Participant Orientation

Orientation Process

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PurposeColorado State University (CSU) is committed to developing excellent and effective leaders that will have an impact on our society. The Rams Engaging in Active Leadership (REAL) Certificate program is designed to fulfill CSU’s commitment to our student body. The REAL Experience allows participants to advance their own knowledge with regard toeffective, intellectual, and cultural leadership. In addition, this co-curricular certificate program will also prepare and develop participants to be more productive thinkers and to become more civically engaged.

The REAL Experience is offered through the completion of various workshops, levels, and certificates. This experience is tailored to meet the interests, needs, and goals of each participant. REAL provides all interested CSU students with an accessible opportunity to develop and enhance a personal philosophy of leadership that includes an understanding of self, groups, and their community. REAL offers various opportunities for students to reflect upon and develop attitudes, knowledge, and skills related to ethical leadership development and practices.

The Basics• Drop-in opportunity sponsored by SLiCE &

collaborating partners across CSU’s campus– i.e. no application process

• Can choose between a one-time workshop or certificate– Can go to any workshop in any order at anytime

• Approximately 60 workshops offered per semester– Workshops are at varied days and times

throughout a week

Quick Overview of the AreasLevel I – Foundations

– Personal Foundation of Leadership

Level II – Skills– Leadership Skills and Professional Enhancement

Level III – Interest Areas– Organizational Leadership– Community Engagement Leadership– Social Justice Leadership– Outdoor Adventure & Environmental Justice Leadership

Level IV – Final Certification– REAL CSU Student Leader

Level I - FoundationsPersonal Foundation of Leadership Certificate• This certificate focuses on the development of basic leadership definitions,

ideas, theories, and individual development. This certificate clarifies the roles of leadership and interactions that occur within the individual, the leader, followers, and situations.

Requirements:1. Complete Orientation2. Attend 5 Foundation Workshops3. Complete 8 volunteer hours

Level I - Foundations

Requirements:1. Attend Orientation2. Attend 5 Foundation Workshops 3. Complete 8 hours of volunteer hours

Workshop examples: Leadership Models, Dress for Success, Personal Well-being, Time Management, Professionalism, Resumes 101, Successful living, Basic Communication skills, Diversity 101, Organizing, Understanding Values, and many more…

Volunteer Hours: This option leaves open for participants to choose their own 8 hour project(s)

Level II - SkillsLeadership Skills & Professional Enhancement• This area will focus on building upon the basic experience learned through

the foundations level. This level will allow participants to gain a stronger understanding of their current skills and how to utilize them. In addition, this level will allow participants to expand upon their current skill level as well as gain new proficiencies for effective application.

Requirements:1. Complete Level I2. Attend 5 Skills Workshops3. Complete 8 volunteer hours

Level II - Skills

Requirements:1. Complete Level I2. Attend 5 Leadership Skills Workshops3. Complete 8 hours of volunteer hours

Workshop examples: Facilitation, Goal Setting, Time Management, Effective Communication, Public Speaking, Ethical Decision Making, Diversity within ourselves and others, Professionalism in the Workplace, Group Dynamics, Dealing with Difficult Customers, Motivating Others, Assertive Communication, Conflict Resolution, Humor in the Workplace, Customer Services, and many more…

Volunteer Hours: This option leaves open for participants to choose their own 8 hour project(s)

Level III – Interest Areas• This area allows for individual development that tailors to the interest areas

for each participant. Participants can receive a certificate in any or all of the interest areas by completing the requirements listed.

Organizational Leadership This area of development will

allow individuals to learn how to effectively utilize their

proficiencies gained from Level I and Level II to apply towards

organizational, group, and team development.

Level III – Interest Areas• This area allows for individual development that tailors to the interest areas

for each participant. Participants can receive a certificate in any or all of the interest areas by completing the requirements listed.

Organizational Leadership This area of development will

allow individuals to learn how to effectively utilize their

proficiencies gained from Level I and Level II to apply towards

organizational, group, and team development.

Social Justice LeadershipThis area of development is an opportunity designed to fortify

participants in leadership roles here on campus and beyond, to focus on shared experiences and to critically

examine various issues and isms that relate to living in a multicultural and

diverse community. The ultimate goal is to give students the skills to

act on the issues and causes they are most passionate about to become

agents of social change.

Outdoor Adventure & Environmental Justice Leadership

This area of development is an opportunity designed for

participants to gain a stronger understanding in the areas of

environmental education, environmental leadership, group processing, and team dynamics.

Requirements:1. Complete Level I & Level II2. Attend 5 Workshops each in two specific interest area3. Attend 1 reflection session focused in each specific interest area4. Complete 8 hours of volunteer/engagement hours focused in each

specific interest area

Community Engagement LeadershipThis area of development will allow

individuals to understand what it means to take an active role within and outside of their communities.

This opportunity will allow participants to address issues that

they observe are affecting our society. Through this interest level,

participants will learn how to mobilize resources and influence

systems.

Level IV – Final CertificationA REAL CSU Student Leader• A REAL CSU Student Leader Certificate completion recognizes those student

leaders at CSU who have committed to excellence of learning and commitment to themselves and our community as a whole. Students who complete this certificate have a clearer understanding of who they are, how they may impact our community, and have taken an active role in engaging our community through workshops, engagement volunteer hours, leadership roles, and experience participation.

Level IV – Final CertificationRequirements:

1. Complete Level I & Level II2. Complete at least 2 Level III Areas3. Participate in a leadership experience offered by

CSU4. Complete 50 hours in an approved leadership role5. Meet with a career counselor after Level III6. Gain a utility piece

1. Complete a leadership portfolio2. Create a mentor/mentee experience for a semester

If you finished the minimum of all requirements to complete Level IV, it would look like this:

Workshops: 5 – Level I Workshops5 – Level II Workshops5 – Level III Workshops (Interest Area 1)

5 – Level III Workshops (Interest Area 2)

20 – Workshops in Total

Volunteer Hours: 8 – Level I Volunteer Hours8 – Level II Volunteer Hours8 – Level III Volunteer Hours (Interest Area 1)

8 – Level III Volunteer Hours (Interest Area 2)

32 – Volunteer Hours in Total

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Other Requirements: • Participate in a reflection session based on interest area• Participate in a CSU Leadership Retreat• Meet with a Career Counselor to discuss benefits of experience• 50 hours in a Leadership Role• Gain a utility piece (i.e. mentor/mentee)

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Leader

At the completion:1. After each Level participants will receive a

certificate2. At the end of the year, there will be a

reception recognizing those who have completed a certificate

3. When a participant completes Level IV, they will receive Graduation Cords

Top 10 Questions

Does it cost anything to attend?

No. This program is a student fee funded program,

with very minimal costs due to the generosity and time of many faculty and staff across our campus.

Top 9 QuestionsWhat are the time requirements?

The real question is how much time would you like to put into your experience. On average,

workshops are 60 minutes, some are longer and service hours are required for every level. For

example, at the very minimum, a level 1 certificate can take a total of 13 hours; 5 hours for the 60

minute workshop choices and 8 hours of community service.

Top 8 Questions

Do I have to start at Level 1 to participate?

No. You may attend a workshop at any level at any

time. You can even go to a workshop before completing the orientation.

Top 7 QuestionsI read in Level 4 that there is a leadership

experience requirement. Can I count something that I went to last year?

Sometimes. In most cases, if you went through a previous leadership experience that has taken

place at CSU, come to the SLiCE office and ask us. There are some you are able to count because we

have a copy of the syllabus of that experience and there are others you might not

be able to count.

Top 6 Questions

Can I do more than one interest group?

Yes. We are also looking to explore the creation of more interest groups. If you have a new one in

mind, let us know.

Top 5 Questions

How do we know when we've completed a level? Do you keep track of our activity?

As long as you sign in, we will be keeping track of everything for you. You can come by the SLiCE office at anytime to pick up a report on your

activities within the REAL Experience.

Top 4 Questions

Does the community service I perform have to be through the REAL Experience?

No. Community service can be performed individually or with a group. It can also be something you are already doing on your own. When you are ready to notify of us of what your community service project (or projects) was, we will have a form in

the SLiCE office for you to complete.

Top 3 Questions

I'm a senior graduating in May, can I fulfill the certificate in time?

Yes. You can fulfill one certificate or all of them, it just depends on how much time you want to put in.

Top 2 Questions

What if I'm not involved on campus, can I still participate?

Yes. This could be your first step in connecting with a staff member or other participants in which your

interest has been peaked to get involved somewhere else in the community.

Top 1 Question

How do I apply?

There is no application process, just drop by a workshop today.

For More Information

• Contact:• Bobby Kunstman - Assistant Director, SLiCE

113 Lory Student CenterBobby.Kunstman@ColoState.edu(970) 491-0444

or

• REAL Experience Student Coordinator SLiCE_REAL@mail.colostate.edu

• http://www.REAL.colostate.edu

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• You must have internet access to complete this last step.– Click the link below– Your email application should open (if it doesn’t,

email SLiCE_REAL@mail.colostate.edu– Include your full name and CSU ID #– Completing this process provides us with the

information that you completed the orientation.

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