Making Change Strategies for Enhancing Leadership Development Programs at Small Campuses Dominican University – Office of Student Involvement Michael Lango | Katie Kramer | Ian Van Anden #isthataham

University/Student Profile Founded in 1901 Private, Catholic, Liberal Arts 10 miles from downtown Chicago 3,470 Total Students 2,069 – Undergrad (Average age – 21) 1,401 – Graduate (Average age – 31) Hispanic Serving Institution (40% - Total) Undergraduate Student Demographics: Hispanic – 39.8% Female – 66.2% First Generation – 59.6%* Commuter – 71% FA 2013 Incoming Class

What are the office norms? #isthataham

Who are the students? Reasons for going to college To be able to get a better job – 89% To get training for a specific career – 88% To be able to make more money – 79% To prepare for graduate school – 71% CIRP Survey Results

Leadership Certificate Program Challenges  Typically 3+ year commitment  Prescribed path  Lack of program integration  Unclear progress tracking  Limited program promotion Results  2 year completion possible  More self-directed  Credit for DU/community experiences  Clear tracking to completion  Marketing class partnership

Where is the student voice? Internships Polling student leadership Result: merging leadership workshops

Who are campus partners? Identify Connect Develop Collaborate

What is the foundation? University Mission Pursue TruthGive Service Create Just & Humane World Departmental Goals SelfCommunityLeadership Student Learning Outcomes

Guiding Questions What are the office norms? Who are the students? Where is the student voice? Who are the campus partners? What is the foundation? resolution

Guiding Questions What are the office norms? Who are the students? Where is the student voice? Who are campus partners? What is the foundation?

Questions? Dominican University – Office of Student Involvement Michael Lango Katie Ian Van