1. HDF 190: FIRST YEAR LEADERS INSPIRED TO EXCELLENCE LEADERSHIP PORTFOLIO Elizabeth Rogers SPRING 2014 elirogers@my.uri.edu

2. TABLE OF CONTENTS Strengths SLIDE 3 Opening Statement SLIDE 4 Section 1: Self Leadership SLIDE 5 Section 2: Leadership Theories SLIDE 6 Section 3: Inclusive Leadership SLIDE 7 Section 4: Critical Thinking SLIDE 8 Section 5: Interpersonal/Organizational Leadership SLIDE 9 TABLE OF CONTENTS Strengths SLIDE 3 Opening Statement SLIDE 4 Section 1: Self Leadership SLIDE 5 Section 2: Leadership Theories SLIDE 6 Section 3: Inclusive Leadership SLIDE 7 Section 4: Critical Thinking SLIDE 8 Section 5: Interpersonal/Organizational Leadership SLIDE 9

3. Signature Strengths Achiever Discipline Individualization Learner Intellection Values in Action Strengths Appreciation of Beauty & Excellence Love Honesty Judgment Fairness

4. OPENING STATEMENT During FLITE, I have learned that the definition of a leader is not definitive and concrete. It is dynamic and can be based on one of the leadership theories or a combination of all of them. The following outcomes are examples of how I have applied what I have learned this year about leadership theory and about my abilities with relations to these theories.

5. SECTION 1 SELF LEADERSHIP Outcome 10: Student will demonstrate the ability to lead a project from start to finish (follow through). Target Class: HDF 190: FLITE Additional Experience: Group Project Worked on a group project with 4 other students Goal was to create a unique group on campus that would be worthy of a $10,000 grant from the CSLD We began with brainstorming ideas about need on campus Next, we researched to see what already existed on campus and the CSLD’s values We created grant proposal, presentation, and essay of group process My role: Organizer, set up meetings Used my strength of discipline Each member used individual strengths to lead group to highest level of success

6. SECTION 2 Leadership Theory and Models Outcome 26: Student will show knowledge of the “Servant Leadership” theory of leadership by Greenleaf Target Class: HDF 190: FLITE Additional Experience: Servant Leadership Presentation Assessments Servant Leadership Model describes a method of leading where the people come first 3 categories: individual, community, and the overlap of the two Individual: listening, empathy, healing Community: awareness, persuasion, conceptualization, foresight Overlap: Commitment to growth of people, stewardship, building community

7. SECTION 3 Inclusive Leadership / Diversity and its application to leadership Outcome 81: Student will show knowledge of effective leadership as it relates to change agency Target Class: HDF 190:FLITE Additional Experience: In-Class Power Point Presentation Change agent is someone, whether in a defined leadership role or not, who focuses on cultivating change. Everyone can be a change agent Must recognize leadership & influence Root of power and authority as change agent can be given, earned, or taken Change agent must be willing to take risks & recognize change is a slow process.

8. SECTION 4 Critical Thinking Outcome 92: Student will show knowledge of at least five decision making methods Target Class: HDF 190: FLITE Additional Experience: Power Point presentation The first step in decision making is recognizing that there is an ethical dilemma at hand that needs attention. A leader needs to then obtain the facts in order to make a more informed decision about the topic. Evaluating alternative actions is also important after becoming informed about the issue Once all views and alternatives are considered, one must make a decision based on the gained insight and test the effects of the action. Lastly, acting and reflecting on the outcome are important in order to evaluate the effectiveness of the decision and understand where improvements can be made in the future.

9. SECTION 5 (Interpersonal and Organizational Concepts and Skills ) Outcome115: Student will describe personal examples of group development in use (Tuckman, Bennis or others). Target Class: HDF 190: FLITE Additional Experience: Pasta and Marshmallow Challenge Goal was to create a free standing tower using spaghetti and marshmallows Main point was to work through stages of group work We formulated ideas for the structure and worked to understand each other’s ideas. We did not have a long storming stage Norming stage was next where everyone was on the same page. We relapsed to the storming stage a bit as we were pressured to move quickly. We finished with the only free standing structure out of all three groups. During the adjourning stage, we discussed what went well and what parts of the experience could have been improved.