Center for Leadership and Involvement

Presented by:Donna Freitag & Charlie Cahill

Center for Leadership and Involvement

Leadership Certificate

Leadership Certificate Program Overview

History of Program Based on Social Change Model Written Reflections are an Essential Element Review Committee Written Application to Online Application

Activity Areas (Type of Involvement) Includes verification, written reflections

Online Learning Modules Educational Artifact Content Areas (What was learned)

Individual, Group & Community (Social Change Model) Benefits & Learning Outcomes

Benefits and Learning Outcomes

Benefits:a) Ceremony, Red/Gold cords, certificate of

completionb) Showcase leadership and involvement

experiencesc) Resume, talking point in an interview Leadership Certificate Learning Outcomes:a) Increased self awarenessb) Recognition of impact on groups and community c) Ability to understand application of learned skills -More prepared for interviews and post college jobs.

Quotes:Why?• “The Leadership Certificate is a great way to

showcase the Leadership responsibilities I’ve had on campus.”

Future?• “I will continue to practice skills of introspection

to better learn from life experiences”Advice?• “Get started early”!• “Do it”!• “Well worth the work”

Leadership Certificate Requirements• Cumulative GPA of a 2.5• Current UW student• Provide documentation of 100 hours of

experience in 5 different activity areas• Complete 3 different online modules• Complete an educational artifact

reflecting personal growth and impact on others

• Sign an ethics statement

Activity Areas• Leadership Roles

– 20 hours maximum• Academic Courses

– 30 hours maximum• Civic Engagement

– 20 hours maximum• Out-of-Class Learning

– 30 hours maximum• Work Experience

– 20 hours maximum

Leadership RolesActivity Description

• 20 hours maximum• Leadership related and

allows for personal growth• Demonstrate ability to

lead others• Set and accomplish goals• Significant impact on

others and foster a positive change on:– Group Members– The Organization– The Campus

Academic CourseActivity Description

• 30 hours maximum• Must be a for-credit

class• One academic credit =

15 contact hours• Must obtain a 3.0 or

better or a “pass” in a pass/fail course

Civic EngagementActivity Description

• 20 hours maximum• Service to and active

involvement in the community

• 50% of the hours must be from the same community organization

• 50% of the hours must be completed off campus

Out-of-Class LearningActivity Description

• 30 hours maximum• Non-credit leadership

learning– Workshops– Seminars– Conferences

• Contact hours will only be counted for actual workshop time

Work ExperienceActivity Description

• 20 hours maximum• Paid or unpaid position• Foster personal growth• Skill based opportunities that include a

developmental focus such as:– House fellow– Student Leadership Program Coordinator– Internships

Note: Varsity athletes can use participation in their sport for this activity area.

Written Reflections

Examples of questions students are asked to think about

when preparing to write their (500 word) essays:

1. What talents can I bring to a group and what areas can I work on?

2. How did this experience challenge my leadership style and skills?

3. Explain the impact of my leadership experience and how it had a positive change on behalf of others in the community.

Review Committee

The Review Committee: -Made up of faculty and staff on campus. -There is a reviewer for each activity area

including the online learning modules and Educational Artifact.

-The reviewer assists each student to fully capture the depth of what was learned and how it relates to specific “Content Areas”.

Overview of Content Areas• Comprised of 3 Content Areas that impacts: (Social Change Model)

– Individual (min. 30 hours)– Group (min. 45 hours)– Community (min. 25 hours)

• Content Areas are not in addition to the 100 hours, but each activity area submitted must also satisfy the “content area” requirements.

• This encourages broad, personal leadership development across a number of contexts

Individual Content Area• 30 hours minimum• Knowing yourself is a fundamental value of

leadership development• Recognizing individuals who:

– Are aware of their beliefs, values, attitudes, and emotions that motivate one to take action

– Can become a committed participant in the shaping of a group’s common purpose

– Thinks, feels, and behaves with consistency, genuineness, and authenticity

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Reflection on Individual • What have you learned about

yourself through your involvement on campus?

Group Content Area• 45 hours minimum• Includes collaboration and dealing with controversy

in a civil respectful manner• Collaboration:

• Empowers self and others through trust• Recognizes differences in viewpoints are inevitable• Pride of accomplishing something together

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Reflection on Group• Do you know how to collaborate with

others? What are specific examples?• Can you describe a time when

controversy has arisen and were you able to address it in a civil manner?

Community Content Area• 25 hours minimum• Focuses on citizenship• Become responsibly committed to the community

and society• The impact is a positive change on behalf of others in

the community• Reflection is looking at an issue at the global level

rather than at the individual level

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Reflection on Community• Are you actively involved in a

community?• How are you involved in this community

beyond just being a member?• How will you stay involved in your

current communities or become involved in new communities in the future?

Online Learning Modules• Website leadership topics• Complete three online modules• Provides an alternate source for leadership to take place• Reflection essay• Must apply to at least one of the content areas!

Educational Artifact• Should:

– Be an overview of what you have learned and why you think it will make a difference in your future

– Show your impact on others– Include an action plan of how you will use and

apply your leadership skills in the future• Can be:

– A short paper (2,500 words)– A short presentation (20 minutes in length)– Website

Application Deadlines

Fall Semester: November 1Spring Semester: April 1

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Certificate please visit: www.cfli.wisc.edu

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More Questions??Email: leadership@studentlife.wisc.edu