Competency 1: Exploring Leadership

understanding of leadership concepts and models " Reflective journals explain leadership models and concepts but lack an understanding of the practical applications " Personal leadership philosophy is self- reflective in nature but does not integrate any of the leadership concepts or models " Consistently utilizes suggested readings to support understanding of leadership concepts and models " Reflective journals enhance comprehension of models and concepts and demonstrate an understanding of these in practice using clear, precise, and vivid language " Personal leadership philosophy synthesizes understanding of multiple leadership concepts/models (drawing upon a minimum of two models) and evidences self-reflection Competency 2: Self-Awareness and Leadership Emerging Developing Competent Understanding of Personal Leadership Skills " Does not relate personal leadership strengths and weaknesses to any leadership model " No attempt made at integrating leadership concepts and models " Evidences minimal understanding of how leadership style is perceived by others " Describes perception of others leadership styles but does not relate to leadership models/concepts " Identifies one to two strengths and areas for growth utilizing the framework of two or fewer leadership models " Offers a description of personality traits but does not integrate the impact of these traits on leadership skills " Describes how leadership style is believed to be perceived by others, but has not solicited formal feedback from others " Describes perception of others leadership styles and relates to leadership models/concepts " Clearly and thoughtfully identifies a minimum of three strengths and areas for growth utilizing the framework of at least three leadership models " Provides a clear and thoughtful argument for or against the relationship between personality traits and leadership skills " Describes intentional, formal exploration of the way in which others perceive the student 9s leadership style " Relates the way that others perceive leadership style to two or more leadership models/concepts Clarification of Personal Values " Identifies fewer than five personal values; Can not articulate the origins of these values nor their implications " No attempt made at exploring others 9 values and their relationship to leadership " Identifies fewer than five personal values; Discusses origins of values but does not relate to personal leadership style " Describes perceived relationship between others 9 leadership styles and values, but has not solicited formal feedback from others " Clearly and thoughtfully articulates a minimum of five personal values; Discusses origins of these values and their implications in leadership settings " Describes intentional, formal exploration of the way in which others values influence their leadership style Documentation " No attempt made at constructing a formal leadership development plan " Reflective journals do not demonstrate a thoughtful exploration of personal values " Has not incorporated personal values with personal leadership philosophy " Presents a leadership development plan but lacks connection to strengths and weaknesses " Leadership development plan is lacking connection to leadership concepts/models or personal values " Reflective journals demonstrate an understanding of personal values but do not connect these values to leadership skills " Personal leadership philosophy does not clearly articulate personal values " Presents a clear and comprehensive leadership development plan based upon identified strengths and weaknesses " Integrates a minimum of three leadership models and/or concepts and five values into leadership development plan " The relationship between personal values and leadership skills is clearly and thoughtfully articulated in reflective journals " Personal values are clearly documented in student 9s personal leadership philosophy Competency 3: Exploring Personal and Professional Ethics Emerging Developing Competent Understanding of Personal and Professional Ethics " No attempt made at identifying ethical dilemmas faced by leaders " Identifies personal morals and values but does not connect to leadership settings and/or decision-making processes " Attempts to relate personal morals and values to hypothetical ethical decision- making processes " Examines ethical code of conduct for one discipline; No attempt to relate to personal moral principles " Describes a minimum of three ethical issues that leaders may face; Does not integrate solutions with personal values and/or leadership models/concepts " Articulates solutions to ethical dilemmas from a limited or biased perspective but is able to apply solutions to decision-making processes " Observes others in ethical decision- making situations; Articulates the perceived relationship between personal morals/values and ethical decision-making processes " Describes and critically evaluates ethical code of conduct for one discipline; Compares and contrasts with personal moral principles " Clearly and thoughtfully describes a minimum of three ethical issues that leaders may face; Articulates thoughtful solutions grounded in personal values and leadership models/concepts " Demonstrates the ability to critically examine ethical dilemmas from multiple perspectives and apply solutions to decision-making processes " Engages actively in settings that pose challenging ethical dilemmas; Thoughtfully articulates ways in which personal morals/values shaped ethical decision-making in such settings " Actively explores ethical codes of conduct related to a minimum of three different disciplines; Thoughtfully compares and contrasts divergent codes of conduct and relates to personal moral principles Documentation " Does not draw upon suggested readings in describing ethical dilemmas/decision- making " Reflective journals do not demonstrate an accurate or clear understanding of ethical decision-making principles and/or processes " Personal leadership philosophy has not been revised; No attempt made at integrating personal moral principles " Utilizes suggested readings to support understanding of ethical decision-making; Does not relate to personal moral reasoning " Reflective journals explain ethical decision-making but lack an understanding of the practical applications " Personal leadership philosophy integrates leadership concepts/models, and values but does not clearly integrate personal moral principles " Consistently utilizes suggested readings to support understanding of ethical dilemmas in leadership settings; Integrates such readings with personal moral problem- solving " Reflective journals enhance comprehension of ethical decision-making and demonstrate an understanding of these in practice using clear, precise, and vivid language " Personal leadership philosophy clearly demonstrates an understanding of leadership concepts/models, values, and personal moral principles P HASE II A SSESSMENT R UBRICS Competency 4: Communication Skills Emerging Developing Competent Understanding of Communication Skills " Developing written and oral communication skills " Developing an understanding of active listening practices and non-verbal communication " No attempt made at exploring communication as it relates to leadership practices " Limited understanding of culturally-based communication styles and the implication of these styles for leaders of diverse groups " Demonstrates competency in EITHER written or oral communication " Demonstrates either active listening skills OR awareness of non-verbal communication " Describes communication in practice but does not clearly differentiate between effective and ineffective communication practices " Describes issues that are pertinent to communication with diverse groups of people but does not have experience doing so as a leader " Understands culturally-based differences in communication style but does not relate to leading diverse groups " Demonstrates the ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing " Demonstrates active listening skills and awareness of non-verbal communication " Compares and contrasts effective and ineffective communication in practice; Clearly articulates differences between effective and ineffective communication practices employed by leaders " Demonstrates the ability to communicate effectively with diverse groups of people; Discusses experience doing so as a leader " Clearly and thoughtfully articulates cultural differences in communication style; Discusses implications for leading diverse groups Documentation " Does not draw upon suggested readings in describing communication styles " Reflective journals are not clearly written and/or do not articulate an understanding of personal communication skills " No attempt made at exploring culturally- based communication styles " Does not have experience in public speaking " Utilizes suggested readings to support understanding of communication styles; Does not relate communication style to leadership practices " Reflective journals are clearly written and articulate an understanding of personal strengths but do not address areas for development with regard to communication skills " Articulates an understanding of culturally- based communication styles but does not effectively relate to service as a leader " Documents examples of public speaking but has not received nor reflected upon feedback " Consistently utilizes suggested readings to support understanding of different communication styles; Integrates understanding of various communication styles with leadership practices " Reflective journals demonstrate competency in written communication and clearly articulate an understanding of strengths and weaknesses with regard to personal communication skills " Articulates clear and thoughtful understanding of culturally-based communication styles and their relevance to serving as a leader " Documents examples of participation in public speaking; Has received and reflected upon feedback from others related to communication skills Competency 5: Relationship Building Emerging Developing Competent Understanding of Relationship Building " Explores fewer than four skill domains related to relationship building but does not apply these to personal leadership practices " No attempt made at exploring different practices of motivating people " Has given little thought to the intricacies of working with diverse groups of individuals " Articulates an understanding of fewer than four skill domains related to relationship building; Attempts to apply these to personal leadership practices " Explores fewer than three methods of motivating people; No attempt at integrating motivation and leadership models " Clearly and thoughtfully explores individual difference within the group context; Articulates the value of working with people who are different from oneself (in terms or race/ethnicity, sexual orientation, learning style, leadership style, etc) " Clearly articulates an understanding of a minimum of four skill domains related to relationship building; Applies these to personal leadership practices and discusses room for development " Clearly articulates a minimum of three different methods of motivating people and discusses these from the framework of one or more leadership models (See Competency 1) " Clearly and thoughtfully explores individual difference within the group context; Demonstrates the ability to enlist a diverse group of people in the pursuit of a common goal Documentation " Does not draw upon suggested readings in describing relationship building " No attempt at developing relationship with individuals different from self " Discusses strengths and begins to reflect upon weaknesses with regard to personal relationship building skills " No experience working with a group toward a common goal " Utilizes suggested readings to support understanding of relationship building; Does not attempt to integrate relationship building and leadership models " Limited evidence of relationship building with individuals different from self " Reflects upon personal strengths with regard to relationship building and begins to address areas for improvement; Does not relate these to personal leadership style " Documents examples of working with a group toward a common goal; Did not lead the process, but thoughtfully discusses challenges encountered as a group member " Consistently utilizes suggested readings to support understanding of relationship building through the lens of multiple leadership models " Provides evidence of relationship building including one or more relationships with someone different from self; Reflects upon challenges and rewards of working with a diverse group " Clearly and thoughtfully reflects upon personal strengths with regard to relationship building and areas for improvement; Relates these to personal leadership style and develops a plan for development " Documents and discusses a time when s/he led a group of people toward a common goal; Received and reflected upon feedback from group members P HASE III A SSESSMENT R UBRICS Competency 6: Involving Others Emerging Developing Competent Understanding of Involving Others in Leadership " Understands the value of integrating multiple perspectives in decision-making, but demonstrates little reflective thought " No attempt made at exploring theoretical team-building or collaborative decision- making techniques " Understands the difference between positional and non-positional leadership, but demonstrates little reflective thought " Integrates team-based theories in discussing the value of multiple perspectives in decision-making processes " Clearly articulates a one to two team- building/development theories; limited attempt made at applying these methods to personal values and leadership philosophy " Clearly and thoughtfully explores positional and non-positional leadership within a teamwork context; Articulates the value of engaging both non-positional and positional leaders " Applies theoretical practices for team- building; discusses personal challenges faced when integrating multiple perspectives in decision-making processes " Clearly articulates a minimum of three different team-building theories and discusses these within the framework of their personal values and leadership philosophy " Describes a time in which he or she engaged positional and non-positional leaders in action; has reflected upon challenges faced in these situations and developed strategies for improving this practice in the future Documentation " Does not draw upon suggested readings in describing collaborative decision-making and/or team-building " No attempt made at actively integrating multiple perspectives in decision-making processes " Describes the difference between positional and non-positional leadership but does not apply to personal leadership roles " No experience working with a group toward a common goal " Utilizes suggested readings to support understanding of teamwork and collaborative decision-making processes " Limited evidence of application of collaborative decision-making in practice " Reflects upon positional and non- positional leadership and articulates the value of engaging both types of leaders " Documents examples of working with a group toward a common goal; Did not lead the process, but thoughtfully discusses challenges encountered as a group member " Consistently utilizes suggested readings to support understanding of team-building and integrates these theories with leadership models and concepts " Provides evidence of collaborative decision-making/team-building processes; reflects upon unique challenges faced in integrating multiple perspectives " Describes personal leadership involvement, both positional and non- positional, and draws upon team-building theories in describing the value of both types of leaders " Documents and discusses a time when s/he led a group of people toward a common goal; Received and reflected upon feedback from group members Competency 7: Managing the Process Emerging Developing Competent Understanding of Managing the Process " Articulates a basic understanding of one or more of the following concepts: prioritization, time-management, delegation, and/or project assessment. " Identifies a challenge within an organization but does not relate this challenge to the goals of the organization; No attempt made at developing an action plan " No attempt made at working with a group toward the completion of a large, multi-step project " Clearly compares and contrasts different approaches to process management through the lens or one or more leadership models " Identifies a challenge within an organization and proposes an action plan for addressing this challenge; Little or no connection between action plan and goal(s) of the organization " Describes personal involvement in the process of planning and executing a large project; Clearly articulates challenges encountered in the process " Applies management practices in a group setting; discusses the relationship between chosen practices and personal leadership philosophy " Identifies a challenge within an organization and develops a clear action plan, based on the goals of the organization, to address this challenge " Clearly articulates personal involvement as a leader in the process of planning and executing a large project; Describes formal assessment of process and plans for improvement in the future Documentation " Does not draw upon suggested readings in describing management processes " No attempt made at developing an action plan for organizational improvement " Documents in reflective journal the process one would follow in executing a large event or project; Begins to address challenges that may be faced in the process " No attempt made at assessing the outcomes of an event or project " Utilizes suggested readings to support understanding of management processes and their relationship to one or more leadership theories " Develops an action plan to address a particular challenge within an organization " Documents in reflective journal a process in which s/he was involved (though not necessarily the leader); Clearly articulates challenges encountered in the process and the solutions employed to overcome these challenges " Provides evidence of formal assessment following an event or project " Consistently utilizes suggested readings to support understanding of management processes and clearly integrates this understanding with personal leadership philosophy " Develops and implements an action plan to address a particular organizational challenge; Reflects upon strengths and weaknesses of the plan and modifies as necessary " Clearly articulates (in reflective journal) personal experience leading a group through a process; Reflects upon challenges encountered and solutions that were implemented to overcome these challenges " Provides evidence of formal assessment following an event or project; Reflects upon the feedback and develops recommendations for the future P HASE IV A SSESSMENT R UBRICS Competency 8: Understanding Organizations Emerging Developing Competent Understanding of Organizations " Describes one example of organizational structure and discusses how this structure may impact the functioning of the organization. " Describes the way in which one organizational mission statement shapes the functioning of that particular organization.<br><br> " No attempt made at defining organizational culture " Identifies multiple examples of organizational structure and discusses the implications of each structure for the functioning of the organization. " Compares and contrasts multiple organizational mission statements and describes the implications of each. " Defines organizational culture and discusses one or more of the following: environmental influences, power sources and networks, historical context, competing interests, allies, tangential agendas, and the importance of position " Identifies multiple examples of organizational structure and relates to both the functioning of the organization and the mission/vision of the organization.<br><br> " Compares and contrasts multiple organizational mission statements and relates to the functioning of the organization as well as implications for individuals within the organization. " Defines organizational culture and discusses cultural components (i.e. environmental influences, power sources and networks, etc.) with respect to an organization in which s/he is involved Documentation " Does not draw upon suggested readings in describing organizational culture " Documents in reflective journal the purpose of organizational mission and vision statements; Provides limited description of relationship between mission statement and organizational functioning " No attempt at describing specific ways in which changing the organizational structure and/or culture would change the functioning of the organization " Utilizes suggested readings to support understanding of organizational culture and discusses multiple different types of culture " Documents in reflective journal the relationship between organizational mission statements and organizational culture; Provides clear organizational examples " Critically analyzes ways of changing organizational structure and/or culture and can identify the likely effects on the functioning of the organization " Consistently utilizes suggested readings to support understanding of organizational culture and applies this understanding to organizations in which s/he is involved " Clearly articulates (in reflective journal) the relationship between organizational mission statements and organizational culture; Provides examples of this dynamic in organizations in which s/he has been involved " Applies knowledge of organizational structure and/or culture to an organizational change process; Describes personal leadership role in this process and articulates challenges encountered and proposed solutions Competency 9: Improving Communities Emerging Developing Competent Improving Communities " Demonstrates an understanding of the need for participation in activities that impact broad social issues " Identifies specific concepts related to creating change on issues facing a community " Identifies multiple social issues but does not identify with any of these causes " Identifies ways in which particular local- level activities impact broad social issues " Compares and contrast the effectiveness of multiple leadership styles in creating change on issues facing a community " Demonstrates an awareness of multiple social issues and begins to identify with one or more of these causes " Actively engages in local or national level activities and describes ways in which their involvement impacts broad social issues " Describes a time in which s/he worked with a group toward the creation of change on an issues facing a community; Identifies the process of change that was followed and discusses the impact of the leader 9s style in this situation " Demonstrates commitment to one or more social issues; Articulates the relationship of a particular cause to personal values and describes positional and non-positional involvement in addressing this cause Documentation " Does not draw upon suggested readings in describing social issues/causes " Documents in reflective journal the historical examples of change processes related to broad social issues " Identifies current leaders of social change but makes no attempt at understanding the causal factors that led to the need for such change " Utilizes suggested readings to support understanding of issues facing our local, national, and global societies " Documents in reflective journal historical examples of change processes and discusses the implications of such changes for today 9s society " Identifies current leaders who contribute to social change and analyzes the causal factors that led to the need for such change " Consistently utilizes suggested readings to support understanding of broad social issues; Clearly describes relationship between local, national, and global issues " Clearly articulates (in reflective journal) historical change processes and identifies the role of leaders in these processes; Discusses ways in which today 9s society is different because of such change " Describes participation in an activity in which significant contributions were made to community change; Analyzes the causal factors that led to the change and reflects on his/her contribution to the change<br><br>

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