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Cultivating Alumni Engagement in Undergraduate Leadership Education
Ralph A. GigliottiAssociate Director for Leadership
Villanova University
Noteworthy Trends Privilege individualistic behavior and positional
leadership Growing leadership deficit Increased attention on leadership education in
colleges and universities
Focus of Presentation Theoretical and applied focus Conceptual and practical framework for design of
new Student Affairs initiatives, including a collaborative program for alumni involvement Adapting Kingdon’s (2010) seminal model for
public policy to the creation of new initiatives in Student Affairs
Theoretical Overview Leadership as a communicative process
(Fairhurst & Sarr, 1996; Witherspoon, 1997; Northouse, 2013) Communication competencies as a critical
dimension of effective leadership practice (Ruben, 2006) Leadership for Social Change (Astin, 1993) Servant Leadership (Greenleaf, 1977) Authentic Leadership (Avolio & Gardner, 2005) Augustinian values
Kingdon’s (2010) “Streams of Influence”
Window of Opportunity
Problem Identified
Policy Proposed
Politics Favorable
Proposed Model for Student Affairs
Window of Opportunity
Community-wide Need
Institutional Support
Student Interest
Collaboration AssessmentMission Alignment
Community-Wide Need Leadership education as a peripheral goal in
Student Life Emphasis on “getting involved” More engaged student body with increased
rejections from student clubs and organizations “Problem indicators” (Kingdon, 2010) or
“extracted cues” (Weick, 1995) in the organizational system
Institutional Support
“Our ultimate goal is to develop leaders who, instilled with a strong foundation of ethics and Augustinian thought, make a positive impact on society” (University Strategic Plan, 2009) Allocation of resources for staff and programs
Student Involvement Undergraduate students as primary stakeholder Focus groups with undergraduate students in Fall
2010 Considerable increase in student participation in
all leadership initiatives
Proposed Model
Window of Opportunity
Community-wide Need
Institutional Support
Student Interest
Collaboration AssessmentMission Alignment
Overview of Leadership Education at Villanova Student Leadership Forum in Washington, DC Villanova Leadership Academy Emerging Leaders Institute Spotlight on Leadership Lecture Series Leadership Conference At the Half Sophomore Program Villanova Challenge Course
Student Leadership Forum in Washington, DC• A collaborative initiative designed to engage
students in an elevated discussion of leadership, ethics, and integrity in the context of our Nation’s Capital.
• Connections between the University’s mission and their experiences as student leaders
• A model for alumni engagement in undergraduate leadership education
Background Information• DC connections• Interdisciplinary committee • Online registration & $50 deposit• 55 students• End of April
Learning Outcomes• Identify the importance of ethics and integrity in
leadership.• Articulate the mission of Villanova University as
they grow as student leaders. • Reflect on their personal leadership journey at
Villanova and beyond.• Interact with other aspiring and current student
leaders and alumni in Washington, DC.• Create a plan for integrating ethics and integrity into
their student clubs and organizations.
Program Highlights• VIP tour of the U.S. Capitol (including exclusive
access to the Speaker of the House’s balcony!)• Conversations with Villanova alumni from Capitol
Hill• A panel and networking lunch with recent alumni• Leadership workshops & discussions • Down-time to form new friendships with other
current and aspiring leaders from across campus• Great food and hotel accommodations!
At conclusion of program…• Share takeaways• Complete program evaluation • Receive certificate of completion
All 55 student participants indicated that they would recommend the Student Leadership Forum to other
students!
Program Evaluation• “I was reminded how much I love Villanova and how
blessed I am to be a part of such a passionate, connected and supportive community.”
• “I learned so much about myself, my fellow peers, Villanova alumni, and about leadership and ethics in the context of D.C. and at Villanova. It was one of the most valuable and memorable experiences I have had at Villanova.”
• “I learned how connected leadership and ethics are in all aspects of life. Discovering what your values are and never compromising those values are at the core of living with integrity and being an influential leader.”
Positive Alumni Reactions“I more than enjoyed spending time with some of Villanova's
future leaders…[during] what
seemed to be an inspirational weekend.”
Conclusions• If provided a venue for engagement, alumni can play
an active and influential role in undergraduate leadership education - advance both student learning and alumni engagement.
• Imperative of leadership educators to challenge the status quo. If leadership educators are unwilling to demand a more optimistic, collaborative, visionary, and transformative approach to leadership, one where leaders have the trust of their followers to enact positive societal change, who will?
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