2016 Leadership Institute Annual Conference Program by Laramie McWilliams

Dean of Students Office

About Us The Leadership Institute of Texas State University Texas State University is deeply committed to providing the best education, development and training for its students. The Leadership Institute provides students an opportunity to develop leadership qualities they can apply throughout their lives. Our central focus is to establish a diverse organizational structure where students participate in numerous community and extracurricular activities while building relationships and developing leadership skills through a variety of interactive, energizing and unique experiences. The Leadership Institute will: • Serve as a clearinghouse of information regarding leadership opportunities at Texas State. • Serve as a clearinghouse of information regarding leadership opportunities at Texas State. • Provide a variety of leadership development opportunities within a tiered structure for incoming students, established sophomore/junior leaders and a capstone program for highly experienced junior/senior leaders. • Collaborate with departments within and outside the Division of Student Affairs to deliver experiential learning opportunities. The core values of the Leadership Institute are: • Ethics/Integrity • Excellence • Social Responsibility • Inclusivity • Civic Engagement • Empowerment Dean of Students Office The Dean of Students Office strives to set standards of excellence in the delivery of student services and to foster a welcoming environment that is inclusive, safe and conducive to learning. The core function of the Dean of Students Office is assisting and developing students through services that include emergency services, leadership development opportunities, legal advice, notary services, ombuds services, Greek life and resolutions to student misconduct allegations. System Affiliation Texas State University is a member of The Texas State University System. The system’s Board of Regents governs Texas State and three seven institutions: Lamar University, Lamar Institute of Technology, Lamar State CollegeOrange, Lamar State College-Port Arthur, Sam Houston State University, Sul Ross State University and Sul Ross State University Rio Grande College. The Texas State University System Board of Regents Dr. Jaime R. Garza, Chairman, San Antonio Rossanna Salazar, Vice Chairman, Austin Charlie Amato, San Antonio Veronica Muzquiz Edwards, San Antonio David Montagne, Beaumont Vernon Reaser III, Bellaire William F. Scott, Nederland Alan L. Tinsley, Madisonville Donna Williams, Arlington Spencer Copeland, Student Regent, Huntsville Dr. Brian McCall, Chancellor

Sponsors We are grateful to our supporters for their interest and investment in the 2016 Leadership Institute Annual Conference. Their contributions have helped make this unique opportunity possible for our student leaders.

PLATINUM LEVEL SPONSOR

University Federal Credit Union

SUPPORTER LEVEL SPONSORS Coca-Cola Company H-E-B LBJ Student Center

Welcome Dear Students, On behalf of The Leadership Institute of Texas State University and the Conference Planning Committee, we would like to welcome you to the 2016 Leadership Institute Annual Conference. This year’s conference will involve more than 400 students from diverse backgrounds and majors at Texas State and other Texas colleges and universities. We hope that it will serve as a keystone of your leadership experience and training. The primary purpose of the Leadership Institute Annual Conference is to bring students together from various backgrounds to learn leadership skills, engage students in values-based activities that foster personal leadership development, build a unified community, cultivate social responsibility and inspire students to adopt a new way of life while expanding their leadership abilities. We worked hard to integrate the Common Experience theme and the Leadership Institute’s core values of Excellence, Ethics & Integrity, Empowerment, Inclusivity, Civic Engagement and Social Responsibility into this year’s conference theme, “Bridged Through Experiences: The Immigrant Story.” As conference participants, we hope that you will discover your leadership potential and connect with other leaders, faculty and alumni to learn valuable skills that will impact not just your own lives, but the communities in which you live. Most importantly, we hope that this conference will be an integral part of your leadership journey. Finally, we hope you will find some time this weekend to thank the students, faculty and staff members at Texas State whose passion and commitment helped make this year’s conference a success. It is our hope that this experience will continue to inspire you to get involved and make a difference now and in the future! Best,

Dr. Margarita M. Arellano Associate Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students

Laramie A. McWilliams Leadership Institute Assistant Coordinator

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Thank You We appreciate the continued support of our students, faculty, staff and committee members who spent their time in laying the foundation, establishing the vision, defining our core values and carefully selecting speakers and topics to fulfill the mission of our conference.

Conference Planning Committee Members Dr. Margarita M. Arellano

Aaron Noon

Dr. Ronald Brown

Katie Palmer

Kristy Caldwell

Nina Pereira

Naiha Campos

Joseph Ricard

Ashley Cantu

Kelly Salas

Ruth Carrillo

Tracy Shoemake

Mackenzie Davidson

Dr. Ashley Spicer-Runnels

Dr. Janet Hale

Lindsey Stadter

Kellie Kellett

Eli Trenado

Lanita Legan

Lindsey Trione

Laramie McWilliams

Tabitha Williams

Dr. Michael Nava

A Very Special Thank You toâ&#x20AC;Ś Dr. Denise M. Trauth, President Dr. Joanne H. Smith, Vice President for Student Affairs Dean of Students Office Staff Student Leadership Board Student Foundation Student Government

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Speakers José M Hernandez American Engineer and Former NASA Astronaut FRIDAY, 6:15-7:00PM, LBJ STUDENT CENTER BALLROOM, 3-16.1 In 2004, José M. Hernández became the first migrant farmworker to become a NASA astronaut. An impressive achievement in itself, Jose’s accomplishment is even more amazing when you realize the journey he took to get there. Born into a migrant farm working family from Mexico, José – who didn’t learn English until he was 12 years old – spent much of his childhood on what he calls the “California circuit,” traveling with his family from Mexico to California’s southern San Joaquin Valley each March, then working their way northward to the Stockton area by summer, picking strawberries, cucumbers, cherries and tomatoes along the way. In late November, they would return to Mexico to spend Christmas, then wait for March to start the cycle all over again. While in California, Jose’s weekends were filled with laboring in the fields with his family, and while the end of the school year meant summer fun for his peers, it meant working seven days a week in the hot summer fields for José and his family. The neighborhoods he lived in were often dangerous, filled with drugs, alcohol and gang violence. There was also the issue of growing up in a bi-cultural environment as a Mexican-American and the prejudices that came along with this label: too Mexican to be American, too American to be Mexican. Through all of this, Jose’s parents stayed strong and focused on their children’s education which allowed José to dream of one day reaching the stars. Determined to fulfill his dream, José obtained his undergraduate and graduate degrees in Electrical Engineering. While working at Lawrence Livermore, he worked on signal and image processing applications in radar imaging, computed tomography and acoustic imaging. He also worked on developing quantitative x-ray film imaging analysis techniques for the x-ray laser program. José applied these techniques in codeveloping the first full-field mammography imaging system that has proven useful for detecting breast cancer at earlier stages, winning recognition awards for his work on this project. Jose has also worked in the international arena where he represented Lawrence Livermore and the U.S. Department of Energy on Russian nuclear non-proliferation issues. After a successful career as an engineer and scientist, José was selected as part of the 19th class of U.S. Astronauts in 2004. On August 28, 2009, José, assigned to the STS-128 Space Shuttle Discovery mission as the flight engineer, realized his dream of reaching for the stars, blasting off into space on a 14-day mission to the International Space Station. Jose’s inspiring journey of perseverance and hard work is a true fulfillment of the American Dream. 3 2016 Leadership Institute Annual Conference: Bridged Through Experiences: The Immigrant Story

Speakers Julissa Arce Immigration & Education Advocate; Co-Founder/Chairman, Ascend Educational Fund SATURDAY, 9:15-10:15AM, LBJ STUDENT CENTER BALLROOM, 3-16.1 Julissa Arce is a writer, and immigrant rights and education advocate. She is the Co-Founder and Chairman of the Ascend Educational Fund, a college scholarship and mentorship program for immigrant students, regardless of their immigration status, ethnicity or national origin. Julissa is also a board member for the National Immigration Law Center and College Spring. She is the former Director of Public Affairs at Define American, a media organization that uses the power of story to change culture around immigration and citizenship. Prior to becoming an advocate, she build a successful career on Wall Street working at Goldman Sachs and Merrill Lynch. She had seemingly achieved the American Dream, and yet she was not part of what defined American. Julissa immigrated to the United States from Mexico at the age of 11, and was undocumented for almost 15 years, including some of her years rising to prominence on Wall Street. In order to help young people in similar circumstances, Julissa co-founded the Ascend Educational Fund. She was officially sworn in as an American citizen in August of 2014. Julissa is currently working on a book chronicling her story, set for release in 2016.

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EVENT **Please note all of this evening’s events with the exception of the small group DAY 1 SCHEDULE meeting will be held in the LBJ Ballroom, 3-16.1 CHECK-IN

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WELCOME AND INTRODUCTION OF KEYNOTE SPEAKER 5:15-6:00 p.m.  RECEPTION Welcome: Dr. Margarita M. Arellano, Associate Vice President and Dean of Students 6:00-6:15 p.m.  WELCOME AND INTRODUCTION OF KEYNOTE Introduction: Dr. Jaime Chahin, Dean,SPEAKER College of Applied Arts 

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Welcome: Dr. Margarita M. Arellano, Associate Vice President and Dean of Students FEATURED ADDRESS  SPEAKER Introduction: Dr. Jaime Chahin, Dean, College of Applied Arts

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Discovering the Leader Within Dr. Jason Mixon

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Mediation: Navigating Conflict with Confidence Dr. Walter Wright

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Should I Say Yes to Stress? Corey Benson

Passion, Purpose and People: Let Your Values Lead the Way Dr. Margarita M. Arellano Scott Zimmerman

The Best Thing About Me is You: The Power of Interpersonal Skills Marsha Burney

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Don’t Talk About It, Be About It: Leadership & Activism Daniel Guerrero Brenna Murphey Skyller Walkes

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CE: SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2016 (DAY TWO)

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Immigration and the United States Dr. Lawrence Estaville

Investing in Your Greatest Ally: You! Glynis Christine

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Social Justice: Exploring Identity & Your Connection to Others Kyle Clark

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A Brand New You: Social Media & Personal Branding LaTonya Henry

Leadership and Communication Lisa Furler

Boundaries & Borders: The Foundation of Global Immigration Graciela Sandoval

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Bridged Through Stories: The Undocumented Experience Francisco Cruz-Mendez Jose Martinez Gloria Velรกsquez

Decoding Your Leadership Ross Wood

And the Earth Did Not Devour Him: The Legacy of Tomรกs Rivera Dr. Jesse Gainer

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Day 2

Session Descriptions 10:30-11:30 a.m. DISCOVERING THE LEADER WITHIN | LOCATION: LBJ 3-3.1 Presented by: • Dr. Jason Mixon, Educational Leadership Department, Chair & Center for Doctoral Studies in Educational Leadership Director, Lamar University Have you ever wondered how you can take your leadership to the next level? This session will explore ways in which you can enhance your leadership development, create a lasting impact and prepare you to exercise your leadership beyond your campus experience. DON’T TALK ABOUT IT, BE ABOUT IT: LEADERSHIP & ACTIVISM | LOCATION: LBJ 3-5.1 Presented by: • Daniel Guerrero, Mayor, City of San Marcos • Brenna Murphey, Officer of Alumni Relations, H.E.A.T Headquarters • Skyller Walkes, Associate Director, Office of Disability Services, Texas State University Do you have a passion to create change, support a cause or elevate a grassroots initiative to the next level? In order to move great ideas into action, leaders must find and use their voice to activate change. This session will help participants understand the intersection of leadership and activism and how they can support each other to create change. FINDING AND DEFINING YOURSELF IN THE COMPANY OF OTHERS | LOCATION: LBJ 3-9.1 Presented by: • Dr. Juan Manuel Niño, Assistant Professor, Educational Leadership and Policy Studies, The University of Texas at San Antonio Have you ever thought about who you are? What you stand for? We often talk about the importance of being our most authentic self, but we don’t take the time to discover who we are and what we want to become. This session will discuss how you can strengthen your self-awareness and define who you are while working with others. CREATING BUY-IN WHILE CREATING CHANGE | LOCATION: LBJ 3-13.1 Presented by: • Lisa Furler, Special Events Associate, Marketing Office, St. Edward’s University Have you ever had a desire to create positive change within your community or within an organization, but struggled with creating the necessary buy-in? Leaders are most successful when they have a clear vision that can be communicated with others. This session will describe how you can create buy-in to create and sustain change while ensuring that you remain true to your vision. SOCIAL JUSTICE: EXPLORING IDENTITY & YOUR CONNECTION TO OTHERS | LOCATION: LBJ 3-15.1 Presented by: • Kyle Clark, Associate Director, New Student Services, The University of Texas at Austin Successful leaders understand and educate themselves on the ever changing demographics and perspectives within their communities, the nation and the world. Regardless of your experiences and knowledge, you should remain committed to challenging yourself to reexamine your personal values, and stereotypes and biases that you may perpetuate. This session will explore how you can critically think about your own appreciation of diversity and embrace the richness that diversity can add to an organization.

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Session Descriptions IMMIGRATION AND THE UNITED STATES | LOCATION: LBJ 4-1.6 Presented by: • Dr. Lawrence Estaville, Professor, Department of Geography, Texas State University Conversations regarding immigration are often focused on issues related to policy and the assimilation of these immigrants to society. However, immigrants have made significant contributions to the creation of the culture within the United States through performing arts, sciences and many others. This session will explore the contributions of immigrants and how they’ve impacted the country. INVESTING IN YOUR GREATEST ALLY: YOU! | LOCATION: LBJ 4-1.9 Presented by: • Glynis Christine, Assistant Coordinator, Student Emergency Services, Dean of Students Office, Texas State University Do you have a passion to create change, support a cause or elevate a grassroots initiative to the next level? In order to move great ideas into action, leaders must find and use their voice to activate change. This session will help participants understand the intersection of leadership and activism and how they can support each other to create change.

1:40 - 2:40 p.m. DISCOVERING THE LEADER WITHIN | LOCATION: LBJ 3-3.1 Presented by: • Dr. Jason Mixon, Educational Leadership Department, Chair & Center for Doctoral Studies in Educational Leadership Director, Lamar University Have you ever wondered how you can take your leadership to the next level? This session will explore ways in which you can enhance your leadership development, create a lasting impact and prepare you to exercise your leadership beyond your campus experience. MEDIATION: NAVIGATING CONFLICT WITH CONFIDENCE | LOCATION: LBJ 3-5.1 Presented by: • Dr. Walter Wright, Associate Professor, Department of Political Science, Texas State University Each day we are faced with potential conflicts that can be disruptive to our success or development. Mediation is a valuable skill that can provide you with the necessary tools to effectively deal with those conflicts and move toward your goals. This session will provide an overview of mediation processes and strategies that will help you handle disputes with greater confidence, care and efficiency. THE DESTINATION BEGINS WITH GPS: GOALS + PLANS = SUCCESS | LOCATION: LBJ 3-9.1 Presented by: • Jenni Kraft-Batchelder, Assistant Director, Student Activities & Transition Programs, St. Mary’s University The best way to get to your destination is to establish clear goals and plans. This session will explore methods of successful goal setting, as well as the importance of vision sharing.

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Session Descriptions HOW THE EXCHANGE OF INFORMATION CAN IMPACT PERCEPTIONS OF ISSUES AND COMMUNITIES | LOCATION: LBJ 3-13.1 Presented by: • Dr. Vanessa de Macedo Higgins Joyce, Assistant Professor, School of Journalism and Mass Communication, Texas State University Have you ever considered how information shared through the media informs or impacts your perceptions of social issues or communities? The advancement of technology has provided us with an influx of information that is sometimes skewed. This session will explore how the exchange of information across national boundaries impacts people’s perceptions of others and their communities. A BRAND NEW YOU: SOCIAL MEDIA & PERSONAL BRANDING | LOCATION: LBJ 3-15.1 Presented by: • LaTonya Henry, Director of Career Development, Texas Lutheran University Social media is both a form of communication and a builder of reputations. Does your digital presence showcase the personal brand that is most authentic to you? This session will provide you with strategies that will enhance and strengthen your digital presence. LEADERSHIP AND COMMUNICATION | LOCATION: LBJ 4-1.6 Presented by: • Lisa Furler, Special Events Associate, Marketing Office, St. Edward’s University Effective communication is an important aspect of any leader’s portfolio of skills and experience. An effective leader requires knowing how to communicate all elements of an organization, and may need to adapt based on the group or individual with whom they are communicating at that time. This interactive session will explore the importance of communication in leadership and its effect on individuals and groups as a whole. BOUNDARIES & BORDERS: THE FOUNDATION OF GLOBAL IMMIGRATION | LOCATION: LBJ 4-1.9 Presented by: • Graciela Sandoval, Doctoral Candidate, Department of Geography, Texas State University There are varying perspectives on why people migrate, what impact migration has on both the countries receiving and sending people, as well as whether or not countries should encourage or limit migration. This session will explore the complexities of global migration and how they relate to our role as a citizen of the world.

2:50 - 3:50 p.m. SHOULD I SAY YES TO STRESS? | LOCATION: LBJ 3-3.1 Presented by: • Corey Benson, Title IX Investigator, Office of the Dean of Students, The University of Texas at Austin When we think of leaders, we often think about the “go-getters” and those who rarely say no. Saying no can be difficult, but in order to effectively manage your stress there comes a time when no is the only answer. This session will explore how you can remain in control and achieve balance in life.

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Session Descriptions PASSION, PURPOSE AND PEOPLE: LET YOUR VALUES LEAD THE WAY | LOCATION: LBJ 3-5.1 Presented by: • Dr. Margarita M. Arellano, Associate Vice President and Dean of Students, Texas State University • Scott Zimmerman, Director of Social and Emotional Learning, St. Andrew’s Episcopal School Have you ever considered how your leadership experiences shape your values and the decisions you make? Although our values may vary, they are reflective of our passions, purpose and the people we care about. This session will explore how our experiences inform our developing values and how those values are reflected in our actions. THE BEST THING ABOUT ME IS YOU: THE POWER OF INTERPERSONAL SKILLS | LOCATION: LBJ 3-9.1 Presented by: • Marsha Burney, Lecturer, Department of Communication Studies, Texas State University Taking the time to refine and master your interpersonal skills can be beneficial and directly contribute to your success as a leader. This session will address the power of effective interpersonal skills. PERSONAL LEADERSHIP IDENTITY DEVELOPMENT | LOCATION: LBJ 3-13.1 Presented by: • Dr. Stacey Robbins, Lecturer, Department of Occupational Education, Workforce, and Leadership Studies, Texas State University When working with a team each person brings a unique set of contributions that both contribute to the project and the development of the other members on the team. Great outcomes can be achieved when we have the ability to establish effective collaborative relations with others to achieve our goals. This session will explore how you can continue to develop your leadership identity while working with teams and create synergy among the group. BRIDGED THROUGH STORIES: THE UNDOCUMENTED EXPERIENCE | LOCATION: LBJ 3-15.1 Presented by: • Francisco Cruz- Mendez, Texas State University Alumnus • Jose Martinez, Texas State University Alumnus • Gloria Velásquez, Senior Lecturer, Department of Modern Languages, Texas State University As leaders we continuously celebrate the stories of others and we must recognize that we are all bridged together through our stories. This session will share the experiences of previously undocumented individuals and how their experiences have shaped who they are. DECODING YOUR LEADERSHIP | LOCATION: LBJ 4-1.6 Presented by: • Ross Wood, Career Counselor, Career Services, Texas State University Effectively communicating your involvement and impact as a student is an excellent way to catch the attention of a future employer. This session will explore how your resume can be used to share your experiences and how they can be beneficial for your next endeavor. AND THE EARTH DID NOT DEVOUR HIM: THE LEGACY OF TOMÁS RIVERA | LOCATION: LBJ 4-1.9 Presented by: • Dr. Jesse Gainer, Associate Professor, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Texas State University Dr. Tomás Rivera is one of Texas State University’s most distinguished alumni. As a native Texas born to a family of migrant farm workers, Dr. Rivera became a nationally recognized figure in both Chicano literature and higher education. This session will explore the life and legacy of Dr. Tomás Rivera and the impact his legacy. 11 2016 Leadership Institute Annual Conference: Bridged Through Experiences: The Immigrant Story

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