Module7

Civic Responsibility

[AmeriCorps Project Ayuda]

Module 7: Civic Leadership

1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 - 6 - 7 - 8 - 9

Concept

Do you think of yourself as a leader? Most everyone is called to lead at some point in their lives and as a Citizen Scholar, you've taken on an important role in your community and campus. One key to successful leadership is knowing yourself well -- your strengths, your limitations, the things that push your buttons. At some point you may wish to pursue leadership studies, a growing academic subject area. But for now, it's important that you have knowledge of your own leadership tendencies, identify the areas you'd like to build upon and strengthen, and think about what it means to be a leader in the civic sphere, as opposed to an educational, business, faith-based community or family realm.

Readings

Go to the following links to read about Leadership:

What's your Emotional Intelligence?

Leadership and Participation

Reflective Activity:

1. List five characteristics of leadership most often associated with the business or corporate world and apply them to the larger civic arena. What is required of a leader in community that may not be necessary in business? Are there kinds of activities and traits that would serve one well in the corporate world but not in civic engagement?

2. Identify three of your qualities that make you a good leader. Now name one or two areas you'd like to strengthen or improve in order to lead more effectively.

Now, you must send in your answers:

E-mail them to pvcceap@pvmail.maricopa.edu

Fax them to 602-787-7297

Or, mail them to:
ATTN: Project Ayuda
Paradise Valley Community College
18401 N. 32nd Street KSC 151A
Phoenix, AZ 85032

Next Module

1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 - 6 - 7 - 8 - 9

*Special thanks to the Midwest Campus Compact Consortium for their work in putting this guide together.