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Leadership Inventory Update With HDF 412 1
DEVELOPMENT
Outcomes & Evidence
Progress Inventory*
MINOR IN LEADERSHIP STUDIES
Center for Student Leadership Development
Memorial Union
University of Rhode Island
*The Outcomes & Evidence Progress Inventory is the intellectual property of the Center for Student Leadership Development (CSLD) at the
University of Rhode Island and cannot be reproduced in part, or in its entirety, without the written permission of the acting Assistant Director of the
CSLD.
OUTCOMES
● Outcomes (Self-Leadership, Interpersonal and Organizational, Leadership Theories, Inclusive Leadership,
Critical Thinking)
● Targeted Classes
● Experiences
● Evidence
GENERAL INFORMATION
● Regardless of your major, you can minor in Leadership Studies.
● Requirements may be satisfied by completing 18 or more credits related to leadership and offered by more than one department.
● Twelve (12) of the 18 credits must be at the 200 level of instruction or above. A course grade of “C” or better must be earned in each graded course. At least 12 of the credits must be earned at
URI.
● No course may be used to apply to both the major and minor fields of study. Courses in General Education or for other minors may be used for the minor* (*this does not apply to students in
the College of Business). With the exception of internship credit, all courses for the minor must be taken for a grade. The Introductory class must be taken before the internship and the
capstone course.
● Application for the minor must be filed in your academic dean’s office no later than the beginning of the final semester or term.
● Approval of the minor does not guarantee that the suggested courses will be available to you on a schedule correlated with your graduation plans nor guarantee space in any required course.
CORE REQUIREMENTS- 9 Credits
Required Element Class options Notes
Introductory Course HDF 190: FLITE Only offered in spring for first-year students
3 credits or
HDF 290: Modern Leadership Issues Offered Fall and Spring for sophomores & juniors
Internship HDF 417: Leadership Internship Requires 40 hours/credit with a min. of 80 hours & a max. of 120 hours of documented internship
3 credits or experience for graded credit
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Experience through Office of Experiential Learning & Community Engagement
or
Internship Class in Academic Major The only time the major and minor can overlap
Capstone HDF 412: Historical, Multi-ethnic & Alternative Leadership Offered only in the fall with preference given to seniors
3 credits or
COM 402: Leadership & Motivation Offered in the spring and summer with Dr. Leatham
or
BUS 441: Leadership Skills Development Offered in the fall and spring with Dr. Cooper
or
HPR 411/412: Honors Senior Seminar Must be in Honors or have GPA of 3.3
Portfolio HDF 492: Leadership Minor Portfolio Taken last spring semester of enrollment (some exceptions)
1 credit
You need to have your own act together before you can lead others:
2. Lead Yourself
Time management
Organization
1. Know Yourself
Self care
Lead Others Self discipline
Strengths Perseverance
Weaknesses Develop and maintain family,
Values PROGRESS
interpersonal, and intimate relationships
P Needs Academic, social, personal goals and
Styles objectives
R
Learning
O Teaching
G P
Personality
R Membership R
E Leadership O
S G
S RE-EVALUATE R
E
former stages
Develop and S
as you progress S
Refine
Skills
3. Broaden Your Perspectives…
Leadership theory and
practice Understand others
Communication
Group Development Hierarchy of needs
Inclusion PROGRESS Racial, cultural, gender, sexual orientation,
Citizen Activist Skills religious, class, ability, etc. diversity and
Critical Thinking commonalities
Teaching and Programming Power, privilege, oppression, liberation;
individual and institutional discrimination
SEE EVIDENCE #1
2. Student will demonstrate HDF 190 COM 100 speech Due to the nature of certain professors and their teaching style, I need to adapt and
personal, organizational, and Calendar develop to my professors learning styles. Prior to HDF 190, I was lacking strong
academic examples of self- motivation prior to complete homework assignments, study, and practice applying
discipline the newly learned skills from class. Realizing very early that if I wanted to utilize
my resources I needed to prove to myself and furthermore the professor that I want
to be in their class. Time management was stressed to not only avoid unnecessary
stresses and stressors but to also avoid rushing and ruining the quality of the work.
This statement from my COM 100 professor; only the prepared deserve to be
confident, drives me to study the material and to take the skills he gave us in public
speaking/speech anxiety reduction to use in the real world. Using the template for
presentations, I go above and beyond my duty of the communicator to build that
bridge to the audience.
SEE EVIDENCE #2
SEE EVIDENCE #3
In SOLC, we respect the fact that everything that is said within our confines
shouldn’t be said elsewhere. Yes, the drive home message that was learned
during this private setting can be explained to others but the details should
and are left out. This is what I am going to do in a hypothetical situation.
During a retreat, opinions of another student was brought to attention without
this said student in the room. As a friend of the student I could not understand
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why these comments were being said yet knew that this was discussion on
every level. After a few seconds I felt my heart beat out of my chest as my head
was getting light. Instead of creating this tension as it came to mind. I walked
outside. Sat down. Took deep breaths. Controlled my feelings. After students
left I brought up what I witnessed to our LEAD facilitator.
4. Student will demonstrate HDF 190 Meditation 101 Handout The Meditation 101 handout that we received in FLITE allowed me to manage my
knowledge of stress management stress by simply managing my time. By starting out with why I am doing this
methods specific homework assignment is the start to manage my priorities. The end goal of
receiving my bachelors of science in environmental science and management and
my minor in leadership studies drives me to get my priorities in check to know
what assignments to complete first to put my mind at ease. The second step is to put
one hundred percent of my commitment into every assignment no matter what the
assignment is. This allows me to get the most out of why I am actually putting the
time and energy into completing it. The third step is to be a hero everyday. I
interpret this as being confident to why you are studying the area you are studying
while reflecting your past accomplishments. Sitting with dignity is the fourth step.
This relates to the third step by reflecting on your past and knowing you came this
far so why give up now. The fifth step is picking an anchor. Knowing what the best
environment where you function the most proficiently in allows you to complete
said assignments. Breathing is what I believe is the most effective step. By simply
breathing you have the ability to control your emotions through putting you mind
over self is the sixth step. The seventh step is ‘oh, well…’. Over a long period of
time you start to notice your mind wandering off somewhere that doesn’t benefit
you completing the assignment. Acknowledging that allows you get focused on the
assignment again. The eighth step is ‘brushing your brain’ each day. This is a great
way to start off with what priorities you need to accomplish so you don’t worry
about an assignment due in a week. The ninth step is reducing variability. If you
find a schedule to do homework where you are successful at that said time, there is
no reason to change it up! Stick with what time works the best for you everyday.
’All life is meditation’ is the tenth and final step for meditation. Before going out
and about for the day, get your mind and body ready for the day to come and know
that you’re going to accomplish everything you set out to do.
SEE EVIDENCE #4
5. Student will demonstrate the HDF 190 Rugby Managing stress as stated in the third inventory outcome can result in varied
ability to manage stress outcome depending on how the stress controls your actions. In the fast paced sport
of rugby, one move and either you or your teammates have the potential of getting
seriously injured. Some of that stress is put on the inside or outside centre right
after the ruck. Without the fast thinking of the inside centre, his actions could
potentially set their self and the team up for failure or for success. Having the open
mindset and stress management to direct those feelings into actions can set yourself
6. Student will express a personal HDF 190 Day of Discovery collage One of the first opportunities in FLITE I had the opportunity to put a label on my
code of leadership / membership person code of leadership was during our Day of Discovery in the Memorial Union.
ethics Having recently been placed into our new teams the urge to get to personally know
everyone was a real struggle to keep back. The Day of Discovery was a perfect
opportunity to connect with each teammate at a personal level that most ‘teams’
never reach. The one assignment for this retreat was to make a collage. This collage
is a depiction of me, my beliefs, and/or something meaningful. A tree represented
not only for my love of the environment but also my family and friends. My
passion for the environment has led me and is currently driving me to get my
bachelors of science in environmental science and management. This tree
represents my family and friends through its roots. The roots show that while a
relationship label might be a family member or a friend that there is so much more
that is never seen by others, hence the roots growing in the ground. The second
picture on my collage is a skydiver there their parachute is photo shopped out
creating the illusion that they are freefalling. The skydiver, hypothetically if they
did not have a parachute, would only have tens of seconds to figure out a plan of
action. Even though in reality this might not turn out well the reasoning behind the
picture is why it represent my top strength. While this might not be the most
accurate descriptive way to show my top Gallup Strength of adaptability there is a
reasoning behind it. Having the ability to rise to the occasion when needed no
matter what the situation calls for is why I am an adaptor. While leading others you
always have to plan for the worst. When the worst does happen I have the
confidence in my position to adapt and lead others. The third and final image in my
collage is a quote by William Earnest Henley stated in his poem, Invictus,
“I am the master of my fate,
I am the captain of my soul.”
Once you become aware of who you are and the power you have, you have the
ability to serve not only yourself but others by creating change in the world and
inspiring change in others as well. Having the confidence to adapt in any situation
gives me the confidence to lead others in the right direction. This activity was a
perfect opportunity to find my personal code of leadership.
SEE EVIDENCE #6
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7. Student will demonstrate practice HDF 190 Marshmallow challenge in We were put into teams of seven early on in FLITE to be able to grow and nurture
of the personal code of ethics FLITE each other as we grow as leaders. These teams allowed not only myself but others
to have a sense of family throughout this course and onward. I not only use my
value of humor to make others laugh I use humor to diffuse a stressful situation.
Either laughing at myself to calm myself in a nervous situation to cracking a joke
before an important group presentation has the ability to calm others to rise to the
occasion at hand. Using my fairness value in the means of dividing responsibilities
equally among others allows for all members of the team contributing the same
amount. Having other teammates contributing their uniqueness to the team brings
diversity to our family. This helped my team be able to be placed in stressful
situations as my adaptability strengths and my humor allows for great conformity to
complete the task at hand. As we were tasked in FLITE with the activity to
complete the marshmallow challenge. The challenge is based around using a piece
of string, tape, some pasta, and a marshmallow to complete the tallest structure
competing again three other teams in our class. Building the tallest structure in the
class was made possible by each member contributing their unique strengths and
values to complete the task. By listening to everybody’s ideas and forming a
strategic plan for this construction we were able achieve this title.
SEE EVIDENCE #7
8. Student will express a personal HDF 190 VIA Character Strengths In FLITE, the class was tasked to complete the VIA Character Strengths test. The
values statement (Sources = VIA, results 24 character strengths that fall under are six broad virtue categories: wisdom,
values clarification exercises, SOLC courage, humanity, justice, temperance and transcendence. In order to truly
etc.) HDF 412 understand yourself not only as a person but as a leader then you must know what
drives your actions. After taking the VIA Character Strength test in FLITE, I was
able to find those values that drive me as a leader. I can interpret these values to
make my life happier which happened but more so a stepping stone into my
leadership journey. My top value was humor, followed by fairness, honestly,
kindness, and social intelligence. Having the knowledge of these values I can now
explain the resonating behind all of my behaviors and actions in the past and how
they will help me mold my future. I use humor in most situations to diffuses a high
stressful situation to either make someone laugh or smile. This not only calms
nerves of everyone involved in that situation but also making the aura more
welcoming and relaxed. Humor related to social intelligence because of my ability
to make a few jokes helps me not only assimilate into a group but also aids me in
navigating social norms. Fairness is a value I hold true to me heart. Treating others
regardless of bias decisions will open the world to not only explore what there is to
conquer but the people living with you in it. A value strength that is not as
apparently in my life is that of humility. That being number 23 on my list of 24
values. Humility is defined as “letting one's accomplishments speak for
themselves; not regarding oneself as more special than one is” (VIA Institute
on Character). I faced a debilitating challenges throughout my life, who hasn’t
if I’m being honest. Yet these verbal communication challenges I have faced is
SEE EVIDENCE #8
SEE EVIDENCE #33 – VIA Strength Value List (Last Page)
In HDF 412, the professors encouraged the students to retake out VIA Character
Strengths test. I became familiar with my values throughout my college career.
Starting with FLITE and now in HDF 412, I wanted to retake this test to see how
my ‘why” I do leadership has changed. Humor swapped with my honesty. I allow
myself to be my genuine and sincere self when I speak the truth. My integrity not
only motivates my efforts to expand my network of connections but to enforce that
honest and sincere community where there are openness and trust to avoid
misinterpreted information. Humor is still an excellent tool to bring people
together. I can create that honest and sincere community where people can connect
with others, share their thoughts and opinions in a healthy environment, and have a
few laughs along the way. Kindness is no longer about actions with people. My
efforts towards the proper stewardship of the situation has become self-realization
as I learn and properly communicate environmental issues towards others. This
unique experience of doing favors and good deeds sets up the path I am on to help
and take care of others and the environment we live in. I am aware of the motives
and the feelings of myself. I use my knowledge on social intelligence for the social
situations I encounter when conversations about stewardship of the environment to
grow the general public awareness on how our actions reflect upon the
environment. My zest allows me to wholeheartedly complete tasks to the best of
my ability.
9. Student will demonstrate practice HDF 413 NRS 492 My values are an extension of myself. In HDF 190, I wrote my personal values
of the personal values statement HDF 190 SOLC statement to how my values will connect with my leadership involvement. My
values are now a physical part of myself. The weekend during April of 2016 I
became a mentor for sharing not only my passion but building on underprivileged
fifth graders passion for the environment here in Rhode Island. With humor, I help
these students break down social barriers that would cause trouble assimilating into
different groups over the weekend. With students coming in from several difference
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elementary schools many students have difficulty assimilating into difference social
groups from difference schools. Fairness, my second value, can be seen in these
situations as I treat these students with the equity regardless of bias decisions that
others might be saying about a particular student or school. As I am a peer-leader
and mentor to these students I want their passion for their environment to have the
proper foundation. I am aware and honest with the information I am comfortable
passing down to these students. The last result I want from this Elementary Outdoor
Science Adventure (EOSA) weekend is these student building their knowledge on
false statements that not only myself but my peers as other mentors at different
learning sites taught. I have a deep seeded connection with the environment, or
Mother Nature. My actions speak out of altruism as I am gifted with this passion.
Through my own personal value statement along with outreach programs and
several other factors I am able to share this passion I hold closely to my heart. My
social intelligence, or my awareness of the motives/feelings of others aids in the
process of using my humor, fairness, honesty, and kindness into an applicable
situation. Without my social intelligence, I am awake of how I function in different
social situations which allows me to have a diverse approach to adapt to situations.
My personal values statement is an ever changing entity that allows myself to grow
not only as an important character in the ecosystem but as a peer leader with
whoever I come in contact with.
SEE EVIDENCE #29 – A Value Plate as What We Can Bring to the Mentor Team
REVISITED: Within SOLC, either during retreats, weekly club and class
meetings, or listening to others I practice these values. As I am able to apply
my personal values statement to how I interact with every to whom I come in
contact with. If I cannot practice my statement within a one on one level, I
cannot create my bridge to my audience in a larger setting to share this
knowledge. I bring my own style to the facilitation team. My value strengths
allow me to contribute my abilities to each unique situation where they are
called for. Yet surrounding myself with a team like SOLC I am able to work
on my value strengths that doesn’t have such an impact in my life as humor,
fairness, honesty, kindness, and social intelligence.
SEE EVIDENCE #30 – A Message From a Friend I Met During SOLC This
Year
10. Student will demonstrate the HDF 190 Marshmallow challenge in In FLITE, I was able to notice the group development that Tuckman and Bennis
ability to lead a project from start FLITE proposed. In order to have effective teamwork there must be group interaction. The
to finish (follow-through) more involved every teammate is the more beneficial it is to group dynamic. These
phases are forming, storming, norming, performing, and adjourning. These are
necessary in order for a team to grow as they face challenges, find solutions, and
plan together to work towards a common goal. During FLITE, we were tasked with
the challenge is based around using a piece of string, tape, some pasta, and a
marshmallow to complete the tallest structure competing again three other teams in
our class. The forming stage was seen was we, our group, were introduced to each
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other during the Day or Discovery in early February. The storming stage was
reached as we were tasked with this marshmallow challenge. As to how we went
about this challenge was when everyone was throwing out ideas for consideration.
Using logic and a strategy we were about to settle to an agreed plan of action which
is the norming stage. As we performed out our plan of action several unexpected
situations arose. There were tackled as were were friendly towards one another, had
confidence that each unique strength that each teammate brought to the table would
help us, and our pride in our amazing team as a whole. Each person in the
performing stage was unspoken designated a role to aid in the building of this
marshmallow tower. These roles were a direct representation of our strengths. The
adjourning stage was when we offered our opinion on was went right and what
could be improved for our overall success and communication. Our success in
building the tallest tower we relished in the sweet sense of accomplishment. We
achieved more as a team than individually by contributing to our individual
strengths and communication throughout the process.
SEE EVIDENCE #7
11. Student will describe goals and HDF 190 Breakthrough: Ending In FLITE, my team’s community service assignment was to end stigmatization
objective statements regarding Stigmatization on Campus about mental health on campus. The assignment was to complete some sort of
personal issues, career issues, and service learning associate with mental illness. Many group decided to go off
community issues campus and help others yet we chose to focus on our peers around us. After the
forming phase (our introduction to our groups during the Day of Discovery) we
knew how each of the members can contribute to this assignment. We have stormed
before when we all naturally took the role that we each felt comfortable with. We
each set a specific goal that we wanted to accomplish during this experience.
Personally I wanted to get out this experience was the sense of accomplishment that
I made a difference in just one person’s life. Any more affect by our actions would
be amazing but just one would be all worth it. Norming was accomplished when we
each had so much time and energy invested into our event that it was all we could
talk about. We all were getting so involved into this service learning while giving
each other constructive feedback during the process. We have a passion to lead
others. Each reminded the other about our personal influences we have in this. Our
goal was to simply help others in the topic of mental health. Our objective was to
complete that service learning. Yet we took this assignment close to heart. We
allowed each of our strengths and values to surface in this project. We performed
the event, even though not that many showed up, we all surprised ourselves with
what we got out of the experience. We adjourned that we got so much more out of
it than what we set out to. We saw a problem on campus with stigmatization of
mental health. We didn’t want others to feel anymore that reaching out for help is
anything to be ashamed about. Relating to this in one way or the other (while
everyday during that event knew someone with a mental illness) we all found our
voice. Whoever attended that event came out knowing what they stood for and
what they can do about it. We accomplished our goal of this service leaning
assignment. While it wasn’t what we thought, the experience will last a lifetime
SEE EVIDENCE #9
12. Student will show evidence of HDF 190 Breakthrough: Ending In FLITE, my team’s community service assignment was mental health. Ending
goals and objectives that were Stigmatization on Campus Stigmatization on Campus associated with mental illness was our driving force.
planned and achieved NRS 492 Our objective is to end stigma by a student-led discussion and information on
SOLC mental health issues facing out community. Planning an event where every student
could chat in a confidential, nonjudgmental environment that affect us and our
loved ones proved to be equally as profound on our team and others leading the
discussions as the students who attended. We wanted an environment where every
one who attended felt welcomed to share anything. Not only knowing that my
entire team would be engulfed by this mindset, I realized that my experience
dealing with mental illness led me to my strong advocacy about reaching out when
one needs help. Discussing about what some stigmas are, how they can be
detrimental on somebody’s life, and why stigmas came about changed everybody’s
thoughts. Not only our thoughts as the leaders of the event but also as we sought
out to simple try to end stigma on campus we gained much more that that, we
gained our voice as others did as well on breaking the stigma with mental health.
SEE EVIDENCE #9
SEE EVIDENCE #32 – Agenda for SOLC Meeting of Oct. 23rd, 2017
13. Student will show knowledge of HDF 190 In FLITE, we learned about how Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs pertains to human
the “Hierarchy of Needs” theory motivation. This theory depicts what humans need to keep going forward with their
by Maslow lives. Maslow constructed a pyramid depicting what human needs are more
important to others. The less important needs are placed on the bottom part of the
pyramid while the most important are placed on the top. If those needs are not
being met they actually motivate us to obtain them. The concept behind this theory
is that when the person fulfills one need then they can advance onto the next
concept. The pyramid consists of physiological, safety needs, love and belonging,
esteem needs, and lastly self – actualization. Physiological needs are those needed
for survival. Food, water, shelter, sleep, etc. are all basic needs that need to to be
met to be able to move onto the safety needs of oneself. If these are not met, then
human function ceases to move onward. Safety needs are those of personal
security, ordered law, financial stability, and health/well-being that prompts growth
for the next need of love and belonging. Friendship, intimacy, affection and love
from family and friends are involved in love and belonging. These are important
components of having the sense of love and belonging. Without out human need for
love and belonging being a social ‘animal’ our lives depend on other humans. We
need that fulfillment to have that sense of belonging and to be able to develop into
the world. With these requirements fulfilled then the nest level of the pyramid of
esteem can be moved onto. Peers and others should respect and having dignity for
other human beings. Respect can be given, earned, or recognized through mutual
interests or just the concept of being an equal self to the other. Having the ability to
be included in a social group allows the reinforcement of that sense of belonging in
the previous level of the pyramid. The two levels of esteem that Maslow states are
that of a higher and lower esteem. The higher ‘vision’ is that of the need to be able
to respect yourself while the other is relying on an inner thought of past
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experiences. All all of these levels are met then self – actualization is gained. When
this is reached the journey of ones full potential and fulfillment can be undertaken.
Maslow describes this level are a person engulfing everything that they have the
potential to be or what can they can be to the best of their ability.
14. Student will show application of HDF 190 Losing weight from junior Weighing 207 pounds at the end of junior year in high school severely interrupted
Maslow’s theory to own life year of high school to senior my esteem needs. I met all of the other levels except esteem. I had a vision on what
year my full potential could be yet I could never reach it because I had low self – esteem
and achievement in my life. To be able to reach my full potential I had to get over
this setback in my life to be able to fully live my life the way I envision it to be.
My lack of motivation to not reaching my full potential drove me to lose weight to
lose weight through healthy eating and manual labor throughout the summer. I am
thankful for fulfilling my basic needs of food, water, and shelter through my
parents. My safety needs of oneself were fulfilled because of being raised in a safe,
caring community. Due to fulfilling these I can move on to fulfill love and
belonging. My family and friend not only provided support but loved me through
tough times in my life. Yet the three previous needs were fulfilled but I could not
fulfill my self – actualization because my esteem; what I thought about myself and
my full potential could not be reached. My esteem was severely lacking. Currently
weight at a steady 168 pounds through my senior and first year in college gave way
to reaching my full potential as a human being. This theory is applied in my
everyday life as I am always in a leadership position trying to help others grow into
their full potential as I did.
18. Student will describe personal HDF 413 SOLC The ability to understand my leadership style and strengths from HDF 190 I have a
leadership style and/or deeper understand that my personal philosophy of how to work effectively with
personality style including others towards meaningful change is what my style of leadership is (Komives,
strengths and weaknesses and 2013, p.13). As a consultant I am merely there to guide the group into meaningful
examples of application (Sources change with one another for whatever that reason may be. Each of my top five
= Leadership style inventories, Clifton Strengths contribute to my success as a consultant. I see my strengths in
the L.P.I., Type Focus (MBTI), adaptability, communication, includer, woo, and empathy in every aspect in my
LAMP, DISC, and other career life. Having been familiar with these and how much values interlock which my
inventories, etc.) strengths and vice versa allows me to be comfortable in my own skin. My
communication strength along with being comfortable in my own abilities will
allow me to know when I my limits are reached. This can be when my co-facilitator
and I will share comforts and concerns about a retreat. My adaptability strength
could come into play either deciding to advance a group to more challenging task
or to when add support the group where their struggling is too much. Either or I am
confident that with training I am able to be help that group reach their goal. My
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includer strength has and will continue to accept others due to that we are
fundamentally the same. Regardless of who the group is, or the people involved,
they are there to accomplish a mission of a goal; my presence there is to aid in their
completion of that mission or goal. My woo is going to be a blessing yet a curse as
a consultant. I understand that I don’t see strangers only people I haven’t talked to
yet. But in this situation I am in I have to tone back my tendency to converse to
complete the groups ultimate goal. I am able to use my much used value in humor
as a way to bring people together, through laughs and smiles, to help each other
realize that we might be different in many ways yet similar (hopefully in their sense
of humor). Having the ability to place myself in another person’s situation is
powerful. The appropriate approach will be taken to either form new relationships
with the group members which will eventually lead to building or strengthening
trust between them.
SEE EVIDENCE #34 – Rubric to The SOLC Content Assessment (Question #3)
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SEE EVIDENCE # 76
28. Student will describe personal HDF 190 Leadership Ambassador Talking to incoming first year students at the accepted student’s day about the
application of the above theory leadership minor and the leadership institution was a recent way that I applied this
(Greenleaf) model in an official setting. I listened to incoming first year students and their
parents comments, questions, and concerns about the minor or anything relating to
leadership. I displayed empathy to seek to understand why others might want to or
might not want to have interest in the minor. I used healing to help aid in the
understanding of others questions, etc. Awareness was used in order to have
situational awareness for understand where certain concerns. I used persuasion to
not seek coercion but to motivate the incoming fist year students that this unique
opportunity here at URI can help build skills for the rest of their lives.
Conceptualism was used to not only convince the students and also parents into the
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many short term benefits of the institute but to help the students visualize the
advantage that having this minor under their belts will place them in the beyond the
four years here at URI. Foresight aids me in the ability to work on what motivates
others to join the minor (talked about the skills I’ve already gained). Stewardship is
the ability to trust the process. This program is designed the way it is for a reason.
To talk about the minor the way it was always talked about because it always
worked in the past. Commitment to the growth of people was prevalent in this
activity. I wanted these incoming first year students to grow not only as individuals
but as leaders. I can most relate to servant leadership due to my nature inclination
to do good for others. I use this concept throughout accepted student’s day by
making and taking the opportunity to convince incoming fist year students about
their possible involvement for the next four years and beyond.
29. Student will show knowledge of HDF 412 In HDF 412, we briefly discussed the Principle Centered Leadership they by
the “Principle Centered Stephen Covey. This theory encourages four principles as a core in our personal
Leadership” theory by Covey and professional lives. The principles are security, wisdom, guidance and power.
Security refers to our own sense of worth, identity, emotions, self-esteem, and
personal strengths. We are who we are and ground ourselves through these
securities. Guidance is the path that we want to head towards in life. Our past
experiences gave us the tools to choose the path that we are going to follow.
Wisdom is the sense of balance. We use our knowledge to redefine our skills and to
challenge our opinions. Power is the strength to accomplish a goal. Determination
towards our goals in life will lead down a path for success. Covey stresses that we
can control our own decision and behaviors. The commitment to the long-term
process paired with these four principles will lead to the path of success. Principle-
centered leaders are able to build relationships at a greater depth of trust and
communication with others through this commitment. The theory describes the
eight characteristics of principle-centered leaders. The first characteristic is the love
on learning. They constantly challenge their knowledge and find new ways to find
learning opportunities. Leaders are service-oriented as they focus on radiating
positive energy to create an environment where serving others are creating positive
social change for others to follow. A balanced life as they focus on not only
themselves but the needs of others leads to another adventure in their eyes. As these
leaders are traveling on their path they want to synergize with others in hopes of
creating their own path with and within their community. Leaders exercise for self-
renewal. Every experience is a one to learn and build from. These principles need
to be utilized along with the organizational, managerial, interpersonal, and personal
levels. The belief from within affects the relationships and those interactions with
others. Their commitment of working with others will lead towards the
organization of others for the common good. The leadership ability to understand
and how to apply those strengths will lead towards an welcoming environment for
the common good.
In HDF 412, I learned that there are three additional concepts to this theory. One of
these concepts is service. Service connects vision and values. An unguided vision is
discovered as one puts in service to support values. The next concept is polis,
which refers to the meaning of politics. A leader who gives the sense of the vision
in a public context encompasses polis. The nest and last concept of this theory is
renewal as it connects voice and values. The evidence of this concept is the societal
impacts of the leaders work.
38. Student will describe personal HDF 190 Conservation Biology (NRS I studied and learned in FLITE that the 4 V’s of leadership are values, vision, voice,
application of the above theory 223) Project and virtue. These connects to one another in one way or the other. Discovering and
(Grace) SOLC being aware of my core values then I can incorporate them into my vision. Vision is
ability to frame my actions to what I see fit for my values like the conservation of
wildlife by decreasing waste produced by us. Expressing that vision in a persuasive
way to motivate others into action is known as my voice. Having a strong
motivation really motivates others by emitting your passion tempts others to join in.
The last V is for virtue. Virtue means to push myself and strive to do what I think
and I know is right through my values. Even though the odds of everybody
reducing their waste is near impossible. I have a drive to motivate anybody. If only
one person gets motivated, then I am more than content with my hard work. I
incorporate the 4V’s of leadership into my actions throughout every aspect of the
day. Knowing that this model depicts why I stand up and believe what I do is why
this is important to me. A project that I am working on in my conversation biology
class known as “Have Your Coffee and Feel Good About It Too’ is designed to try
to eliminate the selling of plastic and styrofoam in the wastes at the University of
Rhode Island decreasing the amount of waste in landfills and harmful effects to
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wildlife. This project allows me to apply my values, voice my values to others,
envision the positive impact this will have on the environment, and push myself to
follow through with this project almost perfectly ties this model to my involvement
in this project.
REVISITED: Ethical leadership embraces how our values, vision, voice, and virtue
are used for the progression of the common good. We as facilitators in SOLC have
the ability to incorporate our values, either personal or organizational, into our
vision for the organization. We frame activities to create an experience in which the
group learns and grows from. Our voice isn’t necessarily heard but is felt during the
debriefing where everyone reflects on their actions. We foster virtue by having our
actions reflect what we as SOLC believe in. We understand that through promoting
the use of peer leadership in order to create harmony throughout URI’s groups and
organizations to effectively achieve their goals. This can be seen as we help
maintain this harmony so this campus is a well oil machine. My personal values,
vision, voice, and virtue are to help the common good. Ironically that is why SOLC
is such a special interest for me. I am able to use the who, what, and why in my
leadership style and life to an organization that embraces similar values, visions,
voice, and virtue.
39. Student will show knowledge of Personal Research In HDF 412, we briefly discussed the Situational Leadership theory by Hersey &
the “Situational Leadership” Blanchard. This theory suggests that there is no “one size fits all” approach to
theory by Hersey & Blanchard leadership. There are different types of leadership based on the ability and
willingness of yourself and the group. The situational leadership theory is split into
three steps. The first one is to identify the most important task or priorities. The
second one is to diagnose the readiness of the followers. The third and final step is
to decide the matching leadership style. This theory has four types of situational
leadership. These types are directing, coaching, supporting and delegating.
Directing is used when a group has a low ability and a low willingness level. The
leader must define roles and supervise closely. Coaching is used when the group
has a low ability but a high willingness level. The leader must define task and roles
but is open to suggestions from the followers. Supporting is used when a group has
a high ability, but low willingness. The leader is concerned with motivating the
group and getting them to cooperate rather than teaching how to complete the task.
Delegating is used when the group has a high ability and high willingness to
complete the task. This is when little supervision is required.
42. Student will describe personal HDF 190 Rugby The importance of relationships among all involved constituents is important for
application of the above theory changing the common good. Using the inclusive component in the Relational
(Komives et al) Leadership Model I was able to help assimilate the first semester rugby players to
the rest of the team. I am able to build coalitions due to believing that fairness and
equality are important and the knowledge of myself and others. There is an
unspoken rule that “rookies” should be the lowest person on the team. Knowing
myself in the sense of my values and strengths allowed me to mingle with other
players with ease. By using my values in humor and social intelligence I was able
make others laugh while upholding the respect that should be given to members in
their positions. Taking full advantage to use my strengths in adaptability,
communication, woo, and includer I am able to: voice my input in conversations
that I should upheld, put my thoughts into well-rounded answers, take the challenge
of winning somebody over, and to include other first semester players into our
conversations. Believing that fairness and equality are important is a driving factor
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in my attempt to be the bridge for first semester players like myself to the rest of
the team. Even though some veterans of rugby have directed negative actions
towards me I believe that for the common good of us four first semester players that
a few disgruntled players are worth it for our sake into the next few years in the
sport. Currently acting on the inclusive component of the Relational Leadership
Model I am able to break down the typical first semester player barriers not only to
benefit us rather to also to show other players that the treatments on inequality is
something from the past that shouldn’t hold back the new players from
experiencing and loving not only the sport but the team itself.
43. Student will show knowledge of HDF 412 Personal Research In HDF 412, we briefly touch upon the concept of constructive. Constructivism is
the concept of constructivism the theory that we are able to construct meaning in the way we see fit. The role that
experiences, as well as the environment that we are in, contributes to conceptual
growth. Two concepts that will create the construction of growth is assimilation and
accommodation. Assimilating means taking advantage of these new experiences by
incorporating them to old experiences. By overlapping these tow experiences, they
are able to rethink their learned misunderstandings and look at recreating their
perceptions. Accommodation is a fixed mindset. What you see is fitted to your
known perceptions. The world is reframed to what you were taught. Applying
constructivism with a learning theory stresses that the role of educators become
facilitators to aid in their students understaffing of the material. Creating an
environment where the students are able to come to their own conclusions will
ultimately allow students to use their own experiences towards their education. The
path to constructivism exposes individuals to develop skills necessary to analyze
how the world is interacting and the injustices and the solutions they are yet to find.
44. Students will describe personal HDF 492 I am constructing my meaning as I put the finishing touches on the inventory aspect
examples of implementing for the minor. My experiences that I am reflecting upon are contributing to my
constructivism conceptual growth. The process of reflection, or the typing of these outcomes and
looking at past areas of improvements, is allowing myself to rethink my learned
misunderstandings. My perceptions are recreated as I go through this process. The
skills of learning from my mistakes, or misunderstandings, are critical for the
advancement of my personal and professional growth in my field of study.
45. Student will demonstrate HDF 413 SOLC The Kolb’s model of Experiential learning has four main stages. The stages start as
knowledge of the Experiential HDF 412 ‘what’ is followed by ‘so what?’, ‘now what?’ then to the ‘doing’ stage. The ‘what’
Learning Model (Kolb) stage addresses what is going on or what went on. The second phase of ‘so what?’
Kolb, A. Y. & Kolb, D. A. (2005). Learning styles and learning spaces: Enhancing
experiential learning in higher education. Academy of Management Learning &
education, 4(2), 193-212
SEE EVIDENCE #38 – A Signature From Aiden, A Student Who Was Fond of Me
Over the Short Weekend. On back is HDF 413 Rubric on Kolb’s Model.
47. Student will show knowledge of HDF 190 HDF 412 In FLITE, we learned about the Social Change Model of Leadership. I main
the “Social Change Model of difference from this model from the others of leadership is that this addresses the
Leadership Development” by root causes of a problem and is the collaboration between all parties involved.
Astin et al Social change has to ability to make lasting, positive impacts for those who are
involved in this comprehensive process. Due to social change being inclusive it
promotes equality, social justice, and knowledge. The three different components of
this model is the individual, the group, and the community/society. Each of these
components build off of one another while each having different parts to them. The
individual component involves what personal qualities, self-awareness, and
personal values are the most beneficial to the groups unity and towards positive
social change. This relates to the consciousness of self and the awareness of
personal beliefs /values. The commitment of the individual for social change is
important for their congruence to relate to others for giving them the motivation to
act for change. The second component of the group is key for the collaboration
between all of the members involved including interactions between the group and
the individual. To be able to work with others effectively towards a common
purpose is a main part of being involved in a group. The last component of
community/society brings about change for the common good. Working towards a
common purpose either that of change or something else is a great way to unite the
group together. These three components of the social change model create this
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feedback loop entailing that there is leadership occurring at each of the
components. Each feeds off of one another to create positive social change.
SEE EVIDENCE #19
In HDF 412, I had to the chance to look at this social change model of leadership
development again. I learned that the strength of the individual and the power of all
leads to positive social change. The goal of the social change model is to facilitate
positive social change in the community or at the institutional level. Leadership is a
continuous process where these positive social changes are examined with three
different perspectives of the individual, the group, and the community/society.
These different perspectives of analyzing leadership developments allow students
to create change themselves. SCM encourages high participatory and non-
hierarchical leadership. As an individual, the qualities that develop should support
the group as a function of positive social change. As a group of like-minded
individuals, the collaboration to facilitate the developmental leadership process to
others to positively affect this social change. Developing the leadership within the
groups to maintain the desired personal qualities that direct the group's positive
social change for the common good.
48. Student will describe personal HDF 413 NRS 492 Social change exists in the hope of adapting to the ever changing aspects of social
application of the above theory SOLC environments. My understanding of social change is that through promoting equity,
(Astin et al) social justice, and knowledge that change can be this product of my actions. From
my SMILE Mentor experience, I identify the three different components of this
model is the individual, the group, and the community/society. Having the
inclination to serve these students not only as a teacher but as a mentor I have the
ability to have my presence felt. In the past I thought that the loudest voice in the
room would have the most impact. Yet the mere presence of someone who you
respect and admire has more of an impact that just the loudest voice. I have no
worked or have been involved with any social movement but I consider my actions
with interacting with these diverse students from different ethnic backgrounds as an
opportunity to create change in this environment I was in. Interacting with these
students I hoped to be a change show these students that through our passion for the
environment we have the power to create change not only in the community but
within our community from through relationships we form. The environment
doesn’t have a voice. We as environmentalists have to be that bridge that connects
the community to their environment.
SEE EVIDENCE #52 – Course Information for HDF 413:SOLC Sakai Page
49. Students will demonstrate HDF 492 The leadership identity development model began off of one's recognition of
knowledge of the “Leadership whether they consider themselves a leader. The first stage to this six stage model is
Identity Development Model” by called awareness. This is when one becomes aware of how others lead and
Komives et al influence others. The second stage is called exploration/engagement. This is where
one would make efforts to get involved to find their niche in their community. The
third stage is called the leader identified. This is where one is fully committed and
engaged in their organizations or groups. They understand the differences between
a positional leader and the followers who assist the leader in the completion of the
task. The fourth stage is called leadership differentiated. This stage is when one
realizes that leadership is not about the titles given elected. Everybody can be a
leader regardless of what their title is. The fifth stage is generativity. This stage is
when one is concerned with the longevity of their group. For the group to prosper
in the coming generations, the people within the group have to leave a legacy. The
sixth and last stage is called integration/synthesis. This is when one internalizes
leadership. The final stage of leadership development is when their efforts with
others can accomplish change.
Komives, S., Lucas, N. and McMahon, T. (2007). Exploring Leadership. 2nd ed.
San Francisco: Jossey-Bass, pp.394-397
Outcome Target class Additional Experiences Descriptive notes regarding learning and practice
69. Student will demonstrate how
cultural anthropology /
paradigms relate to leadership
70. Student will describe personal
example of using cultural
anthropology / paradigms as a
leader
71. Student will demonstrate HDF 412 In HDF 412, I learned that the cycle of socialization starts with upon our births. We
knowledge of the “Cycles of are assigned identities of race, gender, etc. We are not able to accept or deny these
Socialization” (Harro) theory and identities nor are we able to blame anybody responsible for giving us these
its uses in leadership identities. As babies, we have no initial consciousness about who we are. The first
socialization with loved ones, families, or whomever it might be who nurtured from
childhood have shaped our norms and rules that we ultimately follow in our present
and future. After the first socialization, institutional and cultural socialization
follow soon after. Socialization is influenced by institutions that we have contact
with. In these institutions, we learn what rules to follow, the roles to play, what
assumptions to make in situations, what we should believe in, and what we should
think. This framework for our socialization may or may not be reinforced after we
leave these institutions. Enforcement follows as there are rewards and punishments
for following or failure to follow these conventional societal norms that we
expected to follow. Individuals who fail to follow these societal norms are viewed
as the problem. Punishments of breaking these rules are demeaned in its ‘respected’
way. The results of this systematic learning create disempowerment that can lead to
self-destructive behaviors, mistrust, and dehumanization. These results led to
action. The most comfortable action is to do nothing. One can sit in silence only
promoting the status quo. This reinforces the cycle of socialization. Interrupting this
cycle is the only way where change can be started. Our discomfort has to outweigh
out comfort. Challenging oneself to go out of their comfort zone has the ability to
break the cycle. The core of the center of the cycle is what one previously taught.
Fear and insecurity are a result of misinformation that we were taught. The
confidence and vision to guide towards actions are lacking. At this core is what
should be changed to break this cycle. If one learn to fear, ignorance, confusion,
and insecurity then one have failed to break the cycle of socialization. Beginning a
new direction can direct change. One might use their power and privilege operated
from strong moral values and vision to create that hope. Allies are no longer
defined by what was once feared because the coalition for success lies in the
coalition we build with everybody.
72. Students will demonstrate HDF 412 Personal Experience My first socialization with my speech impediment gives me the ability not only to
personal application of the acknowledge the differences in each and every person but the show the respect that
“Cycles of Socialization” (Harro) everybody deserves. A label should not define the amount of respect that people
deserve. Institutions enforced the mindset that people who are not similar
physically or mentally are not of the ‘norm’. I noticed that the learned behaviors of
peers in their households associated with their first socialization were fear of the
unknown. The increased attention in my school district about my case resulted in
the ‘punishments’ towards the accommodations I had needed. The district had no
plan for aiding with a student accommodation. Their lack of planning and executing
resulted in receiving proper accommodations elsewhere which impacted my time in
school. A growth mindset throughout my life minimized possible result of
systematic learning that could have led to self-destructive behaviors.
73. Student will demonstrate HDF 412 In HDF 412, I learned that the cycle of liberation will create change. When the
knowledge of the “Cycles of cycle of socialization is broken, then it will lead to the cycle of liberation. Waking
Liberation” (Harro) theory and up is the first step of this model. Individual core beliefs are purposely changing in
its uses in leadership order to wake up. Getting ready is the second step of this model. After waking up,
one feels a sense of self-empowerment. They try to dismantle and build aspects of
themselves based on new perspectives they possess. As one is getting ready, it is
almost inevitably to seek out (or reach out) for a broader range of differences to
check our new reality. There are two steps involved in building a community. The
first step is dialogue for people like-minded. This is where we have conversations
to connect to people who have similar experiences that we do. The second step is
dialogue with people different than us. These conversations help us gain the
understanding to build coalitions continually. Coalescing is the next step of the
model. Allies are joined together to help create change throughout the system.
Organizing and planning actions, education, and motivating members of the public
build this coalition. This is where we will gain the encouragement and confidence
to take these overt stands as we express ourselves. The next step in the model is
creating change. This will reflect the coalitions collective new identity. Their new
assumptions, new structures, new roles, and rules break the previous structures
Patton, L.D., Renn, K.A, Guido, F.M., & Quaye, S.J. (2016). Student development
in college: Theory, research and practice (3rd ed.). San Francisco: Jossey-Bass (216-
218)
82 Student will demonstrate HDF 412 In HDF 412, I used reflection to relate Smith’s Model of Atheist Identity
personal application of additional Development to my person experiences. The realizations that I have encountered
social identity development throughout my Jewish religion upbringing have stemmed from the curiosity of the
model(s) above unknown. My mother, as well as the message Smith is trying to convey that the
respect towards that any person’s beliefs. Mutual respect of somebody’s faith is a
fundamental necessity to lead into those questions in regards to other religious
viewpoints and conversations. The starting point: the ubiquity of theism. The
earliest memories I had with religion focused on how my mother was persistent
how attendance to Hebrew school as well as the synagogue was essential – not only
to my life but my grandparents. There was a sense of urgency in the teachings of
the Torah. Households in my community were diverse. Interactions after high
school exposed me to the curiosity I had as friendships grew throughout my
community. I lacked the knowledge of religion as I did not have the necessary
maturity to learn more about the subject. I questioned theism. In college, as
maturity and curiosity developed as well as the interactions with a diverse amount
of individuals manifested itself into learning how others identify. I rejected theism
as my life was no longer dependent on the religious scriptures as I had a new sense
of worth with myself in my skin – maturity and confidence played a role in this. I
follow my personal code of ethics that play a role in how I lead my life – most
having to do with trust, love, and loyalty. Yet I believe that growing up in a Jewish
household and the teaching of that related to religion and my mother might have
been a significant role in choosing my code of ethics. Throughout conversations
with friends, family, and strangers are productive and informative with the level of
respect I gained towards our beliefs is mutual. I came out atheist as I learned more
about religion. I am not disregarding their faith as something what I think is
“wrong” only as a viewpoint that I am curious to learn about as I do not feel the
same way.
EVIDENCE #65
83. Students will demonstrate HDF 412 In HDF 412, I learned about the theory of white privilege by Peggy McIntosh. This
knowledge of McIntosh’s theory theory revolves around the concept of the unconscious opportunity white people
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of privilege and its relationship have. White people are not conscious or do not recognize the oppression against
to leadership other people because of the cycle of socialization that white people are within. This
theory was created because white people are carefully taught not to recognize white
privilege. McIntosh identified 24 effects of white privilege in her life. The list led
to a distinction between ones earned strengths and unearned powers. This enables
the reader to start to think about the privileges they hold. Conditions within this list
relate to skin color than to class, religion, etc. McIntosh saw that only a person of
her status and skin color are able to hold exact with these conditions. McIntosh
stated on this list that “I am never asked to speak for all of the people of my racial
group.” A reader might read that statement and agree with its meaning. Most have
never realized that statement unless they are forced to do so. To have conversations
about privilege and how to change the system addressing how the population is
taught this with society.
88. Student will describe personal HDF 190 Leadership Ambassador Having the opportunity to be a Leadership Ambassador allows me to the change
examples of being a change CVS 302 agent by making and taking the opportunity to convince incoming fist year students
agent about their possible involvement at the Leadership institute and the minor itself for
the next four years of their lives and beyond. To tale that they learned that day and
shared with others would allow positive change in their lives also. I know that there
is going to be students who are confused or causing resistance in the early stages of
getting involved in leadership. The self confidence I posses show to the student that
this trust in the process will allow for great character development. Asking question
after question about everything relating to the minor and the institute I had great
patience to show respect and also understanding this minor can be quite confusing.
Not having been 100 percent comfortable with public speaking, I had to step out of
my comfort zone in order to tell these students about what great opportunity they
can take here at URI. Transitioning from high school to college is a life changing
process. Relating to these students that I undertaken not too long ago I have the
ability to show them that there is nothing to fear. The vision I have for these
students within this minor can motivate them to do well. This is because I give off
some much energy and excitement about this minor that they know it is something
special to look into. Risk is involved with everything. Taking a leap into this minor
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is a risk but if there is trust in the process then there is only gains involved with it
changing the individuals’ future for the better. Creating change in all people
involved in any aspect of the process is the main driver of this concept.
Komives, S., Lucas, N. and McMahon, T. Exploring Leadership. 3nd ed. San
Francisco: Jossey-Bass, pp.205-210.
SEE EVIDENCE #41 – Tara Card Relating Towards How We Can Achieve Stage
6
91. Student will demonstrate HDF 412 In HDF 412, I learned about the action continuum by Griffin and Harro. This
knowledge of the ally Action continuum focused on the actions either supporting oppression or confronting
Continuum by Griffin & Harro oppression. The continuum is dynamic. One’s position is continuously changing to
their environment. Starting on the supporting oppression end and continuing
towards the confronting oppression end begins with actively participating. These
are the actions that support this oppression of a targeted group of people. Telling
oppressive jokes, verbal or physical harassment are feeding into this stage.
Denying is the next stage. One will not take place in actively participating in the
oppression but will deny and ignore that members of a targeted group are not
oppressed. The next stage is recognizing with no action. One is aware of the
oppressive actions by themselves or others but will not take action to stop said
behavior. This is a result of a far, lack of information, and/or confusion they are
experiencing. Recognizing with action is that one is aware of this oppression of self
and others and takes action to stop it. One does not fear to take action as they know
this oppression needs to stop. The stage of educating self is when an individual
takes action to learn about the results and heritage of the oppression. Taking an
active step to not just stopping the oppression but what can that individual do to
advance their path to prevent oppression. When one educated themselves, they can
inform others. This stage enables the individual to have dialogue to stop oppressive
behaviors or comments. The stage of supporting and encouraging is reached by one
supports others who speak out against oppression or supporting others who are
taking a step towards inclusivity. Allies are formed to help others to fight against
oppression. The last stage of confronting oppression is imitating and preventing. An
individual is able to work towards changing others as well as the actions of
institutions and its policies that feed into the oppression of the targeted group.
Education is essential to change the opinion of people.
Griffin, P.& Harro, B. (1997). Action continuum. In M. Adams, L.A. Bell, & P.
Griffin(Eds.), Teaching for diversity and social justice: A source book (p.109).
NewYork: Routledge.
92 Student will demonstrate HDF 412 In HDF 412, I related the Action Continuum to my life. I consider myself,
personal application of the regarding white privilege, that I fall in the recognizing, no action category on the
Action Continuum by Griffin & Action Continuum. I am aware of the oppressive actions that are taken towards
Harro others and the harmful effects of it. However, I do not take every effort to stop it. I
have been in situations where I hear a racist or derogatory comment about a non-
white racial group. I speak out and say something along the lines of strong
disapproval. Without angering anybody in the group, I quickly mention how that
isn’t something that should be told. What does this ‘action’ really accomplish? That
open dialogue of speaking to an individual or a group about their comments most
likely will never resonate as their friends are not serious about the situation. If I can
continue on this continuum, I will I try to reach the recognizing, action step. I want
to gain knowledge about privilege, gender, politics, a wide range of aspects of our
society. I want to approach those crucial conversations with more of a natural
approach where I can confront oppression rather than supporting oppression.
Practicing crucial conversations, experiencing meaningful dialogue, and learning
about these topics will lead me to take action. Approaching other categories in this
continuum will not only create a more in-depth education for me but to others,
encourage others to speak out against oppression then ultimate to prevent the
discrimination against target groups.
Griffin, P.& Harro, B. (1997). Action continuum. In M. Adams, L.A. Bell, & P.
Griffin(Eds.), Teaching for diversity and social justice: A source book (p.109).
NewYork: Routledge.
96. Student will show personal HDF 412 Personal Experience This personal application will be towards and anonymous group I am involved
application of the Multicultural with. There are changes in the composition of the organization every semester as
Change Intervention Matrix individuals chose to participate or to leave. The structure of the group changes but
the structure, mission, or norms are not changing. The second-order change
involves reconstructing. There is no need for the reconstructing of the groups
mission as my loyalty runs deep within. The “reconstruction” of its members. What
is met by this is that there is difference in the sense of creating a larger and more
welcoming environment for all students to join rather than welcoming those who fit
that certain aura of the group. Not to be shunned away from the strong social
cliques that, ultimately, a result of the organization (which is not always an adverse
effect). The reason I use this organization is that the more I have an open dialogue
with students across campus the more stigma I realize there is towards this
organization. This is what I have tracked throughout a few semesters. All of which
are the social groups that certain individuals in this organization. Either due to
groups grudge towards another person or group or from some members of this
organization not following such an inclusive aura that they preach.
Outcome Target class Additional Experiences Descriptive notes regarding learning and practice
98. Student will show knowledge of HDF 412 In HDF 412, an essential skill set that we, in groups or as a class practice, are
principles of critical thinking and crucial conversations. Our class consists of many diverse students from various
fallacies (logic is used in this social and ethnic backgrounds. The organization, and content, of the class allows
minor) students to improve our skills communicating across diverse groups of people. Our
group, and personal relationships, experience personal growth from the mutual
respect and fundamental understandings that regardless of our opinions, geared
towards controversial discussions or topics. Our attitudes, beliefs, and
predispositions are several factors that influence our ability to listen actively.
Creating a safe environment where there is that respect for our differences. Our
guiding principle is respect. We respect each other for who we are. We established
a safe environment where we can discuss our personal view or feelings without the
judgment that we might face in a different environment. One of the most critical
factors that help me communicate across diverse individual identities was to
understand the ethics of communication. Truthfulness to our morals is a
fundamental aspect that guides our ability to communicate. Fallacies can block our
99. Student will demonstrate HDF 412 In HDF 412, we were tasked with demonstrating our ability to communicate
proficiency of critical thinking difficult dialogues across diverse individuals or groups. We familiarized ourselves
with the ongoing NFL scenario related to the players not standing for the national
anthem. The National Football League is in the middle of a critical debate over
whether players kneeling, sitting or even going to the extremes of raising a fist
during the national anthem in hopes of calling attention to police brutality and
racial injustices are creating too much of a negative image of the league's image.
This action towards the United States might be misinterpreted as disrespect
towards our country. President Donald Trump misrepresented the situation by
mentioning that these NFL players should be fired because they have the privilege
of making millions of dollars and therefore should not be allowed to disrespect the
American flag. Many key figures in the athletic world are rising to the response
that Kaepernick has set forth. Many fellow athletes are now bringing forth this
movement of inequality in the United States. President Trump's actions are
somewhat aiding in this national issue. A friend of Trump and the owner of the
New England Patriots, Bob Kraft, spoke that "[he] is deeply disappointed by the
tone of the comments make by the President... and I support their rights to
peacefully affect social change..." (Garber, 2017). On October 18th, 2017,
President Trump tweeted "The NFL has decided that it will not force players to
stand for the playing of our National Anthem. Total disrespect for our great
country!" to the public. The fallacy that Present Trump enacted was groupthink.
Trump is denying the examination of any alternative solutions towards this issues
with the cost of suppressing disagreement. That his actions represent the entire
American population yet most of these actions only represent a small portion of the
population. What Trump is doing in this tweet is representing the Americans who
feel it is a personal attack on not only themselves but their country. The message of
this movement is that one can peacefully protest the inequality that is currently
crippling the nation. There are two sides to every story. And Trump is only
allowing himself to hammer down the side that this action of peaceful protest is a
direct threat to the country. President Trump can address the issue that he
understands that this demonstration is not a target as America as a whole but rather
than bringing the attention to an audience of a national pastime that racism has a
way of getting "codified in America...[and] the ways it is expanded from a personal
evil into a societal one" (Garber, 2017). President Trump needs to communicate
ethically and logically - understanding that his reasoning behind the way he feels
he and also the country has been disrespected does not mean that it is the truth.
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Former NFL coach Tony Dungy tweeted a direct tweet towards President Trump
stating that "Leaders don’t just complain, they look for solutions" (@TonyDungy,
2017). The fallacy that Dungy is committing is that of ad hominem. Dungy is
attacking President Trump rather than the issue of social inequality throughout the
nation. The discussion that President Trump is failing to have is because of his lack
of or his ignorance that this discussion has varying opinions, deep-seated emotions
related to inequality, and that the stakes are very high for the progress of the nation
forwards. The power of social media allows Trump to respond to any issue
immediately. Learning to look, or to a step back to see what is going on and why is
the first step of having and maintaining a crucial. If Trump learned more about
how to be aware of this situation would allow a more credible statement when
trying to communicating across the nation.
realDonaldTrump. (2017, October 18) "The NFL has decided that it will not force
players to stand for the playing of our National Anthem. Total disrespect for our
great country!" [Twitter Post]. Retrieved from
https://twitter.com/realdonaldtrump/status/920606910109356032?lang=en
TonyDungy. (2017, October 18). "Leaders don’t just complain they look for
solutions."
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Outcome Target class Additional Experiences Descriptive notes regarding learning and practice
109. Student will demonstrate HDF 190 COM 100 In COM 100, the skill of active listening is a crucial aspect of communication.
knowledge of active listening Listening is the process of receiving, construction meeting from, and responding to
techniques and/or nonverbal messages. There are several factors that influences listening each
individual. The attitudes, beliefs, and predispositions differ among others
preference to receive oral information. Using active listening allowed me to not
only listen to what another is saying but to try to understand the complete message
being sent from sender to receiver (thinking back to many communication issues
emerging by the receiver misinterpreting that senders message being sent or vice
versa). One must get accustomed fairly quickly to focus only on the sender and
blocking any noise or distractions from getting ones’ mind off of the sender to
really seem interested in what the sender is communicating about. Forming bridges
to the sender of each problem that is interpreted, allows oneself to use their
empathy to understanding what the sender is trying to convey. The feedback of me
nodding my head and reflecting some of the information back to the sender
reinforces the information that is being sent to me is what I am interpreting the sent
information as. My desire in learning how to learn to people-oriented listener
involved the concept of active listening. I’ve always had an interest in hearing
about others’ experiences, thoughts, and feelings but didn't have the patience to sit
and listen. I am a people-oriented listener because I used my strengths of
adaptability and empathy and values of fairness and kindness that surfaced in
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FLITE to imagine myself in the other person’s situation as if they were
communicating with me.
110. Student will describe examples of HDF 190 Personal Experience While tediously studying interpersonal communication skills in HDF 190 and also
using active listening skills SOLC in COM 100 the action of active listening was a skill that much of the younger
generation either has little to no skills with or little to no patience in dealing with.
My professor stressed the important role that active listening has on the
communicator. Trying to communicate anything to anybody who is showing little
to no interest to what you are putting into words can be hurtful or even offensive. I
strongly believe that when a listener is not paying attention to the speaker as an
offensive act, I take all actions to avoid showing disrespect to the communicator.
Regardless of time constraints I might have during that moment interacting with the
communicator, I give him or her the respect that they are taking out of their time for
by nodding in agreement to what is being said, asking questions at appropriate
times when I’m unsure about what is said, or repeating the main gist of the
information back to the the to make sure that bridge between us is solid – that the
message sent is the message received making myself a people-oriented listener.
After communicating to a student about his work in a protein molecular software he
developed, I noticed that he had a slight speech impediment. Having a speech
impediment, I had a strong interest in bringing it up very respectfully. Talking
about techniques and influential mentor at the university who have helped or are
currently helping the both of us at tackling this now insignificant setback in our
lives. Without using my people-oriented and active listening skills with Zach the he
would not have given the time that people who have a stutter need to confidently
communicate. Nothing is worse than being rushed when you have no control on
how to fluently communicate in a high pressure situation.
REVISTED: My role in the Student Senate retreat was an active shadow. The
requirement for this retreat was that the facilitators had to have at least two
semesters experience due to complex problems that are associated with
organizations likewise. Connor, the lead facilitator asked if the shadows, Abby,
Chris, and myself were comfortable taking a step up with this challenging retreat.
As an active shadow if I felt comfortable co-facilitating an activity yet lacked the
confidence to de-brief. This would be going out of my comfort zone yet having
another active shadow who mutually knew our comfort levels this was possible.
Abby and myself facilitated an energizer called Snowball Fight which welcomed
the newer members in terms of sharing personal experiences. Along with Chris and
Abby, we debrief the activity called Helium Hoop. Student Senate was a high
functioning group who was committed to completely the activity with the
handicaps/limitations we threw at them. Chris and Abby were the ones who
primarily asked the guiding questions or discussions on how this related back to
their program and purpose. By taking a step back to first hand understand and
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comprehend how these debriefs are structured allowed myself to become familiar
and ultimately a better facilitator. Through this process I had to not only listen and
understand how Abby and Chris are sequencing this debrief but to comprehend
how the group was reacting to the debriefing technique. If the technique isn’t going
as planned, then measures have to be taken in order to compensate with that lack of
involvement.
118. Student will describe examples of HDF 412 Personal Experience My personal experience with engaging in a crucial conversation involved when I
engaging in a Crucial drove down a residential road near URI’s campus. I was shocked to see what
Conversation seemed to be an older man throwing up his arms in my direction. I immediately
pulled over to ask if the man was okay. His facial expressions registered after the
fact that I pulled over that he must have been angry with my driving. Kevin stated
that I was speeding at an unsafe speed based on the noise that my car was making. I
coached myself through this next crucial conversation I am going to have. I started
with the first principle - Start with Heart. I focused on that mans strong emotions. I
immediately stated that my name was Josh and that my reason for speaking to him
is to understand why he threw his hands up when I drove by. This crucial question
of why am I pulled over allowed the man - Kevin, that I am not looking for a
confrontation. Principle 2 - Learn to Look was noted as I wanted to have a calming
conversation with what seemed to be an angry man. I am not heading towards
silence nor violence while the man was heading towards destruction as he was
shaking his hands at me. I noticed that when I explained why I had pulled over
allowed him to realize that I am not wanting to attack his emotions or feelings
related to me driving by. I apologized that I was making him upset when I drove
my car down the road (Principle 3 - Make it Safe). Principle 4 – the stage of Master
My Stories immediately underwent when I told him where I was coming from,
where I was going, and why the common misunderstanding that I receive might
originate. I never insisted that Kevin that he was either right or wrong. I told him
that I was in a shorter gear (2nd gear) paired with my cars larger exhaust that going
the speed limit at that gear resulted in louder exhaust notes. Luckily Kevin
understood this concept and Principle 5 - STATE My Path has been completed. I
was genuinely interested in following this man's emotion towards me. I believe
Kevin understood my curiosity towards this conversation. Stage 6 - Explore Others'
Paths was only completed when Kevin explained that he has several kids in the
yard only feet away. I do not have kids nor that my loud car might be a nuisance
that is notable when I drive through a neighborhood. This realization made Kevin
smile. He visually saw my sigh and the face of regret towards how I made him feel.
I promptly told him that I put the word out towards my car community to take note
of their loud cars and speed limits in neighborhoods. I put myself in Kevin's shoes -
and the last thing I want is cars 'speeding' through my neighborhood. Principle 7 -
Move to Action was completed.
133. Student will describe personal HDF 190 Marshmallow Challenge in In FLITE, I was able to notice the group development that Tuckman and Bennis
examples of group development in FLITE proposed. In order to have effective teamwork there must be group interaction. The
use (Tuckman/Tuckman & Jensen, HDF 413 more involved every teammate is the more beneficial it is to group dynamic. These
Bennis or others). phases are forming, storming, norming, performing, and adjourning. These are
SEE EVIDENCE #7
REVISITIED: A few weeks into the HDF 413 class we were given an activity to
complete along without fellow classmates. Our group function is relatively high as
we all have a niche for SOLC. The activity we had to complete was called the
Magic Carpet. The end goal of Magic Carpet is to all stand on a large blanket or
tarp and flip it completely over to the other side while not being able to touch the
floor surrounding the carpet. The forming phase was not necessary due to everyone
being familiar with one another. As the activity started we approached the storming
phase. There was a bit of chaos as we all had great ideas to how to complete this
goal. I noticed the chaos that was increasing as the time limit to start performing
approached. I limited what I had to say in for the greater good. I believe others had
more of a strategic strength as I do not. At first we skipped the norming phase due
to the amounts of ideas everyone was throwing around. The performing phase was
reached yet we feel back to the storming phase within a few minutes due to a lack
of a strategy. As we reach a consensus to how to approach this we finally
completed the norming phase. We were not able to physically flip the carpet over.
Going through these phases solidified how a group will approach a task/mission/ or
goal. Our firsthand experience with this developmental model taught us that our
knowledge of why or how a new or establish organization will approach a task will
help us better create that harmony.
139. Student will describe personal HDF 413 SOLC My first facilitation experience was with a group on campus called Musically
examples of using the theory of Inclined. Bridget and I co-facilitated an activity called Mass Pass. Bridget and I
Challenge and Support (Sanford) planned this activity so each would have an equal contribution. As we bounced the
rules off of one another we understood the complexity of this game. Without the
groups knowledge of how they worked in a team with their newer members this
game would pose as a challenge. The level of support has to accompany the groups
functionality. Bridget and I sensed that this group had the readiness factor, or their
willingness to grow. Their eagerness and attentiveness was a sign that they are open
to new ideals. The premise of this activity is that even though there are four ‘teams’
not once in the rules said there should be any competition with one another. As the
third round came to an end. Bridget and I stressed the component, even more than
the round before, that the TOTAL score added up to X. I emphasized this in such a
way where I wouldn’t lead them directly to the answer yet just enough to grab their
attention. Once the group had enough support to accompany the challenge they
were able to successfully complete the activity. Just because there are different
teams within a task does not imply that there is any competition that should be
involved.
145. Student will describe personal HDF 190 2016 Leadership Institute Through Gallup’s StregnthFinders Inventory I was able to find my top five
examples of preparing for and Peer Leader Interview Round strengths which are adaptability, communication, includer, woo, and empathy. With
being interviewed One this knowledge that I am adapt well to most situations, I find it easy to put thoughts
into words, I make it a point to include every individual in a situation with the
challenge of winning an individual over, and sensing the feelings of others put me
into a great opportunity to explain how I would be a potential candidate for the
2016 Leadership Institute Peer Leader position. In an interview setting, I am going
to sell myself to the interviewer. I am able to do this because through preparing of
applying leadership theories to everyday life with my conscious knowledge of how
my strengths describe why I act the way I do in certain situations. Using the
examples on the application itself, I was able to get a feel for what the interviewers
were going to ask. I can only prepare so much questions that should be answered
honestly with my full integrity. With this knowledge I mainly focused on applying
the examples to my real life and analyze them to how I was able to have that
outcome. Answering the questions the interviewer asked me, I thought about how
my strengths and values would play a role in my actions. Through my value of
fairness and my strength of communication I was able to describe a hypothetical
situation where there’s illegal substances involved at the institute and as a peer
leader what I would do in that situation. The actions I would take is rising
awareness to the head planner of the institute while approaching the individual in a
cool, calm, and collected manner benefitting both parties.