSUES

Presentedby:• MichaelGuzman,FormerSupremeCourtChiefJustice,AssociatedStudentGovernment,TexasStateUniversity-San Marcos• RyanElliott,President,TexasStateExtremeSports,TexasStateUniversity-SanMarcos• TiffanyRoemer,StudentBodyVicePresident,AssociatedStudentGovernment,TexasStateUniversity-SanMarcos

TheFirstAmendmentisnotanabstractconcepttobedebatedbylegalscholarsorattorneysinacourtroom.Itisaliving,breathingrightthatAmericansencountereverydayespeciallyonacollegecampus.Leadersfaceopportunitiesandsometimesstruggleastheytrytoexercisetheserights.Membersofthispanelwillsharetheirchallengesandsuccessesfromastudentperspective.

@TXST_EXPOSED: HOW TO USE SOCIAL MEDIA RESPONSIBLY LOCATION: LBJ 3-13.1

Presentedby:• TheEbonyPlayers,TexasStateUniversity-SanMarcos

Today’sleadersmuststruggletokeeppaceandconsidertheimpactofrapidlychanginginformationtechnologyontheirorganizationand itsmembers. Socialmedia canbebeneficialbut it isnotwithout risks.Withgreatpower comesgreatresponsibility.Thissessionwillhelpstudentleadersunderstandtheuseofsocialmediainwaysthatbenefittheirorganizations,and exercise their rights to freedom of expression.

STRESS-FREE EVENT PLANNING LOCATION:LBJ 3-15.1

Presentedby:•Ms.MelindaHarrod-Keller,VicePresident,StelosAllianceStudentleadersareoftenaskedtotakeontheresponsibilityofhostinganeventorprogram.Nomatterthesizeorcomplexity,therearesomecriticalelementsforanysuccessfulevent.Getadvicefromanexperiencedeventplannerwhocanteachyouhow to make any program look and feel like it was executed by a professional.


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