Leadership Studies
Undergradute Capstone E-Portfolios
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LDR3950 Leadership Studies Capstone is the final course in the four-semester LEAD Scholars Academy sequence. Students begin collecting artifacts for their E-Portfolios in their first semester.
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By the time they enter the Capstone course, they will have a cumulative collection of work across 4 semesters.
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Sophomores: On the verge of applying to internships, jobs, and graduate school
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Students create a final E-Portfolio of their leadership coursework and accomplishments
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Developing your E-Portfolio allows LEAD students to reflect on their leadership experiences and courses while creating a digital archive of acquired skills and accomplishments.
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Student ePortfolios can be used to foster global learning, connections among experiences, and career development.
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E-portfolios can be reviewed by student peers, faculty, and working professionals in the field to provide multiple layers of feedback and diverse perspectives.
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The Individual
What personal qualities are we attempting to foster and develop in those who participate in a leadership development program?
The Group
How can the collaborative leadership development process affect positive social change?
The Community/Society
Toward what social ends is the leadership development activity directed?
E-Portfolio Alignment to Foundational Model at LEAD Scholars:
The Seven Critical Values within the Social Change Model of Leadership Development.
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Consciousness of Self:
Being aware of the beliefs, values, attitudes and emotions that motivate one to take action
Congruence:
Understanding and being consistent with one’s own values, beliefs, strengths and limitations
Commitment:
The psychic energy that motivates the individual to serve and that drives the collective effort.
Collaboration:
Leadership as a group process; relational
Common Purpose
To work with shared aims and values
Controversy with Civility
Difference will exist in the group; the differences can be accepted and resolved through open and honest dialogue
Citizenship
Not simply membership, but active engagement in community
Civic responsibility which works towards social change
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E-Portfolios promote integrative learning by having students collect, select, reflect and connect new experiences to the big picture regarding their college and professional experiences.
Alignment to University Opportunities
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Graduate with distinction of their transcript
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Receive a medallion they can wear at graduation
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Apply for KoD Scholarships
E-Portfolio Assignments Examples: Demonstrations of
Service-Learning and Studying Abroad
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Career Aspirations: Environmental Lawyer
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Social Change Environmental Advocacy
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Personal Reflections on Environmental Projects
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Combating Homelessness in the local Orlando Community
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Christmas Connection
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UP Orlando
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Study Abroad Experiences
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Reflections on intercultural communication in the workplace
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Diversity in Leadership
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Wellness and Health Promotion
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Service-Learning Fighting Homelessness
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Reflections on the importance of making a positive impact in society
