Student Learning and Development Outcomes
Leadership Development
Understands that leadership is a process rather than a position; Acknowledges that leadership is relationship-oriented; Understands that everyone has a leadership capacity and that styles vary; Engages in the leadership process; Is identified by others as a capable leader; Relates insights to the application of the leadership process; Recognizes the ethical components of leadership; Acknowledges that leadership behaviors depend upon context; Articulates leadership philosophy as it evolves; Comprehends and responds to group dynamics; Encourages group members to be engaged in serving the group; Engages in community building; Challenges inappropriate authority.
Meaningful Interpersonal Relationships
Develops and maintains satisfying interpersonal relationships; Establishes mutually rewarding relationships with students, faculty and staff members, friends, and colleagues; Listens to and reflects upon others’ points of view; Treats others with respect.
Collaboration
Works cooperatively with others; Seeks the involvement of others; Seeks feedback from others; Contributes to achievement of a group goal; Contributes as an active member of an organization; Exhibits effective listening skills.
Social Responsibility
Understands and participates in relevant governance systems; Understands, abides by, and participates in the development, maintenance, and/or orderly change of community, social, and legal standards or norms; Appropriately challenges the unfair, unjust, or uncivil behavior of other individuals or groups; Participates in service/volunteer activities and understands the importance of civic engagement.
Effective Communication
Writes and speaks coherently and effectively; Writes and speaks after reflection; Able to influence others through writing, speaking or artistic expression; Effectively articulates abstract ideas; Uses appropriate syntax; Makes presentations or gives performances.
Enhanced Self-Esteem
Shows self-respect and respect for others; Initiates actions towards achievement of goals; Takes reasonable risks; Demonstrates assertive behavior; Functions without need for constant reassurance from others.
Self-Appraisal
Articulates personal skills and abilities; Makes decisions and acts in congruence with personal values; Acknowledges personal strengths and weaknesses; Articulates rationale for personal behavior; Seeks feedback from others; Learns from past experiences.
Clarified Values
Articulates personal values; Acts in congruence with personal values; Makes decisions that reflect personal values; Demonstrates willingness to scrutinize personal beliefs and values; Identifies personal, work, and lifestyle values and explains how they influence decision- making.
Satisfying and Productive Lifestyles
Achieves balance between education, work, and unstructured free time; Articulates and meets goals for work, leisure, and education; Overcomes obstacles that hamper goal achievement; Functions on the basis of personal identity, ethical, spiritual, and moral values; Articulates long-term goals and objectives.
Appreciating Diversity
Understands one’s own identity and culture; Seeks involvement with people different from oneself; Seeks involvement in diverse interests; Implements multicultural programs; Articulates the advantages and challenges of a diverse society; Appropriately challenges the abusive use of stereotypes by others; Understands the impact of diversity on one’s own society.
Independence
Exhibits self-reliant behaviors; Functions autonomously; Exhibits ability to function interdependently; Accepts supervision as needed; Manages time effectively.
Intellectual Growth
Produces personal and educational goal statements; Employs critical thinking in problem solving; Uses complex information from a variety of sources including personal experience and observation to form a decision or opinion; Applies previously understood information and concepts to a new situation or setting; Expresses appreciation for literature, the fine arts, mathematics, sciences, and social sciences; Makes connections between campus involvement and curricular studies.
Personal and Educational Goals
Sets, articulates, and pursues individual goals; Articulates personal and educational goals and objectives; Uses personal and educational goals to guide decisions; Understands the effect of one’s personal and educational goals on others; Obtains a degree or credential.
Career Choices
Articulates career choices based on assessment of interests, values, skills, and abilities; Documents knowledge, skills, and accomplishments resulting from education, work, organization, community service, and volunteer experiences; Makes the connections between classroom and out-of-classroom learning; Can construct a resume incorporating skills and accomplishments including skills gained from co-curricular involvement; Articulates the characteristics of a preferred work environment; Comprehends the world of work; Takes steps to initiate a job search or seek advanced education.
Healthy Behavior
Chooses behaviors and environments that promote health and reduce risk; Articulates the relationship between health and wellness and accomplishing life-long goals; Exhibits behaviors that advance a healthy community.
Spiritual Awareness
Develops and articulates personal belief system; Seeks to understand the belief systems of others; Understands the role of spirituality in personal and group values and behaviors.
The tools utilized to achieve the goals and objectives of the Academy are:
- Self-Assessment and Reflection
- Skill Building
- Problem Solving
- Mentoring
- Community Involvement/Service
- Public Policy
- Intercultural Issues
- Service Learning and Servant Leadership
- Cultural Activities
- Student Leadership of Programs
- Targeted Training and Development
- Student Recognition
- Scholarship Development
- Transcript and Portfolio Development
- Capstone Experiences
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