CSI Leadership Training

Principles and Practices of Leadership Excellence:
A 25th Year Anniversary Celebration

We look forward to welcoming you to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania for Chi Sigma Iota’s 25th Anniversary Celebration (1985-2010). Chi Sigma Iota (CSI) as a part of its mission statement emphasizes the promotion of leadership in the counseling profession. If you pause for a moment you will see how relevant this theme is in our lives. The world around us has a tremendous need for great leaders whether at the international, national, or local level. Work occurring within our local chapters really is preparation for future professional leadership efforts that can impact counseling, our clients, and society as well.

CSI Leadership Training at the 2010 American Counseling Association Conference will consider the CSI Principles and Practices of Leadership Excellence (March 20, 2010 from 8:00a.m.-12:00 p.m., Westin Hotel). The leadership training will provide multiple opportunities for you to learn, discuss, and network with established leaders in the profession.

Panel of Anniversary Presidents: Principles and Practices of Leadership Excellence

CSI's Principles and Practices of Leadership Excellence were developed by the CSI Academy of Leaders for Excellence and approved by the CSI Executive Council in 1999. This focus on leadership seems appropriate as part of CSI's 25th Anniversary Celebration. Providing their unique perspectives on important principles of leadership will be key things that have been learned by the “Anniversary Presidents” who represent specific milestones across the decades from the organization’s first president, Dr. Thomas J. Sweeney to the current president, Dr. Catharina Y. Chang.

Opportunities for Discussion and Learning

The Anniversary Presidents will be part of a panel and discuss the principles of leadership that hold the most value for them personally.  Individuals attending the program will have an opportunity to ask these distinguished panel members questions pertaining to leadership and also participate in a small group discussion around leadership that will be facilitated by the Anniversary Presidents.  Topics likely to be discussed include:

• Recognizing that service to others is a hallmark of effective leadership,
• Committing to implementation of the mission statement,
• Articulating a meaningful vision for the future, and
• Understanding how a long-range perspective is essential to guiding leader day-to-day efforts.

These are just a few of numerous essential leadership ingredients that will be provided through the personal experiences of proven leaders. You can get a head start by examining the ten Principles and Practices of Leadership Excellence before the workshop by visiting www.csi-net.org, clicking on Chapters in the left blue navigation bar and looking under the ‘Index of Resources for Chapters; Chapter Leadership Training Materials.’

Small group trainings will follow the panel presentation and discussion. Attendees will have the opportunity to rotate among stations and receive specific trainings important for chapter success including:

• Invitation to Membership and Initiation, facilitated by Dr. Janna Scarborough (CSI Chapter Faculty Advisor chairperson),
• Newsletters, facilitated by Dr. Dana Levitt (CSI Newsletter editor),
• CSI and Chapter Internet/Web development facilitated by Dr. Jane Myers (CSI Web Administrator), and
• Chapter Service and Advocacy facilitated by Drs. Chris Roseman and Brandy Kelly (CSI Advocacy Committee).

Additional Experiences

One of the many unique components of the CSI 25th Anniversary schedule will be the “Showcase of Chapters” on March 19th from 4:00-5:30 p. m. at the Westin Hotel. This event will celebrate and highlight Chi Sigma Iota chapter activities and accomplishments and provide networking opportunities among current and potential chapter leaders. Chapters will be invited to submit their application to participate in this event via email. Applications and additional information will be posted on the CSI website. In addition to the Leadership Training and Showcase, CSI Day includes opportunities for Chapter Leaders and Faculty Advisors to meet in separate groups to enhance leadership skills, and network with others for ideas on chapter development activities.

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Up to four CEUs will be provided for attending the Leadership Training. Registration will be available at the workshop.

Please make plans to attend all CSI Day events.  I look forward to seeing you in Pittsburgh!