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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
