Dr. Avis Winifred Rupert
As a part of the Leadership Institute, students engage in a series of workshops aimed at developing positive leadership skills to positively impact their lives, the lives of Moroccans, and consequently each community they enter, regardless of the country. Though, I have a host of facilitators leading a range of sessions, as the LDI Coordinator, I had the opportunity to facilitate the planning workshop for both LDI participants and AUI student club presidents. One of the aims of the Institute is to support leadership in varying arenas on campus.
The planning workshop proved to be an exciting event and one that is close to my style of leadership–I am a visionary, and planning is central to vision living. As an advocate of pursing a desired future, vision living makes each day count and each day a part of something extraordinary. Furthermore, if one is an excellent communicator, as all leaders should strive to be, such great leaders have the skills to invite others to be a part of that extraordinary pursuit.
Through the photos below, one can see that I am a hands on teacher and trainer.
The way I see it, “A true learning moment requires one to experience it to really get it.” So, during the workshop students developed ideas through writing, worked in groups, shared openly aspects of drafted plans, and of course coupled the latter with engaged mental activity. Below are a few photos and then excerpts of the PowerPoint I used to shape the workshop.
Enjoy,
Rupert
A central part of the Institute requires field-related experiences, visiting and interacting with local associations. The above PowerPoint began and concluded with a reference to field situations. The Institute is committed to helping students engage with the local community to make responsible and positive contributions. Morocco’s future leaders will be informed, engaged, and responsive. Who would not want such a leader?
Avis 