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The Center for Leadership and Civic Education Florida State University Presented by: Nathan Bunch Virginia Byrne Antron Mahoney
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The Center for Leadership and Civic Education Florida State University
Presented by:Nathan BunchVirginia ByrneAntron Mahoney
Name Institution/Department/PositionWhat led you to this presentation?What first-year service/leadership
type seminars or programs you currently facilitate?
What expectation you have for this presentation?
Identify the significant components of student program success
Articulate the strengths and challenges of implementing a collaborative leadership program
Discuss the theoretical and operational foundation of the program and curriculum
Compare creative techniques to conduct and develop programming assessment
Compile ideas for developing and supporting similar programs on other campuses
Program OverviewHistory and FoundationResources and StructureCurriculum and Program AssessmentStudent and Program SuccessChallenges and Limitations Implications for Other Campuses
Established 2001 Four-and-a-half day seminar the week
before start of fall semester 42 incoming first-year students who
self-identify interest in service and leadership
Focus on transition to college and service and leadership Learning
Introduce students to servant leadership approach
No cost to students selected Funding and Support
The Center for Leadership and Civic Education
Campus and Community Partnerships▪ Residence Life/Housing▪ Student Union (Student Activities)▪ Student Government Association▪ Campus Recreation▪ Center for Multicultural Affairs▪ Office of the Vice President of Student Affairs▪ Local Businesses▪ Several Community Agencies
Planning Committee
StudentsCo-Coordinators
Student Facilitators
Student Participants
Marketing Strategic Goals
Represent the diversity of Florida State University
Attract students who are not enrolled in our other programs as well
Partnerships Admissions High School Counselors High School Service Groups
Key Elements Aligned with the Social Change Model▪ Each day had a different “C” value
Builds upon the previous workshops & activities
Provides a broad introduction to service at FSU
Establishes the Center as their “home” on campus
How does our curriculum compare to leadership learning programs on your campus or other programs you have seen?
What is your experience or approach with student-facilitated programs?
What are other effective capstone experiences?
Astin’s Input – Environment – Output Model*
* (Astin, 1996)
Astin’s Input – Environment – Output Model
Measurement A : Pre-Test &
SRLS
Measurement A : Pre-Test &
SRLS
Measurement B:
Facilitator Notes
Measurement B:
Facilitator Notes
Measurement C: Post-Test
& SRLS
Measurement C: Post-Test
& SRLS
Pre- & Post-Test Questions: Satisfaction High School Involvement Anticipated College Involvement Written Reflection▪ “How do you perceive your ability to make
change?”▪ “How did your perception of leadership change?”
Quantitative questions from the Socially Responsible Leadership Scale
Expected weekly hours of service:Hour Amounts
Pre-Test
Post-Test
0 to 1 hours 5% 2%
2 to 4 hours 74% 46%
5 or more hours
21% 52%
How do you perceive your ability to make change*
Pre-Test:▪ “I don’t feel I can do a lot on my own”▪ Motivation and drive
Post-Test:▪ “We all have the power, it is just a matter of
taking responsibility and creating action.”▪ Small actions▪ Values-based▪ Service-focused*(Dugan, Komives, & Segar, 2008)
Has your perception of leadership changed?
Yes (85%), Maybe (13%), No (2%) “the ability to understand & empathize
with the group you are leading and to have a real idea of their needs and abilities in order to effectively lead the entire group towards your common goal”
“collaborative process and not a position” “know how to follow”
Socially Responsible Leadership Scale* Keep congruence with other leadership
programs Prevent over-surveying students
Align learning outcomesSelect the questions that connectLook at responses over years
* (Tyree, 1998)
Ask questions from each construct of the SRLS
(all 7 C’s of the Social Change Model)
“I don’t take feedback well”“My actions are consistent with my values”“I have the power to make a difference in my community”“I believe in having shared vision”“I can identify the differences between positive and negative change”“I hold myself accountable for responsibilities I agree to”“I actively listen to what others have to say”“Hearing differences in opinions enriches my thinking”“I am committed to a collective purpose in the groups to which I belong”“I believe I have responsibilities to my community”
Positive effect on participants: Self-awareness Leadership philosophy Interest in service and community
engagement Supportive community of students and
staff Neutral effect on personal
accountability and academic ambitions
99% of SLS alumni complete their first year and return for a second year.
Through Florida State’s ServScript program, alumni of the SLS program have registered, on average, 313 hours of service. A total of 51,968 hours.
Diversity of Students Increase and focus outreach efforts on
underrepresented students:▪ Asian American Pacific Islander Students – 2.3% (5/215)▪ International Students – .4% (1/215)▪ Native American Students – 0% (0/215)
Collection of Student Data Structured continual support Accessibility Scheduling/Timing
How can you apply these ideas to your campus?
What challenges will you face?
How can you develop partnerships?
What partnerships do you already have that you can utilize?
