Today we focus on building and maintaining partnerships and teams. “Teamwork makes the dream work!” is a saying you’re probably familiar with. Leadership exists through powerful relationships; no one can be a leader alone. Often the greatest leaders have a partner or teammates who can see their true selves and can challenge the leader’s thinking for the betterment of the cause or group efforts. A key characteristic in fostering partnerships and building teams lies within shared purpose and committing to shared goals.
It is also important to note that one should strive to make connections and build relationships in an authentic manner. Connections and relationships should be forged with good intentions, not through manipulation or deceit. One of the best ways to nurture partnerships and teams is to listen and be present. Being a great leader requires creating a shared vision and developing rapport with your partners and team, in order to ensure the group’s success.
Take a moment to reflect on the list below, which was adapted from Patrick Lencioni's (2002) The Five Dysfunctions of a Team. This list identifies key commitments that help create and foster an effective team.
Five Commitments for an Effective Team:
Opening up and building trust within the team
Engaging in respectful discourse and conflict
Committing to the team’s purpose
Holding oneself and others accountable for their performance
Focusing on collective results
“All change, even very large and powerful change, begins when a few people start talking with one another.” -- Margaret Wheatley
Day 6 Challenge Questions:
What partnerships/teams are you a part of and how does each of these groups impact your life?
In what ways are you challenged AND supported by your partnerships/teams?
BONUS Question:
What TV show, movie or documentary have you seen that further supports these statements, and how?
Community Is Not Cancelled: Building Meaningful Connections in Virtual Spaces
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Presenters: David Hoffman and Romy Hübler
Abstract: Student organizations are UMBC’s most important resource for building community and supporting students’ sense of belonging. During this most challenging semester students have ever faced, student organizations’ role is going to be more necessary than ever. But how will you be able to build community while forced to maintain physical distance? This session will focus on tools and techniques you can use to support and deepen your members’ engagement with your group, relationships with each other, and sense of connection to UMBC.
Identity Conscious Leadership: Identity Development & Creating Equitable Spaces
11:15 am - 12:15 pm
Presenters: Carlos A. Turcios and Erin Waddles
Abstract: Racial, ethnic, and gender diversity are some of the characteristics that make UMBC a unique campus. As the United States continues to grapple with structural oppressive systems, it is essential to identify how our identities play significant roles in our personal lives, as students, and as effective student org leaders. During this session, participants will learn how their identity can “show up” through scenario-based activities, tips on how to create equitable and inclusive spaces, and recommendations on how to disrupt implicit and explicit bias.
Green Dot Bystander Intervention Preview
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
Presenters: Jasmine Lee and Jeff Cullen
Abstract: Power-based personal violence, which includes sexual violence, partner violence, or stalking, occurs at devastatingly high levels on our campus. But power-based personal violence is not inevitable. It can be prevented. Green Dot is built on the premise that in order to measurably reduce the perpetration of power-based personal violence, a cultural shift is necessary. In order to create a cultural shift, a critical mass of people will need to engage in a new behavior or set of behaviors that will make violence less sustainable within our community. The “new behavior” is a green dot. The critical mass is YOU: your organization, your executive board, and your members. This session is a preview of the skills taught in the Green Dot Bystander Intervention Training, available upon request to all student organizations. We need you and your organization as partners in the project of canceling the culture that supports sexual violence at UMBC.
Creating a Virtual Space for Involvement Fest
1:45 pm - 2:45 pm
Presenters: Tori Heasley and Amber Moore (Lift Innovate)
Abstract: This session will prepare organizations for Involvement Fest by teaching them how to create, manage, and utilize a virtual space through Webex. This will be the platform used for recruitment during Involvement Fest.
Becoming a Retriever Leader: Authenticity, Team-Building & Collective Action
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Presenter: Beatriz Gutiérrez-Malagón
Abstract: When it comes to leadership, everyone has an integral role in accomplishing the desired goals of a team. For a student organization to run effectively its officers need to be mindful of how they show up as individuals, how to work with others, and how to take action. In this session we will be utilizing student leadership concepts to analyze where you currently stand as a student leader and as a student organization. By the end of the session participants will be able to identify areas of strength, areas for growth and positive changes that could be made within their role or their organization during their time at UMBC.
*UPDATE: Check out some updates to our programs by going to this link.
Hello i3b community members,
As we approach this upcoming Fall semester, we look forward to welcoming you back to our virtual campus. We are excited to announce our Fall and Winter 2020 events calendar! Please see below for direct links on all the opportunities open to students, staff, faculty and alumni. If you miss any events, recordings, attendee list, and materials will be available in this Google Drive within one business week of the event unless otherwise specified**.
Questions or accessibility concerns? Please do not hesitate to reach out to our staff at mosaic@umbc.edu, interfaith@umbc.edu and/or at lgbtq@umbc.edu. For questions related to our Interact Program, please contact Ciara Christian at cichris1@umbc.edu.
-The Mosaic, Interfaith, and Pride Centers staff
____________________________________________________________________AUGUST
Where My People At? Multicultural Engagement: A virtual Mosaic open house for new students
Tuesday, August 18, 2020 | 3:00 - 4:15 p.m. | Online via Blackboard Collaborate
myUMBC Event Post: Link | BlackBoard Collaborate Session: Link
Primary Contact: Carlos Turcios | carlos6@umbc.edu
The Mosaic, Interfaith, and Pride Centers Virtual Open House: Check Out What We Have in Store in Our BRAND NEW Department!
Monday, August 24, 2020 | 4:30 - 6:00 p.m. | Online via Blackboard Collaborate
myUMBC Event Post: Link | BlackBoard Collaborate Session: Link
Primary Contact: Lisa Gray |lisamgray@umbc.edu
SEPTEMBER
The Interact Dialogues Program Kick-Off (Session I)
Learn more about this cohort style program!
Wednesday, September 2, 2020 | noon - 1 p.m.| Online via Blackboard Collaborate
myUMBC Event Post: Link | BlackBoard Collaborate Session: Link
The Interact Dialogues Program Kick-Off (Session II)
Learn more about this cohort style program!
Wednesday, September 2, 2020 | 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. | Online via Blackboard Collaborate
myUMBC Event Post: Link | BlackBoard Collaborate Session: Link
[Re] Fresh Friday: Processing Our Collective Grief: How to deal when everything is different
Friday, September 4, 2020 | 2:30 - 4:00pm | Online via Blackboard Collaborate
myUMBC Event Post: Link | Blackboard Collaborate Session: Link
Primary Contact: Heidy George | hmg@umbc.edu
I.D.E.A.L. Student Facilitator Cohort Info Session
Learn about a BRAND NEW program to be a part of new change at UMBC!
Wednesday, September 9, 2020 | 10 - 11:30 a.m. | Online via Blackboard Collaborate
myUMBC Event Post: Link | BlackBoard Collaborate Session: Link
Mundo Lingo: COVID-19 International: The global response to the Coronavirus
Wednesday, September 16, 2020 | 4:00 - 5:30pm | Online via Blackboard Collaborate
myUMBC Event Post: Link | Blackboard Collaborate Session: Link
Primary Contact: Heidy George | hmg@umbc.edu
[Free]dom Fridays: The Brown Power Movement and Liberation: The Brown Power Movement and the Continued Struggle for Immigrant Rights
Friday, September 18, 2020 | 2:30 - 4:00 p.m. | Online via Blackboard Collaborate
myUMBC Event Post: Link | BlackBoard Collaborate Session: Link
Primary Contact: Carlos Turcios | carlos6@umbc.edu
OCTOBER
[Re]fresh Fridays: Healing from Difficult Dialogues: Coping with the aftermath of a challenging discussion
Friday, October 2, 2020 | 2:30 - 4:00 p.m. | Online via Blackboard Collaborate
myUMBC Event Post: Link | BlackBoard Collaborate Session: Link
Primary Contact: Carlos Turcios | carlos6@umbc.edu
PAWTalks: Janel Martinez: Ain't I Latina?: Deconstructing Anti-Blackness in the Latine/x Community
Wednesday, October 7, 2020 | 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. | Online via Blackboard Collaborate
myUMBC Event Post: Link | BlackBoard Collaborate Session: Link
Primary Contact: Carlos Turcios | carlos6@umbc.edu
National Coming Out Day Celebration: Celebrating our LGBTQ+ Journeys
Thursday, October 8, 2020 | 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. | Online via Blackboard Collaborate
myUMBC Event Post: Link | BlackBoard Collaborate Session: Link
Primary Contact: Carlos Turcios | carlos6@umbc.edu
Retriever Immigrants United 2.0 Welcome**: A check-in conversation on your needs!
Thursday, October 15, 2020 | 12:00 -1:15 p.m. | Online via Blackboard Collaborate
myUMBC Event Post: Link | BlackBoard Collaborate Session: Link
Primary Contact: Carlos Turcios | carlos6@umbc.edu
[Free]dom Fridays: The Yellow Power Movement: Exploring Asian-American movements for liberation & freedom
Friday, October 16, 2020 | 2:30 - 4:00 p.m. | Online via Blackboard Collaborate
myUMBC Event Post: Link | BlackBoard Collaborate Session: Link
Primary Contact: Erin Waddles | waddles@umbc.edu
Where My People At? Community Lounge Space
Wednesday, October 21, 2020 | 12:00 – 1:00pm
myUMBC Event Post: Link | Webex Events: LinkInterfaith Dialogues: Religion & Social Change: The historical and current role of religion in social change
Tuesday, October 27, 2020 | 4:00 - 5:30 p.m. | Online via Blackboard Collaborate
myUMBC Event Post: Link | BlackBoard Collaborate Session: Link
Primary Contact: Erin Waddles | waddles@umbc.edu
NOVEMBER
[Cancelled]Bagels and Banter: Election Day Results: Now What?: Looking at what's to come for the next four years
Wednesday, November 4, 2020 | 11:00am - 1:00 p.m. | Online via Blackboard Collaborate
myUMBC Event Post: Link | BlackBoard Collaborate Session: Link
Primary Contact: Carlos Turcios | carlos6@umbc.edu
[Re]Fresh Fridays: Caring for Our Bodies: A self-celebration of our bodies
Friday, November 6, 2020 | 2:30 - 4:00 p.m. | Online via Blackboard Collaborate
myUMBC Event Post: Link | BlackBoard Collaborate Session: Link
Primary Contact: Erin Waddles | waddles@umbc.edu
[Cancelled] Bagels & Banter: Public Safety Re-Imagined: Deconstructing "Defund the Police" and "8 Can't Wait"
Tuesday, November 10, 2020 | 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. | Online via Blackboard Collaborate
myUMBC Event Post: Link | BlackBoard Collaborate Session: Link
Primary Contact: Erin Waddles | waddles@umbc.edu
What’s the Tea? : Who is “Karen”?: More than Just a Meme
Wednesday, November 18, 2020 | 4:00 - 5:30 p.m. | Online via Blackboard Collaborate
myUMBC Event Post: Link | BlackBoard Collaborate Session: Link
Primary Contact: Carlos Turcios | carlos6@umbc.edu
[Free]dom Fridays: The Red Power Movement: A discussion & celebration of Indigenous rights movements
Friday, November 20, 2020 | 2:30 - 4:00 p.m. | Online via Blackboard Collaborate
myUMBC Event Post: Link | BlackBoard Collaborate Session: Link
Primary Contact: Erin Waddles | waddles@umbc.edu
Where My People At? Holiday Themed Discussion
Wednesday, November 25, 2020 | 12:00 – 1:00pm
myUMBC Event Post: Link |Webex Event: Link
DECEMBER
[Cancelled] Pawsitive Bodies & Minds: COVID-19's Assault on Black & Brown Bodies: A Presentation on Race and COVID-19
Tuesday, December 1, 2020 | 4:00 - 5:30 p.m. | Online via Blackboard Collaborate
myUMBC Event Post: Link | BlackBoard Collaborate Session: Link
Primary Contact: Carlos Turcios | carlos6@umbc.edu
How to Be a Better Ally: The Unemployed and SES Crisis: Look at what’s to come in 2021
Wednesday, December 2, 2020 | 4:00 - 5:30 p.m. | Online via Blackboard Collaborate
myUMBC Event Post: Link | BlackBoard Collaborate Session: Link
Primary Contact: Erin Waddles | waddles@umbc.edu
Clear Mind, Calm Heart: You made it through 2020!: A holding space to process 2020
Wednesday, December 9, 2020 | 1:00 - 2:30 p.m. | Online via Blackboard Collaborate
myUMBC Event Post: Link | BlackBoard Collaborate Session: Link
Primary Contact: Erin Waddles | waddles@umbc.edu
Retriever Immigrants United: Heritage, Family, and Culture**: A discussion on our culture and most meaningful relationships
Tuesday, December, 15, 2020 | 12:00 - 1:15 p.m. | Online via Blackboard Collaborate
myUMBC Event Post: Link | BlackBoard Collaborate Session: Link
Primary Contact: Carlos Turcios | carlos6@umbc.edu
JANUARY
[Free]dom Fridays: Beyond MLK: Celebrating Obscured Black Power & Civil Rights Leaders
Friday, January 15, 2021 | 2:30 - 4:00 p.m. | Online via Blackboard Collaborate
myUMBC Event Post: Link | BlackBoard Collaborate Session: Link
Primary Contact: Erin Waddles | waddles@umbc.edu
Where My People At? Identity-Based Engagement at UMBC
A virtual departmental open house for new students
[Postponed] SafeZone LGBTQ+ Allyship Workshop: Lite Edition: An Abbreviated LGBTQ+ 101 Workshop
Friday, January 22, 2021 | 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. | Online via Blackboard Collaborate
myUMBC Event Post: Link | BlackBoard Collaborate Session: Link
**No recording will be available for confidentiality purposes.
Spring & Summer 2021 Calendar (Link forthcoming)