Fall 2020 Training Opportunities
For the Fall 2020 semester, the Illinois Leadership® Center will be offering a variety of leadership training opportunities virtually, as well as some in-person sessions in accordance with the state and public health's guidelines.
Regardless where you decide to take classes this fall semester; our goal is to provide you a variety of opportunities to develop your leadership skills!
See below for current opportunities being offered and sign up for the ILC email list to receive updates about future opportunities…
Please contact leadership@illinois.edu or 217-333-0604 for assistance.
Online Blended Inclusion i-Program (6 hrs)
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In a blended format (online self-paced learning and facilitated discussion via Zoom), participants will investigate concepts such as equity, equality, diversity, inclusion, and privilege. To learn more about this i-Program, go to http://leadership.illinois.edu/i-programs. Students who participate will recognize the values of others, and identify differing social identities in relation to leadership. The self-paced module takes about 3 hours to complete. Participants must fully complete the self-paced module at least five (5) days prior to participating in one of the two Zoom discussion sessions:
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Please note that participants only have to participate in one of these two-hour sessions, not both sessions.
Participants must fully complete the self-paced modules and attend the entire discussion session to receive credit for completing this program. They will receive personalized feedback from ILC staff and access to a completion certificate.
Please note, if you previously attended the Inclusion i-Program you will not be eligible to receive credit for completing this program.
How to Register:
Space is limited to 100 students for each session and registration is required to attend a session. To register, follow these steps:
- Step #1: Go to https://leadership.illinois.edu/login
- Step #2: Login using your Illinois Net ID
- Step #3: Click on the Registration tab to select and register for the appropriate i-Program session
Once registered you will get access to the content. Please allow for two (2) business days for this process.
Registration will close eight (8) business days before the discussion sessions. If a participant does not cancel within eight (8) business days, they will pay a $20 late cancellation fee.
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Online Integrity i-Program (5 hrs)
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In a self-paced format, participants will investigate their personal values and the intersection of ethics and integrity through online activities. To learn more about this i-Program, go to http://leadership.illinois.edu/i-programs. Students will complete guided reflection activities, watch videos, and respond to case studies. This module takes about 5 hours to complete. This program is being offered in two (2) sessions:
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During the session time periods, participants can complete the module at their own pace, and can save their work and return later to finish. However, participants must fully complete all of the elements within the module by the session end date to receive credit for completing this program. They will receive personalized feedback from ILC staff and access to a completion certificate.
Please note, if you previously attended the Integrity i-Program in person or Online Integrity during Spring 2020 you will not be eligible to receive credit for completing this program.
How to Register:
Space is unlimited but registration is required to attend a session. To register, follow these steps:
- Step #1: Go to https://leadership.illinois.edu/login
- Step #2: Login using your Illinois Net ID
- Step #3: Click on the Registration tab to select and register for the appropriate i-Program session
Once registered you will get access to the content. Please allow for two (2) business days for this process. Registration will close five (5) business days prior to the session end date.
Fall 2020 Workshop Options
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Designed by the Illinois Leadership® Center (ILC), a variety of leadership development workshops and training are available for request for academic classes and groups within the University of Illinois community. Below are the workshops currently being offered:
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Workshops can be delivered...
- In real time via Zoom by an ILC staff member
- In a pre-recorded PowerPoint format, or
- In an asynchronous (self-paced) format via Compass (*)
- In-person, if social distancing guidelines are able to be met
Each workshop is one hour long, unless denoted otherwise in the description.
Descriptions:
For the Zoom or pre-recorded workshop options, go to https://leadership.illinois.edu/workshops
For the asynchronous (self-paced) workshop options, go to https://leadership.illinois.edu/onlinetraining
Please submit your request within ten (10) business days prior to the preferred date of the workshop. Please note, a service fee may be associated with any non-student groups requesting a workshop.
Please contact Cherise Marks at cherisem@illinois.edu for assistance.
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ILC Workshop Series
The ILC offers a workshop series on various dates throughout the semester open to all Illinois students. Students can participate in any of the workshops whenever the workshop is being offered.
These workshops are being facilitated in real time and are being offered online. Times below are set for U.S. Central Time Zone. The link to the Zoom meeting will be shared to those who registered prior to the workshop.
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| Wed, October 14 | Communication | 3:00 - 4:00pm | Zoom | ||||||
| Wed, October 21 | Dare to Lead | 7:00 - 8:00pm | Zoom | ||||||
| Wed, October 28 | ILI: Illinois Leadership Inventory | 4:00 - 5:00pm | Zoom | ||||||
| Fri, October 30 | Personal Development: Self-Management | 3:00 - 4:00pm | Zoom | ||||||
| Wed, November 4 | Grit & Growth Mindset | 3:00 - 4:00pm | Zoom |
How to Register:
Space is limited, so registration is required to attend the workshops. To register, follow these steps:
- Step #1: Go to https://leadership.illinois.edu/login
- Step #2: Login using your Illinois Net ID
- Step #3: Click on the Registration tab to select and register for the appropriate workshop
Please contact Cherise Marks at cherisem@illinois.edu for assistance.
The CliftonStrengths: Self Discovery Workshop
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Request the CliftonStrengths: Self Discovery Workshop for a class or student group which includes access to the CliftonStrengths assessment at no additional cost while supplies last! For greater accessibility, this workshop is now available online in an asynchronous (self-paced) format via Compass. This module is designed to be a mirrored, virtual experience of the in-person workshop. Learn more about this module at https://uofi.box.com/v/ilcstrengthsonline. |
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To learn more, go to https://leadership.illinois.edu/cliftonstrengths
Please contact Marcus Kelley at mkelley7@illinois.edu for assistance.
The Illinois Leadership Inventory (ILI)
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A self-assessment tool designed by the Illinois Leadership Center to help students better understand themselves and their leadership competencies. At Illinois, we define leadership through 21 competencies across four levels of practice:
The ILI is divided into four (4) modules based on the levels of practice.
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Each module will ask you a series of questions about the leadership competencies in that level of practice. It will take you approximately 15-20 minutes to complete each module. Upon completion of a module, you will be provided with suggestions and recommendations for mastering each competency.
Reward your hard work by signing up to earn a Leadership Certificate!The Leadership Certificate Program (LCP) is a multi-semester program designed to provide you with a customized experience for developing leadership competencies and gaining valuable leadership experience. By participating in any of our Fall 2020 opportunities, you are able to fulfill some of the program requirements to earn a Leadership Certificate. For the Fall 2020 semester, new enrollees may retroactively count one of the online i-Programs and up to five hours of leadership trainings and workshops towards the program requirements. Students can begin the program's enrollment process anytime by completing the LCP online training. |
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