Learning Outcomes

The program will start with clear learning outcomes (to be developed), propose a developmental progression, link theory and experiential education and rely on evaluation and assessment. The program will also allow enough flexibility for students to tailor their experiences to their particular interests and needs.  Interdisciplinary collaboration will be essential for a successful leadership program focused on ethics and intercultural understanding and it will be very important to reach out to a variety of constituents.  Ideally, all students involved in this program will have an advisor/mentor/coach to help them solidify their learning and actively reflect upon their experiences.

Learning Outcomes (more specific and measurable outcomes will be written)

Students in this program will:

  • Learn and apply a variety of leadership theories,
  • Learn and apply MasonLeads leadership core values, competencies, and assumptions
  • Learn about ethics and apply ethical decision-making processes to daily decisions,
  • Learn about intercultural communication,
  • Develop and apply intercultural competencies,
  • Understand themselves and others better,
  • See themselves as co-creators of their environment,
  • Develop as servant leaders,
  • Set reasonable goals,
  • Participate in service-related student and community organizations,
  • Appreciate the importance of collaboration and seeking a common purpose,
  • Understand leadership styles and their personal leadership style,
  • Apply their strengths in new ways,
  • Understand the importance of empowering others,
  • Enhance their ability to help others and society,
  • Cultivate a global perspective,
  • Strive to be engaged in all aspects of their lives,
  • Actively apply their learning about ethics, leadership and intercultural communication in a “leadership laboratory”,
  • Realize they are an integral part of society and their responsibility to society,
  • Take the time to reflect on their experiences (ideally with the help of a mentor),
  • Reflect on how their learning can apply to their future personal & professional goals,
  • Commit to implement their learning to serve the common good.