The Center for Campus Invovlement offers a wide array of workshops for your student organization or department. Workshop topics range from Programming 101 to Inclusive Leadership to a Real Colors Assessment with your organization. Workshops can be requested at any time during the year and can be modified to fit your organization's needs. Note: Some workshops have a cost associated.
Check below to learn more about and/or register for our workshops and to place a request.
Workshops can be tailored to meet individual needs. Interested organizations should complete the workshop request form at least 2 weeks in advance* of the intended workshop date.
IMPORTANT NOTES ABOUT WORKSHOP REQUESTS:
- *StrengthsQuest & Real Colors sessions require at least a month’s notice for requests due to ordering or other logistics. All other workshops require at least two weeks notice.
- We are currently experiencing a high level of demand. Please note that our availability may be limited. For the best scheduling outcome, please include three dates options.
- Our office prioritizes student and student organization development. We will do our best to accommodate requests for non-student groups when possible.
Questions? Contact us at uminvolvement@umich.edu or at 734-763-5900.
Recruitment and Retention
With over 40,000 students at the University of Michigan, there are many opportunities to recruit members to your organization. Learn how to recruit and retain members who will help grow your organization's vision and mission. Suggested time: 1 or 2 hours
Inclusive Leadership
Inclusive environments and organizations - ones in which everyone feels a sense of belonging and value - create better teams, higher productivity, and a greater sense of connection for members. Join this session to learn more about the key practices of inclusive leadership and how to apply these concepts within your organization. Suggested time: 1.5 hours or 2 - 2.5 hours
Group Dynamics
This interactive workshops will utilize current research and multiple engaging activities to assist your group in improving collaboration and (re)defining your common purpose to enhance effectiveness and stimulate creativity. Participants will learn about their group dynamics inventory and make meaning of how their current dynamics could be improved in the organization. Suggested time: 1.5 - 2 hours
Organization Transition
Every year student organizations transition into a new executive board. Whether it's a new year, a new semester, or just new leadership, let us come assist you in creating a smooth transition for your organization! Suggested time: 1.5 - 2 hours
Programming 101
Planning a program takes a lot of work. Let us share some tips, tricks, and best practices to make it a little easier. Learn the basics of programming, partnerships and inclusivity to help your organization through the planning process. Suggested time: 1 - 1.5 hours
Strengths Quest ($11.99/person)
Take this personal assessment to identify your top five talent themes. Then, CCI staff will facilitate a conversation to with your organization to better understand your individual and collective strengths to help you achieve academic, career, and personal success. Suggested time: 1 - 1.5 hours
Real Colors ($12.50/person)
This personality instrument will help you and your team understand your communication preferences, working styles, motivations, and group dyanmics, and discuss how to build a more effective team. Suggested time: 2 - 2.5 hours
