The Social Change Leadership Series (SCL) is a FREE 11-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, and 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 11 weeks:
Week 1: Introduce the Social Change Model of Leadership Development and connect the model to their own leadership experiences.
Week 2: Explore Consciousness of Self as a foundational value of the Social Change Model. Reflect on personal values and how they shape leadership.
Week 3: Learn how to align individual values in leadership while practicing authenticity and consistency when making decisions and leading others.
Week 4: Analyze the role of commitment in creating meaningful and sustainable social change. Focus on how motivation and accountability help leaders follow through on their goals and responsibilities.
Week 5: Develop strategies for working together and recognize the importance of collective leadership in creating change.
Week 6: Explore how shared values and collective vision bring people together towards a common goal.
Week 7: Highlight strategies for engaging in constructive dialogue and managing conflict in a respectful, solution-oriented way.
Week 8: Connects leadership with civic responsibility by demonstrating how participants can engage with their communities.
Week 9: Bring together the individual, group, and societal values of the Social Change Model. Take a closer look at how the 7 C's work together.
Week 10: Consider how leadership drives meaningful change in society and reflect on personal leadership development.
Week 11: Participants will present their Capstone projects, showcasing how they have applied the Social Change Model to real-world social issues.