NACA Huge Leadership Weekend
June 3-6, 2010
San Antonio, TX
John Newcombe Tennis Ranch (SA)
Mission:
The mission of Huge Leadership Weekend (HLW) is to provide students with continued development and growth in areas of citizenship & service, effective programming, ethics & character, interpersonal skills, organizational development, and personal development. HLW strives to serve new and seasoned professionals in a dynamic environment which fosters communication, discussion, and cognitive enhancement on a focused topic or interest.
Workshops:
The HLW is a 3-day educational and recreational retreat for student leaders and higher education professionals. HLW is comprised of two workshops tracks:
- Leadership Academy—This workshop is for newly selected campus leaders. Various topics are presented to develop a solid foundation and basic skills within the 6 principles.
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Professional Development Workshop—Created for college professionals working in student activities and/or leadership development. Workshop presentations are designed to enhance skills in working with students in leadership roles and to introduce new developments, hot topics, and other related skills.
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" I am very excited to apply all that I learned from this weekend, and want to say thank you. It really opened my eyes, and I feel I may have found my direction. " |
Curriculum:
Huge Leadership Weekend focuses on 6 key principles. These key principles are shared through educational presentations, group activities, one-on-one contact sessions, and small group mentor activities. Our goal is to create a balanced educational experience and to provide participants useful and effective leadership skills and tools.
HLW Principles:
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Citizenship/Service focuses on the responsibilities of striving to uphold community standards and being an effective member of a group and/or community, as well as the role of serving others.
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Effective Programming enhances skills necessary in successfully planning, implementing, and assessing campus sponsored programs.
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Ethics and Character is the study of moral standards and the distinctive qualities that set good leaders apart.
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Interpersonal Skills develop skills and enforce behaviors that involve positive relationships between others.
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Personal Development encourages participants to better understand oneself and to strengthen personal skills.
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Organizational Development studies individual organizational skills and the skills needed to effectively lead groups.
The Professional Development Workshop is an intense educational program based on a topic area within the field of student affairs. Presentations and activities will range from basic information to in-depth knowledge designed to challenge professionals to be more effective and successful advisors and professionals. Topics for the workshop may include trends in higher education, current hot topics, and other subject areas that will benefit new and seasoned student affairs professionals.
Accommodations and Meals:
The registration fee includes housing and all meals. Efforts will be made to honor roommate requests that are submitted on the Participant Information Form included in the registration confirmation packet. If you do not have a roommate preference, a roommate will be assigned to you. All meals will be provided through your registration. Please indicate any special dietary needs on the Participant Information Form.
Early Registration Fees and Deadlines:
$298 for NACA Members until April 30
$373 for non-members until April 30
Regular Registration Fees and Deadlines:
$343 for NACA Members after April 30
$430 for non-members after April 30
Final registration deadline: May 14, 2010
Registration Limit:
This institute is limited to 115 delegates and is open to NACA members and
non-members on a first-come, first-served basis.
Refund Policy for All NACA Institutes:
Refunds for registration will be made only for requests received in writing at the NACA Office prior to the early registration deadline for the respective event. No refunds will be given for registrations after the stated early registration deadline. However, participant substitutions may be allowed if the request is submitted no later than 3 weeks prior to the start of the institute. A $100 administrative fee will be charged for each cancellation.