OT: A project I want to do - but I'm scared (yea, I said it)
I am so proud of you!! I know you have mentioned before that you have wanted to volunteer but you never have found the time. This is a perfect opportunity. Although it would be a toss up for me as to which one to choose, IMO, I believe that I would do what was asked by HR because they are your employer and then you can possibly do the HBCU later.
People are so worried about what they eat between Christmas and the New Year, but they really should be worried about what they eat between the New Year and Christmas. ~Author Unknown
Nah- not my employer asking me - it's me and the HR manager going 'rogue'. We both just want to reach out to help. It's not company sponsored.
I think I'll work through the generic one as a 'test' - then once I figure out all the 'kinks' I can present a more polished product for the HBCU.
I think I'll work through the generic one as a 'test' - then once I figure out all the 'kinks' I can present a more polished product for the HBCU.
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on 10/8/09 3:56 am - ~Somewhere in~, PA
on 10/8/09 3:56 am - ~Somewhere in~, PA
Congrats to you Mack for taking the time to give back 
It's a great idea and your're right, you do have to be cautious with your pitch at the HBCU. Depending on the person you talk to and how they present your program to the students you can flourish or flop. It's great that you established yourself in your career. Having a successful program in a mainstream school on your resume will validate and confirm the value of what you have to offer a the HBCU. Without that, you could be percieved as just another black woman with- blah, blah, blah, blah, blah- to say..
I acted as a mentor and consultant to form a Toastmaster's group at the local HBCU. Because the Chair of the Business School embraced the idea, he got his staff on board to sell and they pushed the idea to the students. The professors did, as someone mentioned above, give extra points to students who participated. The program had a strong start and then fell off a bit. But the motivated students begat other motivated students and 4 years later that program is thriving. An accounting firm, owned by an alumni, gives scholarships to pay the dues and registration for 20 students per year that want to participate and have an (honor based) financial need. Many of the original members have graduated and moved away. Some of the local graduates continued in Toastmaster's and have high ranking positions in our district. They still support the local club.
I came out of a mainstream club in a different district. I was quite accomplished while I was there. That is one of the main things that validated the value of what I had to offer. My race and disposition made me approchable and allowed the students to be honest with me. And, their perception was that my criticism and feedback was honest, well intentioned, in their best interest and valueable. It is one of the most satisfying projects I have worked on, ever.
Based on what you presented I think you should, put your all into the program at the mainstream school. Taking careful notes on the needs of the students and the input/feedback your colleague offers to them. Network at events that are open to the community sponsored by the Business School and get a feel for who makes the decisions and what their philosphy is. Present your program to them.
It works if you work it!
I acted as a mentor and consultant to form a Toastmaster's group at the local HBCU. Because the Chair of the Business School embraced the idea, he got his staff on board to sell and they pushed the idea to the students. The professors did, as someone mentioned above, give extra points to students who participated. The program had a strong start and then fell off a bit. But the motivated students begat other motivated students and 4 years later that program is thriving. An accounting firm, owned by an alumni, gives scholarships to pay the dues and registration for 20 students per year that want to participate and have an (honor based) financial need. Many of the original members have graduated and moved away. Some of the local graduates continued in Toastmaster's and have high ranking positions in our district. They still support the local club.
I came out of a mainstream club in a different district. I was quite accomplished while I was there. That is one of the main things that validated the value of what I had to offer. My race and disposition made me approchable and allowed the students to be honest with me. And, their perception was that my criticism and feedback was honest, well intentioned, in their best interest and valueable. It is one of the most satisfying projects I have worked on, ever.
Based on what you presented I think you should, put your all into the program at the mainstream school. Taking careful notes on the needs of the students and the input/feedback your colleague offers to them. Network at events that are open to the community sponsored by the Business School and get a feel for who makes the decisions and what their philosphy is. Present your program to them.
It works if you work it!
You made some EXCELLENT points - I will definitely use the general program to build a case for my capability with the HBCU. I don't want to seem like I don't know what I'm doing and why I know I can help.
I don't just have issues, I have subscriptions! I'm saving on the newsstand price.......
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margokae
on 10/8/09 5:49 am - oklahoma city, OK
on 10/8/09 5:49 am - oklahoma city, OK
Maybe starting grassroots at some "progressive" churches (black) Houston, Dallas/FTW , even rural Texas areas, where the "invisible" still have dreams & desires to be in corporate america
You've got the gift and the knowledge..............sounds like the "season" is upon you. ECC. 3
go for it !
You've got the gift and the knowledge..............sounds like the "season" is upon you. ECC. 3
go for it !
MKae
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