Del Suggs
"Best Campus Speaker 2010"
By APCA Schools
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Campus Leadership Conference or Summit
Helping Your Student Leaders Succeed
Del Suggs has assembled an excellent program for your Campus Leadership Conference or Leadership Summit. This package includes an opening and closing keynote address, and two breakout sessions of your choice. In addition, Del can suggest additional breakout session topics which can be presented by your own faculty, staff, and students.
This package greatly simplifies the process of presenting a Campus Leadership Conference or Leadership Summit. With this organized and affordable program, Del will help you to present an extraordinary Leadership Conference. This program will inspire your student leaders, and result in continued growth for years to come.
The Campus Leadership Conference may be presented as a full-day (6-8 hours) or as a half-day (4-hours). Del will also sign certificates for your student leaders.
Your Campus Leadership Conference
Here is a sample full-day conference program. All topics and times are a suggestion only, and can be modified to meet your needs:
8:30 a.m. Continental Breakfast (optional)
9:00 a.m. Welcome from President, VP and/or Dean
9:30-10:30 a.m. Opening Keynote: Truly LeadingTM
So you've sought a position of leadership (or had it thrust upon you). Now what do you do? Leadership can be a complex task, but True Leadership comes from both within and without. It begins by knowing yourself, and who you seek to be. In this session, we'll define leadership, consider the various elements and components. By understanding what followers look for and
expect from their leaders, you can better develop the characteristics and attributes that will make you a better leader. This allows you to to Truly Lead by inspiring others to follow.
10:30 a.m. Break
10:45 a.m. Choose one of the following Breakout Sessions.
Del can also suggest additional topics to be presented simultaneously by your own campus leaders (students, staff, & faculty):
- Recreating Your Organization
It seems like every organization-- no matter how dynamic-- eventually becomes stale. Successful leaders are able to reignite organizations and members, and inspire them to higher goals. This session will cover a number of immediate actions that can be implemented today to improve your organization, plus both short-term and long-term changes which will result in continuing improvements next month and next year. It includes some basic leadership skills, organizational structure, meeting management, concepts of goal setting, and outcome evaluation.
Ever notice that some organizations have lots of active and involved members, while other organizations struggle to survive? There is always a reason, and often that reason is one word: recruitment. This session will teach you to recruit more (and better) members, while also teaching you how to get those new members involved. If you want your campus organizations to flourish, then consider presenting this program. You can never have too many volunteers!
12 Noon: Lunch
Depending on the facility, attendance, and budget, lunch could be provided on site, or "on your own." Providing lunch gives attendants an opportunity to reflect and discuss the learning with their peers, and helps to insure students return for the afternoon sessions.
1:00 p.m. Reconvene
Choose one of the following Breakout Sessions.
Del can also suggest additional topics to be presented simultaneously by your own campus leaders (students, staff, & faculty):
In today's world, the gift of service may be even more valuable to many nonprofit organizations than philanthropy. You can support the causes you believe in with your service, while growing into a better leader. Learn how your own efforts can lead to positive changes within individuals, families, and the world-- while at the same time you are honing your own leadership skills. This session includes some basic leadership skills, achievement practices, goal setting, and successful motivations from a lifelong volunteer leader.
Some folks just seem to be "born leaders." But if you're not a trait-based leader, you can still attain a Leadership Position. That doesn't mean just winning an election or being appointed to the right position, because 'power' is not the same as 'authority.' There are ways to "acquire" leadership-- that is, to be perceived as a leader and to inspire others to follow you. Drawing from such diverse sources as advertising and marketing concepts, Shakespeare, and even the basic tenants of Alcoholics Anonymous, this session explains how you can re-create yourself as a real leader.
- Interpersonal Skills and Conflict Resolution
It is remarkable how important our interpersonal skills are in our lives. They effect every aspect of your personality and perception-- that is, how you are perceived! Interpersonal skills include everything from your manners and habits to etiquette. Have good interpersonal skills can assure you get the job at the interview-- or a date for the dance. They are that important. Understanding conflict, and how to resolve it, is a singular Interpersonal Skill that will also draw focus in this session.
2:00 p.m. Break
2:15-3:30 a.m. Closing Keynote: How To Do Anything TM
What do you want to do? Be SGA President? Be President of the United States? Fly a plane? Be a movie star? Teach? Travel? This session will give you the tools to reach your goals. Success is a matter of goal setting and developing a plan of action. Achieving your goals is really pretty simple...whether they are
basic or lofty, material or spiritual. First you have to set a goal, then develop a strategy to accomplish it. But, of course, you have to stay motivated. This session is perfect for nearly any group from Orientation,“FYE” classes, Student Government, athletic teams & more.
3:30-4:00 p.m. Wrap-Up by Dean or VP
This is only a sample conference program to assist you in your planning. All topics and times are suggestions only, and can be modified to meet your needs. If you have any questions, ideas, or suggestions, please contact Del.
Total Cost: $2000 with lodging plus travel (not to exceed $400)
Please provide a video projector for PowerPoint for each program.
Additional Topics Available online
For current availabilities, contact Del Suggs at 1-800-323-1976.
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Quotes from Colleges and Universities |
"This was the first year that Marymount University invited Del Suggs to present a workshop during the annual Student Leader Conference, and I am sure it will not be the last. The students thoroughly enjoyed the workshop 'How to Do Anything.' Del was engaging, easy to work with, and he made the students think. The students gave very positive feedback on the evaluations, and expressed that we should bring him back. I now understand why Del Suggs is an annual event at many colleges and universities."
--Marymount University (VA)
"Del is a true professional. Awesome communication"
--Eastern Kentucky University
"Del is absolutely a dream to work with."
-- University of Tennessee/Knoxville
"The students enjoyed your presentations so much that they stayed for all three workshops. You were awesome. Again thanks for working with us, and we do look forward to working with you in the future. It was a delight having you at Tri-C."
--Cuyahoga Community College (OH)
"Your presentations were very insightful! You clearly know how to target your audience and we received very positive feedback from the students. Thank you for providing us with such positive energy and useful tools to enhance our lives! We will definitely keep you in mind for future programs... Thank you for an inspiring and motivating workshop for our students!"
--Brevard Community College (FL)
"We'll be much better off this year knowing how to work together and set our own direction for each club. You are the best, Del!"
--New River Community College (VA)
"Del Suggs was awesome. Thank You!!"
--University of Akron Wayne College (OH)
"Del was great! He engaged the audience and made many great points. We'll use him in the future"
--Savannah College of Art & Design (GA)
"Del is always a pleasure to work with and his lecture on Leadership Development was informative."
--Delta State University (MS)
"Del is a 'must have' for your leadership programming. I recommend 'How to do Anything!'"
--Greensboro College (NC)
"Entertaining, humorous, educational and informative!"
--Miami University-Hamilton (OH)
"Super Job as always. We've already seen positive results."
--McLennan Community College (TX)
"Very easy to work with and with a positive attitude."
--Fayetteville Technical Community College (NC)
"As usual, Del was great! I love working with him!"
--Spartanburg Methodist College (SC)
"His presentations were great! The students enjoyed his talks, and learned a great deal. We'll bring him back."
--Hillsborough Community College (FL)
"Del always brings new ideas to the table. Our student leaders really learned a lot."
--Lynn University (FL)
"Always a pleasure to have Del. Students really enjoy him."
--Pensacola Jr. College (FL)
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Del@DelSuggs.com
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