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.
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.
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
