Assignment task: Once student leaders are identified and trained, accountability is essential for their continued growth. Staff who is responsible for student leaders must establish standards and guidelines within which student leaders can be successful. Continuous coaching within these established standards provides incredible benefits for leaders and the higher education institution.
Create a 750-1,000 word strategic plan for developing an accountability process for student leaders. This may look different from the conduct process applied to traditional students.
The accountability process should address the following:
- Summary of the qualities and characteristics necessary for student leaders to possess and how these relate to the mission and vision of the higher education institution.
- Rationale and goals for developing an accountability process for student leaders.
- Collaboration techniques that provide positive, effective leadership and guidance to others , including mentorship.
- Strategies to develop and support open, productive, caring, and trusting relationships among leaders, faculty, staff, and students that foster team building.
- Methods to coach students in order to promote them in their given role and prepare them for post-academic environments.