Applying an FYE Shared Leadership Model. Presented by Nancy Twynam and Kathy Mitchell,

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1 Applying an FYE Shared Leadership Model Presented by Nancy Twynam and Kathy Mitchell,

2 Yukon North West Territories British Columbia Kamloops Nunavut CANADA Labrador Alberta Manitoba Newfoundland Saskatchewan Ontario United States Quebec Prince Edward Island New Brunswick Nova Scotia

3 Thompson Rivers University Regional Map

4 Thompson Rivers University

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6 History of the FYE Initiative Encouraged from Senior Management Team attendance at FYE Conference for Vancouver 2003 Post conference debriefing nightly Regular team meetings for updates on initiatives Support for attendance at relevant conferences Team approach

7 Goals of FYE Initiative 1. To foster a purposeful, coherent approach to students transition to TRU 2. To support student success in both the specific and broad educational process in which they are engaged while they are TRU students. academic achievement student leadership personal development employment transition

8 Overview FYE Initiatives Initiatives Needs Design Budget AdminFaculty Pilot SWOT Assessment Orientation Supplemental Learning Foundations for Success Student Leadership

9 FYE Shared Leadership Model FYE Leadership Team

10 FYE Shared Leadership Model Foundations For Success Supplemental Learning FYE Leadership Team Student Leadership Orientation Open House Spring Break Conference New FYE Initiative

11 Student Leadership Initiative Needs Assessment Sources: Focus Groups Nominal Group Technique Zaichkowsky,1980) Students currently involved in leadership activities: *Service Learning *Supplemental Learning *Peer Support *Athletics *Student Government & First Nations Student Leaders *Greek Organizations *Scholarship Recipients *Orientation *Wellness centre *Students at large, clubs, National representation (Claxton, Ritchie,

12 Focus Group Results Communication of leadership opportunities and activities Training programs Academic recognition of leadership roles Cohesive leadership team Community involvement (internal & external) Diversity TRU recognized by external community

13 Design 1. Create a campus-wide committee to plan and implement a student leadership program Develop a mission statement Develop program goals Develop terms of reference Develop program/timeline/audience/budget Conduct program Evaluate and revise

14 Budget December 2004 $ (Conference Subsidy) January 2005 $0 January 2006 $ (program designer) Sept $30,000 est

15 Administration/Faculty/Staff Support Champions for the program What s in it for them? What does a TRU Grad look like? Service learning Community liaison Volunteerism Academics

16 Pilot Begins Fall 2006 Student Leader recruitment Leadership workshops Certificates Leadership retreat Opportunities for leadership involvement (TRU & Community) Recognition events and awards

17 ASSESSMENT Mid-year review (SWOT) End-of-year review (SWOT) December 2006 April 2006 SWOT Strengths Weaknesses Opportunities Threats SOURCES: TRU Office of Institutional Research and Planning documents Student Leadership participants survey and focus groups Refer to other institutions for benchmarks

18 TIPS & TRICKS Design program based on student graduate profile and institutional expectations. Political savvy Mr. VP you re invited to the leadership luncheon, - oh and here s the bill. Right senior management Provide relevant senior management with the right tools to promote the program to the senior executive Find champions

19 More Tips & Tricks Time management Leave office to do planning Side of desk - release time Communication Work with positive responses

20 Even More Tips & Tricks Start VERY small not too costly Creative funding Do an evaluation and pay close attention to the results Have FUN!

21 Avoiding Traps Institutional changes (strategic plans, status, legislation) Mission statements Restructuring change of senior management and champions Stay within collective agreements

22 Avoiding Traps Faculty buy-in Idea generators versus doers Focus on positive responses Lobby for release time versus off the side of your desk Commitment for meetings

23 Designing a Student Leadership Program within a Shared Leadership Model Focus Group who to invite Design what does it look like Budget- creative sources Key Stakeholders Pilot Assessment Tips, Tricks & Traps

24 Where to from here? Creating a Shared Leadership Model: Put some one in charge Create a team Brainstorm for initiatives Establish ownership for each initiative Meet regularly Don t compete with others within model synergy creates attention and $$ Follow same format for EACH initiative

25 Criteria for Selection of FYE Leadership Team

26 Designing an FYE Program Using a Shared Leadership Model FYE Leadership Team

27 Criteria for Selection of FYE Leadership Initiatives

28 Designing the FYE Program Initiatives Proposed FYE Leadership Team

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