Student Leadership Academy
About the Program
The Student Leadership Academy aims to help all students develop leadership skills and the confidence they need to be successful both at the University and beyond. The Academy is designed to help connect any and all students with staff and resources at the university. Students may choose to participate in any or all sessions offered at any time. Students may also choose to pursue a Leadership Certificate through the Academy.
Student Leadership Certificate
Certificate requirements involve completing 40 hours of co-curricular involvement, meetings with a Leadership coach and 15 sessions (3 in each core focus area).
Focus Areas
· Personal Development
· Group Development
· Getting Things Done
· Making Connections
· Communication
Learning Outcomes by Core Focus Areas
Personal Development
Participants will be able to articulate their personal strengths and challenges when it comes to their leadership style. They will have a plan for how to maximize and address these areas respectively.
Group Development
Participants will be able to articulate an understanding of the stages of group development, effective management of conflict, and ways to best utilize individual strengths in effective teams.
Getting Things Done
Participants will be able to demonstrate the ability to complete tasks, follow up with others, and effectively create, delegate, and prioritize work.
Making Connections
Participants will be able to identify resources at USM. They will be able to articulate the impact of cultural competency in developing collaborations with other groups and organizations, and demonstrate the ability to understand cultural differences.
Communication
Participants will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the impact of language on a target audience, articulate basic tools for marketing, and utilize effective, clear, and timely communication in person and in writing.
Prior Leadership Experience
Prior leadership experiences such as Resident Assistants, team captains, student group members, on campus employment, etc., may earn credit towards completing the certificate program. It is the intention of this program to further develop our involved students. Students should meet with a Leadership Coach to review their previous experiences and receive credit towards one of the core focus area sessions, not to exceed 1 session per core focus area.
Involvement/Leadership Coaches
Students will have access to Involvement/Leadership Coaches throughout the year. Coaches are Campus Life staff members who can help students identify ways they can get involved on campus. The coaches can also help students reflect on their current leadership experiences, explore their personal strengths, and identify areas for improvement.
Fall 2016 Sections
Section A – Portland Campus (12:30pm -1:45pm in 40 Payson)
Wednesday – September 21st – USM 101 – Meet staff and learn about available resources
Personal Development
Wednesday – September 28th – Introduction to Strengths Finder & Personal Strengths in
Wednesday - October 5th – Exploration of Leadership Styles
Group Development
Wednesday – October 12th – Stages of Group Development & Surviving the Storm
Wednesday – October 19th – Understanding Group Strengths & Maximizing Group Member Engagement
Getting Things Done
Wednesday – October 26th – Exploring Creative Problem Solving
Wednesday – November 2nd – Introduction to Project Management
Making Connections
Wednesday – November 9th – Cultural Competency in Leadership
Wednesday – November 16th - The Art of Networking and Building Campus
Communication
Wednesday – November 30th – Active Listening & Effective Communication
Wednesday – December 7th - The Feedback Model
Section B – Gorham Campus (10am -11:15am) 217 John Mitchell Center
Friday – September 16th -- USM 101 – Meet staff and learn about available resources – Jason Saucier Director of Campus Life
Communication
Friday – September 23rd – Marketing Techniques
Friday – September 30th – Active Listening & Effective Communication
Making Connections
Friday – October 7th – Cultural Competency in Leadership
Friday – October 14th – Building your Professional Network
Getting Things Done
Friday – October 21st – Conducting an After Action Review
Friday – October 28th – Exploring Creative Problem Solving
Group Development
Friday – November 4th – Developing Trust and Utilizing Conflict for Growth
Friday – November 18th – Stages of Group Development & Surviving the Storm
Personal Development
Friday – December 2nd – Introduction to Strengths Finder & Personal Strengths in Leadership
Friday – December 9th – Ethical Leadership
Theoretical Influences
Allen, David (2002) Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity
Astin, Alexander W. (1984) Student Involvement: A developmental theory for higher education
Drucker, Peter (1954) The Practice of Management
Greenleaf, Robert K. (1977) Servant Leadership
Higher Education Research Institute (UCLA) (1994) Social Change Model
Rath, Tom & Conchie, Barry (2008) Strengths Based Leadership
Scott, Allen J., Miguel, Rosanna F. & Martin, Beth Ann (2014) Know, See, Plan, Do: A Model for Curriculum Design in Leadership Development
Tuckman, Bruce (1965) Stages of Group Development
Manager Tools (2005) The Feedback Model