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Leadership identity development in curricular settings
Summer F Odom1, Allison L Dunn1
1Agricultural Leadership, Education, and Communications, Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas, USA.
New Directions for Student Leadership
|June 13, 2023
Summary
This study explores how academic programs, like majors and certificates, foster leadership identity in college students. It emphasizes specific course activities designed for leader development within educational settings.
Area of Science:
- Higher Education
- Leadership Studies
- Curriculum Development
Background:
- Leadership identity development is crucial for college students' academic and professional growth.
- Existing research often overlooks the role of academic curricula in shaping leadership identity.
- Understanding how academic contexts influence leadership development is essential for effective student programming.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify and analyze specific curricular approaches for developing leadership identity in undergraduate students.
- To examine how academic structures (majors, minors, certificates) can be leveraged for leadership development.
- To highlight effective course activities that engage students in the process of leadership identity formation.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative analysis of existing academic programs and their leadership development components.
- Review of course syllabi and program descriptions focusing on leadership identity.
- Examination of pedagogical strategies employed in courses aimed at leadership development.
Main Results:
- Academic majors, minors, and certificates offer distinct opportunities for structured leadership identity development.
- Specific course activities, such as experiential learning and reflective assignments, significantly contribute to identity formation.
- Integration of leadership concepts across the curriculum enhances student engagement and development.
Conclusions:
- Academic curricula provide a viable and effective framework for cultivating leadership identity in college students.
- Educational institutions should intentionally design programs and courses to support leadership development.
- Further research should explore the long-term impact of curricular leadership development on student outcomes.
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