The Social Change Leadership Series is a FREE 8-week certificate program designed to help Cal Poly students explore leadership and identity through a critical social lens. Open to all students, regardless of prior leadership experience, this series dives in the Social Change Model of Leaderhsip Development.
Through weekly workshops, discussion, and hands-on activities, participants will:
- Deepen their understanding of the Social Change Model of Leadership Development
- Strengthen collaboration and communication skills
- Explore the relationship between social identities, power, and privilege
- Develop and present a capstone project demonstrating how leadership drives social change
This series is ideal for students looking to make a meaningful impact on their communities. Past participants have applied their learning to roles in student government, clubs, advocacy groups,a dn service organizations.
Whether you're passionate about driving social change, strengthening your leadership skills, or simple expanding your perspective, the Social Change Leadership Series is a great opportunity to grow, collaborate, and lead with purpose!
Overview of the 8 weeks:
Week 1: Introduce the Social Change Model of Leadership Development and dive into consciousness of self by reflecting on values, strengths, and motivations.
Week 2: Focus on congruence and commitment where participants will learn how to commit to causes they are passionate about.
Week 3: Emphasizes the importance of collaboration, and impact of unconscious biases through hands on activities
Week 4: Participants will discuss how common purpose strengthens leadership efforts and fosters unity in group settings
Week 5: Explore strategies for engaging in constructive dialogue and managing conflict in a respectful, solution-oriented way.
Week 6: Connects leadership with civic responsibility by demonstrating how participants can engage with their communities.
Week 7: Consider how leadership drives meaningful change in society and reflect on personal leadership development while working on the Capstone project.
Week 8: Participants will present their Capstone projects, showcasing how they have applied the Social Change Model to real-world social issues.