Ithaca College

Join us for the 6th annual Women Leaders Series: personal and professional development programs designed to enhance opportunities for college women student leaders.

2018 workshops and events:

All of the following workshops are free and open to all current Ithaca College students. Be sure to register for workshops on OrgSync for Student Leadership Institute credit where indicated. Note that Block IV workshops will be open for SLI registration just prior to Spring Break.

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College Women are Stressed Out & Totally Exhausted

Wednesday, February 28, 4-5pm in Taughannock Falls Room

According to the American College Health Association, 90 percent of women college students reported feeling overwhelmed by all they had to do (15 percentage points higher than college men). Why is this overworked feeling different for women than for men? This workshop will address why we feel overwhelmed and stressed out, and will offer tips for how college women student leaders manage your life to stay on point and function at your best. Presented by Michele Lenhart, Director of Student Leadership & Involvement, Office of Student Engagement and Multicultural Affairs (Leading Others)

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Women Leaders Series: Beyond the Stereotype: Being a Woman of Color in Senior Leadership

Thursday, March 1, 12:10-1pm in Ithaca Falls Room

Dr. Ferro will share her leadership trajectory and the transformative experiences that she has encountered along the way. This session will provide students the space to discuss their own experiences and their leadership aspirations. Presented by Rosanna Ferro, Vice President for Student Affairs and Campus Life (Leading in a Diverse World)

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Negotiation Navigation: What Women Need to Know

Thursday, March 1, 4:00pm in Career Services Training Room

So you’ve probably heard mixed messages about negotiating your salary, especially as a soon-to-be entry level employee. While there is no one-size-fits-all model for salary negotiation, there are strategies you can use regardless of industry and experience level. You also may have heard that women are far less likely to negotiate than men, which contributes to the gender pay gap. Come to this session to learn how to navigate this sensitive process including how and when to bring it up, how to prepare, and what subjects you can negotiate… And why it’s particularly important for women to learn successful negotiation strategies. Presented by: Caryanne Keenan, Assistant Director for Career Development Click here to register

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Badass Women Doing Work Conference

Saturday, March 3 - all day

Presented by the Women in Business student organization - more information coming soon!

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Women Leaders Series: Creating a Vision Board to Focus on Goals

Tuesday, March 6, 4-5pm in Taughannock Falls Room

This workshop is all about empowering you to go after what you want in your life and to let your creativity shine! We'll discuss the importance of goal setting/visioning, how to make a vision board and how creating one can help you on the path to achieving your goals. You'll get to make your own vision board to take home! Presented by Leslie Reid, Student Accessibility Services (Leading Self)

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"Why does everyone like her?" Why Competing with Women in the Workplace Doesn't Work

Wednesday, March 7, 4:00-5:00pm in Taughannock Falls Room

This session will cover gender dynamics in the workplace and how women can support each other’s’ growth and development instead of competing. We will also cover current statistics, biases and perceptions of women in the workplace and ways to overcome them. Presented by: Denise Polanco & Tiffany Valentin, Office of State Grants (Leading Self)

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A Revolution Every Single Day: Art, Feminism & Social Justice

Tuesday, March 20, 12:10-1pm in Ithaca Falls Room

As the American painter Joan Semmel said, "If there are no great, celebrated women artists, that’s because the powers that be have not been celebrating them, but not because they are not there.” Throughout history, women have used various art forms to express themselves and create revolutions in music, sculpture, theatre, painting, dance, and more. Feminism and social justice are consistent threads through female artists creating space for themselves in a traditionally male-dominated industry. Through a variety of multimedia, learn about some of the women who have been creating change through creativity, past and present. Presented by Sam Guter, Offices of Residential Life & Judicial Affairs (Leading in a Diverse World)

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What if Women Ruled the World?

Wednesday, March 21, 4:00-5:00pm in Taughannock Falls Room

Imagine a women-led future... what do you think might happen to the world in that case? The vision of several comedians, writers, politicians, and CEOs regarding how women leaders would change the world will be shared, and participants will have a chance to share their own views, too. This session will offer the chance for a lively discussion, so be sure to sign up only if you are interested in being an active participant in the workshop! Presented by Michele Lenhart, Director of Student Leadership & Involvement, Office of Student Engagement and Multicultural Affairs (Leading in a Diverse World)

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She's the Ticket: A Marketing Toolkit for Running for Office

Thursday, March 22 4-5:15pm in Business 301

In 2017, women comprised more than 50% of the U.S. population and only held 20.05% of the seats in Congress. In American colleges, the statistics are usually about the same or worse for women serving in elected student government positions. Let's change that! In this workshop, we'll view parts of the recent web series, She's the Ticket; We’ll follow a 23-year-old woman's November campaign for a hotly contested town council position and fight for sanctuary city status. We'll learn about how to choose a campaign platform, connect with your constituent base, and market yourself before a student election. Most importantly, you'll receive a copy/paste formula that you can quickly edit to get your campaign running. Wink Wink, Nudge Nudge -  You should run for office! Presented by Sarah Louise Schupp, Undergraduate Experience Coordinator, Cornell University Department of Economics (Leading Self)

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Women in Leadership Experience (WILE)

Saturday, March 24, 9:00am-6:00pm

Registration is FULL! The 16th annual WILE is a day-long retreat in Seneca Falls, New York. The retreat offers a tradition of networking and focusing on engaging dialogue among the participants, exploring the perceptions of progress for women, including a look at challenges that different generations have faced. More information can be found online at: /sacl/osema/leadership/women/

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Mentors Matter: The Why's and How's of Women Finding Professional Mentors​

Tuesday, March 27, 4:00pm in Career Services Training Room

Mentorship comes in various forms and has been proven to contribute to success in the workplace. However, many women face unique challenges when it comes to securing a professional mentor, particularly women whose identities intersect with additional underrepresented populations. Consequently, women are less likely to have a mentor who could provide invaluable work and life advice, support and advocacy for securing jobs and promotions, etc. Come to this session to learn about who you should look for, strategies for finding professional mentors you feel comfortable with, maintaining the relationships, and even being a mentor yourself! Presented by: Caryanne Keenan, Assistant Director for Career Development Click here to register

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Wonder Women documentary screening and discussion

Tuesday, March 27 6:30-8:00pm in Taughannock Falls Room

This 2012 documentary traces the fascinating birth, evolution, and legacy of Wonder Woman and introduces audiences to a dynamic group of fictional and real-life superheroines fighting for positive role models for girls, both on screen and off. Attendees at this session will watch the 55-minute film followed by 30 minutes of discussion about the themes and concepts regarding gender and the media, women in power, and future activism. Presented by Michele Lenhart, Director of Student Leadership & Involvement, Office of Student Engagement and Multicultural Affairs (Leading in a Diverse World)

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Discovering HERstories: Female Voices in Your Genealogy

Wednesday, March 28,  4:00-5:00pm in Taughannock Falls Room

Researching women through historical records can present challenges as surnames change and many records do not include female names. The work of discovering these strong and sometimes uncovered voices can be challenging and very rewarding. This session will cover strategies and tips for researching your female ancestors. Presented by Nicole Eversley Bradwell, Director of Admission (Leading in a Diverse World)

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Thinking & Feeling: Gender Differences in MBTI

Thursday, March 29, 4:00-5:00pm in Taughannock Falls Room

Stereotypically, women are described as emotional and compassionate, while men are thought to be rational and reasonable.  This workshop will explore gender differences on the thinking/feeling (T/F) dichotomy of the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) and the pressure society puts on folks to make decisions in a particular way based on their gender identity.  Presented by Jess Shapiro, Offices of Residential Life & Judicial Affairs (Leading Self)

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If you are an Ithaca College faculty, staff member, or student who is hosting a program related to women and leadership during the month of March, please email mlenhart@ithaca.edu if you would like to add your event to the Women Leaders Series.

Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodations should contact OSEMA at osema@ithaca.edu or (607) 274-3222. We ask that requests for accommodations be made as soon as possible.