Course Descriptions
One of the compelling and unique aspects of the Pioneer Leadership Program is its academic minor that students achieve at the end of their 4 years of study. In a recent study of PLP students, it was reported that they perform at a higher level on the Socially-Responsible Leadership Scale (SRLS) as developed by Dr. Tracy Tyree. Using the Social Change Model of Leadership Development (Astin & Astin, 1996, HERI), this scale measured PLP students as showing statistically significantly higher average mean scores across all seven constructs when compared to a random sample of students of similar institutions.
Social Change Model's
"Seven C's":
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Consciousness of Self: Awareness of personal values that motivate for action
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Congruence: Consistency between values and actions
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Commitment: Energy applied to serve and drive collective change
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Collaboration: Ability to work in a common effort
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Common Purpose: Collectively shares values and aims with others
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Controversy with Civility: Openness and awareness coupled with a willingness to work through difference with respect
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Citizenship: Understands and acts upon responsibility to larger community
