Greetings!

This NEW newsletter is intended to bring you timely information and updates related to the Certificate in Leadership Studies. Emails like these will go out two-three times a semester to all students who have declared the certificate. Newsletters are curated by Ali Rood, Marketing Intern, Leadership Studies and Matt Augeri, Director, Leadership Studies.

 

Meet Matt Augeri

Our first staff introduction is me, Matt Augeri. I direct the Leadership Studies program and I am also your advisor for the Certificate in Leadership Studies. My background is in higher education and student development. I grew up in Connecticut and completed my undergrad degree at UConn. My family and I have lived in Iowa City for the past 10 years. I enjoy coffee, donuts, and a good home show. You can sign up to meet with me on MyUI.

Free suckers/lollipops for those who meet with me in person! 😜

 

Spring Classes Offered

LS:1020 Introduction to Leadership

LS:1024 Hawkeye Service Break

LS:2002 Career Leadership Academy Part 1

LS:2013 Strengths-Based Leadership

LS:2020 Women in Leadership

LS:2022 Leading from the Margins

LS:3002 Career Leadership Academy Part 2 – (Prerequisites: LS:2002)

LS:3004 Perspectives on Leadership

LS:3011 Leadership Certificate Capstone – (Prerequisites: LS:3004 & LS advisor approval)

LS:3012 Leadership Theory to Practice

 

Student Spotlight

 

Name:
Sabrina Hazuka

Year:
Sophomore

Major:
Communication with a minor in Human Relations, and certificates in Event Management and Leadership Studies.

Involvement:
Vice President for S.T.A.R, an ambassador for the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences for the Event Management Certificate, and a Leadership Studies Certificate Rep.

How has being a LS certificate student helped you grow as a student and/or personally?

In every experience I take part in I always hope to advance and pursue higher opportunities that will build upon my previous foundation and character. I never want to take advantage of any opportunity I am blessed with; instead, I want to use opportunities to grow myself as a person, student, and future employee. The Leadership Certificate is one of these opportunities that I will not take for granted. This certificate has created a new way of thinking for me. There are many ways that leadership can grow a person but, 

in my experience, it specifically helps with service. I have always had a passion for student-based leadership in service. And the certificate allowed my passion to grow even further. I love volunteering and disclosing my past experiences, good or bad, to help others on their path. One example of my student-based leadership in service is volunteering on Fridays at Hawkeye Visit Days. I speak to possible future Hawkeyes and their families about the decision-making and process of college. This is where I put my leadership skills to use. I am transparent and vulnerable with these families, in which I speak about my mistakes and successes in hopes they excel.

What is your favorite LS class you’ve taken?

My personal favorite Leadership class I have taken so far has to be the very first class I took in this certificate, Introduction to Leadership. This class was the hook, line, and sinker for me. It presented me with a nontypical class routine. Introduction to Leadership was not focused on drilling information into students that they would need to memorize and regurgitate on an exam. Instead, this class taught me and my peers real-life leadership skills. We learned what makes a good leader and how to be one ourselves. We did various reflections over this course where we evaluated ourselves which I think is an underappreciated idea. Evaluating yourself and how you are doing is huge as a leader because if you can’t trust yourself and be accountable for yourself how can you ask anyone else to trust and rely on you. This class paved the way of how to be a leader not only to others but yourself as well.

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