MC L.E.A.D.S.

MC L.E.A.D.S. sessions will take place in person on Fridays from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. during the fall 2024 semester.

Sessions are scheduled to occur in the Campus Center Conference Room (meeting room located at the back of the dining area in the Campus Center).

Session Dates, Topics, and Presenters

SESSION 1: SEPTEMBER 6
INTRODUCTION TO L.E.A.D.S.
Learn about expectations and student learning outcomes related to the Moorpark College Leadership Education and Development for Students program. Workshop also includes an icebreaker and an activity about various student leadership development theories. Presented by Kristen Robinson, MC Office of Student Life.

MC LEADS Fall 2024 Session 1 - slides

SESSION 2: SEPTEMBER 20
NETWORKING ON AND OFF CAMPUS: SKILLS AND HOW-TOS FOR COLLEGE STUDENTS
Job Placement Specialists Kirsten Vassie and Lizette Lomelicruz  will run through basic techniques on how to network to advance one's career. Kirsten and Lizette will teach networking fundamentals that will be applicable across multiple job sectors for students and emergent professionals. Learn more about Moorpark College's Career Services online here.
 

SESSION 3: OCTOBER 4
ADVOCACY 101 FOR STUDENT LEADERS
Advocacy skills help leaders build coalitions to take action around issues impacting them. Learning to advocate helps with leadership development by fostering clear and persuasive communication skills. Presented by Kristen Robinson, MC Office of Student Life.

MC LEADS Fall 2024 Session 3 slides
 

SESSION 4: OCTOBER 18
TIME MANAGEMENT  SKILLS 
Workshop session description and presenter information forthcoming. Presented by Noemi Rodriguez and Juan Sanchez, Moorpark College Student Success Coaches. Meet Noemi and Juan online here.
 

SESSION 5: NOVEMBER 1
CULTURAL HUMILITY
Cultural humility emphasizes lifelong learning and reflection in an effort to effectively work with individuals from all cultural backgrounds. In a professional setting, cultural humility can help create a more inclusive and psychologically safe workplace where employees feel valued and comfortable sharing their ideas.  Presented by Moorpark College Student Health Center Coordinator Allison Barton.
 

SESSION 6: NOVEMBER 15
ETHICAL DECISION-MAKING FOR STUDENT LEADERS
Ethical leadership and behavior contributes to the wellbeing of an organization and team. Participants will learn about some of the ethical dilemmas facing student leaders and collaborate to make decisions related to ethical scenarios. Presented by Kristen Robinson, MC Office of Student Life.

MC LEADS Fall 2024 Session 6 slides

Participation in the MC L.E.A.D.S. program is free for all enrolled Moorpark College students to register for on a first come, first serve basis.

This is an extracurricular program and is not based on units. Workshops associated with this program will be offered in person on Friday mornings at 10:00 a.m. in fall 2024 (see above section for dates, topics, and locations). 

Register today by clicking this link!

In addition to developing leadership and professional skills that will help set them up for success, students who attend a specified number of sessions offered by the MC L.E.A.D.S. program can qualify for:

• a Certificate of Recognition for their participation
• a Custom Medallion or Stole to wear over their Commencement regalia (cap and gown)
• a Transcript Notation, denoting their involvement in the Program for the semester
• a Letter of Recommendation* that explains the student's involvement in the program (*letter is a form template)

According to the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE), career readiness is "a foundation from which to demonstrate requisite core competencies that broadly prepare the college educated for success in the workplace and lifelong career management."

There are eight career readiness competencies, each of which can be demonstrated in a variety of ways:

Click on this link to access a quick reference guide to the NACE Career Readiness Competencies.