Dallas College recently held its inaugural Fall Leadership Conference 2024 on Nov. 15, at The Black Academy of Arts and Letters. The event brought together students and leaders from across all the college campuses to engage in workshops, networking opportunities and activities designed to foster growth and development in leadership skills.
Martell Williams, lead of the Student Leadership Institute shared his experience in organizing the conference, emphasizing the scale of the event and its overwhelming success. Williams said, “Being the lead means ensuring everything runs smoothly… I had my hand in just about every little thing you can think of. Coming in, you’re optimistic about what the conference could be, and it exceeded my expectations.”
The conference featured a variety of workshops led by expert speakers, focusing on essential skills such as self-branding, leadership ethics and integrity and resume writing. For Noor Alrubaye, Brookhaven student attendee, the conference provided valuable lessons in leadership and networking. “What motivated me to attend was knowing I would learn important advice from experienced professionals and connect with fellow student leaders,” she said. Alrubaye found Chris Molina’s workshop. “Do You Low-Key Hate Talking to People?” particularly interesting because of its emphasis on the importance of having the right mindset and effective communication skills.
Student Ambassador Aniya Robertson served as a volunteer for the event, ensuring attendees were guided to their sessions and felt welcomed during their time there. Robertson said, “The most rewarding part was just watching people interact and smile and spending time with my student ambassador family was the best part of it all.” Student ambassadors were splayed around the convention center assigned with tasks to help make sure the event ran according to plan.
Participants also enjoyed engaging entertainment, including a hypnosis show by Chris Jones, known from his viral America’s Got Talent appearance. They also had opportunities to network with peers from other campuses throughout the sessions. Williams said that his favorite moment was the recognition of student ambassadors who recently attended the Association for the Promotion of Campus Activities (APCA) conference as a standout moment, showcasing their leadership certifications and inspiring attendees to strive for success.
The inaugural Fall Student Leadership Conference 2024 left a lasting impression on the students at Dallas College. Williams said, “We want to spread the word about the value of these experiences and encourage more students to take part in shaping their futures.”
The Fall Student Leadership Conference 2025 is scheduled to be held on Nov. 14 of next year.
