1. sama©2010 GLOBE Learning-focused Systemic Change: Students Changing the World One Loan at a Time By Linda M. Sama for U.S. – Canada Vincentian Family SYSTEMIC CHANGE MEETING November 4 – 7, 2010 Belleville, IL

2. sama©2010 AGENDA Understanding Systemic Change Systemic Change in the Classroom – the case of GLOBE (including video) Students Creating Systemic Change in their World – Invention, Implementation, Replication Future Initiatives Photo Gallery

3. sama©2010 SYSTEMS THEORY and SYSTEMIC CHANGE - DEFINED Claims of Systems Theory (Bertalanffy, 1968): – –All operates within a system – –Most systems interact/are interdependent with other systems – –A system is an evolutionary process – –Ignoring the reality of systems limits our perceptions and reactions to them

4. sama©2010 SYSTEMS THEORY and SYSTEMIC CHANGE - DEFINED Systems Thinking facilitates our power to: – –Influence, Promote and Improve our Systems of Interest – –Collaborate Productively – –Provide Catalytic Leadership – –Adapt Intelligently to Changes in our Context Areas and in Society

5. sama©2010 SYSTEMS THEORY and SYSTEMIC CHANGE - DEFINED SYSTEMIC CHANGE:SYSTEMIC CHANGE: the process of transforming a system from one paradigm to another through the application of systems theory and systems thinking (Kemp, 2006) “Systemic change requires transforming attitudes” (from Systemic Change meeting definition, November 4, 2010) SYSTEM-WIDE CHANGE

6. sama©2010 SYSTEMIC CHANGE IN THE CLASSROOM GLOBE - Global Microloan Program Student-managed, web-based programStudent-managed, web-based program 3 credit UG Social Entrepreneurship3 credit UG Social Entrepreneurship Runs each semesterRuns each semester Students’ learning assessed on basis of weekly logs, progress on tasks (practicum), presentations and papersStudents’ learning assessed on basis of weekly logs, progress on tasks (practicum), presentations and papers Governed by a Steering CommitteeGoverned by a Steering Committee

7. sama©2010 About GLOBE www.stjohns.edu/tobin/globe www.facebook.stjglobe.org http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php? v=1310317002041&ref=mf www.stjohns.edu/tobin/globe www.facebook.stjglobe.org http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php? v=1310317002041&ref=mf www.stjohns.edu/tobin/globe www.facebook.stjglobe.org http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php? v=1310317002041&ref=mf MissionMission –We are committed to building a global community (starting here at St. John's) that contributes to the goal of eradicating poverty within our lifetime. Daughters of Charity – field partnersDaughters of Charity – field partners Loans sourced through donationsLoans sourced through donations Students managers operate all aspects of the programStudents managers operate all aspects of the program –IT and Communications- Finance & Risk Assessment –Accounting & Audits- Marketing & Fund Raising

8. sama©2010 Key Accomplishments to Date Grown 4-person Steering Committee to include 3 Graduate Student Reps, 1 College advisor, and 2 Institutional Advancement OfficersGrown 4-person Steering Committee to include 3 Graduate Student Reps, 1 College advisor, and 2 Institutional Advancement Officers MOA with Daughters of Charity outlining roles/responsibilitiesMOA with Daughters of Charity outlining roles/responsibilities Current agreement for participation of Daughters in 8 countries (Bolivia, Congo, Ghana, Kenya, Madagascar, Mozambique, Nigeria and Thailand) with pending talks in Vietnam and GazaCurrent agreement for participation of Daughters in 8 countries (Bolivia, Congo, Ghana, Kenya, Madagascar, Mozambique, Nigeria and Thailand) with pending talks in Vietnam and Gaza Provided 11 Loans to Kenya and NigeriaProvided 11 Loans to Kenya and Nigeria Approved 5 Loans for Congo and 4 more for Kenya this monthApproved 5 Loans for Congo and 4 more for Kenya this month Received over 50 Loan Applications this semesterReceived over 50 Loan Applications this semester Hosted Muhammad Yunus on campus!Hosted Muhammad Yunus on campus! Built a website, Facebook, Twitter and YouTube AccountsBuilt a website, Facebook, Twitter and YouTube Accounts Hosted Numerous Events on campus and in the communityHosted Numerous Events on campus and in the community Raised over $60,000!Raised over $60,000!

9. sama©2010 CREATING SYSTEMIC CHANGE AS SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURS Social entrepreneurs are not content just to give a fish or teach how to fish. They will not rest until they have revolutionized the fishing industry." - Bill Drayton, CEO, chair and founder of AshokaSocial entrepreneurs are not content just to give a fish or teach how to fish. They will not rest until they have revolutionized the fishing industry." - Bill Drayton, CEO, chair and founder of Ashoka Social Entrepreneurship Process (Light, 2008)Social Entrepreneurship Process (Light, 2008) –Imagine a new equilibrium –Discover an opportunity –Invent the idea for change –Launch the idea into action –Scale up for higher impact – more loans, more students –Diffuse the idea – replication across campuses, promote the model –Sustain momentum –Navigate the changing social ecosystem

10. sama©2010 Nature of Systemic Change in GLOBE INVENTION – Transforming Paradigms Students apply a new “social” business model IMPLEMENTATION – Catalysts for Change Student managers bring GLOBE to the Web drawing families out of poverty around the world REPLICATION – Interdependence Students spread awareness across campus and into communities TRANSFORMATIVE SYSTEMIC CHANGE

11. sama©2010 Examples of Systemic Change in GLOBE ENTREPRENEURS PARTNERS COMMUNITY STUDENTS GLOBE informs other students about a new business paradigm Daughters work with borrowers in their communities to alleviate poverty and install business skills Borrowers learn new skills, are empowered to change their lives, and feed their repayments back into community projects Partnerships forged among student, borrower, and NGO communities

12. sama©2010 Future Initiatives – Momentum for Sustainable Systemic Change InterdisciplinaryInterdisciplinary Across Levels of Study (UG – Graduate)Across Levels of Study (UG – Graduate) Across CampusesAcross Campuses Student Fellows ProgramStudent Fellows Program Involve More Faculty – Succession PlanningInvolve More Faculty – Succession Planning Self-Sustainability – Loans and ProgramSelf-Sustainability – Loans and Program GLOBE Alumni EventsGLOBE Alumni Events Attend to Poverty GraduatesAttend to Poverty Graduates

13. sama©2010 GLOBE PHOTO GALLERY GLOBE BORROWERS AND GLOBE STUDENT MANAGERS - ONE SYSTEM, MANY SYSTEMS

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18. Mary Wanjiru Nairobi, Kenya, Africa Business: Making and selling soap Loan Amount: 5000ksh - $66

19. sama©2010 Isiah and Quinta Mboya and children Gataka, Kenya, Africa Business: Baking and selling small cakes Loan Amount: 10,500 ksh - $140

20. sama©2010 Elizabeth Anyango Embul Bul, Kenya, Africa Business: Weaving and selling traditional baskets and jewelry Loan Amount: 5,250 ksh - $70

21. sama©2010 Zuppora Muthoni Embul Bul, Kenya, Africa Business: Baking and selling small cakes Loan Amount: 10,500 Ksh - $140

22. sama©2010 Joseph Oliech Kenya, Africa Business: Owner and manager of a small general store selling maize meal, beans, cooking oil, sugar etc. Loan Amount: 22,500 ksh - $300

23. sama©2010 Margaret Wanjiru Kamau Dogoretti, Kenya, Africa Business: Mama’s Place Selling Slippers and Cosmetics for Ladies Loan Amount: 7,500 ksh - $100

24. sama©2010 GLOBE – Inaugural Spring 2009 Class

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27. GLOBE - Fall 2010 Class