The Division of Student Affairs seeks to
be your partner in the education of our students. If a situation were to occur
in which you needed to cancel class, know that our professional staff is
available to provide workshops on an array of topics. Please see below for
workshop descriptions and contact information. Download the flier (PDF).
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Availability:
All week long
Advance Notice: 1 day
Limitations: None
AV Tech Needs:
Internet Access with some sort of projection desired, but not necessary
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Covering the Campus
A look at issues and current practices within college student media with
particular emphasis on the current structure and opportunities within SMU
Student Media at The Daily Campus and the Rotunda yearbook. Students will be
asked to compose a Letter To the Editor suitable for publication in The
Daily Campus as part of their class assignment.
Contact: Jay Miller, 214-768-4549,
jamiller@smu.edu, SMU Box 456,
Student Media Company
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Availability:
After 2:00pm on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays
Advance Notice: 2 days
Limitations: None
AV Tech Needs:
Flip Chart Paper and Markers
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Discovering Who You Are and Living Up to It
This workshop is an interactive dialogue discussing how you can seek to discover your core values, and how you stick to those values throughout your life.
Contact: Jennifer M. Jones, 214-768-4407, jmjones@smu.edu, SMU Box 397,
Student Development and Programs
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Availability:
All week
Advance Notice:
At least
One Week, prefer Two weeks notice
Limitations:
Not available Mondays before Noon or Thursdays after 3PM.
AV Tech Needs:
Projector for PowerPoint presentation preferred
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"Is it really
cheating if I ____?"
This workshop will discuss the Honor Code and the implications of
Academic Dishonesty in the university setting. Topics we will cover are the
Honor Code provisions including Academic Sabotage, Cheating, Fabrication,
Facilitating Academic Dishonesty, and Plagiarism, with a special emphasis on
real life examples. We will also cover the Honor Council, referrals to the
Honor Council, and Faculty Dispositions. The presentation ranges from 20-30
minutes and there is time allowed at the end for questions from students. To
schedule this class please have a copy of the class syllabus available for
the presenter beforehand.
Contact: Evelyn Ashley, 214-768-4585,
eashley@smu.edu, SMU Box 355,
Student Council and Community Standards
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Workshop
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Availability:
All week except Tuesdays
Advance Notice:
One Week
Limitations: None
AV Tech Needs:
None
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The Language of Gender
Through an interactive class activity, students will examine the
variety of words used to describe women and men in our contemporary society.
The activity will help students process themes of sexualization, power,
racism, classism, and marginalization that can be experienced through
language choice. Binary concepts of gender will be explored with emphasis on
how our language can broaden our appreciation of gender. Resources available
in the Women's Center will also be shared.
Contact: Karen Click, 214-768-4796,
kclick@smu.edu, Women's Center for
Gender and Pride Initiatives, SMU Box 172 Hughes Trigg Suite 313
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Availability:
All week
Advance Notice:
One Day
Limitations: None
AV Tech Needs:
None
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LGBT Communities of Dallas
This workshop aims to broaden an understanding of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) identity by way of the local LGBT communities in Dallas. Through the use of a commu-nity newspaper, students will research various aspects of the community including: symbols, history, faith, and activism. Discussion will address the impact of hate on this community, as well as share SMU-specific resources.
Contact: Karen Click, 214-768-4796, kclick@smu.edu, Women's Center for
Gender and Pride Initiatives, SMU Box 172 Hughes Trigg Suite 313
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Availability:
All week
Advance Notice:
One Week
Limitations: None
AV Tech Needs:
DVD Capability Preferred
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Leadership: Moving
from Concept to Application and Context
Participants of this workshop will explore the concept of
leadership...what it means and how it is often interpreted. Discussion of
leadership as an individual trait versus a group phenomenon will enhance the
clarity of the term. Using the guiding principles of theoretical constructs,
students will examine leadership in terms of the ethical responsibility of
leadership, how to work towards a common purpose, and how to effectively
practice the skill in a variety of situations.
Contact: Carol Clyde, 214-768-4403,
cclyde@smu.edu, SMU Box 355, Community Engagement and Leadership Request Workshop |
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Availability:
All week
Advance Notice:
Two Weeks
Limitations:
Presentation lasts 40 minutes
AV Tech Needs:
Laptop & Projector
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Resume: Your
Marketing Tool
The resume is usually the first impression you leave with an employer.
It's the deciding factor as to whether or not you will get an interview and,
ultimately, the job or internship. So it is important to make sure your
resume is an effective marketing tool. Whether you are starting from scratch
or want to enhance your current resume, learn tips for making sure you get
the employer's attention.
Contact: Lisa Tran, 214-768-7477,
ltran@smu.edu, SMU Box 256, Hegi Family Career Development Center.
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Availability:
All week
Advance Notice:
Two Weeks
Limitations: None
AV Tech Needs:
PowerPoint, Laptop & Projector
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Selling Yourself
in the Interview
To receive a job offer candidates must be able to clearly communicate
their strengths, skills, and qualifications during an interview. To prepare
for a competitive job market, learn what to expect during an interview
process and how to leave the interviewer with a great impression of your
qualifications. This presentation will help students realize the importance
of a well prepared interview and provide them with steps on researching the
company, preparing an opening statement, answering common and tricky
interview questions using the STAR technique. There will also be discussion
of professional and business casual clothing, interviews over a meal, the
use of portfolios, and preparing questions to ask the employer. There will
be a power point presentation, class discussion and interactive projects.
Contact: Janet Lewis, 214-768-3376,
janetl@smu.edu, SMU Box 355, Hegi Family Career Development Center
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Availability:
Anytime except MWF 1:00-2:00 pm Advance Notice:
Two Days
Limitations:
Presentation lasts 40 minutes
AV Tech Needs:
Screen (projector and laptop presentation will come with presenter)
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6 Essentials of Finding, Keepng, and Flourishing in Satisfying Work
To truly succeed as a new employee, you’ll need to know what works, right? In this interactive workshop, we’ll discuss and explore the “business manga style strategies” delivered in the book Johnny Bunko (A BusinessWeek Best-seller). What we discuss in 50 minutes will be the only “on the job advice” you’ll ever need!
Contact: Darin Ford, 214-768-8709,
dford@smu.edu, SMU Box 256, Hegi Family Career Development Center.
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Availability:
Any day except Thursdays
Advance Notice:
One Day
Limitations:
None
AV Tech Needs:
DVD Capabilities preferred
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Utilizing Your Strengths in School and Work
Participants of this workshop will have the oppor-tunity to explore the themes of talent that they learned about upon entering SMU and how they can best develop their strengths as a means to excel in academic and professional settings. Utilizing information from the Gallup Organization’s Strengths Finder instrument, students will explore their top five themes and be able to explain their use and importance in a variety of settings.
Contact: Ashley Stone, x8-4656, astone@smu.edu, SMU Box 355, New Student Orientation and Student Support
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Availability:
All week
Advance Notice:
One Week
Limitations:
None
AV Tech Needs:
Laptop & Projector
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Why Use Career
Services
This 40-minute interactive workshop is designed to give students an
overview of the services offered by the Career Center. The areas of
discussion and interaction will be career counseling, career planning,
resources and services, resume and cover letter development, job/internship
search and upcoming events to help students as they prepare for the world of
work. Students will learn about the MustangTrak database and the process to
get registered to search for jobs, internships and to sign up for on-campus
interviews. Students will be provided with a brief overview of employers
that recruit at SMU.
Contact: Darin Ford, 214-768-8709,
dford@smu.edu,
SMU Box 256, Hegi Family Career Development Center
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