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Inventory 2019
Inventory 2019
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.
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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
3 credits or internship experience for graded credit
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
AAF 300: Civil Rights Movement in the US COM 402: Leadership and Motivation (capstone option) HDF 416: Leadership in Organizations
BUS 341: Organizational Behavior COM 407: Political Communication HDF 417: Leadership Minor Internship
BUS 342: Human Resource Management COM 415: The Ethics of Persuasion HDF 437: Law & Families in the U.S.
BUS 441: Leadership & Motivation (capstone option) COM 421: Advanced Interpersonal Communication HDF 450: Introduction to Counseling
BUS 443: Organizational Design & Change COM 422: Communication and Conflict HPR 118: Honors Course in Speech Communications
BUS 448: International Dimensions of Business COM 441: Race, Politics and the Media HPR 203: The Prepared Mind
BUS 449: Entrepreneurship COM 450: Organizational Communication HPR 412: Honors Seminar (capstone option)
COM 100: Communication Fundamentals COM 461/462: Managing Cultural Differences in Organizations MSL 101: Introduction to Military Leadership
COM 202: Public Speaking CSV 302: URI Community Service MSL 201: Leadership & Military History
COM 208: Argumentation and Debate GWS 150: Introduction to Women’s Studies MSL 201: Military Skills and History of Warfare
COM 210: Persuasion: The Rhetoric of Influence GWS 310: Race, Class, Sexuality in Women’s Lives MSL 202: Leadership & Team Building
COM 221: Interpersonal Communication GWS 350: International Women’s Issues MSL 301: Leadership & Management
COM 250: Small Group Communication HDF 190: First‐Year Leaders Inspired to Excellence (FLITE) PEX 375: Women in Sport ‐ Contemporary Perspectives
COM 302: Advanced Public Speaking (introductory course option) PHL 212: Ethics
COM 308: Advanced Argumentation HDF 290: Modern Leadership Issues (introductory course option) PSC 304: Introduction to Public Administration
COM 322: Gender & Communication HDF 291: Rose Butler Browne Program Peer Mentoring Program PSC 369: Legislative Process and Public Policy
COM 351: Oral Comm. in Business & the Professions HDF 412: Historical, Multi‐Ethnic, & Alternative Leadership PSC 504: Ethics in Public Administration
COM 361: Intercultural Communication (capstone option) SOC300/WMS350: Women and Work
COM 383: Rhetorical Theory HDF 413: Student Organization Leadership Consulting THE 221: Stage Management
COM 385: Communication and Social Influence HDF 414: Leadership for Activism and Social Change THE 341: Theater Management
HDF 415: FLITE Peer Leadership
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BECOMING A POSITIVE LEADER THROUGH DEVELOPMENT & INVOLVEMENT
Wilson, 1998 (URI Memorial Union / Center for Student Leadership Development)
Revised after the publication of Exploring Leadership: for College Students Who Want to Make a Difference by Komives, McMahon and Lucas, 1998.
You need to have your own act together before you can lead others:
2. Lead Yourself
Time management
Organization
1. Know Yourself Self care
Self discipline
Lead Others Strengths Perseverance
Weaknesses Develop and maintain family,
Values PROGRESS
interpersonal, and intimate relationships
Needs Academic, social, personal goals and
P Styles
R objectives
o Learning
O o Teaching
G o Personality P
R o Membership R
E o Leadership O
S G
RE-EVALUATE R
S
former stages E
as you progress S
4. Develop and Refine
Skills S
10. Student will demonstrate the ability to HDF 414 J-Term of Soc 497 at Ocean Tides In HDF 414, I was able to demonstrate my ability to lead a project from start to finish. From September
lead a project from start to finish (follow- to December, students were expected to work independently on a social justice project. This project
through) had many intricate factors such as researching, interviewing, and creating a new program to bring
advocacy and awareness to a particular target group. Guidelines were given at the beginning and the
student was expected to follow them and be on top their work all throughout the semester. Therefore,
for my project I found scholarly articles and professionals that could give me better knowledge in my
topic, in which I then constructed an action plan that called for reform and help. At the end I presented
and created a poster board with all the work I had completed in the semester. Lastly, I am able to show
follow-through since I have kept in contact with one of the facilities that do work with my target group
and during J-term I am planning on visiting and doing an internship with one of Ocean Tides schools in
Narragansett.
(See Evidence #10)
11. Student will describe goals and objective HDF 180 Youth leader at church and Latin In HDF 180, I was able to establish goals and objectives regarding personal, career, and community
statements regarding personal issues, American Student Association issues. Through this class I spent a lot of time reflecting on my goals and what I hoped to accomplish in
career issues, and community issues (LASA) various aspects of my life since it focused mainly on personal and career development. As a double
major, in Sociology and Human Development of Families, one of my goals or objectives with regards to
career issues is to one day be a counselor. I hope to work with youth, which influences my personal
goals. As a youth leader at church a lot of what I believe and do there represents what I value and
hope to accomplish. Therefore, I try to live up to my goal of giving the best of me and empowering
other. Which this ties into my goals and objectives in community issues. I am passionate about giving
back and helping others. So as a community service representative for the Latin American Student
Association (LASA), I aim to do food drives, volunteer in shelters, and other things through the
semester with our members in hopes that it benefits the community.
(See Evidence #11)
12. Student will show evidence of goals and HDF 414 URI 101 For HDF 414, Leadership for Activism and Social Change, from the very beginning I listed a set of
objectives that were planned and goals and objectives that I planned and hoped to achieve. My goal was to end the semester with an A,
achieved but in addition end the semester feeling like I have been able to make a change and educate others on
a topic that they may not have otherwise known or heard of. Therefore, I took my assignments very
seriously and tried my best on all of them. I kept a strict schedule of when I wanted to have things by
which would allow me to revise and perfect. I learned how to maintain organize and plan my schedule
ahead of time in my URI 101 class. That class showed me the importance of having a planner. So for
HDF 414 I was always keeping track of my planner and completing all I had to do to achieve my
planner. (See Evidence #12)
13. Student will show knowledge of the
“Hierarchy of Needs” theory by Maslow
14. Student will show application of Maslow’s
theory to own life
15. Student will show knowledge of the theory
of Superleadership by Manz & Sims
16. Student will show application of Manz &
Sim’s theory to own life
17. Student will describe StrengthsQuest HDF 190 HDF 412 Required Class In HDF 190, we were asked to take the GallUp strengths test. At first I did not exactly agree with my
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Signature Themes, shadow side of HDF 412 Experience results. However, after reading through the explanations and being able to see what they all meant it
Strengths and/or weaknesses, and became easier to identify them in my leadership style. When we shared our “I Am” speeches I shared
examples of application (Source = that everything that has once happened to me has happened for a reason and that it's part of a much
Gallup)
larger scheme in life. It explained how my strength of connectedness played out and demonstrated that
I am caring, accepting and considerate of those around me. This then overlapped with my strength of
belief, that is one of the most important strengths since it keeps me family oriented and allows me to be
viewed as a trusting person. With this strength I am able to have high ethics in everything I do and say.
After we shared our speeches I saw how my relator strength played an immense role since I love
knowing people on a deeper and more intimate level, I'm intrigued with why and how my classmates
are. In addition to seeing how my strengths played out in the small groups, they did during the ice
breakers. One in particular was when we had to get our entire team across to the other side. My sense
of responsibility forced me make sure that everyone's voice was getting heard and that we were all
coming up with the best solutions to get the task done effectively. Lastly the developer in me made
sure that when one person had a good idea I pushed them to keep going and motivated them from
start to finish. (See Evidence #17)
REVISED: According to the Clifton Strengths, my signature themes fall mainly within the
relationship building and executing domain; they are connectedness, belief, developer,
responsibility, and relator. During HDF 412, I had the option of retaking the Strength Quest
survey. All of my strengths remained within the same, just in a different order. However, during
our first class retreat I realized just how much my utilization of my strengths had changed and
tied into my future career. Connectedness refers to a heightened sense of unity and connection
with others due to everything for a greater purpose (GallUp, 2019). Identifying connectedness
as strength has been an asset for me in my future career. The feeling of connectedness is an
asset because as a future adolescent counselor, I believe that it is necessary to be aware of
others and their needs. This sense of awareness for others and myself holds me accountable in
the manner that I am inclined to continuously be considerate, empathetic, and thoughtful.
Furthermore, this strength of connectedness can be challenging too. As a counselor I am
expected, if not required, to be in tune with my clients and their feelings and needs. I fear that
as someone who believes everything and everyone is connected in it will be hard to
compartmentalize, and my work will affect my personal relationships
My strength of belief is an advantage to me because due to it I have strong, unwavering values.
I am motivated by high ethics and having a family-oriented mentality which is how I set
standards for myself, and others (GallUp, 2019). As a counselor for many of my clients will
come from at-risk backgrounds, one of my main goals is to be consistent. Due to the history
and past trauma, it is increasingly difficult for them to trust and depend on anyone, but my core
belief is that this is fundamental in every relationship, which serves as an asset.
Developer is also within my top strengths. As a developer this is an asset as an adolescent
counselor because I am constantly aiming to see potential in others. My mantra is that there is
always space and opportunity to grow, and no growth is too small. Therefore, in my future
clients I know I will be able to pay attention to details, whether big or small, to motivate and
encourage. Nonetheless, being a developer also challenges. Often people relapse or backslide,
and this worries me since I sometimes consider regression as a sign of failure for everyone
involved making me frustrated.
See Evidence 17
18. Student will describe personal leadership
style and/or personality style including
strengths and weaknesses and examples
of application (Sources = Leadership style
inventories, the L.P.I., Type Focus
(MBTI), LAMP, DISC, and other career
inventories, etc.)
Outcome Target class Additional Experiences Descriptive notes regarding learning and practice
19. Student will show knowledge of the
“Authority and Bureaucracy” theory of
leadership Weber
20. Student will describe personal application
of the above theory (Weber)
21. Student will show knowledge of the
“Scientific Management” theory of
leadership by Taylor
22. Student will describe personal application
of the above theory (Taylor)
23. Student will show knowledge of the
“Management by Objectives” theory of
leadership by Drucker
24. Student will describe personal application
of the above theory (Drucker)
25. Student will show knowledge of “Theory
X and Theory Y” theory of leadership by
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MacGregor
26. Student will describe personal application
of the above theory (MacGregor)
27. Student will show knowledge of the HDF 190 In HDF 190, we learned about Robert Greenleaf model on Servant Leadership. This model was
“Servant Leadership” theory of leadership described as a leader whose first goal or mission was to serve others and it came naturally. For a
by Greenleaf Servant Leader it has to do with impacting someone’s life that after their service that person has grown
and is in a better place. In order to further expand our understanding a panel of students that identified
as servant leaders came to speak with us in class. According to them Servant Leadership deals with
understanding and knowing that the leader is not leading with the intention of helping when the help is
not desired or trying to fix them. Rather it is sharing their power so said person can also reach success
(Greenleaf, 1977). (See Evidence #27)
28. Student will describe personal application HDF 190 Community Service Chair for LASA In HDF 190, for an assessment we were asked to present a two and a half minute speech that was
of the above theory (Greenleaf) and Sociology Major explained Servant Leadership and how it applied to our life. For me Servant Leadership without a
doubt is tied into my majors and what my dream career is. As a Sociology and Human Development
and Families double major, I hope one day I am a counselor or work for a non-profit organization that
focuses on helping or guiding youth of minority backgrounds that may be disadvantaged. Therefore, as
Community Service Chair for LASA one of my goals is going to high schools and middle schools in
order to start building the students with the idea that college is not a far distant dream, but something
that they can achieve and lead them into what steps they need to take in order to reach that. (See
Evidence #28).
29. Student will show knowledge of the
“Principle Centered Leadership” theory by
Covey
30. Student will describe personal application
of the above theory (Covey)
31. Student will show knowledge of the “14
Points / TQM” theory of leadership by
Deming
32. Student will describe personal application
of the above theory (Deming)
33. Student will show knowledge of the
“Visionary Leadership” (now often cited
as “Transformational Leadership”) theory
by Sashkin
34. Student will describe personal application
of the above theory (Sashkin)
35. Student will show knowledge of the
“Individuals in Organizations” leadership
theory by Argyris
36. Student will describe personal application
of the above theory (Argyris)
37. Students will demonstrate knowledge of HDF 190 In HDF 190, we were introduced to the 4V Model of Ethical Leadership by Dr. Bill Grace. In this model
the “4 V’s” theory of leadership by Grace internal beliefs and values are aligned with external behaviors and actions for the common good
(Center for Ethical Leadership) (Grace, 1991). The first of the four V’s is values. In this category, everything that is unique to an
individual in how they base their decisions and what they believe in is included, according to Dr. Grace
it is essential for one to know their core values first and then they can lead. This forms base for the
next V, which is vision. Vision is being able to picture actions that are realistic and in service to others.
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Thirdly there is voice, being able to articulate the vision in such an authentic manner that others are
encouraged, motivated, convinced, and animated. Virtue is the last concept that ties in this theory
together explaining that we become what we practice, meaning we strive to do what is right and good.
(See Evidence #37)
38. Student will describe personal application HDF 190 Latin American Student Association In HDF 190, as explained above, we were taught how ethical leadership involved values, vision, voice
of the above theory (Grace) (LASA) and virtue. Therefore, now that election for the multicultural organization LASA is coming up I want to
be on the board as a community service chair member. In order to do this, I first examined my values
and what I was passionate about. I recognized that I have a love for giving back to the community and
being able to impact someone’s life. From there I started planning and envisioning all the plans we
could possible do as a Latin American group of students, such as going to high schools that have
predominantly students of minority backgrounds and being there to mentor them. I believed that using
my voice and expressing this to other members of LASA would be something that animated them and
motivated them to do since a lot of us did not have mentors during the college process. Lastly, my
testimony among my peers in this organization is one of high virtue, since they know that I am what I
practice and at all time I try to do what is the right thing to do. (See Evidence #37)
39. Student will show knowledge of the
“Situational Leadership” theory by Hersey
& Blanchard
40. Student will describe personal application
of the above theory (Hersey & Blanchard)
41. Student will show knowledge of the HDF 190 In HDF 190, the model of Relational Leadership was introduced to us. Through this model we learned
“Relational Leadership” model by the importance of relationships among participants in the process of purposeful change. For this to
Komives, McMahon & Lucas happen leaders need to have five specific components such as being inclusive, empowering, process
oriented, ethical and purposefulness. One has to know, be, and have certain skills within each
component. In order to this one must be in tune with their self and create a healthy relationship that can
then allow one to appreciate and respect others. Therefore being inclusive means including all
students, staff, and their diverse point of views through citizenship, knowing everyone can make a
difference so listening is key. Empowering deals with one’s self, group members, and others involved
feeling empowered and knowing they have something to offer, in order to do so one has to be
encouraging and affirming. Next is purposeful sharing a commitment with the mission and vision of the
group that creates a hopeful, optimistic attitude. In addition, process-oriented focuses on building and
maintaining the group. Lastly, the component of ethical is driven by values and standards of leadership
which are good in nature meaning one has to be reliable and trustworthy (Komives, 1974). (Evidence
#41)
42. Student will describe personal application HDF 190 High school psychology class Relationship Leadership is a style necessary in many different areas, therefore when done wrong it
of the above theory (Komives et al) becomes extremely obvious and that is what happened when rumors about cheating in my psychology
class circulated. The rumors of cheating quickly spread like they would in any high school. However,
my high school proved to be as segregated by race as it was always speculated. Only the students of
color were suspected of cheating, which included me, even when there was little evidence to back up
the claim. Regardless of our denials and bad test grade, proving that we did not cheat they continued
to harass us into confessing to then proceed in punishing us. This in my opinion was not inclusive, it
did not take into account all of its diverse students and our multiple realities that we were trying to
explain. As leaders of such an important place in our district, they should have valued the importance
of fairness and equality to help fit the Relational Leadership frame. Instead they denied listening to
what we had to say thus automatically shutting down any chance we had of engaging in civil discourse.
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If we would have been able to talk and explain, maybe an understanding could've been reached. In
addition, while my peers and I were in this meeting the feeling of empowerment was not at all
presented to us. In no moment did this incident help with our self-esteems as students in an already
highly competitive environment. Our principals directly told us that we had nothing to offer and we were
disposable from the schools since they had to find answers and make an example of the incident at
hand. If they would of taking into account our previously history of no bad behavior and shared what
the exact accusations were then maybe we wouldn't have felt as powerless as we did in that moment.
At no time we were affirmed for being the hardworking and honest students we were, rather our
capacity and efforts were undermined.
In additional, through this experience I believe that holding their ethical values at a higher standard
would have prevented us being in such an uncomfortable and terrible situation. Our principals were not
driven by values and standards that were “good” in nature. They were not trying to solve a cheating
issue, rather find someone to pin it on to hold their perfect high school image. This clouded their
decision making when trying to pick the students who, according to them, were us. If they would have
held us at equally high standards of behavior as our white classmates than it would have not turned
into the huge problem that it did, and it could have helped actually find the students responsible. They
did not trust us without having sufficient motive, hindering the trust any student of colored had on them.
(Evidence #42
43. Student will show knowledge of the HDF 414 N/A In HDF 414, the theory of constructivism was taught. This theory is centered on the way people learn.
concept of constructivism But it focuses on allowing and asking people to construct, or formulate, their how understanding and
knowledge of the world. The theory states that this can be achieved through experiences and
reflections. Therefore, when we learn something new the manner in which we process this information
is put into schemes of what we already know from our past experiences. In order to continue
constructivism an individual needs to learn, explore, and re-assess the information they have acquired.
http://www.thirteen.org/edonline/concept2class/constructivism/
(See Evidence #43
44. Students will describe personal examples SOC 240 HDF 414 In SOC 240, a course on Race and Ethnic Relations, I was able to see how the concept of
of implementing constructivism constructivism was utilized. We had two assignments, one at the beginning of the semester and
another towards the end, called Digestion and Dialogues. For this assignment we were given very
loose instructions as to what we had to do, but the goal was to demonstrate to the class how we
internalize and digest the material presented in the course. There was no one to do it, it was depending
on the student and how they learned through their own understanding and experiences. This
assignment was very reflective into how we fit new information and explore continuously the materials
presented in a course. When I was assigned this assignment I thought of HDF 414 since constructivist
classrooms follow an interactive and dynamic structure.
(See Evidence #44
45. Student will demonstrate knowledge of
the Experiential Learning Model (Kolb)
46. Student will describe personal application
of the Experiential Learning Model (Kolb)
47. Student will show knowledge of the HDF 190 In HDF 190, the model of Social Change was presented. This model was based upon one having a
“Social Change Model of Leadership deep connection to the issue at hand and deriving satisfaction from making a difference. This
Development” by Astin et al difference had a long lasting impact that is positive, inclusive, and promotes equality. There are three
different levels, individual, group, and society that encapsulates all 7 C’s of Social Change. Beginning
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 knowledge HDF 414 HDF 412 In HDF 414, one of the main theories discussed was Harro’s theory of “Cycles of Socialization.”
of the “Cycles of Socialization” Through this theory I learned that we are born into a specific set of social identities and that they
(Harro) theory and its uses in predispose us to unequal roles in the system of oppression. This cycle happens in different stages.
leadership
Birth, is known as the first stage, in this stage children are born into a society where previous
constructs are already established which are limit the information and knowledge they have and are
accessible to them. The lack of information within societies causes the rise of prejudices and
stereotypes. These biases continue to be perpetuated when there are past generations reinforcing
them. Sometimes they are enforced either consciously or unconsciously. But once individuals grow
either they are faced with the decision of maintaining their stereotypes knowingly or making a call for
action to change. In leadership this is highly important since it teaches how one can break from certain
beliefs and understandings to empower others that are being oppressed.
B. Harro (1982). Referenced in Adams, et al. 1997. Teaching for Diversity and Social Justice
REVISED: In HDF 412, this theory was also analyzed to its connection to leadership. This theory
follows interrupting what we have been socialized to believe and take charge of our own life.
Therefore the beginning is the first circle of what we have been born into and the social
identities ascribe to us at birth. From here it is the first arrow, which is the first socialization,
referring back to the messages given to us by those closest to us such as family, friends, and
teachers. In order for these messages to be perpetuated it moves into the second circle of
socialization. Within this circle, it is where institutions and culture on a conscious or
unconscious level reinforce messages. The second arrow is enforced stigmatized messages,
this demonstrates there is either a reward or consequence for the perpetuation of said message
resulting in it being continued or causing people to conform to this norm. The third circle is the
results; this is where the lens of experiences those who have been socialized take on. For
example, there are results of feeling angry, dehumanized, guilty, and self-hatred. Through these
feelings is that the core at the center of the cycle is confronted. The core is made up of fear,
ignorance, confusion, and insecurity. The last arrow then signifies a direction for change. Here
the individual whom had bee socialized had the opportunity to change by taking a stand,
becoming educated, and raise consciousness or to do nothing and continue with the status
quo.
REVISED: Revisiting this model in HDF 412, I was able to unpack the early messages I received
about the social identity of ability as well. Through this I was able to realize how I was
socialized to maintain an oppressive system, one way or the other, has made me come to
various realizations. The first circle, known as the beginning, speaks exactly about this (Harro,
1997). For example, some of the early messages I realized was to not look, ask, or pay attention
to anyone’s disability. I had little to no information on those that had a disability. So, I was to
act as those it was not there, or sadly even ignore the person if needed.
This then moved in to the first socialization. In this arrow, it addresses what we have been
taught and what has been reinforced through our parents and families (Harro, 1997). This
influence, for me, impacted how I saw the world and those around me. I remember as a child
being told that it was a blessing that I was not differently able, but with that came the
assumption that those who were somehow had been cursed. This belief caused me as a child to
always be distant and wary of differently abled people because of what was being reinforced. In
addition, the next part of the cycle is institutional and cultural socialization. Believing that those
who were differently able was because of some sort of punishment is a message that is
reinforced by the institution of church (Harro, 1997). Those that are ignorant to disabilities will
reinforce these messages. An experience I had was when my grandmother would take us to a
Catholic Church for mass and there was no wheelchair accessibility, because the inherent and
unspoken message at this parish was that people with disabilities did not belong. Institutional
and cultural socialization reinforced these messages to me through media, and the lack of
portray that there was.
That leads into the next arrow of this cycle, which is enforcement. Through the enforcement of
these messages it was easy and expected to continue this norm. There were continuous
moments when the decision of maintaining the cycle and getting rewarded occurred, or going
against the norm (Harro, 1997). One particular incident was when I was around 7 years old, my
mother had a daycare, and one of the children had autism. As the other kids and I played, he
was always excluded. Yet, my older sister made it a point to go and be with him. She did not
care about anyone’s reaction, however she was bullied, made fun of, and sometimes ostracized
by some of the children. In that moment it established an understanding of the reward and
punishment that would come from not adhering to the enforced messages and beliefs.
That experience moved me into the part of results within this cycle. Through this I was able to
understand the impact with a targeted individual. I begin to see the feelings of dehumanization,
B. Harro (1982). Referenced in Adams, et al. 1997. Teaching for Diversity and Social Justice
REVISED: Through HDF 412, my knowledge of this theory expanded in terms of understanding
its uses in leadership. This is beginning with its first arrow of waking up, in this phase an
incident has occurred that has created cognitive dissonance; this changes what people believe
for them. This is then moved to the first circle of getting ready. In this stage there is the
development of analysis and tools to dismantle the internalized oppression and becoming more
introspected. The second arrow is reaching out, where there is a seeking of experiences and
exposure causing once to name the injustices and take a stand. The second circle is building a
community. In this phase, there is the understanding of working with others that are apart of the
group or that are different from us with the hopes of building coalitions and gaining support.
The third arrow refers to coalescing, within this stage is when action planning occurs and is
presented by fundraising, lobbying, being an ally and more. The third circle is creating change
meaning critical transformations of institutions are established by a new set culture. The fourth
arrow is maintaining meaning that there is the spread of hope, authenticity, and self-care is
happening. The Cycle of Liberation is made up from the core of self-love, self-esteem, support,
security, and balance.
REVISED: in HDF 412, I was also able to expand and demonstrate my personal application of
the “Cycle of Liberation,” since being able to unpack the early messages I received about ability
and how I was socialized to maintain an oppressive system, one way or the other, has made me
come to various realizations. The first circle, known as the beginning, speaks exactly about this
(Harro, 1997). For example, some of the early messages I realized was to not look, ask, or pay
attention to anyone’s disability. I had little to no information on those that had a disability. So, I
was to act as those it was not there, or sadly even ignore the person if needed.
This then moved in to the first socialization. In this arrow, it addresses what we have been
taught and what has been reinforced through our parents and families (Harro, 1997). This
influence, for me, impacted how I saw the world and those around me. I remember as a child
being told that it was a blessing that I was not differently able, causing me as a child to always
be distant and wary of differently abled people because of what was being reinforced. In
addition, the next part of the cycle is institutional and cultural socialization. Believing that those
who were differently able were because of some sort of punishment is a message that is
reinforced by the institution of church (Harro, 1997). Those that are ignorant to disabilities will
reinforce these messages. Institutional and cultural socialization reinforced these messages to
me through media, and the lack of portray that there was.
That leads into the next arrow of this cycle, which is enforcement. Through the enforcement of
these messages it was easy and expected to continue this norm. There were continuous
moments when the decision of maintaining the cycle and getting rewarded occurred, or going
against the norm (Harro, 1997). I begin to see the feelings of dehumanization, anger, guilt, and
possible self-hatred that occurred. For me as a member of the dominant identity and began
feeling guilty, while also feeling like I needed to protect my reasoning for not being welcoming
of differently abled people. Thus, leaving me with two options within the cycle of action and
direction to change. Within this was the choice of doing nothing and maintaining the status quo
or creating individual action (Harro, 1997).
In spite of the messages received, I have been working on progressing through the Cycle of
Liberation. The first part within this cycle is the waking up stage, described by Harro (2000). In
this stage, I had to experience a critical incident that created within me cognitive dissonance. It
was about two years ago, a new family began coming to my church; they were a family of five.
The older son, who is now 23, has cerebral palsy. Our senior pastor at the church works in a
school with children that have special needs. Therefore, when she saw the mother coming in
See Evidence 74
75. Student will demonstrate knowledge HDF 412 S0C 497 Within my HDF 412 and SOC 497 class, the theory of Configuration of Power has been
of the “Configuration of Power” discussed. In both of these courses the conversation of whom holds influence on the greater
(Franklin) and its relationship to scale has occurred. Therefore, through this theory there are four major sphere relating to power
leadership which are economics, politics, bureaucratic management, and controllers of symbols.
Beginning with economics, which is at the core, this is in reference to who controls the wealth
of the people. In this sphere there is the power of employment, production, businesses, and
ownership. The second sphere is politics. This layer is in reference to budget cuts, and
economic interest. The third sphere is the bureaucratic management, which is the management
of law enforcing, and responsible for protecting politicians. The last sphere is the controller of
symbols. Within this there is the maintaining of power by messages reinforced in popular
culture, media, education, and religion.
Franklin, R. (n.d.). Franklin’s configuration of power [PDF document]. Retrieved from Sakai
Resources.
See Evidence 75
76. Student will demonstrate personal HDF 412 S0C 497 As I reviewed the theory of Configuration of Power in HDF 412, I began reviewing my
application of the “Configuration of introduction to it in SOC 497, which was J-Term course on Juvenile Justice Immersion.
Power” (Franklin) Throughout the course of the J-Term we analyzed who held power to make executive decisions
on the grander scale. For example, the first sphere is economics. This is who controls wealth,
employment and ownership. Therefore, when analyzing juvenile justice there is
disproportionality in terms of who gets arrested beginning at a young age. There is more
juveniles that are of color and come from a low socioeconomic status that are affected by not
having access to resources, their parents not being employed, and living in subsidized
housing. The second sphere is politics; public schools in urban neighborhoods have a lot of
Franklin, R. (n.d.). Franklin’s configuration of power [PDF document]. Retrieved from Sakai
Resources.
See Evidence 75
77. Student will demonstrate knowledge HDF 412 SOC 240 In SOC 240, a topic that was discussed was the different racial identities that exist and the
of racial identity development (Cross theories that explain each. One of them was also discussed in HDF 412, which was the Model of
& Fhagen-Smith; Rowe, Bennett & Latina and Latino Ethno-racial Orientations by Fedrdman and Gellegos; through this theory an
Atkinson; Ferdman & Gallegos; Kim; emphasis is placed on different orientations Latinos develop through their experiences (Patton,
Horse; Renn etc.) Renn, Guido, & Quaye, 2016). It focuses on experiences acquired through the exposure or lack
of exposure of their heritage due to family, education, and beliefs. Understanding this theory
requires to be informed of how race is not fitting for many Latinos; this is because there is no
individual skin color for Latinos leaving them to self-impose (Patton, 2016). There are six
different orientations that Latinos are able to identify and move through as they explore their
ethno-racial identity. The first is the white-identified, whom has very limited association with
other Latinos due to believing stereotypes and viewing them as inferior because of their skin
color and culture. The second is the undifferentiated; those in this group take on a color-blind
ideology where there is ambivalence towards Latinos. The third is Latino as other, here is a lack
of belonging within the Latino community so they view race as it is socially constructed. The
fourth is the sub-group identified category, in which there is an exclusive view by Latinos to
their own nationality and they remain to themselves. The fifth orientation is the Latino-identified
where there is a greater awareness of other Latino groups and move for unity and synchrony
between groups. The last is the Latino-integrated; this person has a well-rounded perception of
their racial identity and integrated them with other identities.
Patton, L. D. , Renn, K. A., Guido, F.M., & Quaye, S. J.(2016). Student development in college:
Theory, research and practice (3rded.). San Francisco: Jossey-Bass.
See Evidence 77
78. Student will demonstrate personal HDF 412 LASA As a Latinx woman I was able to identify with this model in relation to my personal journey and
application of model(s) of racial development. Some orientations are congruent with my experiences, or experiences of my
identity development above loved ones, while others could be rewritten to be inclusive of other areas when addressing this
minority identity. One of these orientations is the sub-group identified within the model (Patton,
Renn, Guido, & Quaye, 2016). Growing up in a very diverse home and community I was exposed
to the Latino culture, such as music, food, language, and more. However, Dominicans
predominantly populated the area I lived in. Mostly everyone around me was or had parents that
were born and raised in Dominican Republic; therefore engaging with my peers from a similar
background was easy and known. Our nationality, as Dominicans, is largely built on a sense of
pride and honor. Yet, over the years that was translated in me viewing other Latino subgroups
as inferior. As a child in school, I would believe we had the best music, artist, food, attractions,
dances, and art. This explains my journey with the subgroup-identified orientation, since there
was little to no engagement with other Latinos (Patton, 2016). As a result, as I grew older and
not until senior year of high school did I begin to move from this “narrow and exclusive view of
groupness,” (Patton, 2016).
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Furthermore, through understanding other Latino cultures I was able to move into a Latino-
identified orientation within my personal journey (Patton, 2016). When I got to college I joined
the Latin American Student Association (LASA) and through this I began learning, studying,
and speaking to other Latinos about their heritage and culture. This raised my awareness for
the sub groups, while also making me realize that there is much more that brings us together
then what differentiates us (Patton, 2016). In this process and journey I have learned about the
similar struggles and hardships that come with being Latino bringing the realization that group
unity and solidarity will help us accomplish more than being divided (Patton, 2016).
Patton, L. D., Renn, K. A., Guido, F.M., & Quaye, S. J.(2016). Student development in college:
Theory, research and practice (3rded.). San Francisco: Jossey-Bass.
See Evidence 78
79. Student will demonstrate knowledge HDF 412 GWS 150 One model of gender identity, I learned in HDF 412 and GWS 150 is the Social Cognitive Theory
of models related to gender / identity / of Gender Identity Development. Under this model there are three main and fluid aspects that
gender identity development (Lev; influence gender identity. These three components work in an interacting manner, which are in
Bussey; Bussey & Bandura; Bilodeau; the personal, behavioral, and environmental. For example, this model states under the personal
Gilligan; Belenky et al; etc.) that biological characteristics, self-concept, and perception. The next component is behavioral,
referring to the gender related activities and patterns an individual chooses to engage in. The
third component is environmental focusing on the interaction with families, peers, and media.
See Evidence 79
80. Student will demonstrate personal HDF 412 LASA I have been able to see my own personal gender identity be expressed through the Social
application of model(s) of gender Cognitive Theory. In terms of the personal sphere where self-concept has been because of how
identity above I have presented myself. For example, when I moved on campus my freshman year I decided to
cut my hair to a very short afro to embrace my natural curls, which is a biological characteristic
of mine. My expression of my hair at first provoked a negative reaction from my family member.
This in some ways discouraged me from wanting to cut my hair in the future along with making
me second-guess my choice. This personal choice of mine, created me to focus on the second
component of behavioral. Behavioral refers to gender-related activity and patterns. Since I had
cut my hair so short, and my family categorized that with a “male” action, I began purposefully
altering my behavior to appear more feminine around them. Whether it was through the
conversations I engaged in, the choices of hobbies I decided to partake in, and more. For me
environmental was a huge component since my family played a part in my gender expression.
Yet, as time went on through social media and seeing other Afro-Latinas begin their natural hair
journey, I began feeling empowered and changed my self-perception. This was something
largely discussed with other females in the multicultural organization, LASA, that I was a part
of. We were relearning how fluid gender identity was while how rigid our culture remained.
See Evidence 80
81. Student will demonstrate knowledge HDF 412 My Redeemer Lives Church Throughout HDF 412 and my home church, the Faith and Spirituality from Fowler has been a
of additional social identity model I have learned more about. The first stage is known as the pre-stage, it is the primal faith.
development model(s): Sexual ID, This is built from the relationship infants have with their caregivers forming their first images
Faith & Spirituality, Disability, Social and thoughts of God, leading to a paralinguistic manifestation of faith. The next stage of faith is
Class (Dillon et al; Fowler; Parks; the mythic-literal faith, which is identified by children beginning to see the perspective of
Astin et al; Peek; Smith; Johnstone; others, and form an understanding of stories told by parents or significant others, a sort of
Gibson; Forber-Pratt & Aragon; etc.) basis for their belief. The third stage of faith is the synthetic-conventional faith, this stage takes
place during early adolescents, in which one develops the ability to think abstractly and
combine ideas. In this stage faith does not hold much meaning to the person but their faith is
viewed critically and requires validation. Individuate-reflective faith is the next stage of faith,
characterized by our self-definition, and the development of a coherent and explicit meaning-
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making system that evolves from beliefs, values, and commitments. The fifth stage of faith is
Conjunctive faith, which takes place at midlife or beyond. A person during this stage has a
increasing awareness of the complexities of life and unconscious influences that affects a
persons behavior, while also having greater understanding of symbolism and other faith
traditions. Lastly, the sixth stage of faith is the Universalizing faith. In this stage individuals
have a “radical decentration form self” and hold a higher value for God and others, coming
from the love for the Creator. This stage s the end of natural progression of development, which
any person can experience.
Patton, L. D., Renn, K. A., Guido, F.M., & Quaye, S. J.(2016). Student development in college:
Theory, research and practice (3rded.). San Francisco: Jossey-Bass.
See Evidence 81
82 Student will demonstrate personal HDF 412 My Redeemer Lives Church An addition social identity I have been able to explore more through HDF 412 and my home
application of additional social church is my faith and spirituality, and the development throughout my life. The model that best
identity development model(s) above fits is Fowler’s six stages of faith. An addition social identity I have been able to explore more
through HDF 412 and my home church is my faith and spirituality, and the development
throughout my life. The model that best fits is Fowler’s six stages of faith. Throughout my time
in leadership at My Redeemer Lives church, I have been able to grow in my Individuate-
reflective stage of faith. Developing a self-definition, completely self-authored has dramatically
shifted my perspective on many aspects of life. In this stage I have been also able to develop a
meaning-making system that has enabled me to make decisions throughout the course of my
young adult life.
Patton, L. D., Renn, K. A., Guido, F.M., & Quaye, S. J.(2016). Student development in college:
Theory, research and practice (3rded.). San Francisco: Jossey-Bass.
See Evidence 82
83. Students will demonstrate knowledge HDF 412 GWS 150 Through GWS 150 and HDF 412, I have been able to learn about McIntosh’s theory of privilege,
of McIntosh’s theory of privilege and and its relation to leadership. Through this theory it is discussed how people have an invisible
its relationship to leadership package of unearned assets that translates into privilege. In other words, these privileges the
many times go on the orders need to be addressed and pointed out for there to be every design
of the spheres of dominance. These unearned strengths are perpetuated by systematic and
institutional reinforcements. Analyzing these privileges ensure that a person accesses their
own in a way that will result in accountability. Many times individuals are oblivious to the
unearned privileges they receive, causing for them to take advantage or take them for granted
instead of using this platform.
See Evidence 83
84. Student will demonstrate personal HDF 412 GWS 150: Action Project McIntonsh, the author of this theory, shares daily effects of white privilege in her life, some of
application of McIntosh’s theory these conditions are based upon race, class, religion, ethnic status, and location. For both
courses I reviewed the 50-item checklist and reviewed my privilege. For GWS 150, I took the
checklist my first year as I was completely my Action Project, and for HDF 412 it was as a
senior. Both times it surprised me to acknowledge the unearned assets I had that I did not have
to think about on everyday basis. For example, I am not differently able meaning when I go out
to eat, or with I’m out with my friends and families I never have to calculate how a disability may
impact our time spent together. That has been a privilege I have taken for granted, and now
when I am out I am attentive to releasing which places have accommodations. This has helped
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me be vigilant of my voice and being an ally in situations where I do have privilege and can
educate others and take a stand.
See Evidence 84
85. Student will describe the differences HDF 412 In HDF 412, we studied the Three Dimensional Matrix of Oppression, which demonstrated the
and similarities of individual and differences, and similarities that exist at the individual and institutional level of oppression. In
institutional oppression and this model captures how these two levels are influenced by attitudes and behaviors at the
relationships to leadership (Source = unconscious and conscious level. At the individual the attitude refers to maintain oppression,
Three Dimensional Matrix of intentionally or unintentionally, through bias and prejudice. The difference with the individual is
Oppression) that these are unexamined stereotypical attitudes that manifest themselves in behaviors such
as discrimination and micro aggressions. Although both forms of oppression have these
factors, that difference is that individuals form horizontal oppression. It is when individuals
focus their rage at other marginalized groups instead of those in power. While institutional
oppression is produced, reproduced, and maintained by policies and practices of institutions.
These oppressive actions are difficult to notice sometimes because they are hidden behind
workplace schedules, dress codes, health insurances, etc. Institutional oppression reinforces
individual oppression.
Adams, M. & Zúñiga, X. (2016). Getting started: Core concepts for social justice education. In M.
Adams, L. A. Bell, D. J. Goodman, & K. Y. Joshi (Eds.), Teachings for diversity and social justice
(3rd ed., pp. 95-130). New York: Routledge.
See Evidence 85
86 Student will demonstrate knowledge of
relevant laws and policies related to
issues of equity and its relationship to
leadership (i.e., Title IX, Affirmative
Action, Protected Classes, etc.)
87. Student will show knowledge of effective
leadership as it relates to change agency
88. Student will describe personal examples HDF 190 The Bully Project In HDF 190, we had to complete a Social Change project that focused on taking an issue that we could
of being a change agent connect with, and then being able to make a difference. This allowed for us to be a social change agent
by watching a movie screening, The Bully Project, that focused on raising awareness and preventing
students from being bullying. Through this practice, I was educated on what could be done to help in
this situation as well as possible movements. For example, as a group we thought it would be a good
idea to create an event across campus that shed light into bullying and using social media as a
platform to cause change.
See Evidence #47
89 Student will demonstrate knowledge HDF 412 In HDF 412, we studied the stages within the Intercultural Sensitivity Model, which is on a scale
of the “Model of Intercultural of ethnocentric, and ethno relative processes. In the ethnocentric stage there is the denial stage
Sensitivity” by Bennett and its uses in that focuses on individuals who are unable to understand cultural difference. This then results
leadership on isolation and separation with other cultures. The second stage is defense representing the
feeling of one’s own culture being the only good one. Third there is minimization where
differences are noticed yet deemed unimportant in comparison. On the other end there are the
ethnorelative stages, this begins with acceptance; in this stage there is appreciation of cultural
Griffin, P. & Harro, B. (1997). Action continuum. In M. Adams, L. A. Bell, & P. Griffin (Eds.),
Teaching for diversity and social justice: A sourcebook (p. 109). New York: Routledge.
See Evidence 91
92 Student will demonstrate personal HDF 412 Internship at Tides Family In HDF 412, I was able to identify a social identity group, that I belong to, that is within the
application of the Action Continuum Services dominant. This would be my as a Christian, the most largely recognized religion in the United
by Griffin & Harro States and thus giving me privileges. One of these privileges that I’ve received as a member in
the social identity group is the fact that as a child I never had to worry about whether I would
have an important and major holiday off at school or work.
Considering the same social identity group, and utilizing the Action Continuum by Harro and
Griffin I have been able to place myself on the side of confronting oppression (Griffin & Harro,
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1997). Within this side of the continuum, I am just beginning and fall under educating self. The
reason I say that I am under educating self is because I have over the course of the last two
years become the least self-aware of my role is there in situations. Educating self entails taking
steps to learn more about the oppression within religion and the experiences of those who are
being targeted (Griffin & Harro, 1997). A specific example of why I feel as if I am there is
because recently I have been exposed to many diverse households through my internship. My
internship focuses on home based services, being in the homes of people from a different
religion and seeing some of their struggles have been an eye opener. Some of the adolescents
that I work with do not get time off for their religious holidays and are marked absent. The issue
with this is that our services are in place due to truancy; therefore for the adolescent to take
time off they have to speak to their probation officer or notify the court as to why they will be
absent and get that day excused. It is a lot of extra and time-consuming steps that need to be
taken in order for this to occur, which is something I never thought of prior or had to do. A
specific and tangible strategy I am committed to making is working with the probation officers
on the cases at my internship for them to already have marked and set apart the days our
clients will be absent because of religious reasons. The initiative already began in terms of
having this discussion and figuring out ways to implement.
Another example of why I feel I am in this stage of the action continuum is because recently I
have been attending workshops and discussions centered on education and diversity. Through
these workshops I have learned how to become more aware of what needs to be done before
hand to accommodate (Griffin & Harro, 1997).
Griffin, P. & Harro, B. (1997). Action continuum. In M. Adams, L. A. Bell, & P. Griffin (Eds.),
Teaching for diversity and social justice: A sourcebook (p. 109). New York: Routledge.
See Evidence 92
93. Student will show knowledge of the
Multicultural Organizational Development
Model (Jackson)
94. Student will show personal application of
the Multicultural Organizational
Development Model (Jackson)
95. Student will show knowledge of the HDF 412 In HDF 412, one of the theories explored was the Multicultural Change Intervention Matix by
Multicultural Change Intervention Matrix Pope. Within this theory there are two dimensions of change, one with three levels of target
(Pope) change and the second with two levels of intervention; thus making a 2x3 matrix. The first
dimension refers to the targets of change which refer to the individual, group, and institutional
levels. Furthermore, the second dimension related to the type of change being caused whether
it is first or second-order change. First-order change refers to a change in the structure, yet it
does not change the overarching system in either of the three target areas (individual, group, or
institutional). Due to this, is why there is the necessity of second-order change, which produces
a difference in the structure of the system in a transformative manner in al three target spheres.
See Evidence 95
96. Student will show personal HDF 412 Campus Ministry Using the Multicultural Change Intervention Matrix, there are specific first order and second
application of the Multicultural order changes that can be made at the group or institutional level at a multicultural organization
Change Intervention Matrix on campus that I was a part of (Pope, 1993). This particular organization meet on campus on a
weekly basis, focusing on creating a community where Christian faith can grow and be
practiced, while receiving many resources and support for those of a similar faith. However, a
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group first order change focuses on membership (Pope, 1993). I believe that something specific
that can be done to create a more inclusive list of members is to work in unity with other
organizations from different religions. This can be as a way of fellowship that will move also
into the Action Continuum of support and encouragement (Griffin & Harro, 1997). The second
order change at the group level good focus on restructuring (Pope, 1993). The hope is through
the fellowship to restructure some of the beliefs and mentality that have kept Christianity
central. Addressing the disparities and lack of funding or support given to other religious
groups will be a start.
Furthermore creating change at the institutional level in the first order has to do with the
programmatic (Pope, 1993). The programmatic focuses on providing educational experiences
that lead to positive change in the context of improving community life through diversity; what
this would mean for other religious organizations on campus is having funded workshops
leaders of different and needed faith to come and share valuable information according to the
group of students (Pope, 1993). It would be a moment of learning, encouragement, and
instruction while that person serves also as a resource. This could move onto second order
change once it is systemic. The end goal for the university would be to have various religious
groups equally acknowledged, funded, and supported (Pope, 1993).
Outcome Target class Additional Experiences Descriptive notes regarding learning and practice
98. Student will show knowledge of HDF 412 COM 100 In order to deliver a persuasive argument there needs to be logic applied that shares the
principles of critical thinking and principles of critical thinking and fallacies, through the course of HDF 412 and COM 100, eight
fallacies (logic is used in this minor) of them were presented. The first fallacy to avoid is making a hasty generalization, in which a
conclusion that is reached is not logically justified by sufficient or unbiased evidence. The
second one is begging the question, which assumes that whatever one is trying to prove, is
true without any evidence other than the argument itself. The third is fallacy is that of a
complex question in which the answer to a given question presupposes a prior answer to a
prior question. Next fallacy to avoid is an ad hominem in which a response to a person’s
argument is by attacking the other person’s character rather than the logic or content of the
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argument. The fifth is a false analogy where it applies to inductive arguments. It is an informal
fallacy because the error is about what the argument is about, and not the argument itself. A
sixth fallacy studies was that of a slippery slope, where an idea or course of action occurs
which will lead to something unacceptable, wrong, or disastrous. Also making a prejudice, this
is an unjustified attitude or opinion, usually a negative one, directed toward an individual for
something the individual cannot control. Lastly, group·think the practice of thinking or making
decisions as a group in a way that discourages creativity or individual responsibility. All of
these fallacies hinder the progress of critical thinking.
See Evidence 98
99. Student will demonstrate proficiency of HDF 190 FLITE Retreat In HDF 190, one of the instances we were required to think critically was during our mandatory retreat.
critical thinking HDF 412 In this retreat we had various activities that were focused on relationship building and forming groups.
One of them was getting our group, of twelve members, from one side of the room to the next while
only being able to step on six circles. It was a challenge at first, and many times we had to start over.
However, with each trial and error we became more comfortable with each other and voicing our
opinions. At the end we came up with the best strategy, which was dragging our feet in the circles one
at a time with another person that transported the circles back and forth. This activity called for us to
think outside of the box, or circle, and really combine ideas.
See Evidence #99, Part 1
REVISED: Another example of proficiently thinking critically occurred in HDF 412. Throughout
the course of the year we discussed contemporary leadership issues. One of which was
regarding the recent activisms of youth around the globe in response to climate change
concerns have varied. One issue in particular that had been gaining momentum was a speech
delivered. This all began when Swedish activist, Greta Thunberg, appeared before the world
leaders at the United Nations Conference (Byrne, Bowman, & Buckley, 2019). Some news
articles that have been posted regarding Thunberg’s address at the conference contain
fallacies, in particular one of them addressing the comments of Michael Knowles on Fox News.
In an attempt to discredit Thunberg, Knowles attacked her mental health by saying, “she is
mentally ill. She has autism. She has obsessive-compulsive disorder. She has selective
mutism. She had depression, (Chiu, 2019). This is a clear example of an ad hominem and
prejudice. This will be considered ad hominem since he put her personally under attack rather
than the issue (Caputo, Hazel, & McMahon, 1994). Knowles decided to question her mental
state instead of addressing the climate crisis she was speaking out against. By doing this he
shifted the conversation from what the primary issue and problem was into making her seem
incompetent.
This also could fall under prejudice because he formulates a previous conceived notion
preventing him from thinking critically and reasoning (Caputo, Hazel, & McMahon, 1994).
Knowles attempted to disregard Thunberg by placing the rational opinion that those that have
suffered from a mentally ill from a mental illness are not credible. Therefore, there needs to be
a way to rewrite this example of the fallacy to make it into a more credible statement when
communicating across diverse individuals and groups. Meaning instead of calling her out by
saying that she was a mentally ill he could have addressed the issues at hand by saying,
“although there might be speculation of Thunberg mental health, that is not what is being
considered, the goal is to show how facts that she presents about climate crisis are or are not
Byrne, E., Bowman, B., Buckley, C.G. (2019). Climate change: children are carving out a place
in politics- now adults must listen and act, The Conversation.
Caputo, J. S., Hazel, H. C., & McMahon, C. (1994). Interpersonal communication: Competency
through critical thinking. Needham Heights, MA: Allyn and Bacon.
Chiu, A. (2019). A Fox News guest called Greta Thunberg “mentally ill.” The network apoligzed
for the disgraceful comment, Washington Post. Retrieved from
https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2019/09/24/fox-news-greta-thunberg-mentally-ill-
michael-knowles/
Outcome Target Additional Experiences Descriptive notes regarding learning and practice
class
109. Student will demonstrate knowledge of COM 100 Church In COM 100, an introduction to communication studies, a concept discussed was the various active
active listening techniques listening techniques. Active listening can be explained as more than just hearing what is being said.
This term is coined to explain being attentive to what someone else is saying, with the goal of
understanding the feelings and views of the person. In order to do this there are certain techniques
given, the number one is paying attention. Giving your speaker undivided attention and acknowledging
their message. Also part of active listening has to deal with showing that you are listening through your
body language. One can do this by physical cues such as nodding, maintaining eye contact. Lastly
another part of actively listening is providing feedback and responding appropriately or asking clarifying
questions. I have learned how to implement being an active listener at church as a youth leader, when I
talk to the youth and I make sure I am following all the techniques such as paying attention intently,
using my body language and asking questions.
See Evidence #109
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110. Student will describe examples of using HDF 414 Activism Project In HDF 414, I was able to implement my active listening skills. Part of our action project had to deal
active listening skills with conducting interviews with professionals that could provide additional information and insight into
our target groups. One of the people I interviewed was an East Providence police officer. When
interviewing him I had to come up previously with questions that I believed were essential and he could
expand on. I knew my questions thoroughly since it would help giving him undivided attention and
remaining focused on what he had to share with me. In addition, I made sure I maintained eye contact
and kept a serious yet relaxed posture. Lastly, through the interviews I asked follow up or clarifying
questions to make sure I understood what he meant. At the end of it the interview was very successful
due to my active listening.
See Evidence #110
111. Student will demonstrate knowledge of
functions of group communication by
Hirokawa
112. Student will describe personal application
of functions of group communication
(Hirokawa)
113. Student will show knowledge of techniques SOC 230 N/A In SOC 230, a course on Crime and Delinquency, we learned about a few techniques regarding giving
regarding giving and accepting of feedback and accepting feedback. Feedback is known as information about reactions to a product, a person's
performance of a task, etc., used as a basis for improvement. Therefore, to witness growth and
betterment in our personal lives and career it is necessary to master either giving feedback to those
around us or accepting it from others. Our instructor assigned many forums with the goal of the
students commenting and giving their opinion on other students’ work, whether they were doing good
or needed to improve in other areas. In order to demonstrate this one technique our professor taught
us was the sandwiching method. This refers to first letting the person know what they did correctly,
then what needed to be improved and how they could do so, and lastly what we liked about their forum.
Nonetheless, when providing feedback, it is highly important to be specific so that the person receiving
it knows exactly what they need to work on. I think when I receive feedback this is what truly helps me,
feedback that points me in the best direction is always appreciated because I can see the growth and
change in quality of work. Another point that is essential in learning to give feedback and receive it is
having a balance of negative and positive. This helps the person not be discouraged, which I can
speak to from personal experience. Feedback has the only purpose of being helpful, so when giving
and receiving it is extremely important to remember that. Therefore, when receiving it is important to
listen intently, and when giving it is important to choose encouraging and helpful words.
See Evidence #103)
114. Student will describe examples of giving SOC 230 Youth Leader at church My SOC 230 class helped me a lot when giving and accepting feedback. From an educational
and accepting feedback. standpoint I was able to recognize what other students did exceptionally well in their work and give
them praise for it. An example is when reading an article and seeing how a student connected it to the
course material in a way that never before had it connected in my head like that. In addition, when
giving feedback I learned how to be very specific with them in what they needed to improve. For
example, when they did not cite material properly I would comment on their forum and show them what
the correct way was if I knew. This was helpful and purposeful. I believe when accepting feedback, it
worked the same way, it was nice to receive acknowledgement for what I did correct but also it was
extremely helpful when they helped me improve my work. Due to their feedback and me fixing what
was pointed out as weaknesses I was able to improve my forum grades from a B- at the beginning of
the semester to an A by the end. In addition, I have been able to give and accept feedback at church,
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which has helped my personal life. Being a youth leader I am able to mentor 16 other youth that come
from troubled past, and I tell them when they are doing good and what areas they have improved
tremendously in, but also helping them use their personality weaknesses as strengths. The other youth
leaders do the same with me and it helps keep me accountable and never in a standstill in my life.
See Evidence #114
115. Student will show knowledge of the 7D
coaching model (Knott)
116. Student will demonstrate personal
application of the 7D Model (Knott)
117. Student will show knowledge of HDF 412 HDF 481 Due to my current knowledge of the Crucial Conversations content my ability to choose and
elements of a Crucial Conversation and use appropriate communication cells engage in difficult dialogue has improved. Through this
steps to maintain dialogue and move to book many practical skills have been time guiding one to best deal with conversations where
action (Patterson, McMillian & Switzler) the stakes are high, opinions vary, and emotions run high come (Patterson, Grenny, McMillan, &
Switzler, 2012). In both HDF 412 and HDF 481, the steps to maintain dialogue and move to
action. The step to ensure this is first to begin with the heart, meaning to focus on pinpointing a
specific outcome. This leads to the second principle of learn to look. This skill focuses on
analyzing when does the conversation take a crucial point and how to maintain those involved
from not utilizing violent or silent mechanisms. This is done through reaching a mutual
purpose. The next principle is analyzing our stories by actively listening to all of the parties
involved. The last step was to move to action, identifying that only us two were the ones
making decisions for our relationship going forth (Patterson, et al, 2012).
Patterson, K., Grenny, J., McMillian, R. & Switzler, A. (2012). Crucial conversations: Tools for
talking when stakes are high (2nd Ed.). New York: McGraw-Hill.
Patterson, K., Grenny, J., McMillian, R. & Switzler, A. (2012). Crucial conversations: Tools for
talking when stakes are high (2nd Ed.). New York: McGraw-Hill.