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Council for the Advancement of Standards in Higher Education Standards for Academic Advising 

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CAS – Student Leadership Programming standards (SLPs): - LINK TO PDF: http://www.cas.edu/getpdf.cfm?PDF=E86F4088-052E-0966-ADCB25F2A9FE7A70 Identify relevant and desirable student learning and development outcomes from among the six domains and related dimensions: -Domain: knowledge acquisition, integration, construction, and application Dimensions: understanding knowledge from a range of disciplines; connecting knowledge to other knowledge, ideas, and experiences; constructing knowledge; and relating knowledge to daily life - Domain: cognitive complexity Dimensions: critical thinking, reflective thinking, effective reasoning, and creativity - Domain: intrapersonal development Dimensions: realistic self-appraisal, self-understanding, and self-respect; identity development; commitment to ethics and integrity; and spiritual awareness - Domain: interpersonal competence Dimensions: meaningful relationships, interdependence, collaboration, and effective leadership. - Domain: humanitarianism and civic engagement Dimensions: understanding and appreciation of cultural and human differences, social responsibility, global perspective, and sense of civic responsibility - Domain: practical competence Dimensions: pursuing goals, communicating effectively, technical competence, managing personal affairs, managing career development, demonstrating professionalism, maintaining health and wellness, and living a purposeful and satisfying life Student Competencies: Foundations of leadership should include: - historical perspectives on leaders, leadership, and leadership development - established and evolving theoretical, conceptual, and philosophical frameworks of leadership - the distinction between management and leadership - diverse approaches to leadership including positional (leadership-follower dynamics) and non-positional (collaborative-process models) - theories and strategies of change - the integrative and interdisciplinary nature of leadership - cross-cultural and global approaches to leadership Personal development should include: - an awareness and understanding of various leadership styles and approaches - exploration of a personal leadership philosophy, including personal values exploration, leadership identity development, and reflective practice - connection of leadership to social identities and other dimensions of human development, such as psychosocial, cognitive, moral, and spiritual development - leadership skill development, including accessing and critiquing sources of information, ethical reasoning and decision making, oral and written communication skills, critical thinking and problem-solving, cultural competence, goal setting and visioning, motivation, creativity, and risk-taking Interpersonal development should include: - movement from dependent or independent to interdependent relationships - development of self-efficacy for leadership - recognition of the influences on leadership of multiple aspects of identity, such as race, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, class, disability, nationality, religion, and ethnicity Development of groups, organizations, and systems should include: - Group competencies: •team building •developing trust •group roles, group dynamics, and group development •group problem-solving, conflict management, and decision-making •shared leadership and collaboration - Organizational competencies: •organizational planning, communication, and development •organizational culture, values, and principles •organizational politics and political systems •organizational lifecycles, sustainability, and stewardship •methods of assessing and evaluating organizational effectiveness - Systems competencies: •understanding and critiquing of systems and human behavior within systems including functional and dysfunctional practices •coalition-building and other methods of systemic change •civic and community engagement •leadership across diverse organizations, environments, and contexts