Leading Social Change

February 15, 2017

COWL 86: Leading Social Change (2 credits)


This seminar, designed for Cowell and Stevenson students, will equip students with the fundamental concepts, methods and critical thinking skills required to lead in a diverse society.  Students will acquire the foundational knowledge and skills related to leadership, collaboration, and identity theories with particular emphasis on leading diverse teams. One overarching goal of this course is to deepen students’ understanding of leadership through critical explorations of identity in UC Santa Cruz, local, and national communities. Students will leave this class able to articulate how their identities shape their leadership style and how to effectively collaborate with diverse teams of people to enact social change.
 
3 Sections Available
Tuesdays 3:20-4:55pm
Tuesdays 5:20-6:55pm
Wednesdays: 5:20-6:55pm
 
Meets PR-E Collaborative Endeavor general education requirement.
 
Enrollment is restricted and requires permission codes from instructors. Priority is given to students who will be Resident Assistants for 2017-2018; however, remaining slots will be available for student leaders or students who want to become leaders within the colleges. This course is ideal for members of Cowell Senate, Stevenson Student Council, Student Union Assembly, Outreach Leaders, Welcome Leaders, Peer Advisors, or other student leaders.