Planning Team
The Student Leadership Conference is an annual leadership development program focused on promoting leadership development among students at the University of San Francisco. The conference aims to be relevant to the needs of the student leader community from year to year through the development of the conference theme and by directly involving student leaders in the planning process.
Each year, students have the opportunity to apply to become part of the Planning Team and serve in specific roles that oversee committees. This past year, 4 students are serving on the Fall 2021 Planning Team with help from 2 Staff Advisors.
Meet the Fall 2021 Planning Team
TANYA SANJAY '22
Conference Chair
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Metyia PHillips '23
Programming Chair
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Major: Politics
Minor: Public Service/Com. Engagement, African American Studies
Campus Involvement/Affiliations: ASUSF Senate, Black Achievement Success and Engagement (BASE) Program, Black Student Union (BSU), Culturally Focused Clubs Council (CFCC), Engage Literacy SF, Hilltop Democrats, Muscat Scholars Program (MSP), Students For Immigration Reform, and USF Votes
Frances Eusebio '23
Hospitality & Volunteer Chair
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Major: Politics, International Studies (BAIS)
Minor: Global Politics & Societies
Campus Involvement/Affiliations: Delta Delta Delta Female Sorority, Kasamahan at USF, TRANSFERNATION, Circle K International, Asia Bridge Junior Fellow, National Society of Collegiate Scholars, and Community Empowerment Activists
Bob Just
Conference Advisor
Title: Assistant Director for Leadership Development
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Education:
Master of Science in College Student Personnel from Western Illinois University
Bachelor of Science in Human Development & Family Studies (minor in Business Administration) from the University of Vermont
Areas of Involvement: Magis Emerging Leadership Program, McGrath Scholars Program, Gallup-certified CliftonStrengths Coach
Planning Team Roles and Responsibilities
The chair provides the leadership for the entire event planning process. As the leader, the chair will motivate team members/event volunteers and act as the spokesperson for the entire group. The chair will orchestrate the overall production and logistical elements of the conference and will be ready to make recommendations and provide advice when needed.
Specific Responsibilities
- Serve as the spokesperson for the conference
- Oversee the event planning process (Theme & keynote speaker selection, develop community/program partnerships, website/marketing content, and develop/implement conference master timeline)
- Oversee conference communications (Pre-conference communications to registrants and community/program partners)
- Compile a list of potential sponsors and collaborative partners within the University of San Francisco community and from the greater San Francisco/Bay Area community
- Provide ongoing motivation to the planning team, ensuring that planning is progressing and enthusiasm is high
- Serve as the keynote liaison during the day of the conference
- Ensure that communication between committee members is active, productive, and positive
- Coordinate and facilitate weekly team meetings and foster an environment that encourages creativity and the development of new ideas
- Meet weekly with the Assistant Director for Leadership Development and/or the Graduate Intern for Leadership Programs
The Programming Chair focuses on the recruitment, selection, and preparation of program presenters. The goal of this role is to ensure conference programming aligns with the theme and focus of the conference and provide robust workshop opportunities for conference attendees. The chair has the opportunity to oversee a sub-committee that assists in the specific duties that are assigned to this role.
Specific Responsibilities
- Assist in developing a conference theme and focus
- Conduct targeted outreach for program proposals from community members, including former presenters
- Host a workshop on how to submit a program proposal
- Meet with prospective program presenters to assist in program proposal development, as needed
- Compile and distribute program proposal submissions to the Planning Team for review
- Meet with first-time (and returning, if needed) program presenters to share Planning Team feedback and prepare presenters for the conference
- Communicate with presenters prior to the conference and provides pertinent information
- Coordinate presenter gifts/recognition to be given on the day of the conference
- Oversee volunteer program liaison program in coordination with the Hospitality & Volunteer Chair
- Oversee the program assessment process as well as compile and distribute evaluations to program presenters
- Attend scheduled planning team meetings
- Meet with the Assistant Director for Leadership Development and/or the Graduate Intern for Leadership Programs, as needed
The Hospitality & Volunteer Coordinator will oversee the recruitment, selection, and training of conference volunteers in addition to overseeing conference registration & hospitality experience. This role will ensure that a volunteer list is maintained and that all volunteers of the event are properly recognized and thanked for their efforts. The chair has the opportunity to oversee a sub-committee that assists in the specific duties that are assigned to this role.
Specific Responsibilities
- Assist in developing a conference theme and focus
- Collaborate with the committee to determine the appropriate number of volunteers
- Recruit & train volunteers to meet the needs of the conference planning team’s vision
- Finalize the conference registration timeline with the Conference Chair
- Identify the required information to collect from registrants
- Construct the online registration process form with the Conference Advisors
- Ensure that volunteers receive proper recognition for their contributions to the conference
- Maintain the master registration & volunteer roster
- Design and print registrant name tags
- Oversee conference-day registration & volunteer check-in/out processes
- Attend all scheduled planning team meetings
- Meet with the Assistant Director for Leadership Development and/or the Graduate Intern for Leadership Programs, as needed
The Marketing & Engagement Chair will oversee all marketing leading up to the conference in addition to planning engagement opportunities during the day of the conference. The chair has the opportunity to oversee a sub-committee that assists in the specific duties that are assigned to this role. The Marketing & Engagement Chair will be the advocate of the attendee experience to the planning team (keeping them at the forefront of decision-making).
Specific Responsibilities
- Assist in developing a conference theme and focus
- Develop and implement a marketing plan for the program proposal and registration process
- Create conference graphics, advertisements, and promotional materials in collaboration with the Graphics Center
- Collaborate with the SLE Marketing Team to roll out the marketing plan
- Design the conference program booklet/guide
- Maintain the Student Leadership Conference Website & Instagram account
- Plan and lead the opening/closing ceremonies & post-event reception
- Attend all scheduled planning team meetings
- Meet with the Assistant Director for Leadership Development and/or the Graduate Intern for Leadership Programs, as needed
Want to get involved in the Planning Process?
Each year, we seek additional student leaders who are interested in serving on committees, led by each member of the team. Committees are typically between 2-4 people and are volunteer-based. To get in touch with the team, send us an email at usfcaslc@gmail.com or a message on our Instagram @usfcaslc