User:Kieramalley/Student leader

A student leader is any student who takes on responsibilities that influence their peers in a positive manner. A student leader acts beyond their standard academic responsibilities in ways that benefit their school or community. '''Students may seek leadership opportunities in extra curricular clubs, sports, academic support, or private organizations such as Scout groups. These outlets place students in age appropriate scenarios in which they can observe, practice, and execute skills in which they lead their peers. In order to be effective leaders, students must reflect on their leader self-efficacy. In doing so, students will be more likely to reflect on their knowledge and beliefs about themselves.'''

Leader Development
'''Developing leadership among student populations is important because it encourages student agency in their academic and extracurricular pursuits. By increasing engagement within their academic and extracurricular pursuits, student leaders are more likely to see a positive engagement in their academic performance overall. In addition, effective student leaders who represent various ethnic groups may influence stronger identities and relationships among their communities.'''

Without proper guidance, their leadership may fall short or cease to grow upon graduation. In order to guide student leaders to success and efficiency, they need individualized mentoring as opposed to a broad leadership development approach. Students who engage in more leadership development and engagement have greater social awareness, self-control, and have greater chances of pursuing higher education.

'''Ideally, developing leadership skills and mentoring student leaders will provide them with more transferable skills. Specifically, students who have held leadership positions should have a greater locus of control. With such a skills, students will be more willing and able to reflect on their actions and practices in order to make more beneficial choices for their futures.'''

Areas of Improvement
- Minority student populations article

- How do we recruit more students as leaders? (Self efficacy / family dynamic article)

- Advantages / disadvantages at college level: Leadership inequities?