TG Student Services Leadership Symposium
For questions about the symposium or the application process, contact Darron Grussendorf at darron.grussendorf@
tgslc.org or call
(800) 252-9743,
ext. 4650.
February 5-8, 2013 — TG Campus, Round Rock, Texas
The TG Student Services Leadership Symposium is a four-day professional development workshop specifically designed to enhance the leadership skills of mid-level managers in colleges and universities and those that promote access to higher education.
Unlike other leadership training opportunities, TG's Student Services Leadership Symposium applies the building blocks of leadership — vision, values, teamwork, trust, problem solving, coaching, and communication — within the context of the student services community.
Participants will benefit from a 360° leadership assessment, study key leadership principles in interactive sessions, and apply these concepts toward real-world student services office issues presented by fellow Symposium members.
Who can attend the Symposium?
The Symposium is open to mid-level managers in student services and those that promote access to higher education. Anyone interested in attending must submit an application.
How much does it cost?
The fee for the Symposium is $499 per participant. This fee includes the 360° leadership assessment, classes and materials, as well as selected meals. Participants are responsible for all expenses related to travel to and from the training location and hotel accommodations in Round Rock, Texas.
How do I apply?
Space for the Symposium is limited to 20 participants to create a comfortable atmosphere for small-group activities and interactive exercises.
Each applicant will be required to submit:
- A letter stating his or her desire to participate in the program
- A letter of recommendation from someone on the applicant's management team, and
- A current challenge/issue that his or her office is facing that can be used in the program as a sample problem-solving scenario.
What topics does the Symposium address?
Each selected cohort member will be required to complete a leadership assessment instrument prior to the start of the Symposium. The report of this assessment will provide each participant with a clear understanding of his or her current leadership strengths and weaknesses as perceived by the participant's peers, supervisor, and direct reports.
Instructional modules during the Symposium will focus on enhancing the following leadership traits:
- Communication
- Vision
- Trust
- Change
- Motivation and recognition
- Performance management and coaching
- Emotional intelligence
- Problem solving
- Systems thinking
- Teamwork and synergy
What is the training like?
Instructional techniques will include interactive modules, small-group projects and exercises, mentoring, roundtable discussions, and access to experts in student services.
How will the Symposium benefit me?
Participants will receive a certificate of completion, renewed skills, and access to a network of leading student services professionals with whom they can share best practices throughout the balance of their careers.
Where can I learn more?
Contact Darron Grussendorf at (800) 252-9743, ext. 4650, or darron.grussendorf@tgslc.org.
