“Education is not preparation for life; education is life itself.” - John Dewey
Happy New Year! No it is not January 1st, but this time of the year we are always excited to welcome a new group of students to the Skyhawk community. This year the Leadership Center staff oversaw Orientation. My thanks goes to Elizabeth Calagias, Patrick Fredricks, and Ashley Rennhack for their outstanding teamwork in making Orientation an overwhelming success. We had high turnout from not just new students, but also family members and transfer students, and we could not have done it without the support of many other colleagues from around campus. Finally, I would like to give a big THANK YOU to Marc Goldfarb whose last day at FLC is on Monday, September 7th. Marc has been instrumental in so much over the years, including serving as Assistant Director of the Leadership Center, and was one of the very first people I met when I arrived in 2007. We want to wish him much success in his retirement and hope he’ll find time to leave the golf course for games of ping pong and Wizard Wednesdays. We will miss you Marc! - Mark Mastalski , Director
September 2015 Newsletter
INSIDE THIS ISSUE
List of ASFLC members
Homecoming Events
Information for Registering an RSO
SUP Events for September
Student Wellness Announcements
Leadership Development Program
Contact Information
1000 Rim Drive, 171 Student Union, Durango, CO 81301
Associated Studen
President: Lindley Galle
Financial Allocation Administrative
ASFLC meets every Wednesday (during the regular academic year) at 7:00pm in the Senate Chambers, 163 Student Union.
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Advisors: Mark M
Home Athletic Events:
10/2—Women’s Soccer: 12:30pm
10/2—Men’s Soccer: 3pm
10/2— Women’s Volleyball: 7pm
10/3—Football: Noon
10/3—Women’s Volleyball: 5pm
10/4—Women’s Soccer: 1pm
October 2 & 3
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Vice-President: TBD
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Harrison Thrasher Shea Wales Evan Wick tt Greenler
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Legal Aid ASFLC sponsors an attorney to visit campus and provide legal aid to students on a first-come, first-served basis. This service is paid for via student fees and is available to any registered FLC student.
Upcoming date: September 23rd
Campus Events:
10/2—Homecoming Bonfire: 7:30pm at the FLC Softball Fields 10/2—Homecoming Fireworks: After the bonfire at The Rim 10/3—Skyhawk Homecoming BBQ: 11:30am at the Football Stadium
New RSOs will receive a $100 allocation from ASFLC if they register by September 25; existng RSOs that re-register will receive $50. All it takes is 4 student officers and an FLC faculty or staff advisor to start an RSO.
All sessions are held in 179 Student Union (in the Leadership Center) from Noon—1:30pm. ASFLC legal aid service provides current students with legal consultation and legal advice; it is not intended, under any circumstances, to provide a legal . Additionally, the legal aid attorney is not available to discuss FLC disciplinary matters or legal cases involving FLC as a party.
September 10th is World Suicide Prevention Day. The act of showing care and concern for someone who may be vulnerable to suicide can be a game-changer. Check in on someone you may be concerned about, listen to what they say, how they say it and show them kindness and support.
Look for Student Wellness Initiatives (SWI) in the Student Union from 11am1pm on 9/10 to get resources on how to reach out, as well as honor loved ones lost. Join SWI and others around the world who are working towards the common goal of preventing suicide.
Interested in making a diffe is the registered student org gramming. Our approach is are at. Come check us out e WellPAC President Kevin G
This year SWI will have a strong emphasis on encouraging the FLC community to be active bystanders. Active bystanders recognize and safely intervene in potentially dangerous situations. Please consider taking an active bystander training to help teach your peers to take action! Come by the SWI office in the Leadership Center for more information and to learn more about how to be an FLC B.A.D. A.S.S.* (Be Aware, Decide to Act & Say Something). *B.A.D. A.S.S. acronym used with permission from the Colorado College Wellness Resource Center.
erence on campus? WellPAC (Wellness Peer Advisory Council) ganization on campus that puts on health & wellness pros humanistic, meaning we strive to meet people where they every Wednesday from 5-6pm in the Cascade Room. Email Gardner with questions at krgardner@fortlewis.edu.
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By participating in LEAD, students will gain a better understanding of leadership styles, learn to recognize the power of a team, and develop the potential to create change. The LEAD cohort program is comprised of four levels starting with Bronze, advancing to Silver then Gold, and concludes with Platinum. Each level can be completed in one semester. Similar to a student organization or a class, the cohort model offers individuals the opportunity to grow in a group setting through a shared experience. Each level will meet once a week to participate in a one hour workshop and a 30 minute small group meeting.
Sign up here!
The Leadership Enrichment ment (LEAD) program is desig in students the awareness, c sion, knowledge, and skills to tive difference on campus an fun and interactive program an invaluable opportunity to other student leaders and en related to leadership and curr
hat’s the #1 complaint that employers have of graduating seniors?
They haven’t developed their leadership skills.
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Benefits of LEAD:
Focuses on your individual strengths
Hands-on learning
Develop meaningful relationships with other students & experienced professionals
Create the skills to be an agent of change
Excellent résumé builder
Recognition at annual student leadership reception
Opportunities for professional references & recommendation letters for jobs or internships FREE Program!
LEADERSHIP CENTER STAFF Mark Mastalski—Director of Leadership Center mastalski_m@fortlewis.edu
(970) 247 - 7452
Ashley Rennhack— Asst. Director of Leadership Center rennhack_a@fortlewis.edu
(970) 247 - 7258
Elizabeth Calagias—Union Programming Coordinator & Coordinator for New Student Orientation ercalagias@fortlewis.edu
(970) 247 - 7090
Student Union, Room 171 (Across from the Info Desk)
Phone: (970) 247-7394 Office Hours: Monday—Thursday: 8am-6pm Friday: 8am—5pm Saturday & Sunday: Closed
Patrick Fredricks—Leadership Programs Coordinator ptfredricks@fortlewis.edu
(970) 247 - 7517
Kendra Gallegos Reichle— Coordinator of Student
Wellness Initiatives kgreichle@fortlewis.edu
(970) 247 - 7508
Deadline for Adding Classes Tuesday, September 15
Deadline for Dropping Classes (No Recorded Grade) Tuesday, September 15 Deadline for Application for Graduation Tuesday, September 15