The Social Change Model of Leadership
Stacey Malaret, Ed.D.
University of Central Florida
Student Leadership Development Office
Defining the Social Change Model
• “Leadership is ultimately about change, and effective leaders are those who are able to affect positive change on behalf of others and society.” (Higher Education Research Institute, 1996, p.10)
• Change is the ultimate goal of the creative process of leadership- to make a better world and a better society for self and others.” (HERI,p.21)
”How wonderful it is that nobody need wait a single moment before starting to improve the world.” -ANNE FRANK
History of Social Change
• Women’s Rights Movement• Civil Rights• Native American Rights
Social Change Model Core Competencies
Change yourself • Engage in self-understanding in order to develop meaningful personal goals. • Explore the role of spirituality in one’s own life. • Practice effective communication. • Engage in activities that enhance physical, psychological and emotional health.
Change your community • Understand and appreciate human differences.
• Develop open, honest and meaningful relationships based on mutual respect. • Identify and strengthen moral convictions.
Change your world • Act with integrity. • Serve as responsible citizens.
The 7 C’s of Social Change
• Citizenship• Collaboration• Common Purpose• Controversy with Civility• Consciousness of Self• Congruence• Commitment
Why get involved in social change
• Creates Opportunity• Action Oriented• Adds Value• Student’s change, so why not change with them!
Examples of Social Change Model at UCF
• Sustainability Projects• Knights Helping Knights (Pantry)• 24 Hour Study Space• Light Pollution• Final Exam Study Day
Senior Social Change initiatives• Civic Groups
– Rotary Club
– Lions Club
– Homeowners Associations/Boards
– Alumni Associations
– Non-profit Boards
– Faith Based Groups
• Senior Corps-Foster Grandparent Program
-Senior Companion Program
-RSVP
Future ideas for SCM…What are your thoughts?
• What are the needs in the UCF or Orlando that should be addressed?
• What has been done to address these needs?
• What resources do you or your organizations need to make change happen?