Club Leaders Summit
A unique opportunity for student leaders to learn from each other
Join 40+ top business schools from around the world to learn best practices, connect with peers, and find out how Reaching Out can support your club and business careers.
Students’ participation in this event is supported by the generosity of the Rich Chicotel estate and Shorenstein Properties.
2021 Agenda, April 9th (all times listed in ET)
Happy Hour
The 2021 Club Leadership Summit kicks off with a virtual happy hour. Bring a beverage and join the conversation where we'll discuss everything from quarantine hobbies to career goals!
60 min
2021 Agenda, April 10th (all times listed in ET)
Welcome Remarks
A quick introduction to Reaching Out as an organization and a preview of the summit agenda.
10 min
Club Introductions (pt.1)
Club Leaders will meet in small groups to report on their successes, challenges, and goals.
20 min
Let's Talk About It: Handling Difficult Conversations
This session explores how we manage the difficult conversations that can result from expressing one's identities. Panelists will share personal experiences, as well as tools and techniques we can use to guide these conversations authentically and constructively.
30 min
How to be an Ally to Marginalized Communities
In this session, we will discuss the importance of LGBT+ clubs supporting and being an ally to others. Find out ways to steer the conversation to highlighting marginalized parts of the LGBT+ community and move the needle through education for both members and allies.
30 min
ROMBA Presentation
Members of the ROMBA 2021 organizing team will give a sneak peak of this year’s conference, including ways that you and your club can get involved.
20 min
Lunch Break
Lunch is on us! Take a break or feel free to join our organizers, staff, and attendees in casual conversation.
40 min
Pre-MBA Mentoring
Club Leaders become mentors in this session where pre-MBA candidates will join to ask you about your experiences: What it’s like to be LGBT+ on campus? How do you identify yourself in school applications? When is the right time to come out to potential employers? What support is there for LGBT+ students?
35 min
Club Intros (pt.2)
Club Leaders will meet in small groups to report on their successes, challenges, and goals.
20 min
Mobilizing Your Resources
How can you connect your club to the broader community? Learn how other schools leverage events and activities in partnership with philanthropies, corporations, and other organizations at their school to support them and be supported in return.
30 min
The Future of LGBT+: Queering the Campus and Enhancing Inclusion Across Programs
What does the future of the inclusive and welcoming program look like? What should clubs and/or administrators be working towards to enhance the student experience and equity for LGBT+ students? Where do we need support now and what can programs do to improve?
30 min
Club Competition Finals
Three teams will present their pitch for the $5,000 prize. Attendees will vote on the winner!
45 min
Closing Remarks
Reaching Out staff will share ways for club leaders to stay connected post-summit.
5 min
