Navigating the Path to Influential Leadership in UCF Greek Life

Navigating the Path to Influential

in UCF Greek Life

LEADERSHIP

Introduction

• UCF Alumna '14
• Knights of Distinction Program Coordinator
• U-LEAD Instructor, Lead Scholars Academy
• Teaching background in Biomedical Science & Biology

Shelby Melfi, Master of Science in Biology

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Goal Setting

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Introducting the Five Milestones

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Milestone Opportunities

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E-Portfolios

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References

Overview

Reach for

The Stars

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• Cultivate critical thinking skills
• Explore personal passions and interests
• Gain leadership experiences
• Enhance communication skills
• Cultivate a global perspective
• Maintain physical and mental well-being
• Secure an internship or part-time job

• Maintain a high GPA
• Develop time management skills
• Explore career options
• Improve study habits
• Establish a healthy lifestyle
• Build a supportive network
• Become financially savvy

Goal-Setting Exercise

Imagine yourself a year from now. What are the top four goals you want to have achieved by then?

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• Cultivate critical thinking skills
• Explore personal passions and interests
• Gain leadership experiences
• Enhance communication skills
• Cultivate a global perspective
• Maintain physical and mental well-being
• Secure an internship or part-time job

• Maintain a high GPA
• Develop time management skills
• Explore career options
• Improve study habits
• Establish a healthy lifestyle
• Build a supportive network
• Become financially savvy

Goal-Setting Exercise

Which one of your four goals is the most important to you?

Planning and Self-Assessment

Milestone 1

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Knights in the World

Milestone 5

Leadership

Milestone 3

High-Impact Learning

Milestone 4

Citizenship

Milestone 2

Stepping Stones to Success: Achieving Goals through Five Milestones

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• Create a realistic plan to achieve your goals
• Develop the ability to assess one's strengths, weaknesses, and progress towards goals
• Articulate professional & personal goals

Examples: UCF Involvement Quiz LinkedIn Learning KnightQuest Consultation PeerKnights Coaching

Milestone 1: Planning and Self-Assessment

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• Build personal & professional relationships
• Contribute to the UCF community and beyond
• Develop skills such as communication & collaboration

Examples: Community Service Initiatives Philanthropic Efforts Leadership Roles within Chapters

Milestone 2: Citizenship

• Must be sought out - take the initiative
• Develop strategic thinking & decision-making skills
• Cultivate willingness to motivate and foster success of others

Examples: UCF Student Government Office of Student Involvement Greek Council Leadership Positions Committee -->Executive Board

Milestone 3: Leadership

• Develop the ability to apply skills and knowledge learned in one setting to new contexts
• Self-directed learning
• Critical thinking skills

Examples: UCF Internship Abroad, Study Abroad UCF Office of Undergraduate Research Student Conferences & Symposiums Register Your Internship for Course Credit Academic Advancement Programs

Milestone 4: High-Impact Learning

• Off-campus experiences that prepare you personally and professionally
• Applicable skills for graduate school, your future career, or everyday life

Examples: Knight Shadow Program Career Services Experiential Learning UCF Internship & Career Expo

Milestone 5: Knights in the World

Planning and Self-Assessment

Milestone 1

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Knights in the World

Milestone 5

Leadership

Milestone 3

High-Impact Learning

Milestone 4

Citizenship

Milestone 2

Question: Over the next year, which milestone will you focus on to reach your top goal?

Equips students with specialized knowledge, a competitive edge, and higher-level career opportunities that contribute to intellectual advancement.

4. Preparing for Graduate Studies

Provides a stable platform for skill development, growth and advancement, and a sense of purpose in one's professional life.

3. Setting Foundations for Career Success

Enables students to adapt to new roles, industries, and challenges, increating their versatility and marketability in a rapidly evolving job market.

2. Building Transferable Skills

Fosters holistic personal development, nurtures intellectual growth & emotional well-being, and impacts long-term success & happiness in aspects of life.

1. Balancing Social Life & Academics

The Importance of Involvement

The University of Central Florida Knights of Distinction is a flexible program that supports and inspires undergraduate students as they discover their individual pathway to excellence. Through the creation of a professional ePortfolio, students reflect on their academic and co-curricular experiences to develop confidence in their skill set and readiness for their post-graduation goals.

Knights of Distinction Program

E-Portfolio

Student / Leader / Advocate

Hannah Snyder

E-Portfolio

College of Business Adminstration Order of Pegasus Recipient Spring 2023 Student Government E-Portfolio Scholarship Recipient

Jaylen Brown

questions?

Apply Today

Knights of Distinction Program Coordinator shelby.melfi@ucf.edu

Shelby Melfi

Thank you!

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