Philosophy
At Iowa State University, the Student Activities Center is committed
to providing a variety of experiences that will compliment students’
academic lives and better prepare them for service to the state
of Iowa and the world.
Background
At Iowa State University there is a wide variety of leadership
programming for traditional aged students. Leadership programs
and services at Iowa State University are varied from formal and
informal programming, student
organizations, services and academic programs (See
Leadership Journey). As Astin and Astin (2000) stated, Student
leaders are not born. This statement provides a goal for a campus-wide
comprehensive leadership
development model. This model would include specific learning
outcomes to guide all leadership development programs. It is imperative
to have a grounded, cohesive theoretical foundation to build upon
when developing leadership programs and a leadership development
model. (p. 23).
Goals
The overarching goals for the Iowa State University Leadership
Development Model will be:
- To serve as a touch stone for students who
participate within the structured and unstructured leadership
development experiences
- To guide for practitioners to develop programs
and events for students.
- To reach the proposed strategic plan’s
vision, it is vital that a leadership development model and
learning outcomes be created to serve as a foundation for campus
leadership programs.
Outcomes
Phases of students’ personal leadership development include:
• Decisive thinking
• Working effectively autonomously and in teams
• Gaining knowledge of work skills
• Understanding yourself
• Writing clearly and effectively
• Speaking clearly and effectively
• Understanding diverse cultures
• Personal reflection
• Developing ideals and moral principles
• Contributing to the community
(National Survey of Student Engagement Learning Outcomes)
Guiding Principles
- Leadership
involves character. The six pillars of character are: trustworthiness,
respect, responsibility, fairness, caring and citizenship.
- Leadership
is about being agents of change. Students should work to make
a significant difference in our world.
- Leadership
should be inclusive . . . valuing diverse voices, ideas and
perspectives.
- Leadership
is action, not position. Anyone can be involved in the process
of leadership.
- Students
should "lead as if no one is watching" - with integrity,
heart & courage.
- Students
should "lead as if everyone is watching" - respecting
the opinions of all and encouraging members to strive for excellence.
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