Discussion on the relationship between research and practice

in Social Responsibility

Integrating research and Integrating research and practicepractice

We can make a difference.

Requirements of True SR Leadership?

Driving Social Responsibly in Education

Balancing students, university, the community, and society

Integrating Social Responsibility into Quality and Leadership

Driving Social Responsibly in Education What is the purpose What is the purpose of education? of education? Encourage ideas;

A safe place for critical discussion;

A place for going beyond yes and no - think of education and university as the flower bed of society: plant, water, nourish, and then enjoy then enjoy the beauty.

What is required to have true socially responsible leadership among university authorities and students?

What is required to have true socially responsible leadership among university authorities and students?

Self-Understanding & Personal Integrity Ethics can not b e taught, they must be

nurtutred.

Listen, think, talk. In that order. Taking Seriously the Perspective of Others

Contributing to a Larger Community Beyond the walls of the classroom.

Critical discussion Knowledge and Intellect.

Innovation Striving for Something Better

What is adequate balance between student, university, community, and society?

Integrating Various Integrating Various StakeholdersStakeholders

Internally FocusedInternally Focused

Externally FocusedExternally Focused

Begin with StudentsBegin with Students

Our job in the University is to create programs to expose students to complex social and cultural issues through: Community visits, Experiential learning, Direct service, Group discussion, Readings, Reflection activities

Transform students into advocates of social change on issues affecting our communities.

ResearchResearch

Where else but within the University system can collaborative teams of experts address major societal issues, including human health, environmental sustainability, and international peace and security?

Partnerships: Educating for Partnerships: Educating for Equity Equity

Integrating Social Responsibility into Quality

and Leadership

Socially Responsible Quality and Leadership Everything comes

at a cost… Imagine a leader

without ethics… Imagine a high

quality product that injures or harms the environment…

Social Responsibility Challenge: Social Responsibility Challenge: Seeking solutions. Educating Seeking solutions. Educating Leaders. Leaders. We live in an increasingly interconnected

world that faces complex problems on a global scale. People, goods, and ideas can circle the planet at great speed and with unprecedented ease. But so can disease, pollution, and violence. In the face of these profound challenges, we also see possibilities.

We have the opportunity and the obligation to bring our full resources to bear in addressing issues facing humanity.

We must embrace the central role we play in educating tomorrow's leaders.

Seeking solutions. Educating Leaders. This is your mission.

How can you make How can you make your your challenge challenge a reality? Building a reality? Building on lessons learned.on lessons learned. Secure support from your leadership.

While grassroots efforts can work, vision and resources (people and financial) are key.

Start with a proven model. Working with other universities and consulting firms to ensure you see initial success.

Form a cross-department team. Utilize the strength of the University to build a multi-discipline approach to social responsibility.

Start locally.

Your Challenge – What is Your Challenge – What is your mission?your mission? Tonight, answer these questions:

What are you prepared to do? Should your role focus on Research? Working with local business leaders? The community? Equity in education?

What is your vision of how you may improve the daily lives and empower your local community through the concept of Social Responsibility?

Choose one impact area and develop a brief list of actions/solutions.

Contact InformationContact Information

The Center for Socially Responsible Leadership is a non-profit consulting organization that works directly with universities and other non-profits to advance the betterment of society through education.

Christina T. Schlachter, PhD: (p) 01-720-771-1083 (e) christinas@csrleader.com