The Office of Women's Affairs and the Chancellor's Committee on the Status of Women, Minortiy Women's Subcommittee present:
This event will be held in the Chicago Circle Center
from 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Illinois Room, Chicago Circle Center, 750 S. Halsted.
Open to faculty, staff, students and the public
Advanced Registration Required
Endorsed by the Office of the Chancellor
Mission
The UIC Women's Leadership Symposium was founded to make leadership development more accessible to all women on campus and to address the unique issues faced by minority women.
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Merri Dee, Director of Community Relations, celebrates 27 years at Chicago's very own WGN-TV Channel Nine. She serves as a liaison between WGN-TV and community organizations in the Chicago area, ensuring the station serves the needs of the diverse Chicago land area. In addition to her duties at WGN-TV, Dee is known for her extensive charitable work in the community and her commitment to social service especially relating to children and education. Dee is considered both unique and courageous because of her strength to survive gunshot wounds to the head when she and a television guest were kidnapped from the TV station. Lobbying state and city politicians, she assisted in the passage of the Illinois' first Victims Bill of Rights legislation that has served as the model for the US. |
Featured Speaker, Women's Studio
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Zelda Robinson, CEO of Zelda Communications, is an international speaker and training consultant. She specializes in career and personal development. Her clients include Motorola, Commonwealth Edison, and the Mayor's Office of Employment & Training. Zelda has been featured on WGN's Channel 9 Minority Business Report as Minority Entrepreneur of the Week. The Women's Studio is sponsored by the Minority Women's Subcommittee of CCSW. |
Schedule
8:00 a.m.- 8:50 a.m. Registration 9:00 a.m.- 10:00 a.m. Keynote Address 10:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m Morning Concurrent Workshops 12:00 p.m.- 1:20 p.m. Lunch 1:30 p.m.- 3:30 p.m Afternoon Concurrent Workshops 3:30 p.m.- 4:00 p.m Networking, Door Prizes, Booths, & Book Fair 4:00 p.m.- 5:00 p.m. Mini Sessions
10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Women's Studio: Make Over for the New Millennium
Zelda Robinson, Zelda Robinson Communications.
Dialogue with Zelda and learn the process of understanding yourself and how to utilize your full potential. Zelda will take you on a journey of self-discovery to help you experience true fulfillment. Requirements for the workshop: an open mind, one thing that makes you feel good about yourself (i.e. a book, letter and/or photo), a small mirror, and a forgiving spirit.
Expert Jugglers: Women Administrators at UIC
Panel Members: Brenda Russell, Virginia Fiedler, Myrtis Sullivan, and Karen
Maddi
Panel Moderator: Margaret Strobel
This panel discussion will focus on how to weather personal transitions, effectively juggle work and family as well as how to successfully negotiate multiple University roles and responsibilities.
Big Rocks First: Real World Time Management
Terri Blain
Frustrated by time management systems that seem unrelated to your life? Get some practical user-friendly ideas to increase productivity and reduce stress in anaging your schedule and tasks.
Steps for Financial Freedom in Retirement
Jennifer Robinson, Waddell & Reed.
This program is designed to help women achieve financial independence in retirement by addressing such issues as: (1) strategies for financial and retirement planning, (2) how to avoid losing precious retirement dollars through withdrawal penalties and taxes, and (3) how to handle lump-sum distributions from your retirement plan.
EQ: Emotional Intelligence in the Workplace
Sidney Reed, Women's Leadership Institute
Intelligence, training and ideas alone will not make a leader. Emotional Intelligence has been cited in the Harvard Business Review as the most essential element of leadership. Learn the essential components of Emotional Intelligence and what it takes to be a successful leader in today's stressful and demanding workplace.
Starting Your Own Business
Bonnie Ringdahl
This workshop provides many practical tips on starting your own business. From brainstorming ideas on types of businesses to start, obtaining personal, professional and financial support, to running your own board meetings. This session will cover it all.
Successful Job Search Strategies for the New Millennium
Kathleen Canfield
This workshop covers current job market trends, career self-assessment, effective resume writing, attention getting cover letters, conducting internet job searches, the secrets to a successful job search, and more!
As Simple as A B C
Darlene Crawford
Does going back to school strike terror in you heart even though you know it is the best way to get ahead? Learn the tools needed to become a master student in the classroom. Assessment tools will be used to evaluate study skills, learning strategies, and time management skills. Participants will learn how to become successful students.
The Right Stuff: Discovering the Leader Within
Rebecca Gordon
This interactive workshop will help participants realize the leader within through assessing leadership style, identifying barriers to leadership, defining the characteristics of effective leaders and creating your own leadership vision.
The Inside Scoop on Civil Service
Darlene Ziolkowski, Diann Washington, and Stephan Howard
Representatives from UIC Employee Relations, Human Resources, and the Staff Advisory Council will help you make sense of the civil service rules, policies, and procedures. Participants should come prepared with questions.
Afternoon Concurrent Workshops 1:30-3:30
Women's Studio: Make Over for the New Millennium
Zelda Robinson, Zelda Robinson Communications
Dialogue with Zelda and learn the process of understanding yourself and how to utilize your full potential. Zelda will take you on a journey of self-discovery to help you experience true fulfillment. Requirements for the workshop: an open mind, one thing that makes you feel good about yourself (i.e. a book, letter and/or photo), a small mirror, and a forgiving spirit.
Surviving the Hierarchy
Stephanie Ferrera, Women's Leadership Institute
This workshop will focus on how to survive organizational hierarchies without putting yourself in a one-down position. This session will explore different pathways to success, how to avoid common pitfalls, and how to find work satisfaction and success in a hierarchical setting.
For Entrepreneurs Only: Business Plan Development
Bonnie Ringdahl
This seminar will assist individuals in developing the ultimate business plan to get the money needed from financial institutions to start your business venture. How to convert marketing plans to financial projections will be covered. Learn what financial institutions are more likely to assist women owned small business ventures.
A Woman's Life: Myth vs. Reality
Christine Grgurich
Do women have their own culture? Do women and men experience life differently? Discuss and explore the factors that affect women's approach to leadership, relationships, communication, and life.
Empowered Communication through Assertiveness
Liz Keys and Sarah Walker
This workshop will focus on how to improve your assertive interpersonal communication skills. Participants will learn how to recognize and avoid ineffective, aggressive, or passive communication strategies; refine their assertive responses in work and personal situations; and increase their understanding of personal rights.
Latina Leaders @ UIC
Panel Members: Laura Lopez, Belia Gonzalez, Aida Giachello, and Patricia
Gill
This panel discussion will focus on leadership roles of Latinas at UIC, what barriers Latinas face, strategies for successfully negotiating the political environment, and how to make empowered choices in the workplace.
Empowering Yourself from Within
Helen Mitchell
Are you at the crossroads in your life, uncertain of both your personal and professional needs, and seeking a plan of action for the millennium? This workshop will cover a "5 Step Plan" that will empower you to take control of your personal and professional career.
Graduate School and You
Katrina Caldwell
Considering going to graduate school but fear is getting in your way? Admission into graduate school is more than just scores on a standardized test. This session will provide an overview on how to package your strengths to be a desirable candidate, apply for admission, and secure external funding.
Steps for Financial Freedom in Retirement
Jennifer Robinson, Waddell & Reed.
This program is designed to help women achieve financial independence in retirement by addressing such issues as: (1) strategies for financial and retirement planning, (2) how to avoid losing precious retirement dollars through withdrawal penalties and taxes, and (3) how to handle lump-sum distributions from your retirement plan.
Networking 3:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Networking, Booths, Book Fair, and Door Prizes
Mini Workshops 4:00 p.m.- 5:00 p.m.
It's Never Too Late: Pursuing a Bachelor's Degree
Panel Members: Bridget Archer, Elaine Olszewski, and Heather McAllister
This panel will discuss how to make a successful application for an undergraduate program, get support from your supervisor for taking classes, and complete the necessary paperwork for a tuition waiver.
Stress Busters: The Art of Self-Massage
Leslie Kahn, The Tender Touch
Learn the tools and techniques of self-massage and breathing exercises.
Less is More: User-friendly Exercise Programs
Kim Rostello
Learn about exercise programs that are for real people. Get tips on what types of exercises burn fat and maintain cardiovascular fitness. How to purchase effective and safe exercise equipment will also be covered.
Good and Bad Cholesterol: What the Numbers Mean for Women
Mary Maryland
This session will cover how to interpret your cholesterol levels and the relationship between cholesterol and heart disease for women.
Obesity in America: Trials, Tribulations, and New Hope
Charles Baum
This lecture will review the growing incidence of obesity, the relationship between body weight and medical complications, and advances in medical treatment.
Cosponsors:
Office of Women's Affairs, Chancellors Committee on the Status of Women, Minority Concerns Subcommittee
Registration
Advanced Registration Required -- Deadline October 22, 1999
Fee: $20.00 (includes buffet lunch) Payment must accompany form (either University voucher OR a check payable to UIC)
Registration fees are non-refundable after October 22.
There is a $25.00 service fee for all returned checks.
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If you have a disability and need a accommodation in order to participate in this event, please call 312.413.1025 at least one week prior to the event.
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last updated: October 8, 1999
