Leadership Development Program (LDP) Events – Spring 2013

The Leadership Development Program (LDP) has some exciting events planned for the semester. If you would like to attend any of the events listed, RSVP by clicking on the link provided below.  More information regarding each event is provided below this table.

Leadership and the Law
In collaboration with the Law Society, this popular event is great for those considering law school.  Professionals within the field of law will share their career paths and answer any questions you may have about law school and practicing law. Panelists will include:
Jessica Fuller ‘09, JD, Law Clerk, State of New Jersey Judiciary
The Honorable Linda Feinberg, retired Assignment Judge for the Superior Court of NJ
Stephanie Shortall ‘05, Esq., McNamara, Bolla & Panzer
James Manahan ‘80, Esq., Civil Attorney

Leadership and the Sciences
Network with and learn from a variety of professionals who work in a variety of fields within the sciences including pharmaceuticals, academia, laboratories, and hospital administration. Panelists will include:
Dr. Danielle Jacobs, Assistant Professor, Chemistry/Physics Dept., Rider U.
Ms. Michelle Figueiredo ’13, Behavioral Neuroscience and Dance dual major and participant in BIO 210: Rider Hospital Intern Program at Capital Health
Dr. Steven Lang, PhD, MBA, Associate Director, Biologics Research Biotechnology Center of Excellence Janssen Research and Development, LLC, Johnson and Johnson
Dr. Laura Hyatt, Associate Dean for the Sciences, Rider U.
Dr. Grant Gallagher, Head, Genetic Immunology Laboratory, HUMIGEN, the Institute for Genetic Immunology
Mr. Richard Harris, BSN, RN,CFRN,MICP, Flight Nurse with Virtua Health/NJ State Police

The Diverse Career Opportunities for Liberal Arts Majors
Join members of the Liberal Arts Advisory Board to consider all of the ways in which you can use your Liberal Arts degree to obtain a wide variety of jobs upon graduation.  See how the skills and knowledge you will gain are highly transferrable! Panelists will include:
Garry M. Keel, Ed.D. (’78), Director of Academic Advisement, Thomas Edison State College
Heather Lerch, Elementary School Teacher
Jennifer Fyne, Corporate Recruiter, Aerotek
Jess Chung, Lead Coordinator, NJ Bonner AmeriCorps*VISTA Fellows Program
Gloria Bethea, Choir Manager/Learning Academy Director, Trenton Children’s Chorus
Corinna Bisgaier, Program Director, West Windsor Arts Council
Susan Buck, Owner/Managing Director, College Nannies and Tutors of Princeton

Leadership Development in your Professional Career
Developing your leadership skills and behaviors should not end once you graduate from Rider.  Its important to take on opportunities that your employer may offer. Learn from LDP Alum, Lindsay Alvarado '06, about her journey through Merrill Lynch's Six Sigma program, and find out how it can make an impact upon your career and help you to find success earlier than you imagined!

Disabilities Awareness Training
This is a great training session for students of all majors, as it will make you more aware and sensitive to the issues surrounding disabilities.   Presented by LDP Alum, Jerry Carbone '06, participants will receive a certificate of participation from the Progressive Center for Independent Living.

Leadership and the Arts: Who's Show Is It Anyway?
In partnership with Alpha Psi Omega, this event offers an opportunity for leaders all across campus to learn about leadership in the performing arts. This event will enrich students on how the arts can be a part of their everyday lives. Featuring a discussion with members of the senior class of 2013: Chris Bober, Jimmy Lewis and Elena Camp, this event is sure to inspire students of all majors to follow their dreams and let their leadership skills “show”.

Dinner with the Dean - a new CDLS exclusive series!
The CDLS is proud to offer student leaders a new way in which to dialog with and learn from the talented leaders at Rider! "Dinner with the Dean" will give the Deans of our University the opportunity to share with a small group of students the leadership lessons they have learned in their lives and careers. It's a wonderful opportunity to interact with these high-level leaders in an informal, non-academic discussion about leadership.
We are pleased that Dr. Steven Lorenzet, Dean of the College of Business Administration, has agreed to host our first dinner!  Dr. Lorenzet will focus his discussion on the value and importance of making and learning from mistakes.  So often, we are afraid to take risks and fail at an endeavor - but while we may not always accomplish the goals we set for ourselves, there are valuable lessons to be learned from the mistakes we make and the endeavors that don't work out.  Dr. Lorenzet will shed light on this by sharing lessons he's learned from mistakes made, and hopefully help you to feel a bit more comfortable taking some greater risks in the future!

Leadership Trip to Waste Management Recycling Plant
If you have ever wondered about where your trash and recyclables go and how they are processed once they have been picked up from your home, this is the perfect trip for you. The tour will educate you on topics such as the creation of waste, the company's environmental controls systems, and the daily operations within the organization's landfills.

Leadership and the Military
This event will bring together students leaders and Rider student veterans to learn about leadership from a military model and see how it relates to leadership in other organizations.

ODK Presidential Leadership Exchange
Join other student leaders at Rider to learn more about leadership from the professionals!  This spirited discussion typically includes Rider Board of Trustee members in high level leadership positions. Past guests include Michael Kennedy '72 '75 (Former Partner, PFS National Practice Leader PricewaterhouseCoopers, LLP), Thomas Marino '69 (co-CEO of Cohn Reznick, LLC), and Ms. Mika Ryan (President and CEO Mercer County Sports and Entertainment Commission)

Teachers Leadership Community Mock Interviews
All education majors are invited to sign up for a one-on-one mock interview with a professional teacher from the Teacher Leadership Community.  Get practice and immediate feedback to better prepare for your professional interviews.  A schedule of interview slots will be advertised later this semester, however, if you are interested, please e-mail cdls@rider.edu and we'll place you on a list to assure you receive the interview schedule once its published.

Visualizing Your Future Workshop with Amanda Lyons
For those who are visual learners, join us in this workshop, facilitated by Amanda Lyons (www.visualsforchange.com), and utilize large pieces of paper to draw/map out your five year plan! Think creatively about what your goals might be and leave the workshop with a drawing you can post on your wall to remind you of where you want to go!

"Take the Lead: Leadership Skills from Campus to Career" - presented by Target
At this presentation you will learn how to apply the leadership skills that you have learned and strengthened during your college career to excel as a professional. You will get the opportunity to meet with leaders from Target and learn about internship opportunities with the company as well.

Leadership Trip to Medical Diagnostic Laboratories
MDL is a company that specializes in infectious disease diagnostic testing and focuses on the fields of molecular biology, serology, and immunology. This is a great opportunity for science majors or anyone with a general interest in science.

Team Leadership Challenge Training Session and Boat Building/Racing
What could be more fun than you and four of your friends building a cardboard canoe and racing it in the Cappola Pool for prizes! Information regarding this annual leadership development tradition is available on the CDLS website (look for the Team Leadership Challenge tab). Training sessions will be held the Friday before the event and on the day of the event. Participants must attend only one of the training sessions.

LDP Graduation and Brunch Reception
Come help us celebrate the accomplishments of our graduating seniors! Brunch will be served immediately following the ceremony.