There are two types of educational sessions: positional and breakout sessions. Positional sessions will be from 10:55-11:45 a.m. During this time, members will meet with others who hold the same same position as them and will go over their duties and develop new goals. Breakout sessions, which are general leadership and informative discussions that can range in a variety of topics, will be from 11:50 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Most members may choose what breakout session they attend, except for senators, who are required to attend an Emergency Senate meeting. Educational session Zoom information is posted in the tables below.
After attending an educational session, please use the following evaluation form to rate its effectiveness: ter.ps/ltd21eval. |
Positional Sessions:
Name of Session |
Description |
Zoom Link |
Presidents |
This positional session is for the newly elected Presidents of each hall/area council. Together we will go over what it means to be a council president and how to effectively lead your council. |
https://umd.zoom.us/j/4246411085 |
VPs of Communications |
As vice president of marketing and communications, you are the visual front for your council -- this positional session will make sure you look fabulous! We will go over flyer and graphic making, helpful tools for design, and social media navigation. |
https://umd.zoom.us/j/92636906034 |
VPs of Diversity and Inclusion |
Explore what it means to intentionally program for a diverse residential community. Participants will discuss the meaning of "inclusivity" in practice and the importance of inclusive programming. |
https://umd.zoom.us/j/98223583873 |
VPs of Programming and Community Development |
This session is for all vice presidents of programming and community development. Learn about the event planning process, brainstorming tips, and the ACE Competition. |
https://umd.zoom.us/j/99700974886 |
VPs of Sustainability |
This session is for all vice presidents of sustainability. How can we make our residence halls and councils more sustainable? Come to this session to learn about the position, team build, and begin chatting about involvement with campus sustainability. |
https://umd.zoom.us/j/8586035155?pwd=T0djZUIzQzBiZE9SeUVBd0UwNjFJUT09 |
Senators |
During this session, you will learn all that you need to know about the advocacy role senators play in RHA. We will cover legislation, committees, and operating procedures of Senate. |
ter.ps/senateltd |
Breakout Sessions:
Name of Session |
Zoom Link |
Zoom Link |
Council Collaboration |
In this session, we'll be discussing how to work with other councils to better represent your residents through both programming and advocacy! |
https://umd.zoom.us/j/98446713262 |
Leadership Escape Room: Save Testudo |
Oh no! A rival school has kidnapped all 7 Testudo statues! The first step to saving the Testudos is learning how to lead in your community and completing a leadership style quiz. Then, you can use this knowledge to answer questions and discover patterns that will bring the Testudos home! |
https://umd.zoom.us/j/8796256141 |
Being a Better Advocate and Leader |
As leaders on-campus it is our job to represent students' interests and lead by example; however, leadership skills like any skill need to be practiced in order to improve. The goal of this session is to learn conflict resolution strategies to learn to be a better leader and learn new techniques to solicit student feedback to be a better advocate. |
https://umd.zoom.us/j/2585674738 |
Identifying Bias: Thriving Across Our Differences |
We're all biased. Our experiences shape who we are, and our race, ethnicity, gender, height, weight, sexual orientation, place of birth, and other factors impact the lens with which we view the world. This session will help you recognize and acknowledge your own biases so that you can identify them when making decisions and interacting with your council. |
https://umd.zoom.us/j/8793878890 |
Emergency Senate |
This session is mandatory for all senators. We will be holding this Emergency Senate meeting in order to hear a special order to approve our Elections Chairperson for the upcoming Special Election. |