Leadership Links

In our discussion of leadership, I thought it would be fitting to check out some web resources that will facilitate your understanding. Please recognize that these leadership sites are not the sole source. You may keep an open mind, but please be critical as well. Leadership types can differ based on philosophical viewpoints and the particular area of leadership in which you are involved. In short, while there are commonly shared leadership characteristics, there is no one-size-fits-all leadership style.

(Read this piece for sure)


(This is the handout I gave to you)

Here is another good site. Pay close attention to "Leadership Reflections" and "Leadership Skills."

(A Really Thorough Site)

SENIOR YEAR!

As you already know, it's senior year. Please make sure you are applying for scholarships! We have already discussed the budget within California. While federal aid has increased, the cost of attendance has also gone up. Please fill in the gaps by applying for additional scholarships :).

In addition to this, we are strengthening our critical thinking skills. This semester has provided opportunities to watch Stossel's videos on controversial topics, discussion of controversial topics, and analysis of critical current affairs in the United States and abroad. Being mindful of these concepts, we are closing out the semester with current events presentations and discussions. If you do not have a copy, here is a digital copy of the Current Event form. Please feel free to use it. Also, here is an additional link to question stems based on Bloom's Taxonomy. This hierarchy will help you to create higher-level questions. Keep in mind that Synthesis and Evaluation types of questions are the higher level questions. These are the types of questions you should be developing for your second question.

Have a good one!

College Powerpoint

On My Way to College:
The Summer Term College Research Project



Senior year has arrived, and with it has come the opportunity to take a serious look at your future college and university options. Searching for a college requires an understanding of the academic programs offered, but it also demands a need to look inwardly. Some might argue that “fit” is one of the most important factors for students’ success at the university.

Understanding the choices that await you in the future, I have created this research project to allow you the time to practice searching for the colleges that fit your individual tastes. During your senior year, you will have to apply to four CSU’s (California State University) and four UC’s (University of California). This assignment will give you the practice of researching one school so that you will know what to consider when you are searching for other schools.

Task:
Your job is to serve as a recruiter for the non-California university of your choice. You will be responsible for putting together a PowerPoint for the university’s admissions department. Part of this job requires that you know the essential foundations of the university as well as random trivia that might interest someone who desires to attend the school. Please make sure the academics and social dynamics outweigh the trivia and random facts. Below is a list of guidelines that should assist you with constructing your PowerPoint presentation.

Musts:
• A title slide
• Beautiful designs
• Graphics
• Appropriate spelling, mechanics, and conventions
• Original material (borrow ideas from the site, but don’t copy and paste everything into the PowerPoint…do not copy word-for-word!)
• Knowledge of all the majors offered

• A copy of the mission statement (this is the only thing that can be copied word-for-word)
• A works-cited page of all the university links you used (copy the links into a word document as you go)
• Knowledge of costs (meal plans, tuition, cost of living)
• Information about the town/region
• Ethnic and gender demographics
• School’s strengths



Suggestions:
• Things to do in town or on campus/hangout spots
• Number of clubs/organizations available (list a few)
• Popular sports available
• The feel of the campus
• Famous people who attended the school
• Awards the school has received
• Upcoming events or annual events that are held on campus
• Programs/Departments that connect to other schools
• Historic moments on campus
• What separates the campus from all other campuses

**Final Presentation is Due Monday, September 20, 2010 for returning students. Presentations will be due Thursday, October 14, 2010 for new students.

Scholarships

This is the Voice of San Diego Scholarship flyer. Please apply!
http://www.voiceofsandiego.org/app/pdf/VOSD%20Essay%20Contest.pdf

This is the Nordstrom Scholarship link
http://phx.corporate-ir.net/phoenix.zhtml?c=211996&p=respscholarship

Please check with Ms. Robinson or Mr. Navickas for all other scholarship updates.

Airline Article

Read the article connected to the following link and complete a rhetorical precis for it.

http://www.reuters.com/assets/print?aid=USTRE6310E120100402

Websites about the Individual Vs. the Community

Here are some of the links that connect to our discussion of the individual vs. the community:

1.http://atheistethicist.blogspot.com/2009/01/individual-vs-community.html
2.http://www.cincinnatifriends.org/groups/Woolman/Individual%20vs%20Community.pdf
3.http://www.boloji.com/opinion/0062.htm
4.http://discover-your-mind.co.uk/7a-individual%20and%20community.htm
5.http://lutheransurrealism.blogspot.com/2009/07/poets-rights-vs-community-rights.html
6.http://freedomkeys.com/collectivism.htm
7.http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/759501/the_individual_versus_the_masses.html?cat=9
8.http://smu.edu/fsl/GreekLeadership/classfiles/ind_vs_comm.pdf.pdf

Individual Vs. Community 1

Read the posting that is connected to the link below. After reading, decide whether or not you agree with the author. In short, what do you think the individual's role in the community should look like?

http://koios.vox.com/library/post/the-individual-vs-the-community.html