All Delaware High School Student Government Officers
are invited to this free one-day Leadership Conference!
A letter from the University of Delaware Student Government Association President:
 The University of Delaware and the Student Government Association would like to introduce you to the 1st annual First State Leadership Conference. Inspired by the University's initiative, "Delaware First", we have invited high school students from across our great state, who have demonstrated their willingness to serve their respective student bodies.
At the First State Leadership Conference, students will have the chance to develop their interpersonal skills, further their leadership skills, and convene with other high school representatives as well as UD leaders. The day is filled with challenging, interactive activities that will motivate and enhance the abilities of all students.
The University of Delaware Student Government Association is excited to welcome you to our campus and we commend your for taking advantage of this exceptional opportunity.
All the best,
David Tusio
President
Student Government Association
University of Delaware |
Registration will begin at 9:00 am.
The conference will begin prompty at 9:30 am and conclude at 4:00 pm
Workshop Topics
"Public Speaking"
Dr. Dannagal Young
Assistant Professor
Department of Communication
"Leadership Styles"
Dr. Tony Middlebrooks
Assistant Professor
Leadership Program
School of Urban Affairs and Public Policy
"Team Work"
Dr. Matt Robinson
Director, Sports Management Program
Associate Professor, Department of Health, Nutrition and Exercise Sciences
"Effective Communication with Today's Technology"
Richard Gordon
Manager of Communications
IT- User Services
"Personal Success"
Steve Sciscione
Associate Director, Career Programming & Training
and
Cindy Holland
Assistant Director, Career Resource Center
Career Services Center
"Managing a Successful Event"
Scott Mason
Associate Director, Activities & Programs
Student Centers
Continental Breakfast and Lunch will be provided.
Advisors welcome! We will provide you with a session with information about advising and a tour of the UD campus.
Lieutenant Governor Matt Denn
A native of New Castle County, Delaware, Matt Denn attended Yorklyn Elementary and H.B. du Pont Middle School. When his family moved to California, he finished high school there and went to the University of California at Berkeley, where he was elected president of the student body.
Matt returned to Delaware and sought out Delaware Volunteer Legal Services for his first job, providing free legal advice and representation to people who couldn’t afford it otherwise. Meeting with clients in church basements, he worked on cases involving unfair apartment evictions and workplace discrimination.
In 1998, after he had entered private legal practice, Matt was asked by then-Governor Tom Carper to chair the state’s Child Protection Accountability Commission. The commission’s task was to help fix state government’s child protection system after a series of tragic child deaths. After following the advice of Matt’s commission, caseworker loads were reduced and child safety measures improved.
In 2004, Matt won both a primary and the general election to become the state’s Insurance Commissioner, turning an office that had been forgotten by many into a strong advocate for Delaware consumers. And on November 4, 2008 Matt Denn was elected as the Delaware’s Lieutenant Governor.
Matt married his wife Michele in 2002 after proposing to her on the boardwalk in Rehoboth, where they had met. Their dog Lenny joined the family in summer 2004. On December 29, 2004 – just days before Matt took office as insurance commissioner – twins Adam and Zach were born.
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Each school is invited to bring 6-8 Student Government members to the conference.
We look forward to meeting all of you!
First State Leadership Conference
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the cost to attend the First State Leadership Conference?
A: There is no fee for students or their advisors to attend the conference, thanks to support from UNIDEL.
Q: Who can attend the First State Leadership Conference?
A: All schools from the state of Delaware are invited to bring six to eight student leaders. Up to two faculty members may attend with the students, and are encouraged to participate in an interest session and tour of
the University of Delaware campus.
Q: Where can I park my car at the University of Delaware?
A: Parking for cars in available at the Trabant University Center parking garage, located adjacent to the student center. Parking for larger buses will be available at the Delaware Field House, located off Route 896,
north of Delaware Stadium.
Q: What will I need to bring with me to the conference?
A: Notebooks and pens will be provided at the conference. You may wish to bring a copy of your resume for an optional session, "Personal Success," lead by administrators from UD's Career Services.
Q: Will I need to bring a lunch?
A: A continental breakfast will be provided, as well as buffet lunch provided by UD Dining Services. A vegetarian option will also be provided.
Q: What should I wear to the First State Leadership Conference?
A: Conference attendees are asked to wear business casual attire.
Please feel free to contact us with any questions you may have. We look forward to hearing from you!
