servant leadership vision team - Saint Louis University

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Fraternity and Sorority Life ... servant leadership program that is aligned with our Catholic, Jesuit ... Greenleaf (1970) in his essay The Servant as Leader.
SERVANT LEADERSHIP PROGRAMS MODEL & FRAMEWORK

SERVANT LEADERSHIP VISION TEAM

MISSION OF SAINT LOUIS UNIVERSITY The  Mission  of  Saint  Louis  University  is  the  pursuit  of  truth  for   the  greater  glory  of  God  and  for  the  service  of  humanity.  The   University  seeks  excellence  in  the  fulfillment  of  its  corporate   purposes  of  teaching,  research,  health  care  and  service  to  the   community.  It  is  dedicated  to  leadership  in  the  continuing   quest  for  understanding  of  God's  creation  and  for  the   discovery,  dissemination  and  integration  of  the  values,   knowledge  and  skills  required  to  transform  society  in  the   spirit  of  the  Gospels.  As  a  Catholic,  Jesuit  university,  this   pursuit  is  motivated  by  the  inspiration  and  values  of  the   Judeo-­‐Christian  tradition  and  is  guided  by  the  spiritual  and   intellectual  ideals  of  the  Society  of  Jesus.  

 

 

PREAMBLE SERVANT LEADERSHIP VISION TEAM MEMBERS Todd  J.  Foley  (Chair),   Student  Involvement  Center     Wendy  Blocker  ,     Career  Services   Rob  Boyle,  Ph.D.,   John  Cook  School  of  Business   LaTanya  Buck,   Cross  Cultural  Center   Mary  Domahidy,  Ph.D.,   Center  for  Service  and   Community  Engagement   Steven  Fowler,     Campus  Ministry   Kirstin  Leih,     Fraternity  and  Sorority  Life   Amanda  Pillai,   Transition  Programs   Sabrina  Tyuse,  Ph.D.,     Social  Work    

The  Division  of  Student  Development  at  Saint  Louis  University  is   committed  to  developing  a  comprehensive  and  developmental   servant  leadership  program  that  is  aligned  with  our  Catholic,  Jesuit   heritage  and  Saint  Louis  University’s  mission  and  values.    A  program   such  as  this  is  necessary  in  the  21st  century  so  that  students  may  be   prepared  to  facilitate  and  lead  social  change  in  order  to  address  the   social  issues  that  marginalize  people  within  our  society.    Students   who  participate  in  this  process  will  develop  the  ideal  qualities,  skills,   and  competencies  necessary  for  effective  servant  leadership.   Leadership  Programs  Model   A  Leadership  Programs  Model  is  a  holistic  framework  or  curriculum   for  leadership  education  and  development  that  provides  students  an   opportunity  to  learn  leadership  skills,  understand  leadership  theory,   and  develop  leadership  experiences  (Roberts  and  Ullom,  1989).    A   Leadership  Programs  Model  serves  as  the  guide  to  the  development   of  leadership  programs  and  initiatives,  which  includes  design,   implementation,  and  assessment.   Servant  Leadership   We  have  chosen  the  theoretical  concept  of  servant-­‐leadership   because  of  its  clear  connection  to  the  mission  and  values  of  Saint   Louis  University.  The  concept  was  originally  published  by  Robert  K.   Greenleaf  (1970)  in  his  essay  The  Servant  as  Leader.    The  primary   tenet  of  the  theory  is  that  a  person  sees  her  or  himself  as  servant-­‐first,   and  through  serving  others  and  focusing  on  the  needs  of  their   organization  is  then  transformed  into  a  leader.    Servant-­‐leadership   consists  of  an  increase  in  one’s  service  to  the  community,  a  holistic   development  of  self,  and  the  transformation  of  society.    

 

We Value MAGIS as a Life-Long Commitment to: • SOCIAL JUSTICE • SERVING WITH AND FOR THE COMMUNITY

MAGIS is a challenge to think more deeply. It is not a calling to do more, as it is a calling to be more, be better, with what you are doing.

• INTEGRITY AND THE PURSUIT OF TRUTH

MAGIS  

• SOCIAL AND PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY

OUR COMMITMENT. OUR VISION.  

Servant  Leadership  Education  at  Saint  Louis   University  will  empower  students  to  become   humble,  selfless  leaders  who  are  called  to  a   life-­‐long  commitment  of  serving,  and  who   aspire  to  affect  both  immediate  and  long-­‐term   change  in  order  to  transform  their  community   and  the  lives  of  the  poor  and/or  marginalized   in  our  society.  

We seek to form students who will become men and women with and for others who: • • •

Understand  the  complexities  and  sophistication  of  social  issues   Actively  seek  solutions  to  social  issues  by  collaborating  with  others  and  challenging  the  process   Apply  their  knowledge  of  Servant  Leadership  after  college,  both  in  their  chosen  profession  and  in   their  community  

 

WHAT IS SERVANT LEADERSHIP Servant  leadership  is  an  approach   to  serving  with  and  for  a   community  so  as  to  enact  the   transformation  of  society  for  the   greater  common  good.   Ideal qualities of a Servant Leader: • Self  awareness   • Disposition  toward  the  greater   common  good   • Person  of  vision   • Global  worldview   • Commitment  /  Personal   investment   • Magis  –  A  desire  for   more/better  

WHO IS A SERVANT LEADER A  servant  leader  is  a  person  of   vision  and  character,  committed   to  the  greater  common  good,  with   the  capacity  to  lead  others   through  shared  discernment,   planning,  and  action  that  will   result  in  social  change.  

 

Ideal skills of a Servant Leader: Discernment  

Multicultural  competence  

A  decision  making  approach  that  incorporates  sound  moral   judgment,  attention  to  multiple  points  of  view,  and  the   alignment  of  personal  and  communal  desires.  

The  awareness,  knowledge,  and  skills  needed  to  work  with   others  who  are  culturally  different  from  self  in  meaningful,   relevant,  and  productive  ways  (Pope,  Reynolds,  Mueller,  2004).  

Stewardship  

Community  building  and  empowerment  

The  careful  and  responsible  recognition  and  utilization  of  a   community's  personal  and  material  gifts  and  available   resources.  

The  development  of  relationships  between  various   communities  and  providing  those  who  may  be  affected  by   change  the  power  to  influence  outcomes.  

Listening  /  Communication  

Critical  thinking  

A  deep  commitment  to  listening  intently  and  actively  to   others,  which  includes  hearing  what  is  said,  and  what  is   unsaid,  and  the  ability  to  express  ideas  and  concepts  clearly  to   others.  

The  process  of  identifying  and  acquiring  new  information  to   aid  in  the  decision-­‐making  process.  

THE PATH OF A SERVANT LEADER   The  Path  of  a  Servant  Leader  begins  in  the  developmental  stage  of  serving  the  community   and  the  profession.    As  one  begins  to  develop  their  image  of  SELF,  they  transition  through  a   stage  of  shared  discernment  with  OTHERS  and  a  stage  of  working  for  social  justice  with  and   for  the  COMMUNITY.    Finally,  one  discovers  that  the  process  is  reciprocal  and  continues  once   again  with  serving  the  community  and  the  profession.  

Components of Framework:

SELF

OTHERS

COMMUNITY

Developmental Stages

DISCERNMENT

WORKING FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE

SERVING THE COMMUNITY AND THE PROFESSION

Areas of Growth

• Self awareness • Disposition toward a greater common good

 

• Person of vision • Global worldview

• Commitment / Personal investment • Magis

SERVANT LEADERSHIP LEARNING DIMENSIONS & OBJECTIVES SELF AWARENESS The  discovery  and  development  of  our  values,  principles,  areas  of  strength  and  character,  and  our  aspirations   and  dreams;  and  the  understanding  that  this  is  a  life-­‐long  process  of  reflection  and  renewal.   • • • •

Students  will  identify  their  personal  values   Students  will  recognize  and  develop  their  own  unique  identity   Students  will  gain  a  deeper  spiritual  awareness   Students  will  align  their  passions  and  dreams  to  future  aspirations  

DISPOSITION TOWARD A GREATER COMMON GOOD An  outlook  which  encourages  one  to  develop  a  deep  desire  to  serve  the  poor  and/or  marginalized  in  our  society   so  that  those  who  are  served  grow  as  persons  and  become  healthier,  wiser,  and  more  autonomous.   • • • •

Students  will  connect  with  the  community  on  a  personal  level   Students  will  examine  issues  from  a  broader  point  of  view   Students  will  strengthen  their  ethical  and  moral  foundation   Students  will  recognize  solutions  which  benefit  all  people  

PERSON OF VISION The  intentional  consideration  of  an  experience  through  thoughtful  and  philosophical  contemplation  and  the   ability  to  foresee  the  outcomes  of  one’s  decisions.   • • • •

Students  will  actively  reflect  on  their  experiences  and  their  experiences  with  the  community   Students  will  examine  the  past  and  present  in  order  to  draw  conclusions  for  the  future   Students  will  actively  listen  to  the  needs  of  the  community  they  serve  to  develop  a  shared  vision   Students  will  develop  strategies  for  consensus-­‐level  decision-­‐making  and  communication  

GLOBAL WORLDVIEW An  awareness  of  global  issues  and  their  direct  impact  on  oneself  and  one’s  community  and  the  knowledge  of  and   appreciation  for  other  cultures  through  personal  interactions,  which  deepen  our  knowledge  of  the  world.   • • • •

Students  will  experience  different  cultures,  situations,  and  ideas   Students  will  serve  with  those  who  are  different  than  themselves   Students  will  understand  the  cultural  impact  on  the  complexities  of  social  issues   Students  will  identify  connections  between  seemingly  unrelated  ideas  and  cultures  

COMMITMENT / PERSONAL INVESTMENT The  active  participation  in  the  process  for  creating  and  maintaining  social  change  by  integrating  an  authentic   individual  passion  or  desire  into  one’s  activities  and  involvement.   • • • •

Students  will  get  involved  in  and  take  responsibility  for  their  community   Students  will  develop  meaningful  relationships   Students  will  develop  a  strong  sense  of  purpose   Students  will  engage  in  socially  responsible  leadership  

MAGIS A  desire  for  more  /  better;  a  challenge  to  think  more  deeply  and  a  calling  to  be  more  with  what  you  are  doing.   • • • •

Students  will  obtain  the  ideal  skills  to  assist  them  in  Servant  Leadership   Students  will  foster  a  deeper  understanding  of  the  concept  of  Servant  Leadership   Students  will  discern  their  calling  to  serve  others   Students  will  focus  their  involvement  on  areas  for  which  they  feel  a  deeper  connection