Pathways to Leadership Program

The Pathways to Leadership program provides you with workshops and retreat to help develop and refine leadership skills, networking and community-building, and information to how to get involved on-campus and off-campus. You can either drop-in and attend one of the weekly workshops or quarterly retreats, or enroll in one of the Introductory or Advanced programs for CCR credit. You choose your own adventure! Learn more about the various programs and we hope to see you at a workshop or retreat!

Weekly Workshops

Each week, Muir College hosts a weekly workshop on various topics ranging from communication skills, career preparation, equity and social justice, working with others, and campus resources. Register here for the Winter 2023 workshops: Registration Link.

Week 2:  Social Change Model: From Me to We
Wednesday, January 18, 2023, 1:00-2:00pm, Zoom Meeting ID: 982 0988 9210
Presenters: Justin Glover, Director of the Muir College Center

Building Leadership Skills is not just about boosting a résumé, but a means to impact the world around us. The Social Change Model incorporates Group, Societal, and Individual Values in a purposeful and collaborative process. This session can broaden your perspective of Leadership and move one towards being a driving force for positive change.

Week 3:  All in this together: How to build success as a team
Wednesday, January 25, 2023, 1:00-2:00pm, Zoom Meeting ID: 982 0988 9210
Presenter: Ali Cresap, Student Affairs Manager, Department of Music

Whether we like them or not, group projects are an integral part of our studies. This session focuses on study tips and successfully navigating team dynamics. Learn how to work as a team and ace your next group project!

Week 4:  There’s No I in Team, but Sometimes There’s Conflict
Wednesday, February 1, 2023, 1:00-2:00pm, Zoom Meeting ID: 982 0988 9210
Presenters: Natania Trapp, Associate Director, Office of Student Conduct, and Mario Garibay, Assistant Dean of Student Affairs, Muir College

Being a part of a group can bring a sense of community and togetherness, but sometimes even the strongest teams face some form of conflict and challenges. Join us as we talk about how to proactively mitigate conflict in groups and manage it when it does occur. Through interactive activities, learn more about your personal conflict management style and how to use tools like Restorative Justice practices.

Week 5:  Everything I Learned about Leadership, I Learned through Comic Books
Wednesday, February 8, 2023, 1:00-2:00pm, Zoom Meeting ID: 982 0988 9210
Presenter: Mario Garibay, Assistant Dean of Student Affairs, Muir College

Before there was the MCU, Assistant Dean Mario fell in love with all things comic books after watching an animated X-men series. And through comic books, TV shows, and movies, he was first introduced to concepts around leadership, teamwork, and EDI. Whether you are an avid comic book fan or not, join us for a fun session on leadership through the lens of comics and superheroes! 

Week 6: Collective Care and Self-Care
Wednesday, February 15, 2023, 1:00-2:00pm, Zoom Meeting ID: 982 0988 9210
Presenters: Katy Brecht, Assistant Dean of Student Affairs, Warren College; Sarah Gallenberg, Assistant Dean of Student Affairs, Eleanor Roosevelt College; and Mario Garibay, Assistant Dean of Student Affairs, Muir College

College and life demands a lot of us. The list of items you are attending to can go on and on. Join us as we discuss the importance of both self and collective care. We will share strategies and resources.

Week 7:  4-1-1 on Building your OP team
Wednesday, February 22, 2023, 1:00-2:00pm, Zoom Meeting ID: 982 0988 9210
Presenter: Moises Alvarado-Garcia, Student Care and Accountability Specialist, Muir College

Are you in a leadership position and want to learn about how to build an overpowered team? Join us as we use Gallup StrengthsFinder to learn about our individual strengths and team members' strengths. More importantly, how to build an environment for your team to work effectively together. For this session, you must have your Gallup StrengthsFinder top 5 results. You can find them at https://ucsd.gallup.com/. Questions on how to find your results or take the assessment, email Malvaradogarcia@ucsd.edu

Week 8: Women in Leadership
Wednesday, March 1, 2023, 1:00-2:00pm, Zoom Meeting ID: 982 0988 9210
Moderator: Camilla Iribe, Student Affairs Intern, Muir College
Panelists: Miranda Junn, VP Finance, Muir College Council; Dr. Jackie Duerr, Program Manager, Transfer Student Success; Dr. Brie Iatarola, Lecturer, Department of Communication; and Dr. Diane LeGree, Dean of Student Affairs, Sixth College

Learn more about what it means to be a woman in leadership from a panel of student, faculty, and staff leaders across campus! The goal of this workshop time is to not only meet women leaders, but also learn about their journey and experiences.

For more information, please e-mail Mario Garibay, Assistant Dean of Student Affairs, at magaribay@ucsd.edu.  

Retreats

• Inspiring Muir Leadership Conference (Winter Quarter): Geared towards incoming first-year and transfer students and students interested in getting involved, this program is intended to providing introductory leadership skills, an introduction to equity and inclusion, and information on how to get involved in Muir College and on-campus. 
• Muir Intercultural Retreat (Winter Quarter): 
  Open to both new and continuing students, this program provides an immersive experience on issues pertaining to equity and social justice through interactive activities and authentic dialogue. This year's retreat will be hybrid and split in two parts. Join us for one or both sessions and accrue hours for the Pathways to Leadership CCR program!
  • Part 1: Wednesday, January 25, 2023, 3:00-4:30pm, Zoom Meeting ID: 915 9150 8106. Register for Part 1 here: Registration Link
  • Part 2: Thursday, January 26, 2022, 11:30am-1:00pm, Mariposa Room. Lunch provided! Register for Part 2 here: Registration Link
• Muir Social Change Retreat (Spring Quarter) 
  Geared towards continuing students and graduating seniors, this program will further refine leadership skills, and participants will learn how to create change through their on-campus involvement or continue this work beyond the UC San Diego campus.