HuskyLEAD

What is HuskyLEAD?

  • HuskyLEAD is a new program on our campus that stands for Leadership Education and Development. This program is for new and emerging leaders that assists in gaining a working knowledge of the skills necessary for effective student leadership.
    • HuskyLEAD will offer you meaningful educational programs surrounding topics important to leaders.
    • HuskyLEAD will give you an opportunity to see leadership in a variety of forms and organizations at Michigan Tech.
    • HuskyLEAD will allow you to understand the knowledge and experience behind strong leadership.

How does HuskyLEAD work?

  • HuskyLEAD is a self-directed leadership program that encourages educational programs and other involvement opportunities that build leadership skills. Participants are to complete the activities detailed throughout the program. Activities and events are submitted through the online tracking system, which asks you to reflect on the activity and how it relates to being a stronger leader.

What skills are built through participation in the HuskyLEAD Program?

  • Self-Awareness: Part of strong leadership is learning about yourself – strengths, weaknesses, and personal values – and how to advance organizations and individuals using that self-knowledge.
  • Teamwork: Cooperation and collaboration are important skills to learn as a leader. You will learn about how to use and navigate groups and teams to promote strong leadership.
  • Communication: Leaders must understand the how and why behind communication in order to understand how others can best contribute, how to share information effectively with others, and how to send the desired message.
  • Ethical Practices: The ethical practices of leaders are consistently challenged. Leaders must stay congruent with ethical principles and practices and the value of affecting others lives positively.
  • Social Responsibility: As leaders, one of our goals is to understand our roles as members of multiple communities and how we can better the lives of those in those communities through direct and/or indirect involvement.

How is the HuskyLEAD Program divided?

  • Educational Programs: Program participants will attend a series of educational programs designed to provide a knowledge base of leadership-related issues.
  • Organization Involvement: A significant part of student leadership development is active involvement in student and/or community organizations. Students will get involved, understand a variety of organizations, and find how they affect the landscape of student leadership at Michigan Tech.
  • Other Leadership Experiences: Leadership education and development occurs in a variety of additional contexts not outlined in the above areas. This includes conference/institute attendance, study abroad experiences, service opportunities, etc.

HuskyLEAD Leadership Development Program

  1. Educational Programs/Events
    1. Attend at least 4 out of 5 HuskyLEAD series workshops. All HuskyLEAD workshops begin at 6:00 pm in the Memorial Union Building (MUB) Ballroom:
      1. Self-Awareness: Tuesday, September 8
      2. Communication Skills: Tuesday, October 13
      3. Teamwork and Collaboration: Thursday, October 29
      4. Diversity and Social Justice Wednesday, November 11
      5. Social Responsibility and Ethics: Thursday, December 3
    2. Actively participate in at least one complete HuskyLEAD Book Discussion Group (complete participation includes attending three discussion groups throughout the semester). Book discussion groups are scheduled in the MUB Ballroom for the following Spring 2010 dates:
      1. February 22, 2010 – 12:00 noon and 5:00 pm
      2. March 22, 2010 - 12:00 noon and 5:00 pm
      3. April 12, 2010 - 12:00 noon and 5:00 pm
    3. Attend three educational lectures/programs from the following list:
      1. D.O.T.S. – Developing Our Tech Students
        1. Officer Transition Session
          Thursday, September 10 7-8pm MUB Alumni Lounge
        2. Event Planning Workshop
          Thursday, September 17 6-9pm G002 Forestry Auditorium
      2. Rozsa Schedule Lecture Events
        1. Tom Szaky Lecture – Thursday, September 24, 7:30 PM
        2. Loung Ung Lecture – Monday, November 9, 7:30 PM
      3. Career Center Events
        1. Build a Strong Resume
          1. Wednesday, September 9, Memorial Union Building, Room, Ballroom A, 6:00 PM.
        2. Resume Blitz
          1. September 9-10,15-16, Memorial Union Building Commons, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
        3. Interview Idol
          1. Wednesday, September 16, Memorial Union Building Ballroom A, 6:00 PM.
        4. Interview Skills Week
          1. September 21-25.
        5. Benefits of a Co-op or Internships
          1. Tuesday, September 22. Memorial Union Building, Ballroom A, 6:00 PM.
        6. Career Fair Prep
          1. Wednesday, September 23.
        7. 2009 Fall Career Fair
          1. Tuesday, September 29. Student Development Complex (SDC), 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM.
        8. On-site Company Visits
          1. Wednesday, October 7. Memorial Union Building Ballroom A, 6:00 PM.
        9. Business and Dining Etiquette Dinner
          1. Wednesday, October 14. Memorial Union Building, Ballroom A, 6:00 PM.
        10. Job Search and Networking Skills
          1. Wednesday, October 21, Memorial Union Building, Ballroom A, 6:00 PM.
    4. Attend two events designed to educate on and/or celebrate a culture different than your own. This can include, but is not limited to the following events:
      1. Rozsa Cultural Events
        1. Luna Negra Dance Theater – Thursday, November 5 @ 7:30 pm
        2. Kevin Locke Native Dance Ensemble – Tuesday, April 20 and Wednesday, April 21 @ 7:30 pm
        3. Boukman Eksperyans – Friday, February 26 and Saturday, February 27 @ 7:30 pm
      2. Campus Cultural Programs
        1. Parade of Nations – September 19, 2009
        2. Gala Latina – October 3, 2009 @ 9:00 pm
        3. Spirit of the Harvest Pow-Wow – Saturday, October 24, 2009 @ 12 noon & 7:00 pm
    5. Participate in a Tech Challenge Course event. This can be one that you complete with a student/community group or as a student employee, or independent of those. Challenge course dates can be scheduled through the Office of Student Activities at 906.487.1963.
  2. Organization Involvement
    1. Serve as an active member of a student and/or community organization for one academic year (two semesters).
    2. Attend a Presidential Campus Forum.
    3. Attend a meeting of the Student Commission.
    4. Attend at least two meetings of student governance organizations on campus. This includes:
      1. Undergraduate Student Government – Meetings are held each Wednesday at 7:00 PM in the MUB Ballroom.
      2. Residence Hall Council (DHHC, MHA, WHSA, or IRHC). Days and Times To Be Announced.
      3. Panhellenic and/or Interfraternity Councils (Greek) – Meetings occur on Sundays at 5:00 pm (MUB Peninsula Room) and 6:00 pm (MUB Ballroom) respectively.
  3. Other Leadership Experiences (complete three of the following):
    1. Attend a conference/institute oriented to student leadership. This can include, but is not limited to the following:
      1. Michigan Tech’s LeaderShape
      2. IMPACT or the Undergraduate Interfraternity Institute (Greek-related)
      3. Student organization and/or fraternity/sorority conventions or leadership academies
      4. Organization or department-based conferences
      5. Alternative break or other service-related trip
    2. Contribute a minimum of 5 hours of community service to a local community organization. Service activity must address a recognized need within the community.
    3. Serve in a student employment role which involves management/supervision/training of others. This can include but is not limited to Resident Assistant, Orientation Team Leader, Summer Youth Counselor, Dining Manager, etc.
    4. Vote in an election in the county in which you are registered (this includes becoming informed and casting a vote on all issues presented on the ballot), or participate in a local civic organization.

How will I track my progress?

  • Students will track their progress and reflect on their learning through our online submission system. Students will submit their involvement after each event and will be asked to reflect on the event including what occurred at the event, what the student learned in regards to our identified leadership competencies, and how they use this knowledge to grow as a leader.

I have finished the process and logged everything asked of me. Now what?

  • Written reflection: Participants that have completed the process will be asked to write a reflective essay regarding what they have learned how they have grown in each of the five leadership competencies.
  • Final meeting: Participants will schedule a one-hour wrap up meeting with a member of the Student Activities staff to discuss their progress through the HuskyLEAD program, how they have developed their leadership competencies, and future plans to build upon their leadership education.
  • Recognition: Students who complete the HuskyLEAD program by April 1 of the academic year will be recognized at the Student Life Student Awards Banquet scheduled for late April.
Contact
Questions about student leadership development should be directed to:
  • Jess Turuc
    Interim Assistant Director of Student Activities for Greek Life & Leadership
    jmturuc@mtu.edu
    906-487-1963
    MUB 112