The Social Change ModelUNIV 393, Tyler Hough

“Once social change begins, it cannot be reversed. You cannot uneducate the person who has learned to read. You cannot humiliate the person who feels pride. You cannot oppress the people who are not afraid anymore. We have seen the future, and the future is ours.”

~ Cesar Chavez

The Social Change Model of Leadership Development

Why it was createdo For college students who wanted to learn of work effectively with

other to create their own social change. A leader is not necessarily a person who holds some

formal position of leadership or who is perceived as a leader by others. Rather, we regard a leader as one who is able to effect positive change for the betterment of others, the community, and society.” ~ The authors on the social change

In USGA, we all have formal roles, but many times on the committee level we adopt informal roles to achieve the task at hand.

Plays a prominent role in shaping the curriculum and formats of undergraduate leadership.

The Social Change Model of Leadership Development

The Group identified refers to themselves as an ensemble. The individuals make up the group. The individuals wants, needs, and thoughts are different

than the over all group, even though their opinions make up that of the group.

The many voices contribute to the varying needs of the goal of the group.

The USGA is comprised of an eclectic group of students. This gives us the opportunity to grow and learn from each other to better the students.

The Social Change Model of Leadership Development approaches leadership as a purposeful, collaborative, values-based process that results in positive social change

The Social Change Model of Leadership Development

The Model takes the following assumptions:o Leadership is socially responsible, it impacts change on

behalf of others.o Leadership in collaborative.o Leadership is a process, not a position.o Leadership is inclusive and accessible to all people.o Leadership is values-basedo Community involvement/service is a powerful vehicle for

leadership. The model provides a framework for individuals

and groups to learn to engage in leadership for social change.

Seven C’s for Change Categorized into three groups:

o Community/Societyo Groupo Individual

The Seven C’so Change, Citizenship, Common Purpose, Collaboration,

Controversy with Civility, Consciousness of Self, Congruence, Commitment

In my organization we don’t discuss the seven C explicitly nor in these exact terms, be we do, however, understand their meaning.

Community/Society Values

Citizenshipo Requires all individuals to see themselves as part of the

larger whole

Community/Society “Even if I knew that tomorrow would go to pieces,

I would still plant my apple tree.” ~ MLK Jr. Leadership for the greater, over one’s own

interests Encompasses all communities: the campus, the

country, the state, or the world. Crucial that leadership be connected to a larger

social purpose. As student leaders, we put the interests of our

constituencies above our own.

Group Values While the size of a community varies, individuals

often times find themselves members of multiple community groups.

Leadership for social change happens at the group level: student organization, a group of colleagues or friends, or a sports team.

Three areas that affect leadership ability:o Come to Common Purposeo Engage in Collaboration with otherso Embrace Controversy with Civility

Individual Values “No journey carries one far unless, as it extends

into the world around us, it goes an equal distance into the world within.” ~ Lillian Smith

Consciousness of Self Congruence Commitment

Individual Values In order to help and benefit the groups and

societies, the leadership transformation needs to happen on an individual level.

One needs to look inside and reflect upon their what they value as a leader and

The values at this level include developing a consciousness of self, being congruent with one’s beliefs, and making commitments that follow those beliefs

This is very applicable to my organization because we need to learn what type of leader and what we stand for before we try to help others.

Conclusion The Social Change Model approaches leadership

in a way that appreciates dynamic, collaborative, and values-based learning. This model was designed with the college student in mind. It was to help the college leader be better and allow he/she to create change and further personal development. The ethics and values associated in this model (the 7 C’s) play a critical role in college based leadership. Each “C” allows the individual to grow both personally and professionally. It helps them help both themselves, and the community at large. This gives my organization the tools to succeed and greater benefit the student body.