SLD 126 Student Representation 3

Lecture Hours: 1
Credits: 1

Prepares lead ASC students to serve the mission of the program in a responsible, ethical and professional manner while managing the goals of the whole membership. Applies more advanced skills and tools related to ASC tasks, project evaluation, project management, customer service, leadership, conflict resolution and problem solving.

Prerequisite: Placement into WR 115 (or higher), or completion of WR 090 (or higher); and completion of SLD 125 ; and be a member of the Associated Students of Chemeketa (ASC Executive Board, ASC Student Council or ASC Storm Front volunteer team) prior to enrollment; or consent of instructor. (All prerequisite courses must be completed with a grade of C or better.)
Student Learning Outcomes:

Apply effective communication and meeting strategies to ASC goals.
Critique their own public leadership and communication style.
Evaluate the needs of ASC team members with whom they will work (e.g. Exec Board, Council, and Storm Front volunteers).
Evaluate plans for personal and professional balance during their term of office.

Content Outline

Understanding the New ASC
- From vision to reality
- Assessing our progress
Identifying Program Goals
- Revisiting the organization’s mission
- Understanding the unexpected
- Rethinking goal setting
Working in New Teams
- From vision to reality
- Tools for the unexpected
Creating a Welcoming and Inclusive Environment
- Reflections on the new membership strengths and challenges
- Helping others build their skills for public leadership in an intercultural context
Adding to your Resources and Tools
- What’s missing?
- How to get it?
- Building the ever expanded ASC leadership tool box ; when to take it on and when to find the other experts?
- Applying and evaluating techniques for teaching/training others as they build their ASC leadership tool box
Personal and Program Evaluation
- How do I know I am doing a good job?
- How do we provide a safe environment for constructive feedback?
- What do we do once we get it?
- Advocacy and program improvements
Celebration and Recognition
- Your role/style as a leader
- Planning for success