About the Rochester Center for Community Leadership

COMPASS • TO PERSONAL •

SUCCESS

C h a r t Yo u r C o u r s e To E x c e l l e n c e !

ROCHESTER CENTER FOR COMMUNITY LEADERSHIPBetter Yourself - Better Your Community

Rochester Center for Community Leadership University of Rochester

510 Wilson Commons / P.O. Box 270443 Rochester, NY 14627

Telephone: (585) 273-3961 Fax: (585) 276-0151

Web: www.rochester.edu/college/rccl

The Rochester Center for Community Leadership (RCCL) connects undergraduate students at the University to their community through the development and implementation of various programs. Established in January 2005 under the umbrella of the Office of the Dean of Students within the College, RCCL encourages students to become engaged citizens and leaders during their college years and beyond. The Center is guided by a unique model of community leadership based on student and community development theory, as well as leadership theory. This model supports the interest-driven nature of the College curriculum.

To Learn More About The Compass To Personal Success Program

Contact: Jody Goodman Email: jgoodma8@admin.rochester.edu

Important Dates to Remember

Event DateInformation Session Sept. 7, 2011 @6 pm

Applications Deadline Sept. 20, 2011 @5 pm

Notification of Acceptance Sept. 30, 2011

Orientation Session - Peer Leadership Coach Meet & Greet

Oct. 5, 2011 @6pm

Skills-Workshop & Debrief Session 1: Self-Assessment

Oct. 19, 2011 @6pm

Skills-Workshop & Debrief Session 2: Leadership Styles

Nov. 16, 2011 @6pm

Skills-Workshop & Debrief Session 3: Values

Feb. 15, 2011 @6pm

Case Study & Project Presentations

Apr. 15, 2011 @1pm

How Do Students Apply?Students who meet the qualifications are encouraged to apply to the Compass to Personal Success Program. Applications are available online at www.rochester.edu/college/rccl or from the RCCL, located in 501C Wilson Commons. The completed CPS Application package is due on Sept. 20, 2011 by 5:00 p.m.

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As a cohort, attend the Orientation/Meet & Greet Session.

As a cohort, attend 3 Skills Workshops & Debriefing Sessions: Leadership Styles, Values & Diversity.

Complete Homework Assignments.

Engage in Peer-to-Peer Leadership Coaching with Third-Year CPS Students.

Prerequisite: Completion of the Skill/Individual Components.

As a cohort, participate in Project Adventure.

As a cohort, attend 2 Roundtable Discussions.

Complete an academic course with a leadership focus from the approved list.

Act as a Peer Leadership Coach for First-Year CPS Students.

As a cohort, attend the Orientation/Meet & Greet Session for first year CPS Students.

Attend Proposal Development Workshops.

Each student will complete a capstone project at the end of the program. The capstone project consists of writing a 2 to 3 page letter to themselves setting leadership goals (the tasks/challenges they hope to tackle and skills they hope to enhance after completing the program). Students will also discuss lessons learned from their participation in CPS.

As a cohort, complete the UR/Paychex Leadership Institute.

As a cohort, attend the second year Case Study Presentations & third year Project Presentations.

Attend the Peer-to-Peer Menoring Workshop.

Complete a Case-Study Presentation.

Complete 1 of the following: Be a member or leader of a group & complete a reflection piece on leadership.

OR coordinate a special project with a group with a reflection piece.

Coordinate an Educational Program and market the event for the campus community.

OR coordinate a Service Project to benefit campus, the Greater Rochester Community or Beyond.

OR complete an internship & reflection piece on how it relates to leadership.

What are the Components of Compass to Personal Success?

Why Compass to Personal Success?Benefits of participation in CPS for students at the University of Rochester include:

• Identification of their purpose and passion

• Increased self-efficacy and competence for effective leadership

• Creation of meaningful and lasting connections within the community

• Reflect and celebrate one’s impact within the campus and surrounding communities

• Receive recognition at various levels for dedicated time and efforts

• Gain valuable resume-building experience

What is Compass to Personal Success?The University of Rochester recognizes the increasing demand for individuals capable of taking leadership roles in all professions and sectors of society. Rooted in the Social Change Model of Leadership, the Compass to Personal Success Program (CPS) strives to enhance students’ self-awareness and self-knowledge in an effort to develop their leadership skills and competencies. To achieve this students:

• Enroll in formal classes

• Engage in mentoring relationships

• Participate in community/civic based leadership opportunities

The Social Change Model of Leadership consists of three components: the Individual, the Group, and the Community/Society. This model of leadership suggests that a leader is “one who is able to effect positive change for the betterment of others, the community, and society. All people are potential leaders.” Emphasis is placed on the following principles:

• Leadership is collaborative.

• Leadership should be value-based.

• Leadership is a process rather than a position.

• Service is a powerful vehicle for developing students’ leadership skills.

• All students (not just those who hold formal positions) are potential leaders.

• Leadership is concerned with effecting change on behalf of others and society.

To learn more, students are encouraged to attend the Information Session on Sept. 7, 2011 at 6:00 p.m. in the Gowen Room, Wilson Commons. Call (585) 273-3961 to R.S.V.P.

Students have the option to complete the program in a three-year schedule or in an accelerated two-year schedule. Accepted students will join a cohort and work through portions of the program together. The requirements of the program are outlined in the table below. Failure to complete any of the mandatory components of CPS could jeopardize student’s participation in the program.

To be considered for the Compass to Personal Success Program, students must be:

• Currently enrolled as an Undergraduate in good disciplinary standing at the University of Rochester.

• Students must be willing to be involved OR actively involved in campus organizations, community service, civic engagement, and/or employment OR previously involved at the High School Level.

What are the Qualifications?