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Leadership Development: Outcomes & Evidence Progress Inventory
Leadership Development: Outcomes & Evidence Progress Inventory
Leadership Development: Outcomes & Evidence Progress Inventory
DEVELOPMENT
Outcomes & Evidence
Progress Inventory*
MINOR IN LEADERSHIP STUDIES
Center for Student Leadership Development
Memorial Union
University of Rhode Island
OUTCOMES
● Outcomes (Self-Leadership, Interpersonal and Organizational, Leadership
Theories, Inclusive Leadership, Critical Thinking)
● Targeted Classes
● Experiences
● Evidence
CENTER FOR STUDENT LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
Office: Memorial Union Room 210 Phone: (401) 874-2726 Fax: (401) 874-5317
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 The only time the major and minor can overlap
Internship Class in Academic Major
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
*Additional classes may be appropriate and therefore added to the list; see CSLD for the most updated list or bring a class that you think should be an elective
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 MSL 101: Introduction to Military Leadership
COM 202: Public Speaking Organizations MSL 201: Leadership & Military History
COM 208: Argumentation and Debate CSV 302: URI Community Service MSL 201: Military Skills and History of Warfare
COM 210: Persuasion: The Rhetoric of Influence GWS 150: Introduction to Women’s Studies MSL 202: Leadership & Team Building
COM 221: Interpersonal Communication GWS 310: Race, Class, Sexuality in Women’s Lives MSL 301: Leadership & Management
COM 250: Small Group Communication GWS 350: International Women’s Issues PEX 375: Women in Sport ‐ Contemporary Perspectives
COM 302: Advanced Public Speaking HDF 190: First‐Year Leaders Inspired to Excellence PHL 212: Ethics
COM 308: Advanced Argumentation (FLITE) (introductory course option) PSC 304: Introduction to Public Administration
COM 322: Gender & Communication HDF 290: Modern Leadership Issues (introductory course PSC 369: Legislative Process and Public Policy
COM 351: Oral Comm. in Business & the Professions option) PSC 504: Ethics in Public Administration
COM 361: Intercultural Communication HDF 291: Rose Butler Browne Program Peer Mentoring SOC300/WMS350: Women and Work
COM 383: Rhetorical Theory Program THE 221: Stage Management
COM 385: Communication and Social Influence HDF 412: Historical, Multi‐Ethnic, & Alternative THE 341: Theater Management
Leadership (capstone option)
HDF 413: Student Organization Leadership Consulting
HDF 414: Leadership for Activism and Social Change
HDF 415: FLITE Peer Leadership
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:
OUTCOMES
In this section, you will track your progress toward the outcomes. Each class in the minor targets different outcomes; all of the
classes list these outcomes on the syllabi (the words “goals” or “curriculum areas” may be used instead). In many of our classes, the
assignments can serve as your evidence. Periodically, and not less than at the end of each semester, you should update your outcomes
progress. In the “additional experiences” column, name additional classes or experiences that contributed to you becoming
proficient in that outcome. As the semesters pass, you will think of things from recent semesters and semesters further in the past, or
people or jobs, etc. in your past that also influenced your progress on that outcome. Do not let that ambiguity upset you. Reflecting
on development is not a linear process, but it does help to reflect often. In the “descriptive notes” column, share insights about your
growth, lack of progress, successes, stumbling blocks, etc. At the end of each section, you need to include evidence that supports your
development toward the outcomes. Copies of papers, grading sheets, evaluation letters—anything that shows that someone has
determined that you have demonstrated proficiency (or not, or are making progress). Make sure to keep electronic copies of all of
your evidence to include in your Portfolio.
Outcome Category: Self-Leadership
Outcome Target class Additional Descriptive notes regarding learning and practice
Experiences
3. Student will demonstrate the COM 100, Therapy, As a young child going through my parents divorce, it was hard to comprehend
ability to manage emotions HDF 413 exercise what was happening. I was confused, angry, sad, discouraged, and more. I had no
knowledge on how to properly communicate my emotions and would often lose full
control, resulting in fights and ultimately more anger. I had begun to bury my
feelings to try to conceal what I really felt. It wasn’t until my sophomore year of
high school that I truly invested in therapy. After one session, a large amount of
weight had been lifted off my shoulders. My therapist taught me ways to properly
communicate my emotions and exercises to ease my anxiety. One practice I was
introduced to was accepting my emotions. Whenever I feel upset or unhappy, I
identify the emotion and identify the reason I am emotional. This helps me ease
my anxiety over the problem, and come up with solutions faster. Another thing I
continue to do is a mood journal. This helps me release my feelings in a more
appropriate manner and allows me to reflect, not react. I still continue therapy once
a week which helps me understand and unpack more than I would by myself.
VIA Character Strengths Survey & Character Reports. VIA Character Strengths
Survey & Character Reports | VIA Institute. (n.d.). https://w
10. Student will demonstrate the COM100 Delta Sigma In my business fraternity, I hold the position of Vice President of Professional
ability to lead a project from Pi Activities. With this title, I am responsible to host three events a semester with
start to finish (follow-through) business professionals to speak about relevant business matters. I contact each
speaker, work on a time to connect with them, plan a date, market the event to my
chapter and other chapters, host the event, and then send thank yous. Through
this process, I have learned to keep a professional tone, how to communicate
effectively, and work with others
Revised: Last year, my focus as a freshman was to get involved on campus. I joined many
organizations and created a lot of friendships. This year, as I am beginning to enter the
business school, my goal was to gain more experience and connections through
opportunities. Since September I have applied to multiple internship opportunities. After
going through multiple interview processes, I received a role at The Empowerment Factory
in Pawtucket, RI. The Empowerment Factory is a non-profit organization that teaches inner
city children social and emotional health through art. I am excited to start as a
Social-Media manager. I am proud of myself for continuing with the process and not
getting discouraged.
13. Student will show knowledge MKT 265 MKT 265, Maslow’s “Hierarchy of Needs” has five tiers. These tiers, put in a specific order,
of the “Hierarchy of Needs” HDF 190 show the requirements for humans to prosper. First, physiological needs include
theory by Maslow basic human needs like water, food, shelter, reproduction, etc. With this as the
bottom tier, these requirements must be fulfilled before assessing other needs.
Next, Safety includes personal protection: emotional stability, theft, financial
security, and violence. Love and belongings needs are third. This tier is about
human connections, friends, family, spouses. With developed relationships,
humans feel needed and appreciated which allows them to focus on esteem
needs. Esteem needs include self-confidence and self-respect. Maslow separated
these two because esteem can be broken down to respecting others and
respecting yourself. Last, Self-actualization needs are known as being the best
you can. This section includes education, music, athletics, cooking, gardening, etc.
These five tiers are the platform for human performance and how they engage with
their environment.
14. Student will show application MKT 265 MKT 265 In my marketing class this year, we discussed the importance of the hierarchy as
of Maslow’s theory to own life completing it allowed for people to purchase more goods. With each tier comes
different worries and distractions. Once those worries are elevated, priorities are
readjusted. This is what we discussed in my marketing class. Once people are
satisfied, they begin to look at products that can protect them even more, or
products to solve other problems they face. In our class, we set up a business to
help students create their schedule with ease.
17. Student will describe HDF 190 Occupational The Gallup Assessment provided more characteristics that I feel I embody. First is
StrengthsQuest Signature therapist Futuristic, and I feel like this applies to me as I am always looking for the end goal
Themes, shadow side of Internship and relationships with others as I want to connect with people and truly get to
Strengths and/or weaknesses, know them. Next is Empathy, and this represents me as I am very aware of
and examples of application people’s emotions. extraordinary. I am always thinking of things to do to help
(Source = Gallup) enhance a project.Lastly is Strategic, as I create alternative ways to proceed. I feel
all these strengths represent me as I encompass them in different scenarios
weekly. During my Junior year of high school, I interned at a rehabilitation center
under an occupational therapist. Here I assisted her with tasks as she helped the
elder patients with exercises. I used Empathy when working with them as they
struggled to get up or have mobility. I used Futuristic to help encourage them to
reach their end goal, which was different for each patient. I also used Strategic
when I created my own exercises to help them obtain more mobility. This
internship helped me use my strengths and encourage the patients to work harder
through this.
Outcome Target class Additional Descriptive notes regarding learning and practice
Experiences
27. Student will show knowledge HDF 190 Restore and Delta Sigma
of the “Servant Leadership” Pi Throughout the last few weeks, I feel I have become very
theory of leadership by knowledgeable about servant leadership. Servant Leadership model
Greenleaf is when a leader uses his position to benefit others, without looking
for anything in return. The possess characteristics that help them
connect with people(listening, empathy, self-awareness), encourage
them (commitment to the growth of people, persuasion) and lastly
create a welcoming environment growth, community, stewardship).
One way this has greatly impacted my life, is with my experience in
community service.In high school, I always wanted to be apart of
something that created a better environment for others. I
Helped-coordinate Freshman orientation for the class of 2024, and I
also was a part of a club at the school that bettered the school
community.We worked on cleaning up our courtyards, planting trees
in our parking lot, and hosting events with my town to help educate
people on topics. I feel I connect with this model the best as I do work
for the growth of others and love to see them thrive.
28. Student will describe personal HDF 190 Alpha Delta Pi One of the reasons why I joined a sorority was to get back into
application of the above helping communities and serving others. I resonated with Alpha Delta
theory (Greenleaf) Pi’s philanthropy,Ronald McDonald House, the most. Cancer has
affected my family in multiple ways, and with friends who have been
diagnosed as pediatrics it is important for me to Raise money for such
a great cause. The Ronald McDonald House supplies families
receiving medical help free housing for as long as they need. With my
sorority we have raised money for the Ronald McDonald house and in
past years been able to physically serve those in the house when we
visit. This is something I am looking forward to most as I love
connecting with others. Recently, during Greek Week, my sorority and
a few fraternities raised around $7,000 for Amputee Blade Runner
and Steps of Faith Foundation. Both provide free services and
amputees to those who can not afford them. Just in one semester of
being apart of ADPi, I have already felt like I have impacted many
lives and am excited to see the impact I can make in the next few
years.
41. Student will show knowledge HDF 190 Sports Team When I first began to understand the Relational Leadership model, I liked
of the “Relational Leadership” how it was very inclusive and made people feel comfortable connecting with
model by Komives, McMahon others and working together to create a common goal. I found all the points
& Lucas of the Relational model to inhabit what I value. It is important to always be
purposeful in actions or when wanting welcomed and heard.I value
inclusivity because it is important for people to feel valued and free to
express what they believe. Empowering others makes the true relationship
based on trust. And being process-oriented, people are able to learn new
things, but still have a clear end goal. I have p Leadership model create an
environment that allows a sports team to bond and thrive.
Rayner, L. (2020, September 14). What is the Relational Leadership Model?
Graduate Programs for Educators. https://www.graduateprogram.org/2
42. Student will describe personal HDF 190 Restore One-way relational leadership has impacted my life is through my
application of the above involvement with ReStore. I work with peers in constructing a business plan
theory (Komives et al) for Providence Habitat for Humanity as they build a ReStore from the
ground up. The dynamic my group leader, Jack, has established allowed for
us to work individually but also collectively as Jack delegates deliverables
we must complete. Each meeting, Jack starts with an ice breaker which
allows for us to better know each other. He then asks us all to share what we
have completed and what we still need to work on. This allows us to gain
confidence in sharing with one another and ask questions we think others can
answer. The way Jack has led us has allowed for my team members and I to
grow professionally and with each other, which is the premise of Relational
Leadership.
43. Student will show knowledge BUS 140G, Traveling and internship The theory of constructivism states that learners compose their own
of the concept of HDF190 knowledge rather than take information in unconsciously. When people have
constructivism experience in the world, they build their own collection of information and
incorporate the new information to pre-existing knowledge. People learn the
most when they are learning through experiences. Learning also is a social
process and should be done with a group in order to build knowledge.
Ultimately, the goal of teaching is to provide students with experiences that
allow for constructivi to occur.
44. Students will describe MKT 265 Kanu Business, Delta Sigma This semester I am taking Marketing 265 with Scott Asadorian . Through
personal examples of Pi events this class, I have learned about how to create, price, and promote a
implementing constructivism product/service. After learning these things in class, Scott asked us to create
a business for URI Students. My group created Schedule4U, a schedule
making business for students who are overwhelmed with schedule making.
Using the knowledge from class, we priced the service, created social media
content and flyers, and published our business on the app Kanu.
Also with what Scott taught us in class, I promote my events I create for
Delta Sigma Pi.
45. Student will demonstrate HDF 413 All Classes Kolb’s Learning Styles was created to help understand learning styles, most
knowledge of the Experiential specifically to identify who other’s obtain knowledge. It is separated into two
Learning Model (Kolb) parts: a 4-stage cycle of learning and 4 separate learning styles. The first of
the two, cycle of learning, indicates the process of which learner’s “touch all
bases”. The four stages begin with meeting a new idea or reintroducing the
idea (Active Experiment), doing or participating in the activity (Concrete
Experiment), reviewing the results (Reflective Observation), and lastly,
learning of new ideas or findings (Abstract Conceptualization).
The 4 learning styles are Diverging, Assimilating, Converging, and
Accommodating. Diverging, also known as feeling and watching, understand
different viewpoints. This group would rather watch than do, and are known
to be interested in alway learning. Assimilating, watching and thinking, are
known to have a more logical approach. They are more interested in ideas
and concepts than people. Those who identify with converging, doing and
thinking, are great problem solvers and use their learnings to find solutions.
These people create practical uses for ideas and theories. Lastly,
Accommodating, doing and feeling, enjoys a “hands on” approach to
learning. This group is attracted to new experiences and carry out plans
effectively.
Mcleod, S. (n.d.). Kolb's learning styles and experiential learning cycle.
Kolb's Learning Styles and Experiential Learning Cycle | Simply
Psychology. Retrieved December 5, 2021, from
https://www.simplypsychology.org/learning-kolb.html.
46. Student will describe personal HDF 413 Sports team, Classes, and Throughout school, I have always thought of myself to be a tactile learner. I
application of the Experiential Organizations have understood more when I am physically doing a project or activity. But,
Learning Model (Kolb) after learning more about this model, I have identified as Accommodating.
With one of my top strengths being empathy, I feel that this connection of
doing and feeling is a combination that allows me to succeed in
environments. One example of this was my senior year field hockey season.
During this season, our team morale was at a low. We were losing games,
blaming each other, and losing interest in the sport altogether. I talked to my
coach, and implemented some exercises we could do to encourage each
other. We would write names on our wrist for who we were playing for, write
goals for each game and put them on our sticks, and talk as a team about
what was happening to us as a whole. After doing this for a few weeks, we
began to win more games and eventually made it to our state tournament.
With this experience, I felt our team’s disappointment in each other and felt
the need to do something to change it. Through this, I was awarded the Tara
Morma Empowerment Award for my accomplishments.
47. Student will show knowledge HDF 190 Restore and Activism Clubs After looking at the Social Change infographic Peer leaders created for
of the “Social Change Model class, I gained a better understanding of what Social Change truly means. I
of Leadership Development” knew what it meant to be an activist and create a reformation, but I never
by Astin et al truly understood what it meant to take steps to creating or pursuing a true
movement. The seven “C” associated with this model make creating a
change more obtainable. For starters, being conscious of self, is being aware
of yourself. This is through feelings, values, and beliefs. Congruence is
thinking with Others. It is being honest, consistent, and authentic in feeling
thoughts and behavior. Commitment is being motivated individually and
collaboratively to work towards a common goal. This is important as all
must work together but share their different ideas to the group. Common
purpose is working with shared values and end goals. This is important as
with different viewpoints there is a common goal to reach with everyone’s
help. Controversy with civility means that when differences arise it is
important to explicitly discuss the issues and respect others for those
viewpoints. It is also important to establish trust with group members in this
stage as we Citizenship means being connected to the group you are working
with. It is necessary to gain the respect of those you are helping or to make a
connection to someone in that group. All in all, these seven characteristics
help create change in communities and result in leaving an
48. Student will describe personal HDF 190 Black Lives Matter In the last year, Black Lives Matter movement has gained lots of momentum
application of the above through social media sites. After recent events, I have become more invested
theory (Astin et al) in learning ways I can help support those who are being discriminated
against. I began to sign up for newsletter signed petitions, and read more
about how institutionalized discrimination is unconsciously impacting us all.
I follow accounts on my Instagram to help keep me up to date and share on
my story posts I feel are educational. Although I am not more invested in the
movem I feel that my small impact makes others think and become more
aware of their judgements towards a culture none of us are apart of.
Outcome Target class Additional Descriptive notes regarding learning and practice
Experiences
Outcome Target class Additional Descriptive notes regarding learning and practice
Experiences
98. Student will show knowledge of COM 100 MKT 265, BAI 210, ECN Critical thinking is the skill to rationalize and organize facts and ideas
principles of critical thinking and 202, ECN 201 to create connections. For someone to be able to have this ability,
fallacies (logic is used in this one must first identify the problem. This will simplify the process to
minor) find an answer. Then one must gather information and interpret what
the most important facts are. With this data, someone can make an
effective decision and properly communicate it.
99. Student will demonstrate COM 100 ECN 202, ECN 201, JOR Just in recent months, I have truly understood what it means to be a
proficiency of critical thinking 100 critical thinker. When someone is thinking, they are often left to their
biased ideals when cultivating a response or asking a question.
There are a few components to critical thinking. Critical thinking is
defined as “mode of thinking...in which the thinker improves the
quality of their thinking by skillfully taking charge of the structures
inherent in thinking and imposing intellectual standards upon them”
(Defining Critical Thinking)). In short, a true critical thinker raises vital
questions and problems, formulating them clearly. They also gather
and assess all relevant information and interpret it effectively to
come to conclusions. Thinking open-mindedly and communicating
the problem efficiently. A critical thinker is self-disciplined,
self-monitored, and self-directed when it comes to cultivating the
right information. I believe I critically think when working on ECN
homework. My ECN class is asynchronous and only taught by a few
20 min lectures. When I take my notes, I write down information I
feel will benefit me when I look back on my notes and I also write
down questions that I have when comprehending the information. I
often meet with the TA to discuss the information and make sure I
understand it correctly.
109. Student will demonstrate COM100 Delta Sigma Pi In my communication class last semester, I remember my professor
knowledge of active listening sharing the difference between listening and hearing. I use these
techniques words interchangeable and was shocked to learn their true meaning.
First off, hearing is just receiving the noise waves. But listening is
interpreting these noises and giving feedback. There are five
techniques that help with active listening. In my communication class,
we learned about the five stages of listening. This was created by
Joseph DeVito and defines what it means to truly actively listen. The
first stage is receiving. The listen is receiving the information in turn
makes for the listener to understand, the second stage. Here the
information is translated into something that listener can mentally
obtain. Next, is remembering. This step is essential as remembering
the information received helps with knowing now to respond.
Evaluating is the next stage, and here the listener is deciding what
information should be kept and what should be forgotten, in lack of
better terms. Lastly is responding. In this last stage, the listener is
now taking all 4 previous steps and combining the information
received to create something they can reply with.
110. Student will describe examples COM 100, Delta Sigma Pi In my business frat, it is essential that I actively listen during my
of using active listening skills ECN 201, events. As VPPA, I must start the questions for the presenter to
ECN 202 answer. Some of the questions I write before the event are answered
within the presentation which means I must think of new ones on the
spot. For this, actively listening allows me to use all five stages to
think of a response.
Revised: Now that I am finishing my terms as Vice President of
Professional Activities, I feel that what is written above is truly not
what this role was responsible for. As VPPA, my job is to create
events that are of relevance to the chapter’s members. For the
events I scheduled this semester, I sent out a google form to see
what my chapter was most interested in learning about. I also took
into consideration the day people were available to attend events,
types of events that would hold their attention, and marketed the
events to gain interest. Another way I showed active listening was
after each event, I wanted to receive feedback. I would ask what was
most interesting to them, what they didn’t like, or hope for next time.
Through this, I was able to create the events my chapter wanted to
attend.
119. Student will demonstrate HDF 413 Leadership Institute, Throughout HDF 413, I have learned various techniques. One
knowledge of facilitation SOLC technique was creating a facilitation plan to help a group requesting
techniques services. Through this, I learned how to create a proper agenda, time
activities, create debrief questions, and explain an activity with the
right amount of information to allow the group to come to their own
conclusion. Along with this, through 413, I also learned how to draw
the group back in when conflict might arise, rephrasing a question or
changing the topic altogether.
120. Student will demonstrate HDF 413 SOLC, Leadership My first true experience with facilitation was with Leadership Institute.
proficiency of facilitation Institute During Leadership Institute, my co-peerleaders and I worked together
techniques to create a plan to balance out the two day activities. Through this,
we used our strengths to best decide who was doing which role. We
prepared each activity with instructions, variations, and debrief
questions.
128. Student will describe personal COM 100 Delta Sigma Pi Again, in my business fraternity, I am the Vice President of
examples of organizing Professional Activities. My position requires me to host events with
meetings / setting agendas / business professionals that will enlighten my chapter with knowledge
leading meetings of the business world. I have led four meetings this semester with
speakers from across the country in a variety of fields. The first steps
in organizing a meeting is knowing what you are wanting in the
meeting. For me, in the beginning of the semester, I listed a few
ideas of events I wanted to host before the school year ended. I then
posted this list on a Facebook Group where speakers and VPPA
share ideas/ look for speakers. There, multiple individuals reached
out to me regarding topics they would like to share, and we swapped
contact information. Through this contact information, I would set up
a time to meet virtually to discuss their ideas and share what I am
looking for in the event. After this conversation, we would set a date
to host the event. A few days before the event, I would reach out
again with a review of what we discussed and reminder of time.
When leading the event, I introduce the speaker/speakers and share
information that they would like me to share about themselves. After
they present, I often have a few questions prepared to ask and then
open it to the rest of my chapter. After the event, I also send a “thank
you” email. I feel this process has worked well for me and I continue
to use it to have successful events.
134. Student will show knowledge of HDF 413 Group projects, Executive When working with a team, many different personalities are
group roles and how they Board of Delta Sigma Pi presented. What is most important is how these individuals interact
contribute to group dynamics with one another. In Benne and Sheats’ findings they identified
(Johnson & Johnson; Benne & multiple roles that groups have. These roles are separated into 3
Sheats; Knowles & Knowles; groups. First category is Task Roles. The individuals in this group are
etc.) the ones who are known to getting the work done. The different roles
in this group are seen to take step-by-step plan to complete the work.
The next group is Personal or Social Roles. This category contributes
to the groups’ performance. Some notable roles are Gatekeeper
(helping with communication throughout the group), Encourager
(keeps morales up), and Commentator (provides feedback to the
group). The last category is Dysfunctional/Individualistic Roles.
These roles are seen to disrupt the group and can weaken the unity.
Although this is not a theory, people can use this information to help
self-identify their role in a group and ultimately work on the group’s
cohesiveness.
Benne and Sheats' group roles: Identifying both positive and negative
group behavior roles. Management Training from MindTools.com.
(n.d.). Retrieved December 5, 2021, from
https://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/newTMM_85.htm.
135. Student will describe personal HDF 413 Group projects, Executive As a member of multiple groups, in these different settings, I identify
examples of group roles and board of Delta Sigma Pi, with multiple roles. In group projects I am often the one who leads the
how they contribute to group sport teams group. In this position, I would identify as the initiator. I feel more
dynamics (Johnson & Johnson; comfortable starting the project and seeing what others think after
Benne & Sheats; Knowles & going over directions and ideas altogether. However, on the
Knowles; etc.) executive board of Delta Sigma Pi, I would see myself as more of a
coordinator. In this, I often see what others are thinking and then give
feedback based on opinions or facts. I see others who hold high
positions to be more knowledgeable on many issues our e-board is
faced with.
149. Student will demonstrate RecWell Attendant Apart of my training through RecWell, I had to participate in
proficiency in communicating COM 100, SafeZone training through the Gender and Sexuality Club. This
and engaging in difficult URI 101 two-hour training session allowed for me to gain a better
dialogues related to diversity understanding of proper terms, rights and much more for those who
and inclusion. are in the LGBTQ community. The biggest take away for me were in
regard to the proper terms used to describe someone’s identity and
ways as a worker to help support them. This conversation
presentation allowed for me to interact with those in the community
and hear first-hand the impact other’s have when they are not
supported properly. I remember watching a video where someone
who transitioned explained how professors would not call them by
their preferred name because it was not the name on the roster. This
was impactful to me as I would never think that a name change
would result in such a big disagreement. This is just one example of
how those in different minority communities are discriminated against
and are left to feel isolated in places they should feel welcomed.
151. Student will describe personal BUS140G, Delta Sigma Pi As a freshman leader, it is hard to gain respect from upperclassmen. In
examples related to maintaining HDF 190 Delta Sigma Pi, my position requires me to host events with professionals
accountability as a leader on topics that would benefit my chapter (examples are Career choices, what
to expect after graduation, etc). I had an event planned for one evening after
our chapter, and with miscommunication the speaker did not arrive at the
time I remembered. To say I was embarrassed was an understatement, but I
learned a lot about how to handle communication better with others and my
chapter. When I recognized the speaker was not going to show up, I told my
chapter that the event was canceled and thanked them for still coming. I
ended up talking to our speaker and shared that with miscommunication the
event was canceled. I talked to him in front of a few of my peers still on
Zoom. This conversation made me be accountable for the mishap and take
responsibility for the miscommunication.
159. Student will describe personal HDF 190, Sports Teams, Orientation Mentoring is a great resource that helps when leading someone as it is seen
examples of mentoring and ECN 201 Leader (high school) as a relationship rather than a superior/subordinate association. For me, I
being mentored enjoy being mentored and mentoring as it makes me feel better when
making decisions to see a different perspective. Specifically, in HDF 190,
Emma was my Peer Leader, but more importantly she was a friend. Emma
helped ease my worries when it came to group projects, individual work,
and due dates. She helped me come to my own conclusions about what to do
while sharing input on what she thinks would work best. Emma also
encouraged me to apply for a leadership position and believed in me when I
was second guessing myself. This is a true mentorship as she works with me
but also pushes me to do better. An example of me mentoring is through my
position as co-coordinator for the Class of 2024 Freshman Orientation at my
high school. My position allowed me to mentor about 20 peer leaders on
different topics ranging from how to welcome the new freshman, how the
day should run, and other details. It was important for me to establish
relationships, much like Emma, to ease the nerves of those who I mentored.
After a successful day, I was proud of my mentees and appreciated all they
had done to help the day run as smooth as possible.
161. Student will describe personal HDF 413 Leadership Institute As a Peer Leader at the Leadership Institute, I gained knowledge on how to
examples related to being a properly facilitate a group of individuals. With my fellow peer-leaders, we
peer leader and being led by were able to effectively assign who was doing which role based on
peers strengths. As my strengths include empathy, maximizer, and realtor, I
introduced the My Mosaic to my group of students. When I first introduced
the activity, I began with the worksheet: identifying what each square meant
and suggesting to fill out what was most comfortable for each student. I then
shared my own mosaic and allowed those who wanted to to follow. I was
surprised at how open my students got and felt great gratitude towards my
peers for feeling comfortable with me and the group.