27th Annual Student Leadership Retreat
Kilcawley Center Rossi Room
Friday, January 5, 2024
Session 1: 9:05am - 9:45am
- How to Collaborate with Student Government - Rossi Room
Are you interested in collaborating with Student Government but don’t know where to start? This session will act as a discussion regarding funding and marketing opportunities, ways to gain money, volunteer hours, and other leadership opportunities.
Alexander Papa | President, Student Government Association | acpapa@student.ysu.edu
Jordan Pintar | Executive Vice President, Student Government Association | jmpintar@student.ysu.edu - Managing Organization Finances - Schwebel Reception Room
Strong financial practices are imperative for your organization’s strength, stability, and sustainability. Therefore, it is important for student organization leaders to understand their responsibility and potential liability with being entrusted with other’s money. The goal of this session is to discuss practical approaches to fiscal responsibility.
Ryan Pastore | Vice President & Director, Client & Community Relations, PNC Bank | ryan.pastore@pnc.com
Lesa Iams | Manager, Federal Plaza Branch, PNC Bank | lesa.iams@pnc.com - Leadership for New, Newish, and Seasoned Members - James Gallery
No Cap! Do you or your organization need some bussin leadership techniques to help motivate others? This presentation is FIRE and will be an interactive discussion that will allow you to speak with others on the ever-changing rules of leadership. Come lead your Fam and slay with initiative, creative solutions and ways to motivate others. Others will be simpin on the way you are able to lead by bringing new opportunities for us to redefine what it means to be a leader. The ideas we’ll discuss will slap by assisting in daily operations, strategic planning and embracing your mission and vision for your area.
Ryan McNicholas | Director, Campus Recreation | ramcnicholas@ysu.edu
- New Officer & CampusGroups Training - Jones Room
If you are new to an officer position this semester then this is the session for you. Take advantage of the opportunity to meet fellow new officers, learn campus resources and how to maneuver through campus whether it be for scheduling meetings, planning events, recruiting new members or simply discussing fundraising opportunities. This session will also show you how to navigate the new CampusGroups system. Take advantage of this opportunity to see how the system can track your membership, send out e-mails, post events, and the many other features.
Caleb Queen | Coordinator, Student activities | MCQUeen@ysu.edu
Session 2: 9:50am - 10:30am
- Understanding Financial Appropriations - Rossi Room
This presentation will help student leaders understand the rules and procedures regarding Financial Appropriations from the Student Government Association. Additionally, we will discuss the necessary qualifications to receive funding, the application process, and how to use your funding appropriately. This session will also inform student leaders of important components of the Financial Path as they relate to their student organization and how to take advantage of the opportunities funding can provide for your group’s success. Organizations planning to apply for SGA funding should send a representative to one of SGA’s Funding Sessions.
Alexander Papa | President, Student Government Association | acpapa@student.ysu.edu
- Success in the Workplace: Internships & Professional Employment - Schwebel Reception Room
Discover what can set you up for a promotion or a leadership role. Hear a few real stories we can all learn from, as well as the do's and don'ts of professionalism.
Sara Fugett | Director, Career exploration & development | sfugett@ysu.edu
- Leadership for New, Newish, and Seasoned Members - James Gallery
No Cap! Do you or your organization need some bussin leadership techniques to help motivate others? This presentation is FIRE and will be an interactive discussion that will allow you to speak with others on the ever-changing rules of leadership. Come lead your Fam and slay with initiative, creative solutions and ways to motivate others. Others will be simpin on the way you are able to lead by bringing new opportunities for us to redefine what it means to be a leader. The ideas we’ll discuss will slap by assisting in daily operations, strategic planning and embracing your mission and vision for your area.
Ryan McNicholas | Director, Campus Recreation | ramcnicholas@ysu.edu
- New Officer & CampusGroups Training - Jones Room
If you are new to an officer position this semester then this is the session for you. Take advantage of the opportunity to meet fellow new officers, learn campus resources and how to maneuver through campus whether it be for scheduling meetings, planning events, recruiting new members or simply discussing fundraising opportunities. This session will also show you how to navigate the new CampusGroups system. Take advantage of this opportunity to see how the system can track your membership, send out e-mails, post events, and the many other features.
Caleb Queen | Coordinator, Student activities | MCqueen@ysu.edu
- Titanic Thinking - Hynes Room
Join us for an activity based around the Titanic that encourages communication, decision making, time restraints, empathy and teamwork.
Lauren Missik | Coordinator, Community Standards & Student Conduct | lmmissik@ysu.edu
Session 3: 10:35am - 11:15am
- Student Travel Session - Rossi Room
Is your student organization planning to take a trip? This session will help you navigate the process outlined in the University Student Travel Policy, review all of the forms required for travel approval, and discuss the details of processing payment for expenses which have been appropriated university funds.
Michael Hettinger | coordinator, campus recreation | cmhettinger@ysu.edu
Carrie Anderson | Associate director, Student Activities | Clanderson@ysu.edu
- Planning Your Kilcawley Event - Schwebel Reception Room
Everything you need to know to plan a great event or meeting in Kilcawley Center. This will include rules and regulations on reserving rooms, ordering food, posting flyers, decorating, and more.
R.J. Markowitz | associate director, kilcawly student union | ramarkowitz@ysu.edu
Dalton korda | assistant director, kilcawly student union | dmkorda@ysu.edu
sallee herbert | business operations specialist, kilcawly student union | saherbert@ysu.edu - Mindset & Morale - James Gallery
Who knew a bag of M&M's can tell you so much about yourself? Dive into your leadership experience and explore your motivations, strengths, weaknesses, challenges, and how you can use them to build morale in your student organization.
jessica gaskell | director, first year student services | jrgaskell@ysu.edu
sophie hecht | success coordinator, first year student services | smhecht@ysu.edu - Social Media for Student Organizations - Jones Room
Join the Coordinator for Social Media and Communications to learn about YSU's Social Media Guidelines as well as best practices for marketing your organziation and events!
alyssa osman | coordinator, marketing and communications | amosman@ysu.edu
- Titanic Thinking - Hynes Room
Join us for an activity based around the Titanic that encourages communication, decision making, time restraints, empathy and teamwork.
Lauren Missik | Coordinator, Community Standards & Student Conduct | lmmissik@ysu.edu
Session 4: 11:20am - 12:00pm
- Understanding Financial Appropriations - Rossi Room
This presentation will help student leaders understand the rules and procedures regarding Financial Appropriations from the Student Government Association. Additionally, we will discuss the necessary qualifications to receive funding, the application process, and how to use your funding appropriately. This session will also inform student leaders of important components of the Financial Path as they relate to their student organization and how to take advantage of the opportunities funding can provide for your group’s success. Organizations planning to apply for SGA funding should send a representative to one of SGA’s Funding Sessions.
Alexander Papa | President, Student Government Association | acpapa@student.ysu.edu
- Why Study Abroad at YSU? - Schwebel Reception Room
Are you interested in studying abroad while attending YSU? Attend this session for a discussion on options, cost, and benefits. Learn the who, what, when, where, and whys of study abroad, along with next steps!
Alexander Papa | President, Student Government Association | acpapa@student.ysu.edu
- Mindset & Morale - James Gallery
Who knew a bag of M&M's can tell you so much about yourself? Dive into your leadership experience and explore your motivations, strengths, weaknesses, challenges, and how you can use them to build morale in your student organization.
Alexander Papa | President, Student Government Association | acpapa@student.ysu.edu
- Social Media for Student Organizations - Jones Room
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Alexander Papa | President, Student Government Association | acpapa@student.ysu.edu