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Bard College Change in Action - About

 

Mission

Bard College's Change in Action program will engage participants in a process that challenges them to develop consciousness of self, other, and the collective. Following the Social Change Model of Leadership, which is grounded in the development of specific skills, this program strives to empower participants to become effective change agents.

The Seven Values of the Social Change Model of Leadership

Consciousness of Self and Others
Being aware of the values, emotions, attitudes, and beliefs that motivate one to take action, including how one understands others.
Congruency
Thinking, feeling, and behaving with consistency, genuineness, authenticity, and honesty towards others.
Commitment
Implies intensity and duration. It requires a significant involvement and investment of one's self in the activity and its intended outcomes. It is the energy that drives the collective effort.
Collaboration
The primary means of empowering others and self through trust. Collaboration can occur when one has trust in the diversity of multiple talents and perspectives of the group members and the power of that diversity to generate creative solutions and actions.
Common Purpose
To work with shared aims and values. It implies the ability to engage in collective analysis of the issues at hand and the tasks to be undertaken. It requires that all members of the group participate actively in articulating the purpose and the goals of the leadership development activity.
Controversy with Civility
Recognizes two fundamental realities of any group effort: that differences in viewpoint are inevitable and valuable, and that such differences must be aired openly and with civility
Citizenship
The process whereby the self is responsibly connected to the environment and the community. It acknowledges the interdependence of all involved in the leadership effort. Citizenship thus recognizes that effective democracy involves individual responsibility as well as individual rights.

 

Program Details

Bard College's Change in Action program consists of three tracks, each of which explores leadership at a different level: Individual, Group, and Society. Each track contains a set of workshops centered around the Seven Values of the Social Change Model of Leadership. Students can participate in the program by attending any or all workshops that are offered. Those who attend at least five workshops in a track will earn a certificate of completion. Workshops will be 1-hour interactive sessions facilitated by students, staff, and faculty.

The Three Tracks

Individual
This track is geared towards students who are interested in acquiring the basic skills needed to get involved, while recognizing and utilizing the skills one already possesses. Objectives for this track include self-reflection, encouraging involvement, providing networking opportunities, increasing self-awareness, and understanding leadership in inclusive environments.
Group
This track is directed towards anyone who is a member, or the leader of a group on campus. Groups can include student clubs, musical groups, athletic teams, res-hall areas, and more. Objectives for this track include creating continuity within your organization, developing practical skills, and raising awareness of campus resources.
Society
This track has a social justice focus and is intended for avanced leaders who seek various perspectives on applications of these practices. Objectives for this track include a deeper understanding of Social Change, understanding multicultural viewpoints, and providing resources and opportunities to encourage off-campus involvement.

 

Track Completion Options

Throughout the semester, we will be identifying other events around campus that will count towards track completion in our three tracks. Be sure to sign up for our email listserv to get the weekly updates. Attending 5 workshops and/or events identified within any track of the program will result in a certificate of completion awarded at the end of each spring semester.

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Bard College Change in Action - Schedule

 

Schedule for Spring 2013

All workshops from 5-6pm (unless stated otherwise) in Campus Center Meeting Room (214) - Pizza & Salad provided

Individual Track

This track is geared towards students who are interested in acquiring the basic skills needed to get involved, while recognizing and utilizing the skills one already possesses. Objectives for this track include self-reflection, encouraging involvement, providing networking opportunities, increasing self-awareness, and understanding leadership in inclusive environments.
  • Time Management - Thursday, February 28, Jane Duffy, Director of BEOP &
    Raf Rodriguez, Assistant Director of BEOP
  • Public Speech Acts - Thursday, March 7, Paul Marienthal, Dean for Social Action & Director of TLS Program
  • Getting Involved - Thursday, March 14, Panel of Student Leaders

Individual Track Details

  • Time Management - Thursday February 28, Jane Duffy, Director of BEOP &
    Raf Rodriguez, Assistant Director of BEOP
    •           The success of students in college hinges greatly on their ability to plan and manage time efficiently.           Harnessing this critical resource increases both academic performance and personal satisfaction. In this           workshop, you gain the personal insight and practical skills to develop and implement a framework for           successful time management. We will help you to adopt proven tools and techniques for time           management or to refine the techniques that you may already be using. Please come prepared with your           schedule for the semester!
  • Public Speech Acts - Thursday, March 7, Paul Marienthal, Dean for Social Action & Director of TLS Program
    •           How often have you found yourself in class with a scintillating thought that you wanted to discuss, but           without the means to explain it to the group effectively? This session is designed to help you frame your           ideas and practice articulating them in a public forum.
  • Getting Involved - Thursday, March 14, Panel of Student Leaders
    •           Looking for new ways to get involved on campus? Come learn from a panel of your peers about their           different experiences, how they got involved, and the successes and challenges they have faced. You'll           also have an opportunity to ask questions.

    Group Track

    This track is directed towards anyone who is a member, or the leader of a group on campus. Groups can include student clubs, musical groups, athletic teams, res-hall areas, and more. Objectives for this track include creating continuity within your organization, developing practical skills, and raising awareness of campus resources.
    • Don't Throw Punches - Tuesday, February 26, Bethany Nohlgren, Dean of Students &
      Lora Seery, Associate Dean of Students
    • Event Planning & Advertising - Tuesday, March 5, Emily Harris '14 & Rushell Reid '14, SPARC Interns
    • Come Together - Tuesday, March 12, David Pack, Area Coordinator for Residence Life

    Group Track Details

  • Don't Throw Punches - Tuesday, February 26, Bethany Nohlgren, Dean of Students &
    Lora Seery, Associate Dean of Students
    •           Are you a club head trying to manage conflict in your club? A PC who has roommates at each other’s           throat? Have too much drama in your friendship group? Join us to learn how to act as an intermediary in           your leadership roles and friendships when disagreements arise. A framework for mediating           disagreements will be outlined as well as tools and solutions for making sure it doesn't get to throwing            punches.
  • Event Planning & Advertising - Tuesday, March 5, Emily Harris '14 & Rushell Reid '14, SPARC Interns
    •           Want to plan a great event, but aren't sure where to begin? Join 2 SPARC (Student Publicity & Activities           Resource Center) interns who will walk you through the steps necessary to plan & promote a successful           event. Learn how SPARC can help you with event planning, and how you can apply these skills to life           after college.
  • Come Together - Tuesday, March 12, David Pack, Area Coordinator for Residence Life
    •           Nothing can derail a group faster than competing goals and ineffective collaboration. In this session           designed to improve group effectiveness, we will explore strategies for developing common purpose,           reaching consensus, and utilizing team members’ strengths through collaboration.

    Society Track

    This track has a social justice focus and is intended for advanced leaders who seek various perspectives on cultural competency, community involvement, and general applictions of these practices. Objectives for this track include a deeper understanding of Social Change, understanding multicultural viewpoints, and providing resources and opportunities to encourage off-campus involvement.
    • Changing the World within Your Reach - Monday, February 25, Annie Berge, Area Coordinator for Office of Residence Life
    • Power & Privilege - Monday, March 4, Jennifer Triplett, Director of Academic Advising
    • Are We Good Neighbors? - Monday, March 11, Erin Cannan, Dean of Student Affairs & Associate Director of the Center for Civic Engagement

    Society Track Details

  • Changing the World within Your Reach - Monday, February 25, Annie Berge, Area Coordinator for Office of Residence Life
    •           Sometimes the prospect of social change can seem like a massive, overwhelming endeavor, but           throughout history sustained social change has often started locally with a small number of individuals           passionately committed to a cause. In this session, we will discuss how to use your relationships,           networks, skills & talents so you can begin to change the world within your reach.
  • Power & Privilege - Monday, March 4, Jennifer Triplett, Director of Academic Advising
    •           In this workshop, we will discuss a framework for understanding the unequal distribution of resources,           opportunities, and power in our society based on institutionalized oppression such as classism, racism,           sexism, etc. We will explore the topic of power and privilege from the perspective that the oppression is           the enemy, not the individual who was born in to a privileged identity group, and that the engagement of           individuals on both sides of the privilege line is critical to interrupting and ending that oppression.
  • Are We Good Neighbors? - Monday, March 11, Erin Cannan, Dean of Student Affairs & Associate Director of
    the Center for Civic Engagement
    •           Is Bard neighborly at home and abroad? Are you a good neighbor? Join staff and students from Bard's           Center for Civic Engagement to discuss what it means to be a good neighbor. Explore concepts of           citizenship on a local, national and international scale. What is our responsibility to our neighbors?

    Archives of Past Workshops

    Within this accordion, you will find information on workshops we've offered in previous semesters since Spring of 2010.

    Archives

    Spring 2010
    • Getting Involved
    • Time Management
    • Personal Goal Setting 101
    • Skills In Action: Who To Talk To And What To Say When You Get There
    • Communication Skills
    • Leadership Practices Inventory
    • Be A Smooth Operator
    • Planning Successful Events
    • Group Dynamics
    • Maximizing Group Effectiveness
    • Positional Leadership Styles
    • Transitioning Officers And Club Leaders
    • Leading Change
    • Finding Direction
    • Power And Privilege
    • Marketing Your Skills
    • How To Be An Ally
    • Community Involvement

      • Fall 2010
      • What Is Leadership?
      • Goal Setting
      • Time Management
      • Public Speech Acts
      • What's Your Type? (MBTI)
      • Getting Involved
      • Budgeting For Clubs
      • Planning Events
      • Running Effective Meetings
      • Conflict Resolution
      • Group Effectiveness
      • Recruitment And Retention
      • Leading Change
      • Civic Engagement
      • Intercultural Communication
      • Power And Privilege
      • How To Be An Ally
      • Social Entrepreneurship

        • Spring 2011
        • Getting Involved
        • True Colors
        • Time Management
        • Knowing Your Resources
        • Self Care
        • Finding Confidence From Within
        • Jump Starting Your Group
        • Now What?
        • Don't Throw Punches
        • Behind-The-Scenes Leadership
        • Integrating Civic Engagement Into Your Group
        • Transitioning Officers And Clubheads
        • Difference And Power
        • Challenge Apathy!
        • What Next?
        • Power And Priviledge
        • Changing The World Within Your Reach
        • Talking About Social Justice With Your Peers

          • Spring 2012
          • Getting Involved
          • Building Confidence
          • Time Management
          • What's Your Type? (MBTI)
          • Public Speech Acts
          • Self-Care
          • Advertising and Recruitment
          • Event Planning w/ SPARC
          • Step Up
          • Don't Throw Punches
          • Behind-the-Scenes Leadership
          • Engaging Leaders
          • Power and Privilege
          • What's Next?
          • Global vs. Local Revisited
          • The Social Network
          • More than a Job
          • The Iron Lady to Caribou Barbie: Gender and Leadership

    Bard College Change in Action - Register

    Registration

    Please register for Bard College's Change in Action program in order to join our listserv and receive weekly updates about the program.

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    Bard College Change in Action - FAQ

     

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What are the benefits of this program?

    The leadership skills and the techniques shared through all of our workshops will help you become a resourceful and effective student leader and/or involved member of the community. Additionally, the benefits of the program extend beyond the practical skill building including strengthening your resume, providing networking opportunities, and learning about other campus leaders’ experiences.

    How do I earn a Certificate of Completion for a track?

    Completion of a track requires attendance at five or more workshops within the track. At the end of each semester, we will notify those who qualify for a Certificate of Completion.

    Is there a timeline for completing a track?

    No. If you are unable to complete a track within one semester, you can attend workshops in future semesters until you reach the five needed for completion. Just be careful not to attend the same workshop twice – those will not be counted.

    Do I need to register for the program?

    Although registration is not necessary in order to attend workshops, it is recommended for tracking purposes. Registering for the program will help us know who might be planning on completing one or more tracks of the program. This does not mean you are bound to program completion, and there is no penalty for not attending workshops.

    Can I register for more than one track at a time?

    Absolutely! Each track has workshops that could benefit you at any point in your college career. However, keep in mind that each track is uniquely designed to fit the needs for students in various levels of experience with leadership. We recommend the Individual Track for new students looking for ways to get involved and learning about their personal leadership styles. The Group track is intended for students who are currently involved with one or more group on campus (club, music group, student staff, etc.) The Society track is intended for the more advanced student leader who is ready to think about translating their experiences at Bard to life beyond college.

    Can I attend just one workshop?

    Yes! You may attend one, a few, or all of them.

    How often will these workshops be offered?

    We hope to offer a series of workshops each semester. Sometimes workshop topics will be repeated, but we will also rotate topics to offer new selections. Additionally, we will identify other campus-wide events that will count towards track completion in all three of our program tracks. We will send weekly updates about these additional events, so be sure to sign up for our e-mail listserv!

    Bard College Change in Action - Sponsors

    Sponsors

    This program would not be possible without the generous support of the following offices and departments:

     

    TLShttp://inside.bard.edu/tls/
    BRAVEhttp://inside.bard.edu/community/services/
    Admissionshttp://www.bard.edu/admission/
    Residence Lifehttp://inside.bard.edu/reslife/
    Student Activitieshttp://studentactivities.bard.edu/
    Dean of Studentshttp://inside.bard.edu/doso/
    Multicultural Affairshttp://science.bard.edu/oma/
    Student AssociationStudent Association Blog
    First-Year Experiencehttp://inside.bard.edu/doso/firstyear/
    Opportunity Programshttp://inside.bard.edu/beop/
    Department of Athleticshttp://www.bardathletics.com/
    Sophomore-Year Experiencehttp://inside.bard.edu/doso/sophomore/
    Alumni/ae Affairs & Development Officehttp://annandaleonline.org
    Career Development Officehttp://inside.bard.edu/career/
    Counseling Servicehttp://inside.bard.edu/counseling/
    Bard College Change in Action - Contact

     

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    Contact info

    30 Campus Road
    Anandale-on-Hudson, NY, 12508
    USA

    Phone: 845.758.7099
    Fax: 845.758.7041
    E-mail: bardcia@bard.edu
    Website: www.bard.edu

     

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