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UniSA Leadership Program ASPIRE 2015
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CONTENTS
UNISA LEADERSHIP PROGRAM 2015 ............................................................................................................................................ 1
INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................................................................................................ 3
PROGRAM OBJECTIVES ............................................................................................................................................................. 4
ASPIRE PROGRAM ......................................................................................................................................................................... 5
CORE COMPONENTS….………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….6
PERFECT PITCH WORKSHOPS ....................................................................................................................................................... 7
SELECTION GUIDELINES (ALL PROGRAMS) ................................................................................................................................... 8
COMPLETION CEREMONY ............................................................................................................................................................ 9
HOW TO APPLY ............................................................................................................................................................................. 9
LEADERSHIP CONTACT ................................................................................................................................................................ 10
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UNISA LEADERSHIP PROGRAM 2015
INTRODUCTION
The University of South Australia pleased to announce the expansion of the UniSA Leadership Program for 2015. Under the
banner of the UniSA Leadership Program, students will be offered the opportunity to participate in one of four separate
Leadership development opportunities in 2015. The programs offered to UniSA students in 2015 are as follows:
LEAD
Must be alumni of Student Leadership
Program Hogan Profile Managing others Mentor Training Lead Others
UNITE
Open to all students
DISC and Realise2 Profiles
3-day Leadership
Camp
Project Management
Presentation Skills
Networking and Inspire Seminars
Group Project
ASPIRE
Open to first year undergraduates
only
Team Activities
VIA Strengths Survey
Problem solving and creativity
Perfect Pitch Workshops &
Inspire Seminars Volunteering
Perfect Pitch
Open to all students, registrations required
for individual workshops
Enhance your Professional Toolkit
Club Development Stand out from the
Crowd Leading Teams
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PROGRAM OBJECTIVES
Each of the programs has a range of objectives that students will strive for throughout the duration. The three programs below
may be seen as a progression:
Perfect Pitch is a series of workshops offered throughout the year on a range of topics that will assist students to
develop their professional skills. Any student can apply for as many or few workshops as they desire, however please
note that places are usually limited.
First year students gaining a grounding in the skills and characteristics of an effective leader through the ASPIRE
program;
UNITE is a more in depth journey into discovery of self, utilising strengths as a leader and working effectively with
others;
LEAD in a final step in the Leadership journey for students who have completed the SLP (UNITE), participants will gain
an in depth insight into their strengths and weaknesses, learn to manage difficult situations and the performance of
others and implement your leadership skills in a real-life situation.
ASPIRE
Work in a Team
Solve problems and use initiative
Understand your personal strengths
Develop employability skills
Relfect on your learning
UNITE
Understanding Leadership
Self Leadership
Creating networks and communicate effectively
Work effectively in Leadership Teams
Relfect on your learning
LEAD Understand your strengths
and weaknesses
Manage conflict effectively
Have difficult conversations
Manage the performance of others
Lead others
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ASPIRE PROGRAM
The ASPIRE program is offered to first year undergraduate students of the University of South Australia.
Objectives
At the conclusion of the ASPIRE program students will have developed the following skills and experience:
Working effectively in a team;
Problem solving and initiative;
An understanding of their personal strengths;
Enhanced employability or “soft” skills sought by employers;
Demonstrated ability to reflect on their learning and development.
Applications
Applications open Monday 23rd
February 2015 and close at 9:00am on Monday 30th
March.
Participants
Up to 120 students will be offered a position in the 2015 program. All participants will be required to attend the Introductory
Session on Wednesday 8th
April 2015.
Requirements
The complete the program and receive the ASPIRE Award, participants must:
Attend the half-day ASPIRE Activity Day
Complete the VIA Strengths Profile and Foundations of Leadership Day
Attend a Problem Solving and Creativity Workshop
Participate in the online discussion on the UniSA Learnonline portal
Volunteer at least 50 hours at a UniSA Club or Community Organisation
Attend at least 2 Perfect Pitch Workshops and 2 Inspire UniSA Seminars
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CORE COMPONENTS
The following sessions are considered Core to the program and should be attended by all participants. Only in
exceptional circumstances should participants not attend one of these sessions. Participants will need to complete 25
units to be eligible for completion of the program. Completion of all of the Core Components listed in the table below
will amount to 17 units.
Date Start Time Session Venue Duration Points
Wed 8th
Apr 5:30pm Introductory Session City West 2 hours 2
Fri 17th
Apr 1:30pm Aspiring Leaders Activity Day Belair National Park 3 hours 5
Mon 18th
May 4:30pm Problem Solving and Creativity City West 2 hours 2
Fri 24th
Jul 10:00am Foundations of Leadership Mawson Lakes 4 hours 5
Mon 27th
July - Tues 29
th
September TBA Volunteering TBA 50 hours 3
Tue 29th
Sep 4:00pm Completion Ceremony City West 2 hours 0
Additional units can be accrued through participation in the learnonline Course Page for the Leadership Program,
which will include personal reflection and discussion with other program participants and staff. Participation in Perfect
Pitch Workshops throughout the year will also count for additional units.
Activity Units
Ongoing and active participation in learnonline discussions 3 (maximum)
Perfect Pitch Workshop attendance 1 per workshop
Participation in Group Project 0 – but failure to participate adequately may result in non-
completion of the program
Inspire Seminars 1 per Seminar (3 in total)
TEDX 2 Points
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Optional Components
Perfect Pitch Workshops
Participants will need to attend a number of Perfect Pitch workshops to accrue enough points to complete the program.
Inspire Seminars
A series of Inspire Seminars will be offered throughout the year and participants will also be able to attend these events to
earn points for the program. The seminars will be designed around themes related to leadership including resilience, influence
and personal development.
TEDx UniSA
There are plans to conduct a TEDx UniSA event towards the end of the year. This will be an outstanding opportunity for
students to hear inspiring leadership from a wide range of fields. An event not to be missed which will also count towards
completion points.
PERFECT PITCH WORKSHOPS
Perfect Pitch is a series of workshops offered throughout the year on a range of topics that will assist students to develop their
professional skills. Any student can apply for as many or few workshops as they desire, however please note that places are
usually limited. Students can keep up to date with upcoming workshops by joining the Perfect Pitch group on the USASA Clubs
page (http://usasa.sa.edu.au/Clubs/Club.aspx?CID=1589). Workshops will be posted through this page and students can
register and pay for those where a small fee is charged.
The Perfect Pitch series will include a range of workshops throughout 2015 which may include:
Hogan Profiling Workshop
Providing Feedback Workshop
Managing Conflict Effectively
Work Readiness Workshop
Time Management Profiling Workshop
Public Speaking Workshop
Risk Management and Member Protection
Club Promotion and Campus Events
Committee Roles
Successful Grant Writing
Aboriginal Cultural Awareness
Personality Profiling Workshop (DISC)
Using Outlook Effectively
Over 99.4% of Perfect Pitch
attendees in 2014 said they
would recommend their
workshop to other students
like themselves.
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SELECTION GUIDELINES (ALL PROGRAMS)
Students nominating for any of the listed programs should be able to demonstrate capacity and potential in:
Leadership: The ability to help determine team direction; set a positive example for others, influence others by using
relevant logic and data, sensitively engage with and empower others, take the lead in creating a motivating
environment.
Teamwork: The ability to improve team performance by demonstrating positive behaviour, introducing your own
ideas, supporting, acknowledging, assisting and providing constructive feedback on the contribution of others;
assertively confronting negative behaviour; help the team to stay on task.
Persistence: The ability to stay on task, maintain motivation, uphold a positive attitude and achieve outcomes
regardless of challenges and setbacks.
Adaptability: The ability to work with a range of individuals by compromising or modifying behaviour and able to
provide a positive example in upholding organisation values and set aside self-interest where necessary.
Community Mindedness: An interest and commitment to contribute to a cohesive, sustainable society.
The application process will also seek evidence of:
Strong academic performance;
Commitment to actively participate in all aspects of the program;
Commitment to personal development and growth;
Commitment to contribute to a building a stronger UniSA Community.
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COMPLETION CEREMONY
The final part of the program will involve participants, staff, mentors and family/friends being invited to a Presentation Night,
where participants will be publically acknowledged for their achievements.
It is anticipated that this event form a part of a larger event celebrating achievements of a wide range of students across the
University for various student experience and extra-curricular achievements.
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HOW TO APPLY
Students wishing to apply for the ASPIRE, UNITE or LEAD programs will need to complete the online application form available
at this address.
https://my.unisa.edu.au/student/myExperience
1. Please complete the current enrolment details including expected program completion semester. Select No for the
question: Are elective courses included in your program requirement?
2. Complete the questions about Experience Information.
3. Complete the Additional Questions.
4. Submit your application.
Applications will close at 9:00am on Monday 30th
March and applicants will be contacted shortly afterwards with the outcome
of their application.
LEADERSHIP CONTACT
Scott Jones
Coordinator: Student Leadership
Learning and Teaching Unit
(08) 8302 0619
