Professional Development

Leader-in-Residence: Leadership and Ambassadorship Development (Required)


Description
This course is designed to empower students with essential leadership and professional skills to excel as HACU ambassadors. The course will focus on Leadership Development in five key aspects that encapsulate the essence of a great leader:

Communication and Public Speaking: Students will learn the art of articulating their thoughts, ideas, and messages effectively, whether in one-on-one conversations or addressing a large audience.

Representation and Professionalism: Participants will be able to demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of professional behavior, including ethical conduct, appropriate communication, and interpersonal skills, and effectively represent their organization as ambassadors by creating a positive personal brand and applying proper etiquette in various professional settings.

Relationship Building and Networking: This module will equip students with the skills and techniques for establishing and maintaining meaningful professional connections, a fundamental aspect of being a successful ambassador.

Problem Solving and Conflict Resolution: Students will gain an understanding of strategies to approach and solve problems, and handle conflicts diplomatically. This skillset is crucial for managing unforeseen challenges that may arise in their ambassador roles.

Influence and Persuasion: This module emphasizes the tools and techniques to influence and persuade others positively, a vital ability for an effective ambassador.
Content
  • Leader-in-Residence Ambassadorship
  • Leader-in-Residence Materials
  • 1. Communication and Public Speaking 30d
  • 1.1 Importance of Effective Communication
  • 1.2 Different Types of Communication (verbal, non-verbal, written)
  • Different types of Communication Quiz
  • 1.3 Principles and 7 C’s of Effective Communication
  • Effective Communication Quiz
  • 1.4 Basic Elements of Public Speaking
  • Basic Elements of Public Speaking Quiz
  • 1.5 Tips for Managing Public Speaking Anxiety
  • Unit 1 Scenario
  • 2. Representation and Professionalism 60d
  • 2.1 The role of a HACU ambassador as a representative
  • 2.2 Understanding Professional Behavior
  • 2.3 Creating a Positive Personal Brand
  • 2.4 Etiquette in Various Professional Settings
  • Etiquette in Various Professional Settings Quiz
  • Professionalism Through a DEI lens (Supplemental)
  • Unit 2 Scenario
  • 3. Networking to build relationships 95d
  • 3.1 What is Networking
  • 3.2 Why Building Relationships and Networking is Important
  • 3.3 How to Network in College
  • 3.4 Building and Sustaining Relationships
  • Building and Sustaining Relationships Quiz
  • How To Build And Maintain Professional Relationships (Supplemental)
  • Unit 3 Scenario
  • 4. Problem Solving and Conflict Resolution 175d
  • 4.1 What is Conflict
  • 4.2 Types of Conflict
  • 4.3 Conflict Management
  • 4.4 The Problem Solving Process
  • The Problem Solving Process Quiz
  • Unit 4 Scenario
  • 5. Influence and Persuasion 208d
  • 5.1 Principles of Influence and Persuasion
  • 5.2 The Role of Empathy in Persuasion
  • The Role of Empathy in Persuasion Quiz
  • 5.3 Persuasion Techniques
  • Persuasion Techniques Quiz
  • 5.4 Understanding and Applying Rhetorical Appeals
  • Understanding and Applying Rhetorical Appeals Quiz
  • Unit 5 Scenario
Completion rules
  • You must complete the units "Different types of Communication Quiz, Effective Communication Quiz, Basic Elements of Public Speaking Quiz, Unit 1 Scenario, 2.1 The role of a HACU ambassador as a representative, 2.2 Understanding Professional Behavior, 2.3 Creating a Positive Personal Brand, 2.4 Etiquette in Various Professional Settings, Etiquette in Various Professional Settings Quiz, Unit 2 Scenario, 3.3 How to Network in College, Building and Sustaining Relationships Quiz, Unit 3 Scenario, 4.1 What is Conflict, 4.2 Types of Conflict, 4.3 Conflict Management, 4.4 The Problem Solving Process, The Problem Solving Process Quiz, Unit 4 Scenario, 5.1 Principles of Influence and Persuasion, 5.2 The Role of Empathy in Persuasion, Persuasion Techniques Quiz, Understanding and Applying Rhetorical Appeals Quiz, Unit 5 Scenario"