Student Employee Development – A collaboration between Student Involvement and the rest of the UW-Milwaukee community. The goal of the initiative is to provide those who supervise students the resources and opportunities to develop their students into well-rounded, efficient student staff members. Below is the menu of current programs that are at the disposal of the UWM community to help develop student staff members. This list is ever changing and evolving, and if you would like to submit your own program proposal, email leadership-program@uwm.edu to complete a submission form.
CPaRC Presentation UWM Career Planning and Resource Center Program Description: CPaRC presentations are determined by the supervisor of student employees to enhance their professional development and educate on CPaRC resources. CPaRC presentations can include resume work, cover letter tips, and interviewing assistance. Objectives: How to request the program: https://milwaukee.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9AbdCPZjkERjKeN or Olivia Cross at orcross@uwm.edu Presentation Topics: Time-Frame for Requesting: 2 Weeks’ Notice Offering Availability: Any Time During Weekdays Additional Materials Required: Costs Associated with Program: Free Preferred Number of Attendees: Minimum of 10 Session Length: 30 Minutes – 90 Minutes
Clifton Strengths for Students Coaching Session
Student Involvement
Program Description: This session is an opportunity for students to know themselves more deeply through exploring their individual strengths and how they can apply them to their work at UWM and their future. Students will be asked to complete the Clifton StrengthsFinder instrument prior to the session, and we will spend the training time reviewing their results and making a plan for action. Activities for better understanding the Strengths represented within the team included!
Objectives:
- Participants will be able to describe each of their five Signature Themes (Strengths) and an example of how they have recently applied this talent to their lives.
- Participants will be able to identify at least two opportunities to apply their Strengths within their student employment roles and/or goals.
How to request the program: gardnegl@uwm.edu
Time-Frame for Requesting: 2 Weeks in Advance & Students will need to complete their assessment at least 48 hours prior to the training
Offering Availability: Weekday Mornings, Weekday Afternoons, & Weekday Nights
Additional Materials Required:
- Access to Powerpoint via Projector/Flat Panel
- All other materials provided by facilitator
Costs Associated with Program: Codes are $11.99 per individual competing the assessment
Preferred Number of Attendees: Flexible in size
Session Length: Minimum 2 Hours, Can do half-day or full day
Disability/Accommodations 101 Accessibility Resource Center Program Description: This session will cover working with people with disabilities. We will briefly review the University’s obligations under the ADA, general disability statistics, and types of disabilities and accommodations. Service and emotional support animals, communication and customer services tips, and example scenarios will be discussed. Objectives: How to request the program: barbaras@uwm.edu, cassief@uwm.edu, or archelp@uwm.edu Time-Frame for Requesting: 2 Weeks’ Notice Offering Availability: Weekday Mornings & Weekday Afternoons Additional Materials Required: Costs Associated with Program: Free Preferred Number of Attendees: Minimum of 5 Session Length: 15 Minutes – 30 Minutes
Leading with Your Personal Values Student Involvement Program Description: Leaders have a set of personal values that guide the way they lead. In this session, student employees will clarify their personal values and map out how they can better align their daily actions with their values. Objectives: How to request the program: leih@uwm.edu Time-Frame for Requesting: 2 Weeks’ Notice Offering Availability: Weekday Mornings, Weekday Afternoons, & Weekday Nights Additional Materials Required: Costs Associated with Program: Free Preferred Number of Attendees: Any number will work. Session Length: 45 Minutes – 2 Hours
L.I.F.T. (LGBTQ+ & Intersectionality Focused Training)
UWM LGBT Resource Center
Program Description: Through the L.I.F.T. program, the UWM LGBT Resource Center is able to provide a resource for students and community members wanting to learn about and advocate for LGBTQ+ communities.
Objectives:
- Participants will gain knowledge about LGBTQ+ Communities and their diversity.
- Participants will get a glimpse of the experiences and injustices LGBTQ+ individuals face.
- Participants will learn how to better support LGBTQ+ students, faculty, and staff at UWM.
- Participants will be able to identify on-campus resources for LGBTQ+ students.
How to request the program: https://uwm.edu/lgbtrc/services/workshops/
Time-Frame for Requesting: 3 Weeks’ Notice
Offering Availability: Weekday Mornings & Weekday Afternoons
Program Contact: lgbtally@uwm.edu
Additional Materials Required:
- Writing Utensils and Paper for Note Taking
- Projector
- Screen
- Audio Capabilities (speakers)
- HDMI Cord
- MAC Converter (if possible)
Costs Associated with Program: Free
Preferred Number of Attendees: 8+
Session Length: 1-1.5 Hours
Moving Through Conflict with Assertiveness
Norris Health Center
Program Description: This workshop will concentrate on understanding how to be more assertive in relationships and conversations. Special attention will be spent on learning how to confront others, ask for behavior change and effectively communicate our feelings in a self-respecting, confident manner.
Objectives:
- Participants will be able to recognize the characteristics of and differences between passivity, aggression, and assertive behaviors.
- Participants will know how to apply a five-step communication model of confronting others and asking for behavior change in a respectful and assertive manner.
- Participants will be able to understand guidelines for effective confrontation and being assertive with others.
How to request the program: Reach out to Brian Stahlkopf: stahlkop@uwm.edu or 414-229-2919
Time-Frame for Requesting: 2 Weeks’ Notice
Offering Availability: Weekday Mornings & Weekday Afternoons
Additional Materials Required:
- White Board or Easel with Paper
Costs Associated with Program: Free
Preferred Number of Attendees: 6+
Session Length: 1.5 Hours
Student-Approved Team Builders
Student Involvement
Program Description: Join us for team building, as we lead you through a variety of activities you can utilize with students and/or staff. All activities featured can be checked out via Student Involvement and are part of our Team Building Totes. We provide the materials and directions, you lead the rest! This is a great opportunity to add some new ideas to your facilitating tool kit!
Objectives:
- Participants will engage one another in team building activities.
- Participants will feel more comfortable with one another and be more open with one another.
- Participants will work on creating different means of communication which can transcend into the work place.
How to request the program: leadership-program@uwm.edu
Time-Frame for Requesting: 1 Week Notice
Offering Availability: Weekday Mornings, Afternoons, and Nights & Weekend Afternoons
Additional Materials Required:
- None
Costs Associated with Program: Free
Preferred Number of Attendees: 10+
Session Length: 30 Minutes – 1.5 Hours
Student Connect
Norris Health Center
Program Description: The Norris Health Center’s Office of Health Promotion and Wellness offers a student-focused training in crisis intervention and suicide prevention. Using a bystander intervention model, this program offers students an opportunity to learn more about college student mental health, warning signs of emotional distress, and how to best support someone in crisis with appropriate referrals and resources.
Objectives:
- Participants will become familiar with some basic facts related to college student mental health.
- Participants will understand the warning signs of emotional distress and suicide.
- Participants will be prepared to support someone in crisis.
- Participants will learn how to refer fellow students to the appropriate campus resources.
How to request the program: Reach out to Lori Bokowy: labokowy@uwm.edu or 414-229-3001
Time-Frame for Requesting: 3 Weeks’ Notice
Offering Availability: Weekday Mornings, Afternoons, and Nights & Weekend Afternoons
Additional Materials Required:
- Full AV Set-Up with Internet Access
Costs Associated with Program: Free
Preferred Number of Attendees: 5+, 10-25 is an ideal amount.
Session Length: 1.25 Hours
Additional Information: It is best to request sessions to be scheduled prior to the end of a semester.
Understanding and Managing Stress
Norris Health Center
Program Description: Students will learn the difference between stress, stressors and eustress. A short stress inventory will be given along with exploring the body’s reaction to stress, common warning signals of stress, and identifying 3 main sources of stress. The presentation concludes with discussing strategies for reducing stress and an interactive guided imagery exercise.
Objectives:
- Participants will be able to understand the difference between stress and a stressor.
- Participants will be able to identify three different stress reducing strategies.
- Participants will be able to identify three common reactions to stress.
How to request the program: Reach out to Brian Stahlkopf: stahlkop@uwm.edu or 414-229-2919
Time-Frame for Requesting: 2 Weeks’ Notice
Offering Availability: Weekday Mornings & Weekday Afternoons
Additional Materials Required:
- White Board or Easel with Paper
Costs Associated with Program: Free
Preferred Number of Attendees: 6+
Session Length: 1.5 Hours