Posted by 4U on January 18, 2002 at 11:40:13:
Coming soon to a city near you...
'APIA U: Leadership 101'
3rd Annual Series of Leadership Trainings for Asian
Pacific Islander American (APIA) Student Organizers
Sponsored by the Organization of Chinese Americans
Funded by State Farm Insurance Companies
www.ocanatl.org
Does your organization grapple with issues of apathy and activism?
Are you looking to develop your leadership skills?
Are you interested in organizing around Asian Pacific Islander
American (APIA) issues or other issues you are facing on campus?
Does the APIA community on your campus work effectively in coalitions?
Are you preparing for a transition of new officers for the upcoming year?
Are you looking for ways to empower new and younger student leaders?
Are you looking to build a strong and viable organization for the APIA
community on your campus?
The mission of these 12 leadership trainings is to provide Asian Pacific
Islander American (APIA) student leaders and activists an environment
to develop leadership and organizing skills that are relevant to APIA
students on their campuses and in their communities. The 1 1/2 day
training will bring together students in the region to share experiences
and develop tools so they can effectively serve as a catalyst for change
and activism.
The format of the program is structured to be very interactive with a
series of presentations and hands-on exercises and discussions
conducted by two facilitators. Sixty participants are expected to
share and participate fully to enable you to challenge yourself and
learn from each other in this group process. Participants attending
the training are expected to attend the FULL weekend as the sessions
and exercises build on each other to enhance the understanding of the
concepts.
The day will focus on team building and the development of building
relationships, self-awareness, and team-awareness. Exercises will
help you identify and develop characteristics and skills needed to be
an effective leader and in challenging the process and initiating a
shared vision. The training will offer space for fusion of leadership
and ethnic identity issues and how to use your skills to address
difficult campus and societal issues.
At the same time, it will present a leadership training that keeps in
mind the viewpoint and experiences of Asian Pacific Islander
Americans and students of color. This will include how cultural
influences have an impact on how you lead and various issues
facing APIA students.
OCA Leadership Trainings 2002 Schedule
Jan 26-27 Mid-Atlantic Region Washington, DC
Feb 2-3 Northeast Region Philadelphia, PA
Mar 9-10 Northeast Region Boston, MA
Mar 16-17 Southern Region Nashville, TN
Mar 23-24 Southwest Region Houston, TX
Apr 6-7 Northeast Region Stony Brook, NY
Apr 6-7 Northwest Region Eugene, OR
Apr 20-21 Intermountain Region Boulder, CO
Apr 27-28 Northern California Region Davis, CA
Dates and sites in Southern California, Minnesota, and Chicago pending
confirmation.
***REGISTER SOON for the Washington, DC and Philadelphia, PA trainings!!***
The trainings will begin on Saturday at 9 am and end with a
reception hosted for the students and local Asian Pacific
Islander American community leaders. On Sunday, the program
is scheduled for 9 am - 12:00 Noon.
Participants should be:
- APIA college students who will be returning to campus for an
undergraduate degree next year,
- Students involved with an Asian Pacific Islander American student
organization or community organization and who intend to serve the
organization or the Asian Pacific Islander American community in a
leadership capacity,
- A student who envisions him or herself as a leader in society,
- Someone who is interested in topics such as individual responsibility,
civic responsibility, involvement and preparation to lead as student leaders
in an increasing multicultural society,
- A leader who is prepared to develop a vision and take action from the
experiences provided by this leadership program,
- Someone who is invested in strengthening his or her network with other
APIA student activists nationwide.
How much does it cost? The training is FREE, but to ensure that all
registrants are committed to attending the ENTIRE day and a half and
to avoid last minute cancellations, we are asking for a $15 deposit to
hold your spot. All trainings will be limited to 60 participants. Your
check will be returned to you at the END of your training on Sunday. If
you do not complete the full 1.5 day training your check will NOT be
returned to you.
Breakfast, lunch, and a light reception on Saturday will be provided.
Students are responsible for their own transportation and accommodation
needs. Recommended affordable housing will be identified in each of the
areas and in some areas housing with students will be available.
To register online: please click to . ******************************************************************* Please register this online at . Name: ___________________________ Which regional conference would you be interested in attending? ___ Jan 26-27 Mid-Atlantic Region Washington, DC Be sure to mail in your $15 deposit to reserve your spot at the training. ******************************************************************* For more information, contact: Tanya Lee
APPLICATION for the 2002 Regional Leadership Training Conferences
Sponsored by the Organization of Chinese Americans
Funded by the State Farm Companies
College/Univ: ___________________________
Email: ___________________________
Phone: ___________________________
Address: ___________________________
City/State/Zip: ___________________________
Year: ___________________________
Major: ___________________________
Dates and sites in Southern California, Minnesota, and Chicago pending
confirmation.
___ Feb 2-3 Northeast Region Philadelphia, PA
___ Mar 9-10 Northeast Region Boston, MA
___ Mar 16-17 Southern Region Nashville, TN
___ Mar 23-24 Southwest Region Houston, TX
___ Apr 6-7 Northeast Region Stony Brook, NY
___ Apr 6-7 Northwest Region Eugene, OR
___ Apr 20-21 Intermountain Region Boulder, CO
___ Apr 27-28 Northern California Region Davis, CA
Please list your Leadership Experiences and Involvement with Asian
Pacific Islander American Organizations on campus and/or in the community:
The check will be returned to you on Sunday when you have completed
the training. Please make checks payable to OCA National Headquarters
and mail it to
OCA
APIA U: Leadership 101
1001 Connecticut Avenue NW, Suite 601
Washington, DC 20036.
If you have additional questions, please email Tanya Lee, Director of
Programs, at tlee@ocanatl.org or call 202-223-5500.
What is OCA?
The Organization of Chinese Americans (OCA) is a national nonprofit,
nonpartisan civil rights advocacy organization comprised of concerned
Americans. Through its 46 chapters, OCA is dedicated to securing the
rights of Chinese American and Asian Pacific Islander American
citizens and permanent residents through legislative and policy initiatives
at all levels of the government. With its headquarters in Washington, D.C.
OCA continues to support the work and interests of APA college
students through its internship and scholarship programs, college
affiliate programs, student programming at the OCA
National Convention, and leadership training conferences.
Organization of Chinese Americans
1001 Connecticut Avenue NW #601
Washington, DC 20036
202-223-5500
202-296-0540 FAX
www.ocanatl.org
tlee@ocanatl.org
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