OMA/D VP Student Advisory Board
Winter Quarter 2012
General Studies 391C: SAB Leadership and Campus Engagement
Instructor
Dr. Sheila Edwards Lange
Mary Gates Hall 320K
Office Hours: By appointment
(206) 543.2441
sredward@uw.edu
Assistant, Linda Jardine, ljardine@uw.edu
Dr. Gabriel Gallardo
Schmitz Hall 394
Office Hours: By appointment
gabegms@u.washington.edu
Course Description:
This course is for members of the OMA/D Vice President’s Student Advisory Board (SAB).
SAB members are selected as either at-large members or representatives of student organizations
on campus with an interest in diversity. SAB members engage and discuss ongoing issues
related to diversity at the University of Washington (UW). They advise the Vice President; seek
to impact UW policy formulation and decision-making about diversity; work to foster an
environment in which all students achieve their full potential as leaders; and work to enhance
sensitivity to diversity on campus through networking and resource development.
The course provides them with the leadership training needed to resolve policy issues that have
been identified by student organizations or by the various diverse communities on campus.
Course Objectives:
Course readings, assignments and discussions have been designed to address the following
learning objectives:
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Enhance ability to assess the political, policy, management and other contexts in which
diversity policy at the University of Washington is reviewed, formulated, and adopted
Broaden aptitude for assessing barriers to student success and developing
recommendations that might address those barriers
Increase capacity to construct policy alternatives; use established criteria to weigh
options; determine a course of action; and consider implementation steps
Expand knowledge about the broad continuum of diversity in higher education
Enhance ability to engage in critical dialogue with others including those with different
views and perspectives
Introduction to and understanding of diversity-related research in higher education
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Required Reading
Bowman, N. and Brandenberger, J., (2012). Experiencing the unexpected: Toward a model of
college diversity experiences and attitude change. Review of Higher Education, (35)2, pg. 179205.
Assignments and Grades
Course grades will be based on a combination of weekly class participation and a course
reflection paper. Your final course grade will be determined as indicated below:
55%
20%
25%
Course participation (attendance, engagement in class discussions)
Participation and contributions to SAB projects and events
Final course reflection paper
Class meetings will be dedicated to discussion and engagement with diversity at the University
of Washington each week. Please let me know if you are unable to attend a class or complete an
assignment on time.
Course Reflection Paper
A final paper is required at the conclusion of the quarter. The paper is an opportunity for you to
reflect on course objectives and comment on how your knowledge or understanding about
diversity at the UW has been impacted during the course. The paper should include reflections
about the topics discussed during the quarter and their relevance to your success as a student
leader or undergraduate at UW.
I have outlined a couple of ways for you to meet the paper requirement. One option is to write a
summary paper that includes your observations and reflections about one or more of the topics
covered during the quarter. You should reflect on what was covered in class and any
unanswered questions you might have about the topic(s). You should tell me how you think you
might encounter this topic in your registered student organization or as an undergraduate student.
The other option is to submit a weekly journal about each week of the course. Include your
thoughts on the relevance of each week’s topic to your interest in diversity at UW, your
registered student organization or as an undergraduate student.
This paper should be at least 3 and no more than 5 pages. It should be submitted by email to
sredward@uw.edu no later than 5pm on Monday, March 12th.
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COURSE SCHEDULE
January 9
4:00 - 5:30
January 16
January 23
SAB Fall Orientation
(representatives, proxies and ex-officio members only)
Holiday (No Meeting)
4:00 – 5:30
5:30 – 6:00
SAB Leadership Development & Planning Meeting
(representatives, proxies and ex-officio members only)
SAB Steering Committee (officers and advisors only)
January 30
4:00 – 5:30
SAB General Meeting (open to entire community)
February 6
4:00 – 5:30
5:30 – 6:00
SAB Leadership Development & Planning Meeting
(representatives, proxies and ex-officio members only)
SAB Steering Committee (officers and advisors only)
4:00 – 5:30
SAB General Meeting (open to entire community)
February 13
February 20
February 27
Holiday (No Meeting)
4:00 – 5:30
5:30 – 6:00
SAB Leadership Development & Planning Meeting
(representatives, proxies and ex-officio members only)
SAB Steering Committee (officers and advisors only)
March 5
4:00 – 5:30
SAB General Meeting (open to entire community)
March 12
5:00 PM
Finals Week, Final Paper Due
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