Strengths Conference

K-State Strengths for Students Conference

11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Friday, March 22
Leadership Studies Building
Registration is now closed.

The Strengths Conference will offer an engaging platform for students from universities across the Midwest to converge and exchange ideas, fostering a collaborative atmosphere centered on campus Strengths development initiatives.

Throughout the day, a series of workshops will delve into various facets of personal and professional growth, encouraging participants to explore and develop their strengths.

During the lunch break, individuals will have the opportunity to network and connect, sharing stories about strengths in action and ideas for developing a strengths-based culture on college campuses.

This conference is designed with students, by students, and for students to consider how they can leverage their strengths to create thriving campus communities. The aim of this event is to generate a connected community of Strengths Champions who can share strengths best practices which increase student engagement and well-being.

Registration and cost

Registration is now closed. Email strengths@ksu.edu for questions.

Resources for attendees

Are you travelling to the conference from outside of Manhattan? See parking information here.

Agenda

10:30-11 a.m. Registration
11-11:20 a.m. Welcome session
11:20 a.m. - Noon Student-led workshops
Noon - 12:45 p.m. Lunch at K-State's Derby Dining Center
12:45-1:05 p.m. Strengths in action
1:05-2:05 p.m. Student-led workshops
2:05-2:45 p.m. Strengths peer coaching
2:45-3 p.m. Strengths shout-outs

Download a PDF of the breakout workshop descriptions

After the event, let us know what you thought by completing this short evaluation form.

Save the date! The next Strengths for Students Conference will take place Friday, April 4, 2025.

Highlight your particpation

As an attendee, you might be thinking about how to best share this development opportunity in professional environments like LinkedIn or on a resume. We hope these examples will inspire you!

For student attendees

I just wrapped up an incredible day at the K-State Strengths for Students Conference!

Workshops facilitated by fellow students allowed me to develop my own strengths story and consider how I can leverage my greatest strengths as I work on academic and workplace teams. These also provided space for me to build a network of peers who are committed to increasing well-being and engagement on college campuses and in the workplace.

One of the highlights for me was the opportunity to engage in personalized peer coaching where I was able to identify how to leverage my strengths to pursue my goals. Connecting with fellow students, sharing experiences, and learning from each other's journeys made the event even more enriching.

Let's keep the conversation going... What are your greatest strengths? How do you apply them to thrive?

And use these hashtags with any social media posts: #KStateStrengthsforStudents #CliftonStrengths #top5andthrive

For student presenters

I had the opportunity to facilitate a workshop about __________ at the K-State Strengths for Students Conference!

The opportunity to collaborate with peers to develop engaging, student focused, activities was empowering. I applied my _______ strength while facilitating this workshop when I ____________________.

This conference allowed me to network with peers who are committed to increasing well-being and engagement on college campuses and in the workplace.

One of the highlights for me was the opportunity to engage in personalized peer coaching where I was able to identify how to leverage my strengths to pursue my goals. Connecting with fellow students, sharing experiences, and learning from each other's journeys made the event even more enriching.

Let's keep the conversation going... What are your greatest strengths? How do you apply them to thrive?

And include these hashtags on any social media posts: #KStateStrengthsforStudents #CliftonStrengths #top5andthrive

Resume citations

K-State Strengths for Students Conference (March 2024)

Networked with over 100 students from universities across the Midwest around campus strengths development
Developed my own “Strengths Story” that illustrates what I do best and why
Coached a peer to apply their strengths by asking powerful questions and practicing active listening
Set personal and professional goals that leverage my Top 5 CliftonStrengths