The NYU Dentistry Student Leadership Track
Virtual Student Leadership Retreat 2022
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- Monday, March 7th
Applications open
- Monday, March 14th
12:00 pm-12:30 pm
Virtual Retreat Information Session
- Friday, March 18th
Application deadline
- Wednesday, March 30th
Decisions announced
Retreat Schedule
“Advocacy in Leadership”
- Friday, April 8th
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Virtual Student Leadership Opening Session
“How to Present an Oral Argument”
- Sunday, April 10th
10:00 am - 12:30 pm
Virtual Retreat Part II
“Mock Congressional Hearing”
- Sunday, April 24th
10:00 am - 12:30 pm
Virtual Retreat Part III
The Office of Student Affairs & Academic Support Services is dedicated to providing students at the NYU College of Dentistry with intensive leadership training through a series of interactive workshops within The NYU College of Dentistry Student Leadership Track.
This program seeks to equip dental students with the skills, tools, and leadership capacities to effectively lead their peers today, and the dental community into the future.
Deriving from the Leadership Capacities and Competencies developed by the NYU Leadership Initiative, the NYU Dentistry Student Leadership Track provides students the opportunity to explore personal strengths, think critically about how to lead others, develop techniques to facilitate interpersonal collaboration, and proactively envision and articulate a new future for the dentistry profession. The NYU Dentistry Student Leadership Track culminates in an opportunity for students to apply for the three-day off-site Leadership Retreat focused on advanced leadership theory and application. This leadership intensive challenges students through individual reflection and explores the impacts of leadership on the dentistry profession.
FALL 2021 / SPRING 2022 LEADERSHIP TRACK SESSIONS
Wednesday, October 13th
12:00pm – 12:50pm
*Open to D1 Students only.
Presenters: Dr. Rick Valachovic, Dr. Karl Haden, Dr. Michael O’Connor, Dr. Staci Ripkey
- Explain the purpose, content, and format of the Institute
- Describe reasons for participating in the Institute
Wednesday, October 27th
Time: 12:00pm – 12:50pm
Presenter: Dr. Rick Valachovic
- Identify basic approaches to and theories about leadership development
- Assess one’s own approaches to developing as a leader
Wednesday, November 10th
Time: 12:00pm – 12:50pm
Presenters: Dr. Karl Haden and Academy for Advancing Leadership (AAL) staff
- Assess one’s character strengths using a formal assessment
- Discuss how a person applies their unique strengths as a student and a leader
Wednesday, November 17th
Time: 12:00pm – 12:50pm
Presenter: Dr. Karl Haden
- Explain the history and evolution of character-based leadership
- Compare character-based leadership approaches with other theories
- Define the concept of virtue
Wednesday, December 8th
Time: 12:00pm – 12:50pm
Presenters: Dr. Rick Valachovic and Dr. Karl Haden
- Self-assess personal wisdom using the Jeste-Thomas Wisdom Index
- Discuss how leaders use wisdom in decision making
Wednesday, December 15th
Time: 12:00pm – 12:50pm
Presenter: Dr. Karl Haden
- Discuss why humility is important to effective leadership
- Describe how humility is related to the practice of empathy
Friday, January 12th
Time: 12:00pm – 12:50pm
Presenter: Dr. Rick Valachovic
- Compare the opportunities associated with different career options for dentists
- List an initial set of career goals
Leadership Track & Institute Virtual Office Hours
Wednesday, January 21st
Time: 12:00pm – 12:50pm
Join Dr. Rick Valachovic, Dr. Karl Haden, and Dr. Staci Ripkey for open conversation on the topics of leadership presented in our Fall Leadership Track workshops! All those interested in applying to the NYU Dentistry Student Leadership Institute (open to all D1 students) or to our Virtual Leadership Retreat are also encouraged to attend to learn more about these exciting opportunities as well! Please feel free to drop-in at any point during this hour!
Wednesday, January 26th
12:00pm – 12:50pm
Presenter: Dr. Staci Ripkey
- Identify reasons for participating in the Institute
- Review the process for applying to the Institute
- Characteristics of an effective application for the Institute including a compelling resume
How Do Great Leaders Overcome Challenges and Failure? (Character-based Leadership: Hope and Courage)
Wednesday, February 9th
12:00pm – 12:50pm
Presenter: Dr. Michael O’Connor
- Describe how leaders use hope to motivate those they lead
- Identify leadership characteristics associated with courage
Wednesday, February 23rd
12:00pm – 12:50pm
Presenter: Dr. Karl Haden
- Discuss ways to support others in today’s environment
- Identify one’s uniqueness as a leader
Wednesday, March 9th
12:00pm – 12:50pm
Presenter: Dr. Michael O’Connor
- Explain the relationship of justice to human flourishing in society and in organizations
- Analyze just/unjust leadership through a case study
Wednesday, March 16th
12:00pm – 12:50pm
Presenter: Dr. Staci Ripkey
- Explore strategies and tools for navigating change strategically
- Introduce theoretical perspectives on organizational change that may guide best practices
Wednesday, April 13th
12:00pm – 12:50pm
Presenter: Dr. Charles Bertolami
- Discuss current data and opinions about honesty
- Describe the pros and cons of honesty in leadership
Wednesday, April 27th
12:00pm – 12:50pm
Presenter: Dr. Staci Ripkey
- Assess one’s current state of wellness and resilience
- Plan actions for improving one’s life “balance’
Wednesday, May 4th
12:00pm – 12:50pm
Presenter: Dr. Rick Valachovic, Dr. Karl Haden, Dr. Staci Ripkey
- Develop an initial plan of action for progressing through the Institute
- Engage in a team building exercise
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