Student Organizations & Leadership

Student Organizations & Leadership Leadership Initiative Faculty/Instructor Resource Guide

Leadership initiative Overview The Leadership Initiative is a certificate program designed to develop students’ leadership and professional skills, serve as a foundation for involvement in campus life, and promote retention, academic success, and graduation. The foundation of the LI is based on the Social Change Model of Leadership Development, which encompasses three sets of values individuals build upon to become social change agents — individual values, group values, and societal/community values. In conjunction with this model, there are four possible certificates to complete in sequential order: Green, Gold, Hornet Pride, and Leadership Initiative.

Each certificate requires various components to be fulfilled in order to complete that level. Typically, students must attend certificate-designated workshops, attend “Area of Growth” categorized campus events, and complete and submit the respective Certificate Completion Application Form via OrgSync.

LI Certificate-Designated Leadership Workshops Each certificate workshop focuses on one of the “7 C’s” identified in the Social Change Model of Leadership Development. . Green Certificate: Consciousness of self, Congruence, Commitment . Gold Certificate: Collaboration, Common Purpose, Controversy with Civility . Hornet Pride Certificate: Citizenship, Change (Agent) . Leadership Initiative Certificate: Practicing being a Change Agent

LI “Area of Growth” Categories The Leadership Initiative utilizes five “Area of Growth” categories based on campus learning goals to identify over 150 events for LI participants can attend each semester. The categories are defined below: . Appreciating Diversity: an event that allows students to learn about people from various cultures, genders, backgrounds and experiences. . Campus Life: an event that contributes to the overall sense of campus engagement and pride. . Professional Development: an event that provides training and education for personal and career development. . Service: an event that provides opportunities to learn about or practice volunteerism, giving of time, talent or treasure to another. . Wellness: an event promoting the state of wellbeing in body, mind and spirit.

Partnership Expectations . SO&L will… . Meet with faculty/instructor to brief program details. . Receive the class roster at the beginning of the semester (and an updated roster, if applicable) to provide you with the most accurate involvement report. . Provide a 30-minute classroom presentation informing students about the LI. To ensure students have ample time and opportunity to complete LI requirements, it is suggested this in-class presentation be scheduled within the first three weeks of the semester.

. Faculty/Instructor will… . SO&L provide a mid-semester and final student involvement report. . SO&L establishes a deadline for when workshop and event attendance no longer applies towards certificate requirements to receive a certificate in that semester. The deadline for the Fall semester is November 30. The deadline for the Spring semester is April 30. 1 California State University – Sacramento Revised: 1/23/14 . SO&L hosts a certificate reception each semester recognizing students who complete a certificate level.

Ways of Incorporating the LI Many faculty members have incorporated the LI into their curricula in different ways. Here are a few ways faculty have worked in the LI to the Curricula: . Having a class requirement or class event, that could fall under one of the LI “Area of Growth” categories, count toward one of the LI requirements. For example, if you require students to participate in Writing Partners, this could count as Service for the LI. . It is preferred that any class requirement or event held be open to all LI participants. . The event is requested and approved to be added to the LI Calendar at least two weeks prior to the event date using this form: https://orgsync.com/38557/forms/54979 . Allot points within your course based on completion of the LI certificate. For example, points are only given if the certificate was completed by the LI deadline. . Allot points for each workshop/event completed by students.

Resources . Find information about the Leadership Initiative as well as programs SO&L offers at www.csus.edu/soal . View workshop and event details on the LI Calendar at lead.orgsync.com/Calendar

2 California State University – Sacramento Revised: 1/23/14 3 California State University – Sacramento Revised: 1/23/14 Example of Faculty/Instructor Mid-Semester LI Involvement Report

OrgSync Appreciating Campus Professional Last Name First Name Email Address Registration Completed Certificate? TOTAL Green 1 Green 2 Green 3 Diversity Life Development Service Wellness Student Name Yes No 5 1 1 0 0 1 0 0 1 Student Name Yes No 7 1 1 1 1 1 0 1 1 Student Name No No 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Student Name Yes No 5 1 0 1 0 1 1 1 0 Student Name Yes Yes 8 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Student Name No No 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Student Name Yes Yes 10 1 1 1 2 2 1 1 1 Student Name Yes Must submit Completion Application 8 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

Based on your course roster, this report identifies whether or not a student is present within our OrgSync database, whether or not a student has completed their respective LI Certificate level, the number of certificate-designated workshops the student attended, and the number of events the student attended under each “Area of Growth” category.

*Please note: If a student is not present in our OrgSync database, their involvement cannot be tracked.

Example of Faculty/Instructor Final LI Involvement Report

Appreciating Campus Professional Last Name First Name Email Address Completed Certificate? TOTAL Green 1 Green 2 Green 3 Diversity Life Development Service Wellness Student Name Yes 10 1 1 1 2 1 1 2 1 Student Name Yes 8 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Student Name Must submit Completion Application 11 1 1 1 2 1 2 2 1 Student Name No 5 1 0 1 0 1 1 1 0 Student Name Yes 8 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Student Name No 5 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 Student Name No 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Student Name Must submit Completion Application 8 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

Based on your course roster, this report identifies whether or not a student completed their respective LI Certificate level, the number of certificate-designated workshops the student attended, and the number of events the student attended under each “Area of Growth” category.

4 California State University – Sacramento Revised: 1/23/14 Example of Student Mid-Semester/Final Involvement Report sent via Email

Hello [Student Name],

As of [mid-semester/final date], provided is a summary of your involvement within the Leadership Initiative Program: (If you are no longer participating in the Leadership Initiative, please disregard this email.)

Workshops Attended: Green Certificate Workshops: Green Workshop 1 = X workshop(s) attended Green Workshop 2 = X workshop(s) attended Green Workshop 3 = X workshop(s) attended

Gold Certificate Workshops: Gold Workshop 4 = X workshop(s) attended Gold Workshop 5 = X workshop(s) attended Gold Workshop 6 = X workshop(s) attended

Hornet Pride Certificate Workshops: Hornet Pride Workshop 7 = X workshop(s) attended Hornet Pride Workshop 8 = X workshop(s) attended

Events Attended: Appreciating Diversity = X event(s) attended Campus Life = X event(s) attended Professional Development = X event(s) attended Service = X event(s) attended Wellness = X event(s) attended

Total Amount of Events and Workshops Attended = X

To download the certificate checklist, please visit: https://orgsync.com/38557/files/260310.

For all events you plan to attend, we recommend that you “RSVP” to those events. This gives better communication between you and our office if any changes or cancellations of the event occur.

Once you have completed all requirements for your current certificate level, please remember to submit the appropriate Certificate Completion Application Form via OrgSync. If you earned a certificate this semester, we will send you a separate email by [Date] inviting you to the Leadership Initiative Reception held on [Date of Reception] at XPM.

If you have any questions regarding the Leadership Initiative, please contact us at [email protected] or by calling (916) 278-6595.

Thank you,

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Student Organizations & Leadership Leadership Initiative Syllabus Supplement

As a part of this course, your instructor has chosen to incorporate the Leadership Initiative (LI). This handout is a supplement to your course syllabus and will explain the LI and how you will receive credit for your course. You can also find information about the LI at www.csus.edu/soal.

Leadership Initiative Description The Leadership Initiative is a certificate program designed to engage students in on-campus opportunities and provide an intentional path to enhance leadership skills. The foundation of the LI is based on the Social Change Model of Leadership Development, which encompasses three sets of values individuals build upon to become change agents in society – individual values, group values, and societal/community values. In conjunction with this model, there are four possible certificates to complete in sequential order: Green, Gold, Hornet Pride, and Leadership Initiative.

Leadership Initiative Objectives . To develop students’ leadership and professional skills . To serve as a foundation for involvement in campus life . To promote retention, academic success, and graduation

Leadership Initiative Requirements You will be participating in the Green Certificate for your course. In order to receive a certificate, you must complete the following requirements: . Complete the “Green Certificate Pre-Assessment” via OrgSync . Attend Green Workshops 1, 2, AND 3 . Complete written reflections for each workshop . Attend events from each LI “Area of Growth” categories: . Appreciating Diversity . Campus Life . Professional Development . Service . Wellness . Submit the “Green Certificate Completion Application” form via OrgSync

Your progress in the Leadership Initiative will be tracked using a web-based software called OrgSync. The Student Organizations & Leadership office will manage the approved calendar of events that Leadership Initiative students may attend each semester. Many of these events will be conducted in collaboration with campus partners or the greater Sacramento community.

How Do I Get Credit? [(OPTIONAL)] For this course, ______, participation in the LI will be worth a total of ____ points. Since there are 10 requirements listed for the Green Certificate, each requirement is worth ____ points towards your grade in the course.

Additional Information Student Organizations & Leadership hosts a reception for all Leadership Initiative participants at the end of each semester to present certificates and items of recognition for completing each level of the program. You will be informed of the reception date by email.

Getting Started: OrgSync Registration Steps

6 California State University – Sacramento Revised: 1/23/14 [SEMESTER YEAR] Step I: Join OrgSync 1. Visit www.csus.edu/soal 2. On the left side of the page, click “OrgSync Connect” 3. Sign-in with your SacLink information and it will prompt you to create an OrgSync account 4. Fill out your name and email address and additional information, then click next 5. Fill out your profile, then click “Finish”

Step II: Join the Leadership Initiative OrgSync page 1. Once you have created your account, go to the OrgSync “Community Home” page, click on “Organizations” at the top 2. Then search for “Green Certificate” 3. Click the “Join Now” button 4. At the top, hover over “Organizations” 5. Select “Green Certificate” and spend some time getting to know the page

Step III: Review Certificate Expectations 1. On the left side of the page, click on “Files” to review your certificate requirements 2. Click on the “Leadership Initiative Certificate Checklist” folder 3. Select the appropriate certificate in which you will be participating a. New users will be participating in the Green Certificate

Step IV: Check LI Event/Workshop Calendar 1. On the left side of the page, there is a list of events you can view through the “Calendar” 2. There is NO REQUIREMENT to RSVP for most events, unless it says otherwise 3. Check the Leadership Initiative Events Calendar regularly to find out about new events on OrgSync 4. Events are color coded and indicate the different “Area of Growth” categories

Step V: Attend events and workshops and fulfill certificate expectations.

*************IMPORTANT NOTICE**************

In order to get credit for attending the event, you must check-in at the event either on the Leadership Initiative sign-in sheet OR with the Leadership Initiative representative. For workshops, you must also complete the OrgSync-prompted written reflection for each workshop you have attended to receive credit.

Step VI: Check your progress 1. All of your attendance will be logged and available for viewing on OrgSync by selecting from the header “My Tools”>”Involvement” 2. You will be able to submit written requirements via the OrgSync Leadership Initiative page by clicking “Forms” on the left side of the page

Program Contact For more information or questions about the LI, please contact the office of Student Organizations & Leadership at (916) 278-6595.

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