2013-2014 D.E.A.L Program The purpose of the D.E.A.L. (Developing Effective and Aware Leaders) Program is to provide student staff, volunteers, and executive board members with the professional development needed to help them excel as student leaders using National Association for Campus Activities (NACA) Student Leader Competencies. Being a student leader on a college campus is a unique opportunity that provides a wide array of learning opportunities that not only enhance the collegiate experience but also will enhance life after college. NACA hopes to enhance what students are learning in the classroom with their experiences outside the classroom as a vital aspect of student leader development. D.E.A.L. sessions are held approximately once a month and provide an opportunity for students to relax and enjoy a meal while having meaningful conversations with each other. D.E.A.L. sessions highlight skills students can utilize in the university community to improve their student leader competency while also giving students time to have meaningful discussions about their roles with their peers. The monthly program gives students the tools they need to better serve in their roles by educating them on resources available both on and off campus. Below is the summary schedule for D.E.A.L. Program held during the 2013-2014 academic year: DATE
NACA COMPETENCIES
PRESENTATIONS
SPEAKERS & ORGANIZATIONS
CATERER & COST
COST
Walmart Food: $14.84 Starbuck's Drinks: Comped
$14.84
9/18/2013
Leadership Development
Welcome to the Union
Sebastian Sovero Union Adminstration
9/18/2013
Leadership Development
Welcome to the Union
Tatianna Loayza Union Adminstration
Hungry Howie's Food & Drinks: $31.78
$31.78
9/19/2013
Leadership Development
Welcome to the Union
Nuberri Food: $34.95
$34.95
10/18/2013
Leadership Development and Collaboration
Nuberri Food: $41.92
$41.92
11/6/2013
Interdependence, Event Management, and Meaningful Interpersonal Relationships
Holding Members Accountable and Seeking Feedback
Lauren Beckwith Union Adminstration Chandra Myrick and Gavin Roark University Housing
Valuing and Respecting Others through Accountability
Jordan Merrick Campus Recreation
Chili's Food: $61.12
$61.12
Jimmy John's Food: $57.05 Publix Drinks: $17.23
$74.28
Moe's Food: $176.50
$176.50
1/22/2014
Leadership Development
Welcome to the Union
Steven Crudele Union Adminstration
1/22/2014
Personal & Educational Goals
Setting Personal and Educational Goals
Dr. Kathy Guthrie Educational Leadership and Policy Studies
2/12/2014
Intellectual Growth
3/27/2014
Realistic Self-Appraisal
Connecting Campus Activities to the Classroom Interviewing: Using Strengths and Areas of Improvement
Carolyn Barringer Career Center Tracey Dowling Career Center
Newk's Food & Drinks: $108.00 Zoe's Kitchen Food & Drinks: $122.95 TOTAL:
$ 93.00 $122.95 $942.18
At the conclusion of each D.E.A.L. Session, we distribute a short satisfaction survey to those in attendance. For the D.E.A.L. Sessions held in Fall 2013 and Spring 2014, we’ve had a response rate
of 90% of those in attendance completing the survey. The survey asks participants to rate the usefulness of the topic and what they learned from the session. Additionally, the survey asks participants to rate how they improved on the NACA Student Leader Competencies which served as the learning outcomes for each session.
NACA Student Leader Outcomes: Please indicate to which degree you agree this session aided in increases in these outcomes. 1% Strongly Agree 31%
Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree
68%
Prior to the academic year, we asked the advisors and supervisors of five of our focus groups (ASLC Film Committee, Guest Services Building Managers, Homecoming Executive Council, SOAR Board, and Union Board) to select the NACA competencies for their student groups; the D.E.A.L. Program was based on their preferences. For the 2014-2015 school year, we will focus the D.E.A.L. Sessions on the NACA Competencies the staff of the new focus groups selected.
2013-2014 Attendance 14 12
12
11
11 11
10 8
Attendance
6
5
4 4
4
4
5
4
Surveyed
2 0 October
November
January
February
March
This year, we had an average of 7 students attend each D.E.A.L. session. The majority of the students stated that the presentations have met their expectations in regards to enhancing their
knowledge of the specific competencies presented. Our students are very engaged and like to have ample time to ask questions and participate in the presentations and with the speakers. The D.E.A.L. Sessions are an enjoyable time for students to connect with each other in a relaxed yet informative setting. Marketing Information:
How Did You Hear About the Session? 3% Email 29%
38%
Evite Flyer Supervisor Other
30%
Demographics:
Ethnicity 3% 9%
No Answer
6%
African American/ Black American Indian/ Native Alaskan 41%
32%
Asian/ Pacific Islander Caucasian/ White
9%
Hispanic/ Latino Mixed
Gender
Residence
3%
3% No Answer
53%
23%
No Answer
Male
44%
On-Campus
Female Other
74%
Off-Campus
Classification 3%
No Answer Freshman
27%
Sophomore 38%
Junior Senior Graduate
32%
Transfer Other