ANNUAL REPORT 2017-2018ILLINOIS LEADERSHIP® CENTER

This year, the Illinois Leadership Center (ILC) celebrated its 15th Anniversary. Our celebration culminated with a wonderful event on May 4th at the Illini Center in Chicago, Illinois. Over 60 donors, former employees, past participants in our programs, volunteers, and friends of the ILC were a part of this special event. We even had a surprise visit from President Killeen and Chancellor Jones!

As we reflect on the ILC’s first 15 years, we have provided transformative leadership experiences for our Illinois students. While we have a storied past, we would be remiss if we did not continue to strive for excellence in all our work. We remain committed to our vision of seeking to be an internationally acclaimed provider of leadership education, research, and experiential opportunities for students. Throughout our annual report you will see updates and highlights of our successes.

Our next 15 years plan to be just as productive, with some big goals for the future! They include:

• By 2027, every undergraduate will have at least one formal leadership experience

• A stand-alone leadership Center

• Adding additional full time staff

• Endowing the directorship When we think about our work at the ILC, we are constantly reminded of our why -- Because the world needs better leaders. We are in a position to help our outstanding Illinois students be the better leaders we need today!

I-ProgramsDay-long workshops that focus on an aspect of leadership practice. These programs are designed to include theoretical investigation, personal reflection, networking, and practical application.

Gayle Spencer, Ph.D. DirectorIllinois Leadership® Center

The Illinois Leadership® Center (ILC) opened its doors in 2002 as a partnership between Academic Affairs and Student Affairs to provide a comprehensive leadership education program for students at Illinois.

WHAT IS THE ILLINOIS LEADERSHIP CENTER?

Leadership Workshops

One-hour workshops designed for student organizations and classes on topics such as personal strengths, communication, motivation, strategic planning, conflict management, empathy, and teamwork.

Minor in Leadership Studies

A 17-18 credit interdisciplinary academic minor open to all Illinois students. It aims to enhance understanding of leadership theory across diverse contexts.leadership.illinois.edu2

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I-ProgramsDay-long workshops that focus on an aspect of leadership practice. These programs are designed to include theoretical investigation, personal reflection, networking, and practical application.

HIGHLIGHTS

IMPACT

The Illinois Leadership® Center (ILC) opened its doors in 2002 as a partnership between Academic Affairs and Student Affairs to provide a comprehensive leadership education program for students at Illinois.

• Created the Illinois Leadership Inventory (ILI), an online assessment tool designed to engage students in leadership self-assessment and provide resources for further learning.

• Redesigned the curriculum for the Integrity and Ignite i-Programs based on evaluation data and current trends in leadership education.

• Developed a partnership with the College of Liberal Arts and Science and the Division of General Studies to deliver strengths workshops in first-year courses.

• Celebrated the 15th anniversary of the ILC by publishing “15 Reasons to Love the ILC” and hosted a 15th year celebration at the Illini Center in Chicago on May 4, 2018.

• 9,315 students participated in a formal leadership education program

• 6,526 participated in leadership workshops

• 1,210 participated in i-Programs

• 500 were enrolled or completed the certificate program

• 6,023 served in informational outreach sessions/resource fairs

WHAT IS THE ILLINOIS LEADERSHIP CENTER?

Leadership Certificate

A multi-semester experience that combines classroom instruction, hands on experience, reflection, and leadership coaching.

Leadership Consulting

Personalized consulting to address challenges in student organizations.

Cavenaugh Leadership Resource Library

Located in the Illinois Leadership Center, the Cavenaugh Library offers over 1,000 leadership resources available for checkout.

Leadership Workshops

One-hour workshops designed for student organizations and classes on topics such as personal strengths, communication, motivation, strategic planning, conflict management, empathy, and teamwork.

The Institute by LeaderShape®

A six-day, five-night leadership retreat focused on relationship building and the importance of leading with integrity.

Minor in Leadership Studies

A 17-18 credit interdisciplinary academic minor open to all Illinois students. It aims to enhance understanding of leadership theory across diverse contexts.

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ILLINOIS LEADERSHIP PHILOSOPHY

Leaders are individuals who work with others to create positive change. Leadership can be practiced by anyone interested in making a contribution, regardless of formal authority or position.

Leadership development begins with self-knowledge—understanding one’s passions, motivations, strengths, limits, and personal values. Leaders are committed to continual self-discovery, reflection, and learning.

Learning to work with others is essential, since leadership never happens alone.

Leadership is exercised as members of teams, business, civic, and community organizations, and as global citizens. Leaders recognize and value the multitude of voices, opinions, experiences, and identities in our workplaces and communities, and as leaders, we work to promote greater inclusivity and respect.

At the University of Illinois, students learn and practice leadership in their academic coursework and out of classroom activities.

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LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIESILLINOIS LEADERSHIP PHILOSOPHY

“PERSONAL/SELF” LEVEL The practice of effective leadership begins within oneself. Leaders work to develop a set of individual skills and attitudes necessary for being productive members of society.

“INTERPERSONAL/TEAM” LEVELEffective leadership requires working with and influencing others to achieve common goals and shared vision. Leaders need to develop skills for building personal, authentic, and productive relationships.

“ORGANIZATION” LEVELSignificant accomplishments achieved within organizations are the result of teams interacting together. Leaders must navigate systems and influence people when they do not have interpersonal relationships with all others.

“COMMUNITY/SOCIETY” LEVELThe values and actions of individuals, teams, and organizations interact with and affect the broader communities in which they are situated. Leaders are role models and influencers with several communities simultaneously, and must possess skills and attitudes consistent with success in this larger context.

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PETULLO INSIGHT

Discover your strengths and how they impact you as a leader.

“Insight takes you on a self-discovery journey, buckle up and enjoy the ride!”

- Man, College of Fine and Applied Arts

“(I learned) a lot about change, reactions to changes as well as organizational systems and how they can work together to create change.”

- Woman, International, Gies College of Business

“I gained more perspective about communicating with others and working with them.”

– Woman, Black/African American

- Woman, Asian-American, Division of General Studies

INTERSECTIGNITE

Learn skills in relationship building and team development.

Develop skills for group and organizational development, leading change, and systems thinking.

I-PROGRAMS

i-Program participants

1,210

13i-Program sessions

90%of attendees rated i-Programs as

Excellent/Good

2 PROGRAMS

169PARTICIPANTS

2 PROGRAMS

184PARTICIPANTS

2 PROGRAMS

167PARTICIPANTS

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IMPRINT INNOVATION

INCLUSION

Discover your strengths and how they impact you as a leader.

Cultivate skills to manage change and learn how to develop and maintain personal and professional networks from alumni who are leaders in their field.

“Imprint is a giant networking opportunity to learn about leadership and networking from qualified individuals.”

- Woman, Asian-American, Division of General Studies

“I learned what it really meant to have integrity. Also a better understanding of my core values and how they influence the decisions I make.”

– Man, Asian-American, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

Focus on skills related to innovation, creativity, and diversity as it applies to problem solving.

“I learned that great things can be accomplished when people work together, and use different strategies to problem solve.” – Woman, Latinx

“I learned about privilege, the importance of an open dialogue, equality vs. equity, and unconscious bias.”

– Woman, College of Media

Explore concepts such as equity, equality, diversity, inclusion, and bias in relation to leadership.

Learn skills in relationship building and team development.

INTEGRITY

Investigate your personal values and intersections of morals, ethics, and integrity.

2 PROGRAMS

148PARTICIPANTS

2 PROGRAMS

153PARTICIPANTS

1 PROGRAM

2 PROGRAMS

177PARTICIPANTS

212PARTICIPANTS

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I-PROGRAM DEMOGRAPHICSRace/Ethnicity & International Status

African American

CaucasianAsian American

Latinx Multiracial International

9%

32%

2%

33% 44%

16%

7% 3%

22%

9%

15%

5%

= campus* = i-program**

Home Countryof Participants

= i-Program attendees home country

32% of all i-Program attendees were international

*Campus data from Division of Management Information Spring 2018 **i-Program registration information via Banner (n = 1,210)

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International

46% 67%

54% 33%

Participants by College Participation by Academic Year

Participants Gender

COB DGS

LAS

ACES AHS

ENG

FAA EDU

OTHER

34% 30%

16% 11% 15% 5%

2%

9% 24%

9% 6%

10%

= i-Program

Cam

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I-Pro

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m

Unknown 2%

= Campus

Freshman 21%

Junior 21%

Senior 20%

Sophomore 27%

Graduate students 9%

*Campus data from Division of Management Information Spring 2018 **i-Program registration information via Banner (n = 1,210)

7% 5%5%

3%5%

3%

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LEADERSHIP CERTIFICATEThe Leadership Certificate Program provides students with a customized experience that integrates leadership education, reflection, and experience over multiple semesters. Students are matched with a Leadership Coach and create a Leadership Portfolio that documents their leadership growth.

The Jeffrey Moss Outstanding Leadership Coach AwardThis year’s recipient was Donald Hardin. Don is currently a Visiting Instructor for the Department of Recreation, Sport, and Tourism.

The Outstanding Portfolio Award was given to two students for extraordinary creation of their Leadership Portfolios. This year’s recipients of the Outstanding Leadership Portfolio Award were Marina Porras-Gomez and Tai Lok Yan Carina.

406 active certificate students as of 6/30/18 94 certificate completers in

2017-2018

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LEADERSHIP CERTIFICATE CERTIFICATE DEMOGRAPHICS

94 certificate completers in 2017-2018

African American

Caucasian

Asian/Pacific

Islander

Latinx

Multiracial

International

Race/Ethnicity & International Status

Participants by College

of completers would recommend the certificate program to a friend

92%9%

17%

29%

4%

9%

32%

Liberal Arts and Sciences 32%

Gies College of Business 17%

Division of General Studies 15%

College of Engineering 11%

Applied Health Sciences 7%

ACES 9%

Participation by Academic Year

Certificate data comprises active students as of June 30, 2018 (n = 406)

Freshman 15%

Junior 27%

Senior 31%

Sophomore 23%

Graduate students 4%

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WORKSHOPSA variety of leadership development programs are offered in classes, Registered Student Organizations (RSO’s), or other group settings. These workshops are 60-90 minutes in length, are highly experiential, and delivered by trained facilitators.

CLIFTON STRENGTHS Better understand your talents to improve your own self efficacy, and your teams.

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COMMUNICATIONRecognize different types and styles of communication.

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MOTIVATIONUnderstand the ins and outs of motivating others.

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STRATEGIC PLANNINGCreate long-term organizational stability through goal setting.

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CONFLICT MANAGEMENTDevelop techniques to tackle difficult conversations.

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TEAMWORKLearn strategies to work more efficiently and develop a more effective team.

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EMPATHY Understand other’s perspectives and emotions without necessarily agreeing with them.

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FACULTY FELLOWS THE INSTITUTE BY LEADERSHAPE™

ILLINOIS LEADERSHIP COORDINATING COMMITTEE

The Institute by LeaderShape® is a nationally renowned six-day program designed to teach students skills related to leading with integrity, creating a vision, and learning the importance of developing meaningful relationships. In January 2017, 64 students from diverse academic colleges and backgrounds participated in the program.

The Illinois Leadership Coordinating Committee (ILCC) is comprised of approximately 50 faculty, staff, and students who support leadership initiatives for Illinois students. Leadership education continues to enjoy broad support on campus. The ILCC has members from ten undergraduate-enrolling colleges or units, the Foundation, and multiple Student Affairs Departments.

ADDITIONAL PROGRAMS/INITIATIVES

Dr. Kathryn ClancyAssociate Professor, Anthropology, PEEC, Beckman InstituteDouble Whammies in Workplace Harassment: Implications for University Leadership

Dr. K Peter KuchinkeProfessor and Director of Graduate Studies, Department of Education Policy, Organization, and LeadershipThe Utility of University-Based Leadership Development in Early Employment

Dr. David RoschAssociate Professor, Agricultural Leadership EducationExamining the Process of Leadership Learning

Dr. Ying ChenAssistant Professor, Labor and Employment Relations

The Effects of Congruence in Member and Leader Organizational Identification on Work Outcomes

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ILLINOIS LEADERSHIP INVENTORY

In August 2017, the ILC launched the Illinois Leadership Inventory (ILI). The ILI is online self-assessment tool based on the Illinois Model of Leadership that includes four modules covering each level of practice (Personal/Self, Interpersonal/Team, Organization, and Community/Society). Upon registering, visitors answer a series of questions to evaluate their leadership abilities. At the conclusion, visitors are a given personalized results including recommendations for future learning and development. The recommendations including ILC programs and services, academic courses, co-curricular, and resources such as podcasts, TEDtalks, and books.

1,015completed an ILI module in 2017-2018

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= i-program participants= campus wide percentage

ILLINOIS LEADERSHIP INVENTORY 15TH ANNIVERSARY

The ILC celebrated its 15th Anniversary on May 4th at the Illini Center in Chicago, Illinois. Over 60 guests joined the celebration including President Tim Killeen and Chancellor Robert Jones.

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PRESENTATIONS & AWARDSPUBLICATIONS

Hansen, S.L., & Hoag, B.A. (2017). Promoting Learning, Career Readiness, and Leadership in Student Employment. In Smith, K.K., Rooney, G.S., and Spencer, G. (Eds). (2018). Leadership development for career readiness in university settings, no. 157. San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass.

Rosch, D.M., Spencer, G. L. & Hoag, B.A. (2017). A Comprehensive Multi-Level Model for Campus-Based Leadership Education. Journal of Leadership Education, 16 (4), 124-134. DOI: 1012806/V16/I4/A2

Smith, K.K., Rooney, G.S., & Spencer, G. (Eds). (2018). Leadership development for career readiness in university settings, no. 157. San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass.

PRESENTATIONS

Hoag, B.A., & Spencer, G.L. (2018). Creating and Assessing a Learning-Centric Employment Program. NACA National Convention, Boston, MA.

Hoag, B.A., & Schmitt, K. (2018). Survey Design 101. NACA National Convention, Baltimore, MD.

PROFESSIONAL INVOLVEMENT

Gayle Spencer

• Board of Representatives for the Council for the Advancement of Standards (CAS)

• Big Ten Leadership Educators’ Network Planning Committee

• Educational session reviewer for the 2018 National Association for Student Personnel Administrators (NASPA) Annual Convention

• Educational session reviewer for the 2018 Association of Leadership Educators (ALE) Conference

Beth Hoag

• Co-Chair for the National Leadership Symposium.

• Big Ten Leadership Educators’ Network Planning Committee

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Hoag, B.A. (2017, Sept. 20). The Role of Assessment in Student Involvement. ACPA Webinar.

Hoag, B.A. (2018, May). Data Visualization 101. UIUC Student Affairs Assessment Conference. Champaign, IL.

Rosch, D. M. & Spencer, G. (2017). Proposing a Structure of a Multi-Level Campus Based Model of Leadership Education. International Leadership Association, Brussels, Belgium.

Schmitt, K., & Hoag, B.A. (2018). Ten Things to Know About Assessment. NACA National Convention, Boston, MA.

Spencer, G.L. (2017). Leadership and Career Education: Connecting for a New Vision. Association for Leadership Educators Conference, Charleston, SC.

Spencer, G.L. (2018). CAS: What’s new, what’s useful, and how you can use it! NACA National Convention, Boston, MA.

Spencer, G.L., & Hoag, B.A. (2018). Engaging Faculty, Staff, and Students to Create a Leadership Model and Philosophy. NACA National Convention, Boston, MA.

Spencer, G.L., & Hoag, B.A. (2018). Engaging Faculty, Staff, and Students to Create a Leadership Model and Philosophy. NASPA Annual Conference, Philadelphia, PA.

Spencer, G.L., & Hoag, B.A. (2018). Creating and Assessing a Learning-Centric Employment Program. NASPA Annual Conference, Philadelphia, PA.

Tian, J. & Edwards, R. (2018). Experiences and Outcomes of International Students in ILC Programs and Services. [Poster Presentation] UIUC Student Affairs Assessment Conference. Champaign, IL.

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ENDOWMENTS

BE A PART OF THE ILC!

DONORSTony Petullo Class of 1961, BusinessPetullo Endowment Fund

Richard Cavenaugh & Timothy CavenaughClass of 1982, Engineering & Class of 1979, Fine and Applied ArtsCavenaugh Library Fund

John Graf Class of 1981, Liberal Arts and Sciences

Graf Internship Fund

Tracey Glancy Class of 1976, Liberal Arts and Sciences

Glancy Endowment Fund

Jeffrey MossJeffrey Moss Memorial Fund

Jane Phillips Donaldson Class of 1965 Liberal Arts and SciencesClass of 1967, MS, College of Media

Stan SutherlandClass of 1976, Liberal Arts and Sciences

Illinois Leadership Scholarship Fund

Mary Jo and Milton R. BrownMilton R. Brown, Class of 1953, College of ACESMilton and Mary Jo Endowed Leadership Fund

Eugene JendClass of 1986, College of Engineering

Class of 1997, MBA, Gies College of BusinessJend-Zabaswki Scholarship Fund

All of the ILC programs and services are free for Illinois students, and financial contributions can help more students experience world class leadership education.

Here is what your contribution could do:

• $10 would support one student to complete the StrengthsFinder assessment

• $100 would support one student to attend an i-program

• $300 would support a class of 30 to participate in a leadership workshop

• $500 would allow a student to complete the Leadership Certificate

• $1,000 would allow one student to attend the Institute ™ by LeaderShape ®

• $5,000 would support an entire i-Program

If you’d like to learn more about making a contribution visit: go.illinois.edu/giveILC

or you can contact us at leadership@illinois.edu

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Richard Cavenaugh & Timothy CavenaughClass of 1982, Engineering & Class of 1979, Fine and Applied ArtsCavenaugh Library Fund

Mary Jo and Milton R. BrownMilton R. Brown, Class of 1953, College of ACESMilton and Mary Jo Endowed Leadership Fund

ANNUAL DONORS

CORPORATE SPONSORS

Rolls Royce has supported the ILC for several years, providing funds that helped launch the Innovation i-Program.

• Joseph Barnabee & Christine Ahn

• Willard Broom

• Michael Bushman

• Richard Cavenaugh

• Jie Chen

• Stephanie Leese Emrich

• Mary Eubanks & Francisco Roque

• Richard Frasier

• Elizabeth & Mitchell G. Heisler

• Beth Hoag • Eugene Jend • Jessica Konczak • Peter Koburov

• Ashley Lackovich

• Matthew Longino

• Nishant Makhijani

• Sharon Merwin & Gregory Spiess

• Craig Milkint

• Willard Mott

• Frances Myers

• Wayne Muskievicz

• Kimberly Nehls

• Steven Nieslawski

• Danielle Parrillo

• Anthony Petullo

• Stephanie Richartz

• Elizabeth Ridder

• Cheryl & Walter Ruane

• Gail Stern

• Stan Sutherland

• Sandra & Charles Thompson

• Sara Thompson

• Felix Wang

• Courtney Wolff

• Anson Wong • Timothy & Lisa Wayne

• Peter & Linda Weitzel

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217.333.0604Illini Union, Room 290 leadership@illinois.edu www.leadership.illinois.edu

Gayle Spencer Ph.D.Director

Beth Hoag Ph.D.Associate Director

Jeff YacupAssistant Director

Lauren WinterbothamAssistant Director

Erica BurksVisiting Assistant Director

Pam BedientOffice Administrator

ILC STAFF

I-PROGRAMSTaylor Tian*Eboni BradleySydney SeptoskiOlivia SchiffererAnnika KulkarniBryan Wong

Lydia HoopingarnerNora GuerreroKeegan PrenticeSara TempleAdele ZhaiJiewen Zhai

BRANDING MARKETING ADVERTISING OUTREACH

Ricardo Edwards*Hailini PatelLiz LiTommy Chavez

ASSESSMENT & RESEARCH Will Davenport*

Ran Li*Zixin Ouyang*Linh Cao*Yiting Pan*

PRACTICUM STUDENTS

Gabby RodriguezKristyn TarpeyLondon ThomasMalik TatumAnnie Zou

CUSTOMER SERVICE

Summer BrunsonSaheli ShethEmilee FlaugherAlexis Simmons

EDUCATION

Layla Alazawy*Je’Nay ByersStephanie LokDao MacRob Klein

LEADERSHIP CERTIFICATE

PHOTOGRAPHERSMarcia ChouAlex JeonConnie SarantosAlexis Vasquez *Graduate Student

Monika Purnell*