Department of Agricultural Leadership, Education, and Communication
Date of this Version
2023
Citation
Sunderman, H.M., & Hasting, L.J. (2023). Theory-driven approach to developing socially responsible leadership among college students who mentor: Congruence. Journal of Campus Activities Practice and Scholarship, 5(1), 64-71. https://doi.org/10.52499/2023008.
Abstract
The Social Change Model of Leadership (SCM) is the most widely used student leadership development model in higher education. Therefore, the purpose of the current paper is to share a theory-driven approach to developing Congruence, an individual value of the SCM. We discuss the development and implementation of a two-part virtual leader development intervention focused on college students who mentor K-12 youth. Part One was a virtual, twohour content block in the fall with interactive activities. Part Two was a small-group, virtual meeting in the spring with in-depth discussions. The intervention focused on recognizing congruent leadership and considering a situation from multiple values. The intervention was evaluated based on the learning objectives, and mentors perceived notable growth. The purpose of the current scholarship-to-practice brief is that leadership educators and student affairs practitioners can utilize the curriculum to facilitate and evaluate a Congruence intervention in a curricular or co-curricular setting.
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