Sheridan Student Leadership Framework (External) by SheridanSA

Sheridan's

Student Leadership

Framework

“Leadership is not just a title. It’s the impact and influence you give to others.” - Camilia Orellana Larach, Peer Mentor Team Lead and Varsity Basketball Athlete

Sheridan is a trailblazer in student leadership development, unleashing everyone’s potential to flourish in, and shape a rapidly changing world. The Student Leadership Development (SLD) Framework will galvanize students as they face a complex world and play a significant role in Sheridan’s signature student experience. The Student Leadership Development Framework is the result of extensive community-based research including feedback from our students, staff and faculty. This enhanced cycle of engagement and involvement will create connection, a sense of belonging, spirit and pride in the Sheridan community. Ultimately, the SLD Framework aspires to develop curious, empathetic, reflective and self-aware individuals and aims to develop resilient leaders whose potential is unleashed to make a difference in the people, organizations and communities they serve.

Student Leadership Development Framework

SEL F-A Personal Growth

C SUOIRU

BRUINS LEADERSHIP

Working Together

EV W A ITA R VONNI E

EL F ER

IVE T C

Making A Difference

EV C ITAR O L L OBA The Framework consists of three pillars:

A focus on developing the individual.

A focus on group development and collaboration.

Working Together

Making a Difference

Developing self-awareness and emotional intelligence; identifying values and strengths, exploring leadership styles and identity

Understanding shared vision; recognizing and appreciating difference; establishing trust and relationship building

Taking action; modeling citizenship; serving community; influencing positive change

Personal Growth

An outward focus on community impact.

Guiding Principles While it is difficult to determine a single definition for leadership, the following principles shape our perspective regarding student leadership development at Sheridan. The Student Leadership Development Framework’s principles embrace students as cocreators, foster students’ unique perspectives, and underlines leadership as a complex process that can be learned.

Leadership is complex.

Students are co-creators.

Leadership can be learned.

We recognize leadership is diverse and will foster students' unique perspectives and identity development. There is no 'one size fits all' best approach or theory.

Students are valued partners in the creation and growth of all leadership development programs and initiatives.

More than skills development, leadership requires understanding, practice and reflection.

Leadership is inclusive.

Leadership is a process.

Leadership creates positive change.

Leadership does not require a position or title. Everyone can engage in leadership and has the capacity to lead.

It is a choice and a journey in becoming collaborative, resilient, a role model, and an agent of change.

People and communities are transformed by collective action and leaders who work together to make a difference.

"KNOWING AND WORKING WITH MY STAFF MENTEE HAS BEEN THE GREATEST GIFT."

- Sheridan Student, Leadership Bridge participant

LEAD Program Leadership Education and Development Through the LEAD program and activities, students will demonstrate and apply their leadership skills, engage in reflective growth, and have a positive impact on the development of themselves, the teams they work with, or their community. The program uses the three pillars: Personal Growth, Working Together, and Making a Difference.

PROGRAM OUTCOMES Personal Growth Developing the individual.

Working Together A focus on group development and collaboration.

Making a Difference An outward focus on community impact.

Explore, identify and articulate one’s own personal values, strengths, capabilities and leadership style that supports effective leadership

Demonstrates personal leadership which fosters mutual trust, empathy, inclusivity and understands their impact on others

Identify how leaders create climates which foster creativity, innovation and influence positive change in organizations and communities

Identify various leadership styles and their impact on an organization and on the behaviours of other employees

Develop tools and techniques for communicating effectively to a diverse team through the synthesis and application of leadership theories

Model purposeful civic action and exhibit respect for the complexities and conflicting interests inherent in community work within a leadership context

Exhibit positive interpersonal and collaborative team building skills through collaboration, problem solving and conflict resolution

Analyze creative leadership strategies for leading diverse teams in crossdisciplinary and global contexts

Develop a leadership mindset that supports personal resilience, agility, and wellbeing

LEAD Programs "You already hold all the capabilities within you to uplift and empower others. It's a matter of passion, patience, intent, and courage." - Sheridan Student Leader DISCOVER

EXPLORE

CONFERENCE

A conference planned and delivered by students, for students. The event features globally-recognized keynote speakers, a networking opportunity, and student-led leadership workshops. Students get to meet Alumni, guests, and Sheridan senior leaders.

Sheridan’s fall Student Leadership Conference is free and open to all students. The event brings together members of the Sheridan community from across different streams and leadership experiences to provide students with an opportunity to learn and connect with their peers.

IGNITE CONFERENCE

Sheridan's winter Student Leadership Conference features relevant keynote speakers such as Orlando Bowen. The one-day event features music by local community artists such as Sheridan's CZN. Students can network and attend leadership workshops led by alumni. Sponsored by RBC Future Launch

PEER MENTORS

Peer Mentors are senior students hired to assist incoming students with their transition to postsecondary life. They can offer support, guidance, and encouragement to new students through planning events and activities, developing workshops, and sharing their knowledge of campus and community services.

"Leadership means to influence others in a positive way in order for them to become the best version of themselves." Tejaswini Shah, Peer Mentor (Business Administration: Human Resources Advanced Diploma)

LEADERSHIP COACHES

Student Leadership Coaches are a virtual student position at Sheridan that supports student leadership through the development and facilitation of leadership opportunities hosted by Sheridan’s Student Leadership Development and Engagement department. For example, leadership coaches help facilitate Lunch and Lead sessions, LeaderSHOPS, and support CLC team practice sessions.

LEADERSHIP BRIDGE

VIRTUAL CONNECTORS

Virtual Connectors are student leaders who help their peers connect in a digital environment. They support new students as they transition into Sheridan by supporting early connection opportunities and well-being. They support Sheridan’s texting campaign team, make wellness outreach calls to students, and host fun social drop-ins.

YEAR END STUDENT LEADERSHIP

Reverse mentoring flips the traditional hierarchical model of mentoring. In the Leadership Bridge program, students act as the mentor to Sheridan professional staff and faculty by sharing their unique perspectives. The reciprocal relationship can deepen the mentee's ability to empathize and provide the mentor with rich knowledge of the Sheridan student experience.

CELEBRATION

Celebrating our student leadership community. Recognizing the contributions of students who have consistently displayed exceptional leadership capabilities while making a positive impact on the Sheridan student experience.

"CLC has been an incredible experience. I learned many tools I can use in any type of leadership role. I know these skills will stay with me and help me in many aspects of my future, no matter where I end up." JJ Van Goozen, CLC Participant (Bachelor's Athletic Therapy)

VOLUNTEERING

Connecting students to diverse opportunities to volunteer at Sheridan, and in our neighbouring communities, early in their transition. Providing training, resources and process for students and staff to ensure a successful experience.

COLLEGIATE LEADERSHIP

“Being a Virtual Connector lets students put some of our experience and knowledge about Sheridan to use while allowing us to develop other skills. It is a great job because it allows us to connect with others at Sheridan.” Student Virtual Connector

COMPETITION

The CLC is a high-impact, experiential leadership development initiative that provides students with an opportunity to develop realworld leadership skills and work collaboratively with other students. Sheridan students participate on a team, meeting weekly with their coaches. Finalists from Sheridan in-house competition advance to the annual Collegiate Leadership Competition Global head to head Finals every April.

LEADERSHOPS

Exploring the pillars and LEAD outcomes through a suite of asynchronous and synchronous workshops that delve into leading self, leading others and leading community. Choose your own adventure style options will allow students to create an individualized mix of sessions to support the creation of their leadership identity. Current LeaderSHOPS:

CITIZENSHIP

An extension of Volunteering will include days of service, community impact projects and alternative reading weeks to enable students to make a difference in the communities in which Sheridan resides.

LEADERSHIP ON DEMAND

Leadership on Demand provides leadership training for students in formal leadership roles at Sheridan and across the WorkStudy Program. Student leader groups can select from our collection of LeaderSHOPS or can request customized training for special interest groups (ex. Varsity Team Captains, Club Executives). All sessions are facilitated by the Student Leadership Coaches with support of the Student Leadership Development and Engagement team.

LUNCH AND LEAD

The drop-in Lunch and Lead series is hosted by Sheridan staff and student Leadership Coaches to provide students with the opportunity to explore leadership concepts and to be an active part of the conversation.

TRAINING FOR ONCAMPUS LEADERS

The Student Leadership Development and Engagement team offers centralized leadership training to Sheridan’s student leaders. Leadership is a transferable soft skill that is beneficial regardless of what role a student is in. Centralized leadership training ensures that all student leaders are able to maximize their leadership potential, receive professional development, and engage in networking opportunities.

Identifying and Leveraging your Strengths Values Based Leadership Student Leader Resiliency: From Surviving to Thriving Leading Self Leading Others Leading in Community

INFORMAL RESOLUTION PROCESS

This cross-departmental approach provides an avenue for students to become engaged on campus with guidance, advice and clear expectations. The process connects identified students to opportunities and student leaders seamlessly and confidentially. The IR Process provides opportunities to reflect on their choices, make a difference in the Sheridan community and shift towards growth in a more profound way that previously possible.

"Any one of us can become a leader if we want to. A good leader is also one who can give up their stake for others." - Mach Vi Kiet, Learn Well Facilitator If you have questions, or want to explore the Student Leadership Framework or LEAD Program opportunities further, contact Christine Haesler, Manager Student Leadership & Engagement and First Year Experience christine.haesler@sheridancollege.ca