Leadership
Every student is capable of leadership...
Leadership is a process that involves working with others to create positive change...
Leadership is grounded in shared values...
The future depends on your leadership.
Leadership Opportunities in the Department of Residence
The Department of Residence strives to:
- Educate students on the importance of leadership in their own lives
- Help students develop confidence in their own abilities and skills in working with others
- Assist students in developing self awareness
- Help students understand their roles as citizen leaders
So that:
- Students will feel empowered to make significant changes in their own lives and their own communities
- Students will strive to make a difference in the world
The residence halls are a perfect place for students to practice community-based leadership, and learn the qualities necessary to be a citizen leader.
Community-Based Leadership:
A Community is something that emerges when a group of people:
- Participate in common practices
- Depend upon one another
- Make decisions together
- Identify themselves as part of something larger
- Commit themselves to their own, one another's and the group's well-being
In ideal communities:
- Everyone has a voice and a sense of efficacy; dialogue between community members is important and respect for others opinions is essential
- Visions and decisions are made collectively
- Elected officials are servant leaders
- Leadership means action, and issues can be addressed by anyone
- The community grows through proactiveness
Citizen Leaders:
Who are citizen leaders?
- Citizen leaders work to stay informed of current issues and events, and think critically about how their communities are affected by them
- Citizen leaders have a heightened self-awareness; they use their values as a guide to their decisions, and their strengths and limitations as a guide for their actions
- Citizen leaders have an increased awareness of diversity and understand and appreciate the differences that surround them
- Citizen leaders understand that they cannot act alone, and strive to build teams and groups that will help them take action
- Citizen leaders are able to create visions and set goals for themselves and their communities
- Citizen leaders work hard to communicate effectively. Their passion is expressed with clarity, conviction, and civility. They understand the importance of listening as well as expressing their thoughts
- Citizen leaders believe in their fundamental responsibility to contribute to the well-being of others and the common good of society.
The Department of Residence is committed to helping students learn about leadership, and their potential.
