Lunch & Learn Sessions

The PSLI Lunch & Learn sessions will follow a seminar-based format, with seminars offered throughout the academic year on a rotating basis. All UM students will be invited to participate – regardless of previous leadership experience. The seminars will be taught by resident experts from various departments and schools on the UM campus. 

Candidates who are accepted into the program will graduate the program at the Platinum or Gold level.  Candidates who complete the four (4) Core Seminars and five (5) Elective Seminars will be awarded the Platinum level.  Candidates who complete the four (4) Core Seminars and three (3) Elective Seminars will be awarded the Gold level.

Participants are asked to RSVP to each session. Follow the link to register for the following events!

Core Seminars

Civility in the Workplace

September 17, 2012   12-1pm     Dr. Kelly Macmillan (SSW)
October 8, 2012         12-1pm     Professor Lisa Bress (SOD)
November 7, 2012     1-2pm       Choose Civility by P.M. Forni book discussion led by Lisa Bankman
November 14, 2012    12-1pm     Dr. Regina Twigg (SON)
February 19, 2013      12-1pm    Professor Richard Colgan, MD (SOM)
March 4, 2013            1-2pm      Dr. Jill Morgan (SOP)
April 9, 2013              12-1pm     Professor Danielle Citron, JD (SOL)

Cultural Understanding

September 26, 2012   12-1pm     Bonnie Bissonette & Dr. Jodi Olsen
November 1, 2012      1-2pm
February 4, 2013        12-1pm

Measuring Success Through Assessment

October 30, 2012      12-1pm      Bill Crockett
February 6, 2013       1-2pm

Moral and Ethical Leadership

October 22, 2012      12-1pm     Dr. Adil Shamoo
February 26, 2013     12-1pm 

Elective Seminars

Time Management & Goal Setting

September 24, 2012  1-2pm     Deborah Levi

Work-life Balance & Leadership

October 1, 2012       12-1pm    Hillary Edwards

Managing and Coordinating Projects and Events

October 3, 2012       12-1pm    Caitlin Sloane
February 2, 2013      12-1pm

7 Habits of Highly Effective People

October 15, 2012     12-1pm    Dr. Roger Ward

Type and Leadership (MBTI)

October 18, 2012     12-1pm    Courtney J. Jones
March 7, 2013          12-1pm

Creating a Digital Presence

November 6, 2012   1-2pm      Pat McAvoy

Interview Skills

November 8, 2012   12-1pm    Juliet Dickerson
February 28, 2013    1-2pm

Public Speaking

November 12, 2012  12-1pm    David Flinchbaugh
February 14, 2013     12-1pm

Leadership in the Age of Social Media

December 3, 2012    12-1pm    Flavius Lilly

Building Consensus

February 21, 2013    12-1pm    Dr. Megan Meyer

Cross Cultural Communication

March 5, 2013         1-2pm       Carol Haislip - International School of Protocol

Leading in a Diverse and Global Society (recommended Prerequisite Cultural Understanding)

March 12, 2013      12-1pm      Bonnie Bissonette & Dr. Jodi Olsen

Additional PSLI Events

PSLI & AMCP Welcome Networking Reception

September 12, 2012    5:30-7:30pm     SMC CC Ballroom B

Dining Etiquette Dinner

April 16, 2013            5:30-7:30pm      SMC CC Ballrooms

Student Leadership Celebration Reception

April 18, 2013           5:30-7:30pm       SMC CC Ballrooms