The annual Richard & Lila Sussman Fall Leadership Conference will take place Sunday, Oct. 25, from 1 to 6 p.m. in the Olmsted Center. The Sussman Fall Leadership Conference is designed for students who are interested in or are currently involved with leadership on campus.

The conference theme this semester is “Do Less, Achieve More” and the keynote speaker, James Robilotta, will speak on “More Action, Less Title: Empowering Student Leaders To Do More”.

I am looking for students, faculty, and staff to facilitate breakout sessions on a range of topics that will encourage attendees to be intentional with their involvement on campus and to explore leadership in the following areas:

• Personal/Professional Development: Sessions will inform students’ understanding of their leadership identity as it relates to their activities on campus and beyond. Potential topics: time management, effective communication, avoiding burnout
• Strategic and Organizational Leadership: Workshops will provide effective tips and training that student leaders can use in their organizations and on campus. Potential topics: event planning, navigating Drake policies, motivating members
• Community Building: Workshops will build students’ understanding of effective community partnerships at Drake and in the Des Moines area. Potential topics: creating Des Moines partnerships, intentional philanthropy, collaborating with other organizations

Each session will reach 20–30 students and should last up to 50 minutes.

If you are interested in presenting at the conference, please complete this form by Monday, Sept. 28. Selected presenters will be notified by Friday, Oct. 2.

Questions? Contact Meghan Blancas, director for student leadership programs, at meghan.blancas@drake.edu

—Submitted by Meghan Blancas