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LTC 2007 Class Information
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Keith Harvey, a former NJASC State President (1988) and LTC Senior Counselor demonstrates Effective Communication... |
1 - Speaking With Ease
The first step to improving your public speaking skills is to recognize the things you do right, and the things you need to improve. Find out through positive and constructive peer feedback in a collaborative environment.
2 - Effective Communication
Who do you think are great communicators, and what makes them so great? Discover the true elements of effective communication, learn how to apply them, and have a lot of fun doing it.
3 - Goals for Planning S.M.A.R.T.
There are many types of projects - fundraising, service, leadership, social, spirit - what types are your Student Council doing? The key to a truly effective project is planning, planning, planning. Go through the essentials of "S.M.A.R.T." planning for a successful project, from brainstorming all the way to evaluation.
4 - Meetings That Work
Get tuned up on the nuts and bolts of running a Student Council or any other organization. Improve your meetings and ensure a fair hearing for all members. You'll learn about Parliamentary Procedure and so much more...
5 - Elected To Lead Everyone
How well do you really know the students walking the halls of your school? Do you truly represent them, or recognize their needs and expectations? You'll have fun finding out as you learn more about yourself and your fellow delegates.
6 - Understanding Conflict
It is true that conflict is not always a bad thing. In fact, many times a lot of good things will come from resolving conflict. The key is to know what strategy to use, and when to use it.
7- Ethical Problem Solving
You will surely face problems as a student leader. Gain the tools and experience to face and overcome them, and explore the ethical component that is critical to each problem you will face.
8 - Make Your Time Count
How well do you manage your time? Do you even know how much time you spend on routine things each day, and how much time you can devote to the things you want and need to do? This one will be a real eye opener!
9 - Project Swap Shop (High School)
You'll share ideas with fellow delegates from all over New Jersey. Many NJASC Top Ten Project awards start right here!
9 - There Is No "I" In Team (Middle Level)
You will compete in several "intense games" that not only stress the importance of teamwork, but will give you some great ideas to take back to your school!
10 - Communciation Workshop
Your Junior Counselors will lead you in practicing the communication skills learned throughout LTC.
11 - T.E.A.M. Time
The acronym T.E.A.M. means "Together Everyone Achieves More". Discover different styles of leadership and the effects they have on an organization.
12 - L.E.A.D.
The acronym L.E.A.D. means "Leaders Enjoy Adventure & Discovery". It's time to put it all together, as you'll utilize and apply skills learned throughout LTC to complete a series of challenging activities. You'll rediscover all that you have learned at LTC, have fun doing it, and start to think about how you could apply it to make your school a better place!
