I have a vision to enhance the student athlete experience using the model that has been successful for minority students studying business. If interested in adding to my model, comment below.

1. LEADERSHIP &
DEVELOPMENT MODEL
FOR STUDENTS
Tayah Butler, MBA

2. OVERVIEW
Background
 Prototyping an early engagement
leadership model for Lundquist
College of Business since 2009
 Model for leadership &
development connects pieces of
the student experience for optimal
growth in curricular and non-
curricular areas.
 Built a methodical process to
capture value in all areas of
student identity: personal,
professional, academic and
athletic
Goal:
 Bridge high-
performance culture
from athletic arena
into personal and
pre-professional
development to
enhance women’s
athletic experiences.
Key Indicators of Success:
 Degree completion rates
 Student leadership roles
 Pre-professional
experiences
 Alumni engagement
 Donor engagement

3. THE CHALLENGE :
PackedThanksgiving
Baskets as an “O-Hero”…
What did I learn about my
character and what
motivates me?
Met former Athletic Alum who
has had a successful career…
What did I learn about the
direction I want to go?
Participated in “The
Program” with my team-
mates…
What did I learn about my
personal strengths and
weaknesses?
Led my athletic team as
Captain…
What skills did I develop
that are transferable to my
career?
HOW DO I PULLTHESE PIECESTOGETHER?

4. PROCESS FOR CONNECTION
Discover
Experience Redefine
Explore
Connect
Reflect
(& Repeat)

5. PROCESS FOR CONNECTION
I heard there is such
a thing as operations
management…
I will pursue a degree
that trains me to run
operations of an
organization that I am
passionate about… to
do that I will…
Class?
Informational
Interview?
Project? Event?
Reflect on what learned
Networking
Event +
Informational
Interview
Connect options

6. SOLUTION
 Customize a deliverable end-product
 Customize workbook for student use
 Showcase for networking and
launching students for post collegiate
futures
 Method deliverable in multiple ways
-one to one coaching
-workshops for teams
-seminars
 Measurable enhanced value

7. TESTIMONIAL
“Tayah’s process was more valuable than any one individual piece
of my collegiate experience. Her steps helped me bridge my
college years to being a professional.”
Nick Fearn, Class of 2012
UOregon Basketball
“Tayah is doing something no one else has tried; to pull the
pieces of “our story” into one place that I can feel proud of.”
Mayan Schexnayder, 2012
UoregonTrack & Field