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CSU. Fresno March, 1989 Chicano Leadership Training Conference ■Voz CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 for being community leaders after graduation. According to Manuel Perez, associate dean of Student Affairs, the mentorship part of the conference allows students to "get personal with [campus and community] leaders" to find out some of their strategies. Perez, welcomed the approximately 60 students who attended die conference. He stressed how important it is for a leader to earn others' trust, take risks, and encourage others to become leaders. Dr. Alex Saragoza, director of the Center for Latin American Studies at UC Berkeley, led the first workshop "Myth and Reality in Chicano Leadership." Saragoza, a former CSUF professor said that a leader must accept people of all backgrounds. He told the students of a time when he was involved in a Chicano group that had very rigid criteria for its members. He said the discriminatory manner in which members were chosen for the group only hurt the group. Saragoza told the audience that high school popularity contests should stay in high school. No longer can football players and cheerleaders be the only leaders. "People who are ugly can be good leaders," was his message. Saragoza also described a good leader as one who -promotes Chicana involvement -is honest and willing to assert him or herself -is sensitive to different opinions -understands who his or her audience is -delegates leadership. He said a good leader knows when to be a follower and that when others see that a leader can follow, they are attracted to the effort or organization. Saragoza stressed that "the most important thing about leadership...is consistency of effort" He said it is better for a student to get involved and "do one small thing consistently than do one big thing once." Saragoza said "part of being a leader on campus is doing your work well, and your work is being a student Too many student leaders forget to study." Margaret Medellin, Madera councilwoman, gave the keynote address at the conference and also stressed the idea that a general education is very important for a leader to communicate effectively with his or her constituents. Medellin, who served as Madera's mayor from 1982-1984 was also California's first Chicana mayor. "Leadership is having a goal and being committed to that goal." she told the audience at the banquet Friday night. She encouraged students to plan their goals by "designing a road map...and trying to stick by it. If you need people to help you get [to your destination], then you get their help." She told about how she overcame racism during her campaigns by having the support of her family, friends and a Chicano "political machine" in Madera. Dr. Alex Gonzalez, chair of the psychology department at CSUF, reopened the conference Saturday morning with the workshop "What Makes a Good Leader/Follower? The Psychology of Leadership." "I learned that I'm not just going to be the leader. I'm not going to be there the rest of my life. I want to leave some hopes, too, for all the people there, the ones who are going to stay...a more comfortable environment. I want to teach them how to be a leader." ■Mary Helen Ayala As pan of the workshop, students were given a scenario land 15 minutes to identify and solve the problem in the scenano. One representauve from each group presented their group's solution.The problem in the scenario was the low numbers of Chicano students that graduate from CSUF. One of the solutions was to tackle the problem at its stem by holding a conference on asscrtiveness and leadership for freshmen students. Another solution was to have second, third, and fourth year Chicano students be big brothers and sisters types who would give the new students incentive to do well in college. After the presentations, Gonzalez described a leader as one who "exerts positive influence on others." He added that a leader must be able to relate to his followers and treat everyone equally. He said that a leader should "develop social skills" within the group because that leader "can't be a leader in every situation." Gonzalez described two types of leaders. The first type, he said, is one who "initiates communication, promotes trust, and explains actions." The second type of leader is very task oriented and committed to getting the job done. He said that this leader does not give a lot of priority to interpersonal communication. Gonzalez added that "a good follower is vigilant" and "Leadership is having a goal and being committed to that goal." -Margaret Medellin doesn't go along with the group if he or she doesn't agree with the issue ai hand. Students received tips on parliamentary procedure-; ,n the next workshop given by Rc-bert Arroyo and Henry Garcia, both who have chaired numerous community organizations. Students were broken up into two commiuees and those committees had to reconvene to make a decision about a campus issue folowmg Roberts Rules of Order Richard Montaftez, a student auending the conference, found the workshop on parliamentary procedures to be "a good refresher." Montanez was student body president at Fresno City College for the "87-'88 academic year and ho explained that this wasn't his first expcncncc with the subject. Montanez, a jumor political science/pre-law major at CSUF, said he especially liked the workshop on leadership myths and realities. He agreed with Saragoza who said "leaders are made, not bom." Benny Siglc, a freshman education major, admired that Saragoza has been an active leader and has euluvated his leadership to this point. Siglc said that Saragoza inspired him to work on his leadership skills now. Mary Helen Ayala, who joined Montanez and Sigle for the luncheon, said she has been approached by people in her Orange Cove apartment complex to lead a tennant rights group. Ayala, who is in her fourth year of college, is a bdingual education major. She said her apartment complex is "government" run and she and her neighbors have been charged for repairs that she said she doesn't feel are their responsibility. Ayala added that she had to replace weathered window screens in her four bedroom apartment and that one of her neighbors was charged S104 for the replacement of a doorknob. Ayala said the conference has helped increase her confidence and that she has picked up some skills she can apply as she works with the tennant group. "I learned that I'm not just going to be the leader. I'm not going to be there the rest of my life. I want to leave some hopes, too, for all the people there, the ones who arc going to stay...a more comfortable environment I want to teach -them how to be a leader." Ayala said she needs extra umc for studying. She said that she came from a migrant family and didn't finish high school so she spends a lot of umc in the library filling in the gap in her education. After lunch "Situational Leadership" lead by Thorn Notables CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 Border Patrol is public forum topic U.S. Border Patrol practices will be under review at a special public forum Thursday. March 2 at 7pm at Ted Wills Community Center. The public forum will be broadcast live by Radio Bilingue KSJV 91FM. Call 486- 5174 or 733^844 for more information. Vons president to keynote banquet Bdl Davila, president of the Vons supermarket chain will be the keynote speaker at the Hispanic Business Students Association's annual scholarship dinner on April 28 at the Fresno County Plaza (fonr.eily Golden State Plaza). Ozvaldo DeLuna, HBSA member, said in addition to being a time to award outstanding business students, tile banquet brings members of the business community together. Davila's speech will be "Education is the road to success." The banquet will run from 6 p.m. to 1 a.m. For tickets and information contact HBSA President Eddie Castillo at 222-6422. 3 Hispanics in Who's Who Three CSUF Hispanic students are listed in the 1989 edition of Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges in recognition of their campus leadership. The students are Fatima Rodriguez of Fresno. Amelia Di Mesio of Calexico; and Beverly Garcia of Strathmore. Their selection is based on academic achievement, service to the community, leadership in extracurricular activities and potential for continued success. They are listed among students selected from more than 1,400 institutions of higher learning in all 50 states, uv District of Columbia and several foreign nations. Latin Jazz Festival Fresno Arte Amencas is puuing together the 1989 Latii Jazz Festival to take plat Sunday, May 28 durin.. Memorial Day Weekend. Arte Americas is expecting 5.000 people to attend the festival which will be held outdoors in Courthouse Park, downtown Fresno. Arte Americas is looking for co-sponsors for this event. If you or your organization can help, contact Festival Director Steve Alcala at 266-1370.
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Title | 1989_03 The Daily Collegian March 1989 |
Alternative Title | Daily Collegian (California State University, Fresno) |
Publisher | Associated Students of Fresno State, Fresno, Calif. |
Publication Date | 1989 |
Description | Daily (except weedends) during the school year. Microfilm. Palo Alto, Calif.: BMI Library Microfilms, 1986- microfilm reels; 35 mm. Vol.1, no.1 (Feb 8, 1922)- |
Subject | California State University, Fresno -- Periodicals. |
Contributors | Associated Students of Fresno State. |
Coverage | Vol.1 no.1 (Feb 8, 1922)- to present |
Format | Microfilm reels, 35 mm. |
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Language | eng |
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Title | March 1, 1989, La Voz de Aztlan, Page 7 |
Alternative Title | Daily Collegian (California State University, Fresno) |
Publisher | Associated Students of Fresno State, Fresno, Calif. |
Publication Date | 1989 |
Description | Daily (except weedends) during the school year. Microfilm. Palo Alto, Calif.: BMI Library Microfilms, 1986- microfilm reels; 35 mm. Vol.1, no.1 (Feb 8, 1922)- |
Subject | California State University, Fresno -- Periodicals. |
Contributors | Associated Students of Fresno State. |
Coverage | Vol.1 no.1 (Feb 8, 1922)- to present |
Format | Microfilm reels, 35 mm. |
Technical Information | Scanned at 600 dpi; TIFF; Microfilm ScanPro 2000 "E-image data" |
Language | eng |
Full-Text-Search | CSU. Fresno March, 1989 Chicano Leadership Training Conference ■Voz CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 for being community leaders after graduation. According to Manuel Perez, associate dean of Student Affairs, the mentorship part of the conference allows students to "get personal with [campus and community] leaders" to find out some of their strategies. Perez, welcomed the approximately 60 students who attended die conference. He stressed how important it is for a leader to earn others' trust, take risks, and encourage others to become leaders. Dr. Alex Saragoza, director of the Center for Latin American Studies at UC Berkeley, led the first workshop "Myth and Reality in Chicano Leadership." Saragoza, a former CSUF professor said that a leader must accept people of all backgrounds. He told the students of a time when he was involved in a Chicano group that had very rigid criteria for its members. He said the discriminatory manner in which members were chosen for the group only hurt the group. Saragoza told the audience that high school popularity contests should stay in high school. No longer can football players and cheerleaders be the only leaders. "People who are ugly can be good leaders," was his message. Saragoza also described a good leader as one who -promotes Chicana involvement -is honest and willing to assert him or herself -is sensitive to different opinions -understands who his or her audience is -delegates leadership. He said a good leader knows when to be a follower and that when others see that a leader can follow, they are attracted to the effort or organization. Saragoza stressed that "the most important thing about leadership...is consistency of effort" He said it is better for a student to get involved and "do one small thing consistently than do one big thing once." Saragoza said "part of being a leader on campus is doing your work well, and your work is being a student Too many student leaders forget to study." Margaret Medellin, Madera councilwoman, gave the keynote address at the conference and also stressed the idea that a general education is very important for a leader to communicate effectively with his or her constituents. Medellin, who served as Madera's mayor from 1982-1984 was also California's first Chicana mayor. "Leadership is having a goal and being committed to that goal." she told the audience at the banquet Friday night. She encouraged students to plan their goals by "designing a road map...and trying to stick by it. If you need people to help you get [to your destination], then you get their help." She told about how she overcame racism during her campaigns by having the support of her family, friends and a Chicano "political machine" in Madera. Dr. Alex Gonzalez, chair of the psychology department at CSUF, reopened the conference Saturday morning with the workshop "What Makes a Good Leader/Follower? The Psychology of Leadership." "I learned that I'm not just going to be the leader. I'm not going to be there the rest of my life. I want to leave some hopes, too, for all the people there, the ones who are going to stay...a more comfortable environment. I want to teach them how to be a leader." ■Mary Helen Ayala As pan of the workshop, students were given a scenario land 15 minutes to identify and solve the problem in the scenano. One representauve from each group presented their group's solution.The problem in the scenario was the low numbers of Chicano students that graduate from CSUF. One of the solutions was to tackle the problem at its stem by holding a conference on asscrtiveness and leadership for freshmen students. Another solution was to have second, third, and fourth year Chicano students be big brothers and sisters types who would give the new students incentive to do well in college. After the presentations, Gonzalez described a leader as one who "exerts positive influence on others." He added that a leader must be able to relate to his followers and treat everyone equally. He said that a leader should "develop social skills" within the group because that leader "can't be a leader in every situation." Gonzalez described two types of leaders. The first type, he said, is one who "initiates communication, promotes trust, and explains actions." The second type of leader is very task oriented and committed to getting the job done. He said that this leader does not give a lot of priority to interpersonal communication. Gonzalez added that "a good follower is vigilant" and "Leadership is having a goal and being committed to that goal." -Margaret Medellin doesn't go along with the group if he or she doesn't agree with the issue ai hand. Students received tips on parliamentary procedure-; ,n the next workshop given by Rc-bert Arroyo and Henry Garcia, both who have chaired numerous community organizations. Students were broken up into two commiuees and those committees had to reconvene to make a decision about a campus issue folowmg Roberts Rules of Order Richard Montaftez, a student auending the conference, found the workshop on parliamentary procedures to be "a good refresher." Montanez was student body president at Fresno City College for the "87-'88 academic year and ho explained that this wasn't his first expcncncc with the subject. Montanez, a jumor political science/pre-law major at CSUF, said he especially liked the workshop on leadership myths and realities. He agreed with Saragoza who said "leaders are made, not bom." Benny Siglc, a freshman education major, admired that Saragoza has been an active leader and has euluvated his leadership to this point. Siglc said that Saragoza inspired him to work on his leadership skills now. Mary Helen Ayala, who joined Montanez and Sigle for the luncheon, said she has been approached by people in her Orange Cove apartment complex to lead a tennant rights group. Ayala, who is in her fourth year of college, is a bdingual education major. She said her apartment complex is "government" run and she and her neighbors have been charged for repairs that she said she doesn't feel are their responsibility. Ayala added that she had to replace weathered window screens in her four bedroom apartment and that one of her neighbors was charged S104 for the replacement of a doorknob. Ayala said the conference has helped increase her confidence and that she has picked up some skills she can apply as she works with the tennant group. "I learned that I'm not just going to be the leader. I'm not going to be there the rest of my life. I want to leave some hopes, too, for all the people there, the ones who arc going to stay...a more comfortable environment I want to teach -them how to be a leader." Ayala said she needs extra umc for studying. She said that she came from a migrant family and didn't finish high school so she spends a lot of umc in the library filling in the gap in her education. After lunch "Situational Leadership" lead by Thorn Notables CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 Border Patrol is public forum topic U.S. Border Patrol practices will be under review at a special public forum Thursday. March 2 at 7pm at Ted Wills Community Center. The public forum will be broadcast live by Radio Bilingue KSJV 91FM. Call 486- 5174 or 733^844 for more information. Vons president to keynote banquet Bdl Davila, president of the Vons supermarket chain will be the keynote speaker at the Hispanic Business Students Association's annual scholarship dinner on April 28 at the Fresno County Plaza (fonr.eily Golden State Plaza). Ozvaldo DeLuna, HBSA member, said in addition to being a time to award outstanding business students, tile banquet brings members of the business community together. Davila's speech will be "Education is the road to success." The banquet will run from 6 p.m. to 1 a.m. For tickets and information contact HBSA President Eddie Castillo at 222-6422. 3 Hispanics in Who's Who Three CSUF Hispanic students are listed in the 1989 edition of Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges in recognition of their campus leadership. The students are Fatima Rodriguez of Fresno. Amelia Di Mesio of Calexico; and Beverly Garcia of Strathmore. Their selection is based on academic achievement, service to the community, leadership in extracurricular activities and potential for continued success. They are listed among students selected from more than 1,400 institutions of higher learning in all 50 states, uv District of Columbia and several foreign nations. Latin Jazz Festival Fresno Arte Amencas is puuing together the 1989 Latii Jazz Festival to take plat Sunday, May 28 durin.. Memorial Day Weekend. Arte Americas is expecting 5.000 people to attend the festival which will be held outdoors in Courthouse Park, downtown Fresno. Arte Americas is looking for co-sponsors for this event. If you or your organization can help, contact Festival Director Steve Alcala at 266-1370. |