Student Leader Workshops

The Office of Student Involvement is hosting a variety of workshops/trainings on topics to help student leaders succeed. These topics will be designed to allow student leaders an opportunity to gain knowledge, resources, tools, and self-development skills. Please look through the workshops below and register today! Contact the Student Involvement Team at involvement@uni.edu with any questions.

Fall 2023 Workshops

The Student Leader Workshops have been separated into categories. Please click a category below to see what workshops will be included in each category. Each workshop will also have its own information contained within its collapsible menu.

Student Organization Operations

Recruiting for your Student Organization 9/21/23

Recruiting for your Student Organization: (9/21/23 from 4pm-5pm Elm Room)

In order for a student organization to continue to thrive, it must continue to recruit new members. In this session, participants can expect to learn new ways to think about how to recruit new members, and also about all of the campus resources that are available to assist them in recruitment.

How to Build a Student Organization Budget 9/5/23 & 9/19/23

Building a Budget for your Student Organization: (9/5/23 from 4pm-5pm & 9/19/23 from 12pm-1pm Elm Room)

Learn about the varying funding sources for your student organization and how to incorporate them into a budget for your Student Organization.

Conflict Management 9/6/23 & 9/18/23

Managing Conflict in your Student Organization: (9/6/23 from 4pm-5pm & 9/18/23 from 12pm-1pm Elm Room)

This workshop will focus on conflict resolution and mediation within an organization's leadership team. Conflict is not a bad thing, but how we approach it and use conflict to grow as a team is important.

Officer Transitions 9/6/23 & 9/18/23

Student Organization Officer Transitions: (9/6/23 from 12pm-1pm & 9/18/23 from 4pm-5pm Elm Room)

Learn how to effectively transition in new officers for your student organization. An effective transition will help ensure sustained success in new leadership for your group.

Event Planning

Effective Event Planning 9/21/23

Event Planning Workshop: (9/21/23 from 12pm-1pm Elm Room)

Are you interested in learning more about putting on events as a student organization? Then this workshop is for you. We will take a look at some event planning best practices, as well as learn about the resources/connections you have access to at UNI.

Student Organization Retreat Planning 9/5/23 and 9/19/23

Planning a Student Organization Retreat: ( 9/5/23 12pm-1pm & 9/19/23 4pm-5pm Elm Room)

Are you interested in learning more about planning and hosting a retreat for your student organization? Then this workshop is for you. We will take a look at how to plan a retreat schedule and varying activities or events to include in order for a successful retreat!

Personal Growth/Wellness

Facts on Tap 9/7/23

Facts on Tap: (9/7/23 12pm-1pm Elm Room)

In this workshop, participants will learn to feel more confident in making informed choices about alcohol. It is not meant to encourage or discourage the consumption of alcohol, but to provide relevant and accurate information about alcohol so students can make more informed decisions and support others in making informed decisions.

V.A.R. Training 9/20/23

V.A.R. Training: (9/20/23 4pm-5pm Elm Room)

A training created by Active Minds that provides steps that everyone can take in helping other people deal with everyday struggles. Learn how to listen and respond to others in a helpful way. This training is similar to the QPR training, however it is more broadly applicable.

Career Services: Taking the Next Step into a Career 9/7/23 and 9/20/23

Taking the Next Step into a Career: (9/7/23 4-5pm & 9/20/23 12pm-1pm Elm Room)

In this workshop, participants will learn how to leverage their out of the classroom experience on their resume. The Career Services Team will also explain how different experiences can be leveraged across different job opportunities that present themselves.