student leadership Retreat
Prior ot the begninning of each semester, the Student Government Association, Student Leadership Commission, Office of Student Life and Department of Residence Life host a student leadership retreat. Students serving as executive board members in clubs and organizations or other student leadership positions are invited to attend workshops, programs, keynote presentations and plan for the upcoming semester.
The Leadership Retreat for the Fall 2013 will be held Tuesday, August 20th to Thursday, August 22nd. Additional information including how to register will be available before July 1st.
For more informaiton, please contact Sal Rizza, Associate Director of Student Life, at rizzas1@southernct.edu .
The schedule will be available soon!
Registration for the Student Leadership Retreat Weekend is available through Collegiate Link. Click here to register!
Students must register for the Student Leadership Retreat by Tuesday, August 14th in order to be eligible to move-in to their Residence Hall assignments on Tuesday, August 21st.
After August 14th, students may register to participate in the retreat by emailing Ashley Ishman, Leadership Retreat Co-Chair at ishmana1@owls.southernct.edu but late registrants may NOT move-in early.
The Office of Student Life, Office of Residence Life, and Student Government Association are happy to invite registered student leaders to the Student Leadership Retreat Weekend on Tuesday, August 21st through August 23rd.
Student leaders are being invited to attend this retreat because they are registered as Southern Connecticut State University's student leaders, either as an elected or appointed executive board member within a club or organization, as an Orientation Ambassador, Community Coordinator/Advisor, or another elected or appointed position.
During the Student Leadership Retreat Weekend student leaders will have an opportunity to begin planning for their semester, receive critical information regarding student activities, and network with other student leaders as we anticipate continued collaborative programming, events, and activities.
The schedule for Student Leadership Retreat Weekend will be posted on this webpage.
Resident students who register for Student Leadership Retreat Weekend will have an opportunity to move-in early on Tuesday, August 21st. All resident students who have moved in early are required to attend all mandatory programs which will be indicated on the schedule. Students who have university related job training (ie...Community Advisor/Community Coordinator training) and/or academic related obligations or orientations (ie...winter classes) may be excused from mandatory sessions that conflict with these university related obligations. Please provide this information on the registration form.
We look forward to hearing from you and we hope that you will take advantage of this tremendous opportunity!
Please contact our office at 203 392 5782 or email rizzas1@southernct.edu if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
The Student Leadership Retreat Committee Co-Charis
Mary Galuska and Ashley Ishman
AND
The Office of Student Life
Denise Bentley-Drobish, Director of Student Life and Student Affairs
Sal Rizza, Assistant Director of Student Life
Eric LaCharity, Assistant to the Director of Student Life
Stephanie Guererra, Graduate Intern
Nikki Hutchinson, Graduate Intern
Kristina Santoro, Graduate Intern
Charlene Camarasanna, Secretary
Joanne Gandolfi, Secretary
Student Leadership Retreat Information
• Professional speakers will be presenting two keynote presentations and a small group workshops.
• Executive training sessions on topics such as budget planning, coordinating trips, and engaging new students.
• Meet, network, and collaborate with other student leaders, clubs, and organizations.
• Opportunity for resident students to move in early. (Must attend all mandatory programs noted on schedule.)
Tuesday, August 21st
9am-12pm- Early move-in for Residence Hall Students
12pm- 6pm- Registration open, optional workshops and programs
5:30pm- Dinner
7:30pm- Opening Session
10pm- Sessions conclude
Wednesday, August 22nd
8:30am- Registration open
*9:15am- 6pm, Executive Training Sessions, Programs, Workshops and Keynote Presentations
(Mandatory for Student Leadership participants that have moved-in to their Residence
Halls.) ).*
6pm- Dinner
Thursday, August 23rd
*9am- 6pm, Executive Training Sessions, Programs, and Workshops. (Mandatory for Student
Leadership participants that have moved-in to their Residence Halls.)
7pm- 10pm, Social
Friday, August 24th
Stress free day! Relax and get ready for the semester!
Saturday, August 25th
*Residence Hall Move-In from 7am- 5pm (Mandatory for Student Leadership participants that have moved-in to their Residence Halls.) *
In order to register for Student Organization Leadership Retreat Weekend, please visit our web link at http://www.southernct.edu/officeofstudentlife/studentleadershipretreatweekend/. Please note that only those who have completed the Club and Organization Registration Application or have been identified by the Office of Student Life as student leaders will be eligible to attend.
While the Student Leadership Retreat is a voluntary program, it will be expected that once a student leader registers to attend that they are present throughout the retreat. Students who choose to move into their Residence Hall early will be expected to fulfill the following obligations:
Student Organization Leadership Retreat Expectations for Resident Students-
Please be aware that according to University policy, the following conditions apply to students living on campus:
All on-campus students must be matriculated and attending the University full time. Full time is defined as the following: 12 or more credits for undergraduate students and 9 or more credits for graduate students.
Prior to move in, students must be in compliance with the health regulations of the University. This includes a complete health record, including verification of the measles and meningitis vaccinations.
You must have a 'ZERO ACCOUNT BALANCE' with the University. You may view and pay your bill online at: http://www.southernct.edu/bursar/.
In addition, students who attend Student Leadership Retreat are also expected to:
Attend all mandatory programs which will take place from 9am-6pm on Wednesday, August 22nd and Thursday, August 23rd as well as help with New Student move in on Saturday, August 25th from 7am- 5pm. Some additional duties may be assigned.
Abide by all polices set by the Office of Residence Life during this period of time.
Move-in for Student Leadership Retreat Weekend will be on Tuesday, August 21st between 9am- 12pm.
If for any reason you no longer need housing, please fill out our online housing withdrawal form at the following address: www.southernct.edu/residencelife/forms
Housing students should review the refund policy if they are considering withdrawing from housing- http://www.ct.edu/files/resolutions/10-037.pdf .
If you have any questions regarding your housing assignment or withdrawing from housing, please contact the Office of Residence Life at (203) 392-5870. You may also e-mail housing at reslife@southernct.edu.
We look forward to hearing from you and we hope that you will take advantage of this tremendous opportunity!
Please contact our office at 203 392 5782 or email rizzas1@southernct.edu if you have any questions.