Emerging Eagles to Engaged Leaders

Emily LorinoCoordinator for Leadership Development

NASPA-FL Drive-In October 3, 2014

Corinne OlsenStudent Government Director for

Leadership

Overview

•History of the Office of Multicultural & Leadership Development•Development of Outcomes • Emerging Eagles Program • Assessment Data• Future

• Integrating to your campus – throughout!

“We don’t make the products you buy. We make the products you buy better”

Learning Outcomes

As a result of attending this session, participants will:• Be aware of the leadership opportunities offered at Florida

Gulf Coast University• Have an understanding on how to integrate CAS into

leadership education.• Learn about the Emerging Eagles program and how CAS and

assessment play a key role in it’s success.• Develop ideas on how to integrate similar processes at

individual institutions.

The Office of Multicultural & Leadership Development

• MLD established in 2012• Merger of MSS, LD, & Student Government• Assistant Dean of Students for

Multicultural Student Services• Coordinator for Leadership

Development• Coordinator for Student Government• 1 Graduate Assistant• 5 Student Assistants

• Home to:• Cultural celebrations• Over 10 leadership development programs• Over 150 Student Government student

leaders

Where it inevitably begins…CAS

•Summer of 2013: Re-Evaluate• Mission• Learning Outcomes

• Developed Overall LD Outcomes• Create individual programmatic outcomes that mirror the overall

Leadership Development Mission

MISSIONThe Leadership Development program is committed to the holistic experience of students by providing leadership skill development opportunities for the Florida Gulf Coast University community. Through such initiatives, individuals will practice, reflect and apply leadership knowledge and skills that will empower individuals to question critically, think logically, and live ethically while becoming active citizens within the Florida Gulf Coast University community and the rapidly changing world.

CAS Requirements• Grounded in a belief that leadership can be

learned

• Based upon clearly stated principles, values, and assumptions

• Use multiple theories & models

• Provide opportunity to develop personal philosophies

• Promote intentional student involvement

• Acknowledge effective leadership behaviors and processes

• Be inclusive and accessible

Leadership Development Outcomes

Learning Domain(CAS Equivalent)

Learning Outcome

Self-Awareness(Intrapersonal Development)

Students will learn to acknowledge personal values through self-reflection, while developing an understanding and appreciation of other’s beliefs.

Critical Thinking & Effective Communication

(Cognitive Complexity; Knowledge Acquisition, Integration, Construction, and

Application)

Students will learn to translate diverse ideas, opinions, and arguments into cohesive thoughts, which can be articulated through verbal and non-

verbal communication.

Collaboration(Interpersonal Competence)

Students will learn to utilize critical thinking and communication skills to work with others to actively develop relationships and pursue a

common purpose.

Practical Application(Practical Competence)

Students will develop the ability to actively integrate knowledge and leadership skills in the

classroom, co-curricular involvement, and everyday life.

Commitment to Citizenship(Humanitarianism & Civic Engagement)

Students will commit to empowering and mentoring others to enact positive societal change on campus, in the community, and

globally.

Writing Your Own Outcomes

Concrete ExperienceDoing/having experience

Reflective ObservationReviewing/reflecting on

experience

Abstract Conceptualization

Concluding/learning from experience

Active Experimentation

Planning/trying out what was learned

Leadership Programming Tiers

Emerging Leaders

Engaged Leaders

Enlightened Leaders

EMERGING EAGLES: FIRST YEAR LEADERSHIP

Emerging Eagles is leadership development program designed for first year students and new

leaders to promote the discovery of individual leadership styles.

The program seeks to foster leadership potential and provide students the necessary tools to become effective leaders in the

Florida Gulf Coast University campus, community, and

beyond.

Emerging Eagles OutcomesLearning Domain(CAS Equivalent)

Learning Outcome

Self-Awareness(Intrapersonal Development)

An understanding of personal leadership styles through personality and values

assessments and reflection, while developing empathy for others.

Critical Thinking & Effective Communication

(Cognitive Complexity; Knowledge Acquisition, Integration, Construction, and

Application)

The ability to confidently translate individual thoughts into cohesive conversations.

Collaboration(Interpersonal Competence)

Develop fundamental team building skills to effectively accomplish common goals and

achieve success.Practical Application(Practical Competence)

Networking opportunities and peer connections that encourage the further development of leadership skills in all aspects of the collegiate experience.

Commitment to Citizenship(Humanitarianism & Civic Engagement)

Participate in activities that foster civic engagement and promote positive societal

change.

Emerging Eagles AssessmentPre-Assessment(Spring 2014)

When asked what they hope to gain from Emerging Eagles:

• 42% indicated leadership skills, style development

• 18% indicated effective communication

• 2% indicated team-building skills

• 26% indicated leadership skills, style development

• 12% indicated commitment to change

Post-Assessment(Spring 2014)

When asked what they gained from Emerging Eagles:• 95% said a better understanding of

personal leadership styles• 100% said an ability to clearly

develop thoughts into productive conversations

• 90% said team-building skills• 90% said networking and

connection• 95% said commitment to change

Emerging Eagles AssessmentWhen asked what they hope to gain from Emerging Eagles:

• 100% said the Emerging Eagles program provided students with the skills necessary to be better able to lead.

• 90% said the Emerging Eagles program allowed students to develop new relationships with my peers

• 100% said the Emerging Eagles program allowed students to develop a greater connection and feel more engaged to FGCU

• 100% said they would recommend Emerging Eagles to a friend

What We Learned

• Pre-Assessments can work…depends on execution

• Language of outcomes on assessment

• The students may not yet know what they want to learn…

Future

•Mid-semester meetings

•Growing Popularity

• Continued Mentor Program Development

• Longitudinal Assessment

Questions?

Emily LorinoCoordinator for Leadership Development

Florida Gulf Coast University

elorino@fgcu.edu

Corinne OlsenStudent Government Director for

Leadershipsgleadership@fgcu.edu

References

Council for the Advancement of Standards in Higher Education. (2009). CAS professional standards for higher education (7th ed.). Washington, DC: Author.

Kolb, D. A., (1984). Experiential learning: Experience as the source of learning and development. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall.