Student Leadership Competencies

The competencies listed below can be used as objectives to create leadership programs, events, and curriculum as well as measure learning.

Self Development

Possesses and awareness of self
Reflects on personal experiences to apply learning in the future
Seeks feedback from others
Acts upon feedback from others as appropriate
Understands the scope of one's own competencies
Engages in behaviors for personal growth
Understands own personal values
Makes decisions that are congruent with personal values
Values own contributions

Personal Management

Organizes materials in an effective manner
Manages finances effectively
Manages time effectively
Responds effectively to change
Acts appropriately based upon evaluation of information
Follows through on responsibilities
Functions independently when appropriate and/or necessary
Uses power appropriately
Makes ethical decisions

Healthy Lifestyles 

Understands ways to achieve a healthy lifestyle
Engages in practices that promote a healthy lifestyle
Demonstrates a positive attitude
Fosters positive and healthy relationships with others

Communication 

Effectively communicates orally
Effectively communicates nonverbally
Listens effectively
Writes effectively
Interacts with others appropriately
Facilitates effectively
Effectively negotiates conflict
Effectively articulates a point of view

Learning

Learns new concepts or information
Understands how to effectively research information
Understands importance of lifelong learning
Understands practical application of theory or concept

Critical Thinking

Understands the interrelatedness of information
Engages in complex and abstract thought
Integrates multiple types of information to effectively solve problems or address issues
Develops original ideas
Evaluates information
Understands methods and processes for creating change

Vision and Goals

Develops a vision related to personal, educational, and/or professional success
Works with others to develop a shared vision
Articulates goals to make progress towards vision
Develops a plan for goal attainment
Assesses progress toward attainment of goals and modifies plans accordingly

Working with Others

Effectively supervises others
Effectively mentors others
Empowers others
Values others' contributions
Understands processes and dynamics of working with others
Understands concepts or organizational culture and context
Motivates others to enhance performance
Assists others with tasks and projects
Collaborates with others effectively
Gives others appropriate feedback
Demonstrates empathy toward others

Diversity

Understands own identity
Understands others' circumstances
Seeks to understand others' perspectives
Values diversity as an asset to group and community functioning
Seeks to diversify own groups and communities
Interacts with and works effectively with diverse populations

Community Engagement

Understands the importance of being a socially responsible community member
Understands the concepts of community and community development
Participates in systems of governance
Engages in service to the community

Social Justice

Understands issues of social injustice
Understands underlying causes of social injustice
Promotes an equitable and non-oppressive society
Confronts oppressive behaviors in others