This is the start of your 2012 chapter in UBC Peer Programs, what kind of story will you write?
Date: Saturday September 15th, 2012
Time: 8:45AM – 4:30PM
Location: Centre for Interactive Research on Sustainability (CIRS)
Get ready to ENGAGE, LEARN, and CONNECT! Once a year, all UBC Peer Programs members come together to network, learn about the “power of peers” and develop foundational skills for the year ahead. This year, over 300 student leaders from 16 peer programs will participate in one day of training and fun.
Please review the session description below AND any instructions from your program advisor before completing the training registration. Training registration must be complete by 11:59 PM on Wednesday, September 12.
Session Descriptions
Branding Basics: Get the Word Out!
Learn techniques and strategies for creating and promoting your program’s brand from UBC experts. In this workshop you will learn about the various channels at UBC that you can access to promote your program or events, how to maximize social media and the optimal design for your programs promotional materials.
Facilitator: Jamil Rhajiak
Concurrent Session 1 only
Career Planning
Start thinking about career options before you graduate! This workshop will help you build your career savvy by reviewing three key ideas and actions you can take to improve your career clarity.
Facilitator: Kimberley Rawes
Concurrent Session 2 only
Coaching 101
Do you think coaching is only about sports, whistles, and running around? Think again! Learn how to have an amazing coaching conversation, how to be a great coach, and how to provide the best support you can to anyone you are talking to.
Facilitators: Kali Wilson and Teri Grant
Concurrent Session 2 only (session 1 is full)
Collaboration: Making Something Good Even Better
Every peer program has unique offerings for students at UBC; when we can bring together two or more programs (or work together with other student groups on campus), there are often opportunities to better meet student needs. Through sharing past examples of effective collaborative programming, considering the differences between cooperation and collaboration, and brainstorming possible collaborative program ideas, you will have an opportunity to learn best practices in cross-program collaboration for the year ahead.
Facilitator: Patty Hambler
Concurrent Session 1 only
Diversity 1: Self, Other & Society
Have you ever stopped to really think about your beliefs and values, where they come from, and how they impact your day-to-day actions? When we say we value diversity in our world, and at UBC, what does this mean to you? What does it mean to your peers? Through a thought-provoking activity and engaging dialogue, we will explore human differences, connections between the self and social issues, taking responsibility for our actions, and recognizing prejudice in self and others.
Facilitators: CJ Rowe and Anna White
Concurrent Session 2 only (session 1 is full)
Diversity 2: really? Do you have the courage to act?*
Have you ever… felt uncomfortable when someone made a comment or told a joke that you thought was inappropriate, but you weren’t sure how to respond… wanted to stand up for someone, but didn’t have the courage to do so… or wondered how you can help to make a difference in fighting prejudice and discrimination? Using the Active Witness Model as a framework, this session will allow you to learn and practice your response skills in difficult situations where you know you should take a stand, but you’re not sure how.
Facilitator: CJ Rowe
Concurrent Session 2 only
*Pre-requisite: Diversity 1 (either in the morning session, or from a previous Peer Programs training if you are a returning member)
Exploring balance for busy students
Wellness is unique to each person, and plays a critical role in our academic and personal success. The key to well-being is to find a sense of balance between the body, the mind, and in our day to day lives. This workshop will explore proven strategies for achieving balance, using exercises that students can apply to their lives right away.
Facilitators: Paige Zhang and Sarah Eden
Concurrent Session 1 and 2
Facilitate This! Getting the Most out of Discussions & Meetings
Meetings can be the most efficient way to get things done or one of the most frustrating aspects of working as a team. How can you best chair or facilitate a meeting? What kinds of meetings best meet your needs? This session explores the five different types of meetings, including decision-making, brainstorming, project/event/committee management, and feedback/evaluation techniques.
Facilitator: Christine Lee
Concurrent Session 1 only
Intercultural Communication & Understanding
Whether in your day-to-day classroom interactions, or in your role as a student leader, developing your understanding of and competency for effective intercultural relationships will allow you and those you work with to have a richer and more rewarding experience at UBC. In this session you will learn about intercultural communication and how to think critically about cultural interactions. We will cover intercultural communication theory, as well as how to apply the theory into your work within your peer program.
Facilitator: Woo Kim
Concurrent Session 1 only
Mentorship & Coaching (for returning/senior peers)
As a returning peer, you have a unique opportunity and responsibility to provide support and guidance to new students in your program, as well as the students your program reaches. This workshop will provide an introduction to mentorship including the opportunity to practice powerful coaching questions and give feedback.
Facilitators: Emily Wimbles and Justin Ho
Concurrent Session 2 only
Reaching Out to Help Others
As a peer leader, there may be times when you become concerned about a fellow student’s wellbeing. There are many support systems and services in place at UBC to help. However, in order to best help others, you need to know how these systems and services work together to provide a safety net, and how to make effective referrals to the right campus resources. This session will provide an overview of UBC’s new Early Alert system, highlight key resources, and review when and how to make effective referrals to the students you serve through your peer program.
Facilitators: Carol Naylor and TBA
Concurrent Session 1 only
Presentation Skills
Learning to be an effective and engaging presenter is a strong quality for all parts of a person’s life – work, school and play! This interactive workshop will go over tips of being a strong presenter and how to best synthesize and properly use information and communicate it to different audiences in a fun and engaging manner. Participants will learn valuable skills and put them into practice during this session and be able to bring these skills back to their Peer Programs and their everyday work.
Facilitators: Darran Fernandez and Tannis Peterson
All sessions are full as of September 13, 2012
Sustainability 101
Studying and socializing are key activities for all UBC students; why not add another “s” word to the list. Sustainability is one of UBC’s major commitments and its knowledge and awareness is fundamental to being a proficient UBC leader. In this session explore what the “S” word really means, your own personal understanding of sustainability and engage in an interactive perspectives’ debate with other leaders. You will come away with an increased appreciation of and your own model of sustainability.
Facilitator: Kshamta Hunter
Concurrent Session 2 only
Understanding & Transforming Conflict, Group Dynamics on Teams
Face it; conflict is unavoidable when you’re working with other people, especially in times of stress or pressure! This workshop will give you some strategies to be more aware as a leader, explore group dynamics and think about how you engage in conflict with others. With help from Yoda, Coach Boone, Gandhi, and the ladder of inference.
Facilitator: Tannis Peterson and Robyn Leuty
Concurrent Session 1 and 2
You Said What to the Dean?! Professional Communication for Student Leaders
As a student leader, you will have the opportunity to interact with a wide range of people: campus partners, faculty members, staff, and community partners. Whether you are sending an email, placing a telephone call, or participating in a face-to-face meeting, how you present yourself and communicate your messages will reflect on your program and your fellow peers. In this session, you will have an opportunity to consider best practices for email and telephone conversations, review meeting etiquette, and discuss how your social media presence impacts your professional image.
Facilitator: Alex Monegro
All sessions are full as of September 13, 2012
