Applied Servant Leadership

Micro-credential Overview

The applied servant leadership micro-credential focuses on the foundational tenets of servant leadership. This micro-credential also provides participants with action-oriented practices, which aid in the creation of a servant-focused environment in your work and among colleagues.

What can you do with this micro-credential?

• Discuss the historical perspectives which inform the servant leader model;
• Differentiate between service and servant leadership ;
• Define servant leadership according to Greenleaf's definition and outlines;
• Compare and contrast your present personal leadership style to that of a servant leader model;
• Demonstrate listening and empathy skills;
• Present an example of a personal commitment to servant leadership; and,
• Critically examine current and historical decisions from the servant leadership perspective.

   

Intended Audience

• UCO students, students in leadership positions, President’s Leadership Council and Leaders of Tomorrow students, high schools, adult professional groups.

Instruction Method

• One credit hour course OR workshop.

Availability

• 1-4:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 29

Registration

• Interested parties can register via the Leadership Central UCORE page.

Cost

• The micro-credential fee is sponsored by Leadership Central, making it free for students. 

Contact Information

• Contact Claire Painter for availability.
• Claire Painter
  Assistant Director of Student Leadership
  cpainter1@uco.edu, 405-974-5563

What is a micro-credential?

Micro-credentials provide new opportunities to demonstrate specific knowledge, skills and abilities in ways that create a more complete picture of your capabilities. Upon successful completion and verification of the micro-credential requirements, you will be issued a digital badge that can be displayed and verified online, such as on resumes or professional social media profiles. Digital micro-credentials can provide another way to demonstrate your achievement of competencies and allows you to clearly communicate your capabilities to others.