1. Education + Reflection = Social Change… Welcome to the Omega Project! Matthew Skoy & Elizabeth Torguson

2. Who are you?

3. Class Overview

4. Community of Respect

5. Social Change Model Activity Refer to handout

6. What is Social Change?

7. Social Change Model Why do college students get involved in Social Change? 1.Having a personal connection to the social issue or problem being addressed 2.Enjoying a connection with others that emerges from working together on social problems 3.Having a sense of the interconnectedness of community issues 4.Recognizing that helping others ultimately helps oneself 5.Experiencing a deep satisfaction from being involved in making a difference for something that truly matters. (Komives, Wagner & Associates, 2009, p. 16 – 17) How do your students get involved in social change?

8. The Social Change Model Leadership rests upon the following assumptions 1.Leadership is socially responsible, it impacts change on behalf of others. 2.Leadership is collaborative. 3.Leadership is a process, not a position. 4.Leadership is inclusive an accessible to all people. 5.Leadership is values-based. 6.Community involvement/service is a powerful vehicle for leadership. (Komives, Wagner & Associates, 2009, p. 50)

9. Social Change Model Seven Key Values Individual Values 1.Consciousness of Self 2.Congruence 3.Commitment Group Values 4.Collaboration 5.Common Purpose 6.Controversy with Civility Society/Community Values 7.Citizenship Source: Astin, Helen S. and Alexander W. Astin. A Social Change Model of Leadership Development Guidebook Version III. The National Clearinghouse of Leadership Programs, 1996.

10. Individual Values Consciousness of self Congruence Commitment Consciousness of self Congruence Commitment

11. Group Values Collaboration Common Purpose Controversy and Civility Collaboration Common Purpose Controversy and Civility

12. Community Values Citizenship

13. NEXT STEPS… Consciousness of self Congruence Commitment Consciousness of self Congruence Commitment Collaboration Common Purpose Controversy and Civility Collaboration Common Purpose Controversy and Civility Citizenship Individual ValuesGroup Values Community Values Global Impact

14. Social Change Model Final Reflection In what ways have you been involved in social change efforts? What social issues or what communities are you drawn to? Can you think of an example of an organization (that you have been involved with or not) that did a particularly good job of collaborating with others and addressing the root causes of problems? What is your motivation for being involved in social change efforts? What holds you back? Describe someone you would consider a hero in terms of their commitment to making a positive difference for others. In what ways can you see yourself being like them? In what ways does their achievement intimidate you? Knowing what you know now, why are you taking this course? (Komives, Wagner & Associates, 2009, p. 36)

15. Homework

16. Behind the Scenes: Instructor’s Point of View * Evaluation – Authentic Assessment – Memorial Union Assessment – HDFS Assessment *Personal Stories – Student change *Community Impact – Results *How does your college or university get started?

17. References Astin, H.S. & Astin, A.W. (1996). A social change model of leadership development: guidebook version III. Los Angeles, CA: The Regents of the University of California. Komives, S.R. & Wagner, W., & Associates. (2009). Leadership for a better world. San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass.