Transcript Examining the Influence of Personality on Ethical Decision

Developing a Strategy for Leader
Development Across the University
A Presentation for Colleagues in Jesuit
Business Education (CJBE)
July 18, 2009
Bill Bassett, Director University Assessment and Planning and
Emmett E. Perry, Ph.D, Rockhurst U.
Purposes of the Presentation
1. To describe our University’s efforts since 2007 to move
forward as an institution to more comprehensive leader
development as part of our institutional identity.
2. To describe the strategy that has been followed.
3. To describe specific initiatives that have been
developed—and are being developed as pilots.
Presentation Structure
- Why the change? Mission, Vision, Values
- Strategic planning process
- Principles for Leader Development
- MBA Pilot (under construction)
Rockhurst University Mission and Vision
Mission. Rockhurst University exists to transform lives by
creating a learning community centered on excellence in
undergraduate liberal education and graduate education.
Rockhurst is Catholic and Jesuit, involved in the life and
growth of the city and the region, and committed to the
service of the contemporary world.
Vision. Rockhurst University will be nationally recognized
for transforming lives and forming leaders in the Jesuit
tradition. Inspired by the example of St. Ignatius of Loyola,
this Catholic university community seeks to make God’s
good world better through learning, leadership, service, and
the pursuit of justice.
Rockhurst University’s Core Jesuit Values
 Finding God in All Things:
 Reflection and Discernment:
 Magis – “More”:
 Cura Personalis – “Care for the Whole Person”:
 Contemplatives in Action:
 Wisdom – Sapientia Aedificavit Sibi Domum –
“Wisdom Has Built Herself a Home”
Strategic Direction 2: “…Rockhurst creates an integrative
experience for students to develop skills, competencies and
values in these seven areas:
 LEADERSHIP: The commitment to develop the gifts and talents of self and others
to make a positive difference in the world.
 COMMUNICATION: The ability to communicate effectively in a variety of contexts and
with awareness of purpose and audience.
 INTERNATIONAL AND CULTURAL UNDERSTANDING: The appreciation of cultural
differences and commonalities, and the ability to interact with sensitivity and alertness
as citizens of the world.
 CRITICAL AND CREATIVE THINKING: The ability to search for knowledge, investigate
questions, and apply information in a systematic, discerning, and innovative manner.
 ETHICS AND SOCIAL JUSTICE: The commitment to create a more just world and to
live with integrity, humility, tolerance, and empathy.
 ACADEMIC KNOWLEDGE: The capacity to assimilate and apply a broad range of skills,
knowledge, and abilities to a chosen field of study.
 SELF FORMATION: The discovery and cultivation of spiritual, physical, social, and
emotional well-being.”
Essential Elements of the University’s
Strategy for Leader Development
1. Ensure a common set of experiences for all students.
2. Provide optional or elective programming that builds
upon the foundational base.
3. Engage the entire community. Provide opportunities and
encouragement for staff and faculty development as well
as students.
4. Emphasize the development of life-long skills in selfexamination focused on aligning actions with core values
and personal goals.
Guiding Principles and First Steps
1. Use the White Paper to engage and focus the community.
2. Be intentional about using the “Model for Leader
Development” in and out of the classroom.
3. Ensure that both the individual student and students’ faculty
and staff do some form of early and late assessment.
4. Employ pilots. Share results.
Example: Pilot use of a Learning, Leadership and Service
e-Portfolio in the Honors, Education, OT, CSD, and
Executive Fellows MBA programs.
Pilot: MBA Program
Helzberg School of Management (HSOM)
The following is an example of one pilot
that is currently being developed for
implementation in August 2010. It
includes a “foundations” component as
well as “optional” component.
HSOM MBA Leader Development
Initiative
Program continues to be
developed and is designed for
implementation in fall 2010
(portions piloted in fall 2009).
University and HSOM: MBA Leader
Development Objectives
•Understand your uniqueness. Develop your capabilities,
your values, and your worldview;
•Develop life-long skill in self-examination focused on
aligning actions with core values and personal goals;
•Motivate yourself and others to recognize and pursue
worthy aims;
•Confidently innovate and adapt to lead with integrity in
a changing world; and
•Through service to others, learn to engage others with
a positive, loving attitude.[i]
[i]
From Rockhurst University White Paper, adapted from Lowney, 294-295.
Program Design
1. Program Orientation
2. “Leadership Foundations” (all students)
- Workshop
- Mid-course Compass Check
- Capstone
3. “Leadership Horizons” (competitive selection)
- Readings and reflections Component
- Service Component
- Mentor Program
- Work-site Visit Program
Program Orientation
- Occurs near enrollment
- Social event
- Components:
- Orientation to Program:
- Integration of development in coursework
- Setting expectations
- An Introduction to Ignatian Pedagogy: Anchoring
- Leader Development In Jesuit Tradition.
- Adult learning: Undergraduate v. Graduate Studies
- Introduction to “Foundations” and “Horizons”
- Introduction to Learning Teams (3X1)
“Leadership Foundations”
Components
- All students participate
- Program Workshop (with Orientation)
- Individual preparation (see slide below for example)
- Reading Assignments (Read, Reflect, Record)
- Self-assessment exercises/inventories
(Complete, Reflect, Record)
- Learning Team discussion (3 students & 1 staff/fac)
- Course integration of assignments, Selfassessments.
- Compass Check
- Focused review of program to date; new
assignments—reflect, record, discuss.
- Capstone
“Leadership Foundations”
Components (continued)
- Capstone
- Development of Leadership Philosophy (ver. 2)
- Development of Individual Development Plan
- Completion of Individual Project: Paper/Portfolio
- Participation in Integrative Exercises with
Learning Team
“Leadership Foundations”
Specific Assignments:
- Self-awareness exercises: StrengthQuest, Leadership
Practices Inventory, Values and Goal-setting Exercise,
others?
- Articles (fictitious titles—suggestive of content):
Leadership in the Jesuit Tradition
Developing a Leadership Philosophy
Self-Leadership and Personal Development
Others?
- Complete Reflection and Record Observations for
Each Assignment. Share Report with Learning Team
- Meet with Learning Team to discuss observations
“Leadership Horizons”
Components:
- Optional/Competitive Selection Process
- Occurs in parallel with “Foundations”
- Facilitation of Mentor Identification/Assignment
- Worksite Lunch Program with Area Executives
Program
- Readings Assignments (articles and books)
- Team Service Project
Alternatives under consideration
- Conference attendance
- ??
Your Role !
- Suggestions and Feedback is VERY much
appreciated.
- Specific ideas might include:
- Particular articles you might suggest (undergrad v.
graduate student focus)
- Must-have assessments
- Attend our Roundtable. Followup discussion
scheduled today: Table # 1 in the Rock Room at 3:15
With our thanks,
Bill and Emmett
Conclusion
Thank you for your participation
With our thanks,
Bill and Emmett
Thank you for your participation
With our thanks,
Bill and Emmett