HuskyLEAD

• September 8, 2025

• Robert’s Rules of Order can make meetings more effective, but only when everyone understands how to use them. Join us for an engaging, interactive workshop that demystifies this widely recognized system for running orderly, productive meetings. Whether you’re leading an organization or simply want to better understand parliamentary procedure, this session will give you the essential tools to participate in or conduct meetings with confidence, clarity, and fairness.

• September 16, 2025
• Did your organization recently recruit new members? Join us for a workshop designed to help you create a welcoming environment from day 1. You'll learn practical strategies for building a strong sense of community, introducing new members to your organization's traditions, and fostering meaningful team connections. We'll also explore how to ensure your onboarding practices are positive, respectful, and aligned with university values, so every member feels supported and excited to be a part of your group. Whether you're leading a long-standing club or a newer group, this session will give you the tools to start the school year strong!

• October 6, 2025
• Safety is everyone's responsibility. Whether you're planning events, managing budgets, or coordinating volunteers, knowing how to identify and manage risks is key to your community's success. Join us for a workshop focused on developing risk management plans and strategies that keep your participants safe, make your events run smoothly, and protect you from liability. You'll learn how to identify potential risks, develop event-specific and general safety plans, and ensure your organization is meeting university standards. Whether you're organizing one big event or overseeing a year’s worth of programming, this session will give you the tools to plan confidently and responsibly.

• October 21, 2025
• When coursework, meetings, and extracurricular commitments pile up, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. This HuskyLEAD offers realistic, actionable approaches to help you navigate your academic and leadership responsibilities with greater clarity and control. This session is designed to help you lead with purpose while maintaining your personal balance. You'll leave equipped with practical strategies you can confidently apply to bring structure, focus, and sustainability to your college experience.

Creating An Effective Student Org Budget

• January 23, 2025
• Student Organization Budget Hearings are quickly approaching! Join Taylor Piering from Student Leadership and Involvement to learn budgeting best practices for managing your organization's finances. Basics, from setting up your organization's budget-tracking spreadsheet to tracking expenses, will be reviewed. 

• February 11, 2025
• Keeping members engaged and involved is crucial to the success of any group. Without proper engagement, retaining members can be challenging. Join us to discover proven techniques to boost participation and sustain long-term commitment within your group.

• February 17, 2025
• Creating a world that is sustainable, prosperous, and just presents a monumental challenge, and one that humans haven’t been particularly successful at achieving.  Join in a conversation with the Office of Sustainability and Resilience to learn more about the most vexing issues and what you can do to make a difference.

• March 19, 2025

• In Student Leadership and Involvement, we often hear from groups that had a "bad transition" between student organization leaders. They lack historical context, miss deadlines they weren't familiar with, and spend valuable time recreating what should already exist. Are you looking to ensure your organization's leadership doesn't end up in this challenging position?

  Join Amy Hjerstedt to learn effective strategies for:

  • -Retaining digital documents

  • -Carrying on consistent relationships with campus partners

  • -Sharing necessary information with incoming officers

  • -Hosting effective transition meetings

• A variety of resources and sample documents will be shared. Time will be provided throughout the workshop for attendees to take action steps on transition planning. It is recommended that multiple organization leaders attend together and that they bring laptops with access to any relevant organizational documents.

• September 10, 2024
• You've just had a successful recruiting event. What can you do with the information you've gathered that will have the greatest impact on your organization? This workshop will provide tips and strategies for recruiting more effectively.

• September 26, 2024
• Robert's Rules of Order help us host more effective meetings, but only if everyone understands them. This workshop will help you ensure you and your organization are all on the same page.

• October 20, 2024
• How do you get the most out of your messaging? This workshop will provide students and student organizations with tools and techniques, along with perspectives on successful marketing, communication, and fundraising.

• November 7, 2024

• IQ can get you far, but can EQ get you farther? We all recognize the power of relationships, but how do you develop your own emotional intelligence (EQ) skills? This workshop will both introduce the topic of emotional intelligence as well as offer practical strategies and ideas for improving your EQ.

• March 12, 2024
• Explore unique leadership styles and expand your leadership portfolio with panelists Christopher Sanders, Brianna Kratz, and Reid DeVoge.

• March 28, 2024
• Define and refine your time-management methods with Dawn Corwin and Veronica Horning (Wahtera Center for Student Success). 

• September 14, 2023
• "Motion to require new members to attend the Robert's Rules Crash Course so they know what's happening during the meeting. Do I have a second? Second! All those in favor? Aye!" If you're feeling lost or need a refresher, join Amy Hjerstedt, our resident Robert's Rules expert, to brush up on how to run or participate in a meeting using parliamentary procedure. Basics about agendas, making motions, hosting discussions, voting, and minutes will be covered.

• October 5, 2023
• Join us for an immersive workshop on Building a Brand, where you'll discover the strategies and insights needed to create a brand that resonates, engages, and leaves a lasting impact. In this interactive workshop, Haley Goodreau of University Marketing and Communications will guide you through the essential components of crafting a brand that not only stands out but also fosters loyalty and growth. Topics will include brand identity essentials, visual branding and design, crafting your story, and engaging with your audience.

• October 17, 2023
• In today's rapidly evolving world, the call for true inclusion has never been more critical. However, the gap between intention and action can often hinder progress. This workshop aims to bridge that gap by providing you with the tools, strategies, and insights needed to transform your commitment to inclusion into practical, sustainable change. Through interactive discussions and real-world scenarios, we will identify tangible ways that you and your communities can take action to ensure every student feels they belong.

• November 7, 2023
• Are you ready to unlock the secrets behind effective leadership? Join us for an immersive and enlightening workshop on "Navigating Leadership Through Personality Styles." This transformative event is designed to equip individuals at every level of leadership with the insights and skills necessary to harness the power of personality diversity and drive impactful change. This workshop will be led by personality guru and Residence Education Coordinator, Makenzie Joseph.

• March 28, 2023
• In Student Leadership and Involvement, we often hear from groups that had a "bad transition" between student organization leaders. They lack historical context, miss deadlines they weren't familiar with, and spend valuable time recreating what should already exist. Are you looking to ensure your organization's leadership doesn't end up in this challenging position?
• Join Student Leadership & Involvement Assistant Director, Danielle Meirow, to learn effective strategies for:
  • -Retaining digital documents
  • -Carrying on consistent relationships with campus partners
  • -Sharing necessary information with incoming officers
  • -Hosting effective transition meetings
• A variety of resources and sample documents will be shared. Time will be provided throughout the workshop for attendees to take action steps on transition planning. It is recommended that multiple organization leaders attend together and that they bring laptops with access to any relevant organizational documents.

• September 6, 2022
• Does your organization use parliamentary procedure or Roberts' Rules? Do you need a refresher after summer break? Are there components you do not quite understand? Join Sydney Dykert, the Undergraduate Student Government Parliamentarian, to learn the basics of what you need to know to run a meeting more efficiently!

• October 25, 2022
• Have you ever been in a situation — in a job interview, meeting, or even a social situation — where you had to talk about your achievements? It’s not easy, is it? Many of us struggle to talk about our accomplishments. Cultural and gender modesty norms, as well as impostor syndrome, can prevent anyone from acknowledging their remarkable attributes and expressing their achievements.
• #IamRemarkable is a Google initiative empowering women and other underrepresented groups to celebrate their achievements in the workplace and beyond. The program has two goals:
  • Improve the self-promotion motivation and skills of women and underrepresented groups
  • Challenge the social perception around self-promotion
• Trained facilitators Liz Fujita and Gretchen Hein will lead this 90-minute workshop for a small group of students on Tuesday, October 25th, at 6 PM in the MUB Superior Room.

• January 25, 2022
• Visionary Leadership, Servant Leadership, Transformational Leadership - you've likely heard these words, but do you understand what each means? There are many leadership styles you might embody, and your style may change based on the actions you take or the relationships you build. Join Alexis Straub and Josh Gostlin from Residence Education and Housing Services to learn more about these various styles and when to use them!

• February 3, 2022
• Student Organization Budget Hearings are quickly approaching! Join Mark Holmgren from Student Leadership and Involvement to learn budgeting best practices for managing your organization's finances. Basics, from setting up your organization's budget-tracking spreadsheet to tracking expenses, will be reviewed.

• February 15, 2022
• Disagreements happen, values differ, commitment varies - as a leader, you may have to engage in a difficult conversation for a number of reasons. While these conversations are never easy, there are simple ways to help ensure they go smoothly. Join Anna McClatchy from the Dean of Students Office and Debra Charlesworth from the Graduate School to learn to facilitate difficult conversations effectively

• February 24, 2022
• Strategic Doing teaches people how to form collaborations quickly, move them toward measurable outcomes, and make adjustments along the way. Strategic Doing enables participants to design and guide new networks that generate innovative solutions. It is a new strategy discipline that is lean, agile, and fast—just what student organizations and the Michigan Tech community need to grow and thrive.

• March 17, 2022
• IQ can get you far, but can EQ get you farther? We all recognize the power of relationships, but how do you develop your emotional intelligence? This workshop will both introduce the topic of emotional intelligence and offer practical strategies and ideas for improving yours. Join Danielle Meirow from Student Leadership and Involvement to learn more!

• March 29, 2022
• As the semester winds down and election season is upon us, it is time to start considering your leadership transition. How will your organization retain knowledge, pass down supplies, and ensure the smooth continuation of your group? Join Jessie Stapleton, Director of Student Leadership and Involvement, and Sarah Anderson, past MUB Board Vice President and Alpha Sigma Tau President, to learn best practices for ensuring the strong continuation of your student organization. They will share suggestions on digital documentation, transition meetings, and other best practices to set you up for success!

• September 9, 2021
• Thursday, September 9 - "Social Media and Marketing" - Want to improve your student organization's social media presence?  Increase your recruitment?  Build your digital audience?  Prepare for K-Day?  
• Join University Marketing and Communications Senior Content Specialist, Cyndi Perkins, as she shares social media and marketing best practices for your Registered Student Organization.  Cyndi is an award-winning editor, journalist, and columnist who writes and edits for Michigan Tech’s web pages, digital media, and print publications. 

Robert’s Rules of Order: How to Run an Effective Meeting

• October 5, 2021
• Tuesday, October 5 - "Robert's Rules of Order: How to Run an Effective Meeting" - Do you need to brush up on your Robert's Rules of Order - or do you know nothing about Robert at all?  Either way, you will learn more about running more effective meetings at this HuskyLEAD.  
• Join our Undergraduate Vice President and Parliamentarian, Sydney Dankert, as she shares best practices from Robert's Rules of Order.  Sydney will help you learn more about running effective meetings, which will benefit all of our RSO members and prepare you for the working world.  As the USG Vice President, Sydney is responsible for running all of our Undergraduate Student Government meetings, and as Parliamentarian, she is our resident expert on Robert's Rules.
  

• October 14, 2021
• Thursday, October 14 - "Be Well: Navigating School/Life Balance" - Are you over-committed?  Do you struggle with managing your schedule?  Do you take time for self-care?  Do you often think about how busy you are?  Us, too.  But don't worry - we have the workshop for you!  Join Health & Well-Being Manager, Whitney Boroski, and her Peer Health Ambassadors as they discuss how to "Be Well" at 4:00 p.m. in MUB Ballroom A1!!!
  

• October 28, 2021
• Thursday, October 28 - "Event Planning 101" - Are you interested in learning more about planning a successful event?  Want to learn more about planning an event here at Tech?  Need some best practices for your student organization's upcoming event?  
• Join Career Services Corporate Events Coordinator, Jodi Miller, as she shares Michigan Tech-specific how-tos and best practices for planning a successful event on campus at 4:00 p.m. in the MUB Ballroom to learn more!!!

• November 4, 2021
• Thursday, November 4 - "Be Well: Navigating School/Life Balance" - Are you over-committed?  Do you struggle with managing your schedule?  Do you take time for self-care?  Do you often think about how busy you are?  Us, too.  But don't worry - we have the workshop for you!  
• Join Health & Well-Being Manager, Whitney Boroski, and her Peer Health Ambassadors as they discuss how to "Be Well" at 6:00 p.m. in Fisher 133!!!
  

• November 15, 2021

• Tuesday, November 16 - "Campus Resources You Are NOT Using" - Are you struggling to plan events?  Do you know where to go to rent a vehicle on campus?  Do you know how to create a risk management plan?  Do you know where to advertise your RSO?  We can help!  You won't want to miss out on all of these great tips & tricks!

• Join Student Leadership & Involvement staff to learn more at 4:00 p.m. in the MUB Superior Room to learn more!!

• January 28, 2021
• Want to feel prepared and ready to present your RSO budgets? Attend this HuskyLEAD presented by Alyssa Fredin to discuss organizational budgeting and how to prepare a successful budget for your club.

• February 18, 2021
• Finding ways to connect with others can improve your mood and others. During this time, we need to work harder to connect and engage with others. Attend this HuskyLEAD to learn how to make those connections.

• April 1, 2021
• Do you want to start the Fall semester with a plan and be ready to go? Keeping connected with your organization members over the summer can help you accomplish just that. Attend this HuskyLEAD to learn best practices on how to stay in touch and make a plan for a successful future.

• September 3, 2020
• Students will learn about how to market their involvement, both on their resumes and in conversation. Communicating the skills students have gained outside the classroom is key when companies face a strong candidate pool. This HuskyLEAD is led by Career Services' Chris Hohnholt.

• September 10, 2020
  
• Are you looking to gain more members? Do you struggle to retain your members? Join us to learn more about using a M.A.P. to recruit and retain members. We will outline the steps to implement a repeatable recruitment process.
  

• September 29, 2020
• Overcome challenges in your organization and discover your "why" as a leader. Learn how to empower your members and become a confident leader—presented by Beka Horsch, Coordinator of Student Leadership & Involvement.
  

• October 6, 2020
• Learn about what kind of involvement opportunities, extracurriculars, and leadership experience can benefit you during your job search

• October 20, 2020
• Attend this HuskyLEAD to develop valuable skills for facilitating discussions, leading meetings, and navigating conflict. Presented by Residence Education Coordinator Holly Lorenz.

• October 29, 2020
• This HuskyLEAD offers you the opportunity to develop skills for building an effective, long-lasting organization that serves the needs of all.
• Led by Stefani Vargus Krause, Student Leadership & Involvement Coordinator

• November 12, 2020
• How do you encourage your friends and members of your organization to Be Well? By focusing on connection, recharging, living, and playing, this workshop will explore these areas and identify ways to bring greater balance to your everyday life.

• December 3, 2020
• In the final HuskyLEAD of the semester, join presenter Beka Horsch, Coordinator of Student Leadership & Involvement for Step Into Leadership. An effective officer transition can set the tone for future organizational success. Learn how to run an officer election effectively and ensure proper knowledge transfer for incoming organizational leaders.

• April 16, 2020
• Becoming a leader takes passion and perseverance, in other words, "grit".
  Students will learn strategies for persistence and building mental toughness to achieve long-term goals.
• Attend this virtual HuskyLEAD at 4:00 PM on Zoom.

• September 14, 2017
• Lead with Purpose (CliftonStrengths for Students - Part 1)
• Is your organization's leadership team working together to achieve common goals? Are your student leaders aware of each other’s strengths and how to best use them strategically for the success of your student group? Attend this session to learn about the CliftonStrengths for Students assessment tool, the science behind it, and how it can transform your life and your organization.
• By taking advantage of this session, you will have the opportunity to:
  • - Assess each leader’s skills and strengths and learn how to utilize them effectively to achieve the goals of the organization.
  • - Become more successful leaders inside and outside of your student organization.

• September 28, 2017
• Designed to help students enhance their knowledge of leadership and service, understand how to create meaningful service projects, and explore service outside of the collegiate environment.
• As a result of attending, you will:
  • - Articulate your personal theory of leadership and how it relates to service
  • - Understand how to create a service project that is beneficial for both the community and the volunteer
  • - Express how service can be made a part of your post-graduate life
  • - Describe service in a context greater than direct service (to include civic engagement, indirect service, philanthropy, etc.)

• October 25, 2017
• Lead with Purpose (CliftonStrengths for Students - Part 1)
• Is your organization's leadership team working together to achieve common goals? Are your student leaders aware of each other’s strengths and how to best use them strategically for the success of your student group? Attend this session to learn about the CliftonStrengths for Students assessment tool, the science behind it, and how it can transform your life and your organization.
• By taking advantage of this session, you will have the opportunity to:
  • - Assess each leader’s skills and strengths and learn how to utilize them effectively to achieve the goals of the organization.

• November 8, 2017
• Understanding the Strengths Profile (CliftonStrengths for Students - Part 2)
• Okay, I’ve taken the liftonStrengths for Students assessment and received my Signature Themes Report with my Top 5. Now what? The purpose of this workshop is to help individuals understand their strengths profile and appreciate their own talents and those of others.
• Before attending this workshop, you must complete the CliftonStrengths for Students assessment and bring your Signature Themes (Top 5) report to the session. The workshop is only practical if you have completed the assessment before attending.
• By taking advantage of this session, you will have the opportunity to:
  • - Review and analyze your StrengthsFinder reports
  • - Gain a greater understanding of your individual talents within the context of Signature Themes

• November 30, 2017
• Understanding the Strengths Profile (CliftonStrengths for Students - Part 2)
• I’ve completed the CliftonStrengths for Students assessment and received my Signature Themes Report, including my Top 5. Now what? The purpose of this workshop is to help individuals understand their strengths profile and appreciate their own talents and those of others.
• Before attending this workshop, you must complete the CliftonStrengths for Students assessment and bring your Signature Themes (Top 5) report to the session. The workshop is only practical if you have completed the assessment before attending.
• By taking advantage of this session, you will have the opportunity to:
  • • - Review and analyze your StrengthsFinder report
    • -Gain a greater understanding of your individual talents within the context of Signature Themes