W1Discussion 1 Capstone
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Outcomes and Alignment Chart
MMSL 6905: Capstone: A Case for Leaders as Change Agents
University Outcomes
I. Facilitate positive social change where they work, in their communities, and in society.
II. Use their knowledge to positively impact their profession, communities, and society
III. Demonstrate a commitment to learning IV. Apply their learning to specific problems and challenges in their workplace and
professional settings V. Demonstrate information literacy*
VI. Demonstrate and understanding of the methods of inquiry used in their professional or academic field
VII. Practice legal and ethical integrity in their professional work VIII. Effectively communicate their ideas and the rationale behind them to others
IX. Support diversity and multiculturalism within their profession, communities, and society
*Information literacy is defined as the ability to know when there is a need for information, and being able to identify, locate, evaluate, and effectively use that information for the issue or problem at hand.
College Outcomes
1. Use discipline-specific practices within a culturally diverse and/or global context 2. Integrate systems thinking in a global context 3. Employ critical thinking skills to identify, analyze, and develop potential solutions
to complex organizational problems 4. Practice ethical decision making to promote individual and organizational well-
being 5. Apply effective collaboration techniques within organizations 6. Apply discipline-specific knowledge to improve individual and organizational
performance and opportunities 7. Contribute to positive social change through their work with organizations and in
society 8. Communicate effectively in multiple and diverse environments 9. Actively seek opportunities for personal and professional growth 10. Lead to create mutually beneficial organizational outcomes
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Program Outcomes
1. Apply leadership principles utilized to foster positive transformation of individuals and organizations.
2. Effectively utilize communication strategies appropriate to intended audience. 3. Assess relationship -building strategies used by leaders. 4. Evaluate holistic problem solving strategies that leaders use in complex
environments. 5. Utilize effective self-reflections skills in order to continue a lifelong evaluation of
personal leadership values, strengths, and goals. 6. Appraise techniques leaders use to facilitate effective collaboration necessary to
lead others towards a common goal. 7. Evaluate appropriate social change leadership strategies.
Course Outcomes
1. Evaluate methods leaders use to identify viable solutions to complex social impact problems
2. Synthesize personal visions and life action strategies in developing solutions to complex social impact problems
3. Compose a personal life action plan that is aligned with living a life as an agent of social change
4. Analyze the effects of a social impact problem in the context of solution driven outcomes
5. Assess the roles and needs of the various stakeholders in a selected social impact context
6. Construct a Capstone project that has the potential to mitigate the effects of a real-world social impact problem
7. Evaluate the effectiveness and impact of the MSL program
Weekly Objectives Alignment Chart Week 1: Approaching the Capstone Project
Met In (D#/A#)
Course Outcomes
Program Outcomes
College Outcomes
University Outcomes
Compare and contrast life mission, vision, and Walden path statements
D1 A1
7 5, 7 1, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10
I, III, IV, VII, VIII, IX
Evaluate factors affecting multiplier versus diminisher effects
D2
1 1, 3, 7 1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII, VIII, IX
Propose an area of research focus culminating in either a Proposal Project or Research Paper
A2 6 2, 3, 4, 7 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII, VIII, IX
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Week 2: Aligning your Capstone Project with Personal Mission
Met In (D#/A#)
Course Outcomes
Program Outcomes
College Outcomes
University Outcomes
Articulate your vision for your lifetime development as a leader
D1 A1
3 1, 2, 5, 7 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII, VIII, IX
Analyze how the Capstone Project relates with your life mission and vision
D1
3, 6 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7
1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII, VIII, IX
Analyze aspects of leadership based on “Multipliers”
D2 1 1, 3, 7 1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII, VIII, IX
Week 3: Shaping the Capstone Project
Met In (D#/A#)
Course Outcomes
Program Outcomes
College Outcomes
University Outcomes
Evaluate the social impact (organization, community, or individual) your Capstone project will address
D1, A1 4, 6 2, 3, 4, 7 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII, VIII, IX
Analyze selected project topic and alignment with the literature
D1, A1 5,6 2, 3, 4, 6, 7
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII, VIII, IX
Articulate your vision for your lifetime development as a leader
D1 A1
2 1, 2, 5, 7 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII, VIII, IX
Analyze aspects of leadership based on “Multipliers”
D2 1 1, 3, 7 1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII, VIII, IX
Week 4: Understanding the Problem and Creating Direction
Met In (D#/A#)
Course Outcomes
Program Outcomes
College Outcomes
University Outcomes
Formulate strategies/initiatives and outcomes or purpose/significance statements and research questions (based on the Capstone Project)
D1 A1
4, 5, 6 2. 3, 4, 6, 7
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII, VIII, IX
Analyze aspects of diminishers based on “Multipliers”
D2 4 4, 7 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII, VIII, IX
Week 5: Formulating the Plan of Attack
Met In (D#/A#)
Course Outcomes
Program Outcomes
College Outcomes
University Outcomes
Formulate goals, objectives, time line,
D1 A1
4, 5, 6 2, 3, 4, 6, 7
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII, VIII, IX
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Week 5: Formulating the Plan of Attack
Met In (D#/A#)
Course Outcomes
Program Outcomes
College Outcomes
University Outcomes
and evaluation strategies or research methods (based on the Capstone Project)
Analyze aspects of multiplier culture
D2 4 4, 7 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII, VIII, IX
Week 6: Understanding Strengths and Weaknesses
Met In (D#/A#)
Course Outcomes
Program Outcomes
College Outcomes
University Outcomes
Formulate description of competitors, SWOT analysis, and case statement or summary of literature review (based on the Capstone Project)
D1 A1
4, 5, 6 2, 3, 4, 6, 7
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII, VIII, IX
Articulate your vision for your lifetime development as a leader
D2 2, 3 1, 2, 5, 7 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII, VIII, IX
Synthesize general statements for Key Life Areas (first 3)
D2
6 2, 3, 4, 7 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII, VIII, IX
Week 7: The Social Impact
Met In (D#/A#)
Course Outcomes
Program Outcomes
College Outcomes
University Outcomes
Formulate description of costs, budget, and project summary or findings, conclusions, and recommendations (based on the Capstone Project)
D1 A1
2, 3, 6 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII, VIII, IX
Align goals/objectives with social impact interests
D2 A1
5, 6 3, 6, 7 1, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10
I, III, IV, VII, VIII, IX
Week 8: Reflection Met In
(D#/A#) Course Outcomes
Program Outcomes
College Outcomes
University Outcomes
Evaluate the outcomes and impact of the program
A1 7 5, 7 1, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10
I, III, IV, VII, VIII, IX
Articulate your vision for your lifetime development as a leader
A2 3 1, 2, 5, 7 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII, VIII, IX
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Legend A = Assignment D = Discussion