Facilitator

Facilitators will facilitate both Terrapin Leadership Institute and Maryland Leadership Conference. You don't have to have previously participated in a program to be selected as a facilitator; however, it is certainly beneficial.

Terrapin Leadership Institute (TLI): 5-week workshop series that takes place on campus. Sessions take place on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday evenings. 

• Review and deliver curriculum including experiential activities and discussion for a group of 15-25 participants.
• Work closely with 1 co-facilitator to plan and implement weekly 90-minute sessions, manage session logistics, organize participant communication, and build community among participants
• Provide feedback on program curriculum and structure

Maryland Leadership Conferences: One day program that will take place on campus. 

• Review and deliver curriculum including experiential activities and discussion for a small group of 10-15 participants for the conference program
• Work closely with 1 co-facilitator to plan curriculum, assist with program management, and build community among participants
• Provide feedback on program curriculum and structure

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• Actively promote MLEAD opportunities and share marketing materials via email, social media, and at least 1 event per semester. 

Facilitators should review class, employment, student organization, family, and other commitments to ensure availability. Please see schedule below.

Applicants will select a track to co-facilitate within their application. To be a facilitator you must be available for one of the below tracks. If none of the track times work for your schedule you can apply for the TLI To-Go program that facilitates at the request of campus groups and organizations.

Fall Tracks

Foundational Leadership

• Tuesday 5:30 -7:00p
• Wednesday 5:00p -6:30p
• Thursday 5:30 -7:00p

*times subject to change in line with facilitator schedules*

Spring Tracks

Organizational Leadership

• Tuesday 5:30 -7:00p
• Wednesday 5:00p -6:30p
• Thursday 5:30 -7:00p

See more info here

*times subject to change in line with facilitator schedules*

Maryland Leadership Conference Facilitator/Practice Facilitation

• If none of the above track times work for your schedule, you can apply for the TLI MLC program that facilitates on a specific day in April or develop your facilitation skills and knowledge at our Monday night meetings!

• Ability to attend all training and team-specific program events 
• General interpersonal and communication skills (small and large groups)
• Willingness to learn about group and leadership development
• Desire to personally grow and develop; Open to feedback
• Ability to work effectively in teams
• Demonstrate dependability and follow-through; responsive to email communication

Fall Schedule 

Learning Communities - Mondays 4pm - 6pm starting Sept. 15th (10 weeks)

LCSL Annual Student Leader Retreat - Friday August 29, 2024 

Fall TLI: 1 session on a Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday evening over 6 weeks (September 30th  - November 13th) *No sessions will take place the week of Fall Break Oct 13th-18th*

Maryland Leadership Conference - Friday November 21st, 12-6pm

Spring Schedule

Learning Communities - Mondays 5pm - 7pm starting Feb 10th (10 weeks)

LCSL Spring Student Leader Retreat - (February 1st / TBD)

Spring TLI: 1 Session a Week on a Tuesday or Wednesday evening over 5 weeks (March 3rd - April 7th) No sessions will take place the week of Spring Break

• 1 on 1 leadership coaching and development
• Direct leadership experience (to leverage in future professional experiences)
• Skills to navigate complex issues across difference, curriculum delivery, public speaking
• Collaborative community of leaders 
• Be a valued part of program development to shape a historic leadership education program
• Support with professional and academic recommendations
• Work with industry leading professionals in leadership education and development 
• T-shirt and Quarter-zip