First Term Activities
Class 1Oct 2& Jan 8 |
In this class… |
Activity & Action Items |
What’s the Story? Share background and history of Building Business Leaders and its purpose. Clarify what they find on the syllabi. Introduce peers with each other and the upperclassmen who will be mentoring thems purpose. Get to know one another. | Activity: Quantity vs Quality questions; answer questions by lining up from smallest to largest side by side in the room. | |
Action: complete self-awareness survey | ||
Action: Launch a blog | ||
Class 2Oct 9& Jan 15 |
How many stairs are in the Lillis Business Complex? Use experiential activity as a “quick diagnosis” of natural communication and leadership styles. Explore how their “natural” or “preferred state” plays out in social, familial, athletic, academic and professional arenas. |
Activity: Execute the stair activity Activity: small group debrief four “preferred states” |
Action: Blog about what learned during the experience. | ||
Class 3Oct 16& Jan 22 |
What makes teamwork, well, work? Use experiential activity to form bonds with group members and explore how leadership and teamwork coexist. | Activity: Pick Challenge Projects |
Activity: Get to know team | ||
Action: Blog about what learned during the experience. | ||
Class 4Oct 23& Feb 5 |
What do leadership style and learning style have in common?How do our “preferred states” translate to our study skills? Explore where study habits are self-defeating and how to work smarter AND harder during study time. | Activity: Small group debrief on effective study skills. |
Activity: Learn the routine, plan the routine, do the routine. Just do it. | ||
Action: Blog about what learned during activities. | ||
Class 5Oct 30& Feb 5 |
What is a liberal arts education? Professional majors have different context within a liberal arts setting. Explore where academic choices in general education shape the direction your business career goes. | Activity: Explore the current class catalog, yay! |
Action: Blog about this experience. | ||
Class 6Nov 6& Feb 12 |
What is a major and how do I know if I’ve picked the right one? Take a deep dive into the areas of specialization in the business school. Some disciplines are not what you think! | Activity: Meet & Greet with upper class men |
Action: Blog about what learned during activities. | ||
Class 7Nov 13& Feb 19 |
What resources does LCB offer to help overcome obstacles? The ultimate “did you know” exploration of the Lundquist College of Business student support services. | Activity: Scavenger hunt! |
Class 8Nov 20& Feb 26 |
This, I Believe. Typically by this point in the term we are all questioning why are we working so hard? What keeps us from just giving up? Listen to our Featured Minority Executive tell their story and find your motivation from within! | Action: Blog what is your why? |
Class 9Nov 27& Mar 4 |
Final Presentation Prep day | Activity: organize your BBL team’s presentation for the following week. |
Class 10Dec 4& Mar 11 |
Final group presentations | Activity: Five teams present one by one. |