2016 Leadership Summit

Hosted by the University of Arkansas—Fayetteville

WELCOME Dear Graduate and Professional Student Leaders. As both the Speaker of the Graduate Student Congress here at the University of Arkansas—Fayetteville, and Vice President of NAGPS, welcome to the University of Arkansas and the 2016 Leadership Summit! We are so very pleased to have you all join us here in Northwest Arkansas. We have planned with the idea of the “Art of Leadership” in mind. We recognize that leadership is not a one-size-fits-all proposition and that there are as many different leadership styles as there are leaders. Each of our sessions will focus on a different aspect of leadership and how you can apply that to your own situation and take what you’ve learned here back to your own campuses and continue the great work you’ve already started. Before this next semester is upon us, don’t forget to register for our fall Advocacy Summit and Legislative Action Days, September 10-13. This is truly a critical time to advocate for the issues that are important to you. Please consider joining us in Washington D.C. to make your voice heard. You can register here. Additionally we will hold our 30th Anniversary National Conference at Stony Brook University, November 3-6. Save the date and look for more information soon! As always, we always welcome your feedback on how we’re doing. In addition, if you are interested in volunteering for a committee, or in some other regard, please feel free to reach out to any of us for more details! Again, welcome to Leadership Summit and enjoy your time in Northwest Arkansas!

Take Care, Scout Johnson Speaker, University of Arkansas—Fayetteville Graduate Student Congress Vice President, NAGPS

2016 NAGPS LEADERSHIP SUMMIT SCHEDULE HOSTED BY THE GRADUATE STUDENT CONGRESS, UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS

MONDAY, AUGUST 1 2 PM:

CHECK IN AND REGISTRATION

3 PM:

WELCOME ADDRESSES

4 PM:

DIVERSITY PANEL

5 PM:

RECEPTION

TUESDAY, AUGUST 2 9:30 AM:

BREAKFAST AND REGISTRATION

10 AM:

STRENGTHSQUEST

11:30 AM:

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES SCORECARD

1 PM:

LUNCH

2 PM:

LEADERSHIP THROUGH SERVICE: A GUIDE TO COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

3:15 PM:

BUILDING TEAMS FOR SUSTAINED SUCCESS

4:30 PM:

PSYCHOLOGY OF LEADERSHIP

6 PM:

DINNER

HOG HAUS BREWERY, DICKSON ST.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 3 9:30 AM:

BREAKFAST

10:30 AM:

A CULTURE OF SUCCESS

11:30 AM:

TAKING IT BACK HOME PANEL

1 PM:

CLOSING REMARKS/LUNCH

GRADUATE EDUCATION BUILDING

Dinner Tuesday

Chancellor Hotel

2016 NAGPS LEADERSHIP SUMMIT SCHEDULE HOSTED BY THE GRADUATE STUDENT CONGRESS, UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS

MONDAY, AUGUST 1 2 PM:

CHECK IN AND REGISTRATION

3 PM:

WELCOME ADDRESSES

GRAD ED FOYER GRAD ED AUDITORIUM

NAGPS President Kristofferson Culmer Scout Johnson, Speaker, University of Arkansas Graduate Student Congress NAGPS Vice President Dr. Patricia Koski, Associate Dean, University of Arkansas Graduate School and International Education

4 PM:

DIVERSITY PANEL Arley Ward, Moderator University of Arkansas Graduate Student Congress Vice Speaker

GRAD ED AUDITORIUM

Mohsen Dadashi, President, University of Arkansas Iranian Student Association Joseph Daniels, III, President, University of Arkansas Black Graduate Student Association Erika Gamboa, Director, UA Veterans’ Resource and Information Center Juan Robles, GA, UA Multicultural and Diversity Education Office Heidi Scher, Associate Director, UA Center for Educational Access

5 PM:

RECEPTION GRAD ED FOYER Hosted by: Dr. Patricia Koski, Associate Dean Graduate School Graduate School and International Education Amanda Cantu, Director of Communications Graduate School and International Education

With grateful appreciation to the University of Arkansas Graduate School and International Education for their sponsorship.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 2 9:30 AM:

BREAKFAST AND REGISTRATION

10 AM:

STRENGTHSFINDER GRAD ED AUDITORIUM Adrain Smith, UA Multicultural/Diversity Education Office, StrengthsQuest and StrengthsFinder

GRAD ED FOYER

This session will provide insight and empower participants to enhance their individual performance, how they lead, and optimize their contributions in groups and teams. The workshop will also provide them the opportunity to explore how their strengths play into their personal brand. This will be accomplished through understanding their natural strengths and talents identity in the StrengthsFinder Assessment.

11:30 AM:

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES SCORECARD Dr. Robin Walker, GRAD ED AUDITORIUM University of Missouri, Columbia Coordinator, Graduate Student Professional Development, Graduate Studies

A Leadership Competencies Scorecard: Are you building the leadership skills that employers seek? Increasingly, employers are seeking job applicants with a solid repertoire of transferable skills. This session will offer you a practical framework, grounded in the leadership literature, for assessing your transferable skills across five leadership competency areas

1 PM:

LUNCH

2 PM:

LEADERSHIP THROUGH SERVICE: A GUIDE TO COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT GRAD ED AUDITORIUM Claire Allison, University of Arkansas Center for Community Engagement

GRAD ED FOYER

This session will highlight best practices for developing, launching, and maintaining service programs and advocacy initiatives. Participants will learn techniques for all aspects of program development including issue identification, partnership building, funding, and more. The talk will be illustrated with examples of successful student-led programs from the University of Arkansas Volunteer Action Center.

3:15 PM:

BUILDING TEAMS FOR SUSTAINED SUCCESS Coach Lance Harter, GRAD ED AUDITORIUM University of Arkansas Women’s Track & Field

This session will address the process of building a team concept that an organization can sustain over time while establishing a culture of success for one and all. Coach Harter will emphasize winning models of team-building that have worked successfully at Arkansas and California Polytechnic State University.

4:30 PM:

PSYCHOLOGY OF LEADERSHIP Dr. Rebecca Miles University of Arkansas Walton College

GRAD ED AUDITORIUM

This session will address the leader as a person, understanding the people you are leading, and when and where your leadership style is likely to be effective. You will leave with food for thought, actions to take, and insights into the art and skill of leading.

6 PM:

DINNER

HOG HAUS BREWERY, DICKSON ST.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 3 9:30 AM:

BREAKFAST

10:30 AM:

A CULTURE OF SUCCESS Todd Matherly, Sr. Vice President, Sam’s Club

GRAD ED FOYER GRAD ED AUDITORIUM

This session will focus on how developing the leaders around you is crucial to success, as illustrated by Mr. Matherly’s work leading “5th Thursday” classes which bring future leaders together in an environment where success and leadership are inextricable.

11:30 AM:

TAKING IT BACK HOME GRAD ED AUDITORIUM Jesse Sims, Moderator University of Arkansas Graduate Student Congress Legislative Affairs and Advocacy Joseph Daniels, III, President, University of Arkansas Black Graduate Student Association Vincent Phillips University of Arkansas New Student and Family Programs Dr. Elizabeth Underwood, University of Arkansas, Ft. Smith, Vice-Chancellor, Govt & Univ Relations

1 PM:

CLOSING REMARKS/LUNCH

GRAD ED AUDITORIUM

NAGPS President Kristofferson Culmer Scout Johnson, Speaker, University of Arkansas Graduate Student Congress NAGPS Vice President

YOUR PRESENTERS CLAIRE ALLISON: Claire Allison joined the Center for Community Engagement at the University of Arkansas in January 2014 as an advisor for the Volunteer Action Center Food Programs including the Jane B. Gearhart Full Circle Campus Pantry and the Razorback Food Recovery program. She holds a Master of Public Administration and Nonprofit Studies degree and has previously worked for grass-roots and national nonprofit organizations in the fields of volunteer management and program development. MOHSEN DADASHI: Mohsen is a PhD student in Industrial Engineering at the University of Arkansas. He did his undergrad in his home country, Iran. He graduated from the Master's program at the U of A in December 2015. He is active in international communities in the area. He is currently serving as the president of Iranian Students Association (ISA), a core member of International Culture Team (ICT) and a leader in the Cross Cultural Mentor program (CCM). He is passionate about learning different cultures and connecting to the people of all nations. JOSEPH DANIELS, III: Joseph W. Daniels, III is an enthusiastic scholar, leader, and mentor, currently pursuing his doctorate in civil engineering at the University of Arkansas. Joseph is conducting research on heated pavement systems with a focus on airfield pavements. He is seeking to incorporate sustainable practices and renewable energy to his research approach for cost efficiency, system longevity, and environmental protection. On the campus of the University of Arkansas, Joseph serves as president of the Black Graduate Student Association. In his community, he serves on the executive board of the Northwest Arkansas Branch of the NAACP and is affiliated with non-profit organizations seeking to find solutions to better race relations throughout his region, state, and country. Joseph is a graduate of North Carolina A&T State University, where he received a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering. He is a native of Silver Spring, Maryland. ERIKA GAMBOA: Erika Gamboa is Director of the Veterans Resource and Information Center at the University of Arkansas – Fayetteville. Prior to her current position, she served as both counselor and academic coordinator for Veterans Upward Bound, a federally funded program through the U.S. Department of Education. Erika is a veteran of the U.S. Army Reserves and was honorably discharged in 1999. Erika received dual bachelor degrees in Criminology and Spanish from the University of New Mexico in Albuquerque, New Mexico and two Master's from the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville, Arkansas: Higher Education and Clinical Mental Health Counseling.

LANCE HARTER: The most successful coach in University of Arkansas and Southeastern Conference women’s cross country and track and field history, Lance Harter is in his 26th year at the helm of the Razorback program. Harter’s individual honors include four-time National Coach of the Year and 24-time SEC Coach of the Year accolades. His Razorbacks have racked up 18 NCAA event titles, 149 SEC event titles and 395 All-America certificates through the 2015 outdoor season. Coach Harter was inducted into the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) Hall of Fame in 2014. Additionally, he has represented the United States five times including duties as an assistant coach at the 1992 Summer Olympic Games in Barcelona, Spain, head coach of Team USA at the 1999 World Championships in Seville, Spain, and worked with former pupil Deena (Drossin) Kastor ahead of the 2004 Olympics where she went on to win bronze in the marathon. Most recently, Harter was the head coach of the United States’ women at the 2003 World Cross Country Championships in Brussels, Belgium. PATRICIA KOSKI: Patricia R. Koski was born and grew up in Spokane, Washington. She received her B.A., M.A., and Ph.D. degrees in Sociology from Washington State University. Her first academic position was teaching criminal justice at the University of Tulsa. In 1984, she moved to the Department of Sociology at the University of Arkansas. After receiving tenure, she spent a year as a visiting faculty fellow at the University of Cambridge, and returned to serve as the Director of the Criminal Justice Program in the Department. A year later, she became the chair of the Department, which was soon renamed the Department of Sociology, Social Work and Criminal Justice. She is now the Associate Dean of the Graduate School and International Education. She has published and presented primarily on topics related to family violence, sociology of culture, and the creation of the self. Her most recent publication was on the definition of self for people with neurogenic communication disorders. TODD MATHERLY: Mr. Matherly has been with Walmart for 23 years. In June 2016, Todd assumed the responsibility of Senior VP General Merchandise Manager of Grocery and Beverage. Todd joined Walmart Stores, Inc., as an intern associate in 1993. Later positions include Buyer Trainee with Walmart, Planner in Ladies Apparel, Assistant Buyer, Walmart Buyer in HBA and OTC. In 2004, Todd joined Sam’s Club as Merchandise Manager, promoting in 2008 to Vice President-in Health and Wellness and in 2010 promoting to SVP Dry Grocery & Beverage. From 2012 to 2015, Todd led the Merchandise Solutions team for Sam’s Club. In this role he had oversight for the teams responsible for Pricing, Strategy and Supplier Development, Proprietary Brands, Packaging, Quality, Showcase Events, Demos, and Feature Planning. From 2015 to 2016, he led the Business Member Merchandising team at Sam’s Club.

Todd has a degree in Business Administration with a focus in Human Resource Management from the University of Missouri in Columbia, MO. He resides in Bentonville, AR with his wife, Kathy and their two children, Emma and Jake. REBECCA MILES: Rebecca Miles is a clinical professor in the Marketing Department of the Walton College of Business. She has taught at the U of A for the past eight years. In addition to teaching undergraduate and MBA classes, Miles has served on Faculty Senate, been the faculty advisor for a student-run business, planned and facilitated TA orientation, and guided multiple students through their Honors thesis. She has collaborated or worked with The Sustainability Consortium, the Global Campus, and the IT Research Institute. She was one of the inaugural TEDxFayetteville presenters and a frequent presenter both on campus and off. Prior to her faculty position at the U of A, Miles held positions in management and organizational change at Tyson Foods, Accenture, Enron, AIG/American General Life Insurance. Miles earned a Ph.D. in psychology (Applied Behavior Studies in Education) and practiced in both inpatient and outpatient settings prior to embarking on her business career. She enjoys learning, reading, knitting, gardening, traveling, photography, and the little things in life. VINCENT PHILLIPS: My name is Vincent Phillips, I am a native of Dallas, Texas and I’m excited to be here! I received my undergraduate degree at Texas A&M UniversityCommerce in social work. While at A&M Commerce I was extremely involved on campus with orientation, leadership, fraternity/sorority life, and student activities. This is where I found my passion for impacting students in a positive way I am a first year graduate student in the Higher Education/Student Affairs program here at the U of A. I am also a graduate assistant in the office of New Student and Family Programs, Late Night and Leadership. I oversee UARK Cardinal Nights, Emerging Leaders, Graduate Student Leaders Breakfast, and Student Leader of the Month. JUAN ROBLES: Juan Robles, from De Queen, AR, is graduate student pursuing his Master's in Higher Education at the University of Arkansas. He earned his Bachelor's degree in Political Science and International Languages from Arkansas State University. Juan is a Graduate Assistant in the Center for Multicultural and Diversity Education, where he works closely with first-generation, low-income and underrepresented students to support their academic success and promote diversity and inclusion. He is currently the Vice President of Communications and Alumni Relations in the Higher Education Organization and is an active member of the American College Personnel Association. HEIDI SCHER: Heidi Scher – Associate Director – Assistive Technology. Since July 2007, Heidi Scher has served as a disability resource professional at the University of Arkansas’ Center for Educational Access. As the Associate Director – Assistive Technology, she is a resource for students with disabilities as well as faculty, staff, and

administrative personnel in a variety of areas to ensure equitable access to the University community. Her primary areas of interest include: assistive technology, alternative formats, universal design, and web accessibility. Heidi’s past employment in the field of disability services has been varied. For several years, she provided technical and research assistance at the UofA Research and Training Center for Persons who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing. Through multiple federal grants, she helped develop materials and provide training to Arkansas post-secondary faculty on subjects related to universal design in academics and accommodating students with disabilities. Her experience also includes partnering with students with disabilities, faculty, staff and administrative personnel at an Arkansas two-year institution to ensure access. Having presented on a variety of disability-related topics at numerous state, regional, and national venues, Heidi also has also co-authored numerous publications. Active in the broad field of postsecondary accessibility, she served on the board of Ark-AHEAD (Arkansas affiliate to the Association on Higher Education and Disability) in many different positions, and is a long-time member of the national AHEAD (Association on Higher Education and Disability) organization. Additionally, she is an active member of and has 1served on the board of ATHEN (Access Technology Higher Education Network). Heidi has earned a master’s in rehabilitation counseling from the University of Arkansas, and a bachelor’s in counseling services to the deaf with a minor in interpreting from East Center University in Oklahoma. Currently she is working on a master’s in educational technology at the UofA. ADRAIN SMITH: Adrain Smith is a native of Rison, Arkansas. He received his Bachelor’s in Sociology from the University of Central Arkansas in 2001 and Masters in Higher Education Administration from the University of Arkansas-Fayetteville in 2004. He has been facilitating leadership and talent development for students and staff members at the U of A for over 10 years. He currently serves as Director of Mentoring and Leadership in the Division of Student Affairs. ELIZABETH UNDERWOOD: Dr. Elizabeth S. Underwood, Associate Vice Chancellor for Government and University Relations. Dr. Underwood serves as the Associate Vice Chancellor, Government and University Relations at the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith. She is responsible for government relations encompassing federal, state, and local policy. Dr. Underwood oversees the offices of Public Information and Marketing and Communications. She also co-teaches the Chancellor's Leadership Class and is the advisor for American Democracy Project (ADP). Dr. Underwood is also the project leader on the university’s five-year strategic plan. Dr. Underwood arrived at UAFS in 2010 as the Executive Director of Alumni Relations, where she implemented and oversaw alumni activities and the annual fund. In 2012 Dr. Underwood transitioned from alumni relations to government relations and has since reported to the Chancellor. Dr. Underwood earned her doctorate in Public Policy from the J. William Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Arkansas, her master's degree in Higher Education from the College of Education and Health Professions at the University of Arkansas, and her bachelor's degree in Literature from the University of North Carolina - Asheville. In 2013 she was awarded a Fulbright Scholarship to study Higher Education

in Germany. She was named by AY Magazine to the 2016 class of “Powerful Women in Arkansas”. ROBIN WALKER: Dr. Walker is a member of the NAGPS National Advisory Board. She has 30+ years of successful program leadership experience spanning higher education, government and the nonprofit sector. Currently she reports to the Associate Vice Chancellor for Graduate Studies at Mizzou where she is revitalizing leadership and professional development programming for graduate students. In addition, she teaches a leadership course, collaborates on a four-campus leadership program, serves on campus-wide committees, and leads the Mizzou 3-Minute Thesis Competition. Robin earned a BS degree from the University of Illinois and her MEd and PhD degrees from the University of Missouri.