Texas State Leadership Institute Conference Report

1. Texas State Leadership Institute Conference Report Ethics, Service and Sustainability February 11-12, 2011

2. Texas State Leadership Institute Conference Ethics, Service and Sustainability February 11 – 12, 2011 LBJ Student Center Texas State University-San Marcos Total Attendance: 278

4. Dean of Students OfficeMission 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, and resolutions to student misconduct allegations.

5. Leadership Institute Vision To develop students into ethical, innovative, responsible, civically-minded leaders who contribute positively to their local and global communities. Mission The purpose of the Leadership Institute is to bring students together to learn leadership skills, engage in activities that foster ethical behavior, build an inclusive community, demonstrate social responsibility and inspire a commitment to excellence. Core Values • Ethics/Integrity • Excellence • Social Responsibility • Inclusivity • Civic Engagement • Empowerment

6. Conference Purpose The primary purpose of the conference is to bring students together to learn leadership skills, engage 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 potential.

8. Total Attendance - 278 9%

9. Non-Texas State Student Attendees

10. Attendance by College* *Figure includes Texas State students only

11. Attendance by Gender* *Figure includes Texas State students only

12. Attendance by Ethnicity* *Figure includes Texas State students only

13. Ethnicity Comparison

15. Key Findings • 97% of respondents stated they would attend a future Texas State Leadership Institute Conference, with the remaining 3% indicating this would not apply (graduating seniors). • 92% of respondents agreed or strongly agreed that the conference was well organized with the exception of the registration for sessions process. • 80% of respondents agreed or strongly agreed that the Friday/Saturday format was suitable for the conference.

16. Mark Updegrove Mark Updegrove serves as the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library’s fourth Director in its 38 year history. He is an award-winning author with over two decades of leadership experience within top media and communications organizations including Time, Newsweek, Yahoo, and Nickelodeon and MTV Magazines.

17. Mark Updegrove • 92% of attendees agreed or strongly agreed that Mark Updegrove’s session was informative • Comments included: • “Loved hearing from Mr. Updegrove!” • “Mark Updegrove was awesome!” • “I really liked the first key note speaker, bring more people like him, because he was very inspirational to me.”

19. Christy Pipkin Christy Pipkin, along with husband Turk Pipkin, founded The Nobelity Project, an education and action nonprofit, to make movies that make a difference. Their current documentary, One Peace At A Time, explores the idea of providing fundamental rights for the world’s children as the best path to a more peaceful and sustainable world. Currently, The Nobelity Project is building Mahiga Hope High School in rural Kenya – the first high school ever in that community.

20. Christy Pipkin • 90% of attendees felt the her presentation was relevant to the theme of the conference • Comments included: • “Really enjoyed [Pipkin’s] presentation. I would love to see her come back and present a seminar session.” • “Definitely bring Christy Pipkin back...She was incredible!” • “Keynote speakers were a perfect compliment to the conference, and I’m looking forward to watching Ms. Pipkin’s documentaries.”

21. Breakout Sessions • 19 Different sessions offered (One session cancelled as presenter was ill) during 24 time slots • Focus on general leadership and service (7), ethics/integrity/inclusivity (4), and sustainability (8). • Comments from some of the sessions • “I loved everything about the presentation. It really related to my hectic life and will help me deal with my stress.” • “Great speaker! Commanding presence and attention!” • “This session was by far my favorite. Thank you so much for your honesty and openness. I am truly inspired.” • “Brilliant, funny, engaging and memorable!” • Great presenter! Had a lot of passion for what he was talking about and it rubbed off on the audience!”

23. Small Group Meetings • Led by experienced student leaders • Served as guides for students throughout the conference • Consisted of three guided activities • Icebreaker • Checking in/Conference discussion • Putting it All Together: Developing an action plan tabletop

24. Group Facilitators • Maxfield Baker • Bonnie Brewer • A.J. DeGarmo • Mel Ferrari • Nick Franke • Abreeta Goode • Sara Hadley • Josefina Ibarra • Amber Kahla • Asha McElfish • John Paine • Christopher Ramirez • Colter Ray • Lauren Redman • Laney Reed • Emily Reiser • Jen Roby • Jessica Salinas • Amanda Sandoval • Shanna Schultz • Taylor Smith • Eric Wheeler

25. Sustainability • Recycled or partially recycled conference materials including programs, folders, notepads and pens • Recycling bins and Bobcat Blend provided throughout the conference

27. Positive Feedback • “I really got a lot out of this conference. It opened my mind to new ideas and concepts.” • “I would attend this again. I thought it was a great way to meet other leaders on campus to collaborate on other projects.” • “Enjoyable! Great to see other students from nearby colleges coming to our campus.” • “This conference was obviously put together with the purest intentions. Because of that, you made it impossible to anything but jump in head first and enjoy this conference. Thank you!” • “Great conference! Very informative. I feel very great about implementing information I learned into my life and organization.” • “A tradition was started here, and we’re off to a GREAT start! The closing comments were particularly inspiring.”

28. Suggestions for Improvement • Registration process should be streamlined – preferably in advance • Improve the quality and quantity of food • Get information and assignments to volunteers at an earlier date • Sessions should be longer and more interactive • Have more student presenters and panelists • Invite more students from other universities to participate and network

30. Leadership Conference Committee • Ian Arellano • Dr. Margarita Arellano • Dr. Ron Brown • Kristy Caldwell • Chrystah Carter • Christopher Covo • Albert James DeGarmo • Cody DeSalvo • Melanie Ferrari • Carmen Finch • David Fink • Lisa Furler • Sarah Hadley • Dr. Janet Hale • Dyana Hampton • Jasmine Hillman • Lanita Legan • Gabriella Lombardo • Michelle Lopez • Dr. Erik Malmberg • Dr. John McGee • Laramie McWilliams • Mary Ann Ortiz-Moerke • Kathy Myres • Terence Parker • Nina Pereira • Colter Ray • Emily Reiser • Brian Robinson • Stacy Sparks • Elizabeth Webster

31. Sponsors • Department of Housing and Residential Life • University Bookstore • University Police Department • Vice President for Student Affairs • LBJ Student Center • Campus Recreation • Chartwells