Master of Education

Cumulative Reflection Project

By: Christian K. Love
June 11, 2015

Overcoming Adversity Through

Transformational Leadership

Cumulative Reflection
Project Overview
Introduction to LHE Program Core Competencies
Humble Beginnings | Cultivating Struggles into Strengths
Hail to the Victors - Go Blue| University of Washington - Husky Pride
Collaborative Learning Spaces | The Knowledge Gap and Red Thread
Carlson Center Internship | Office of Student Diversity and Inclusion
Professional Development Opportunities
Next Steps: Academic and Professional Trajectory

A Public Thank You | Feedback Loop

The FOUR Program Competencies

Ability to apply student development theories and discuss issues of access, equity, diversity,
and student success in scholarly and professional settings within higher education.

Deep understanding of higher education organizations as dynamic institutions of

transformation for students.

Ability to effectively lead and manage within higher education organizations through
strategic and informed decision-making.

Commitment to ongoing professional development and organizational team development.

Upbringing and Humble Beginnings

Born and bred from Detroit, MI; Low SES
Single-parent household; Dad on weekends
3 siblings: Twin brother, 2 younger brothers
Both grandmothers are matriarchs and
foundation for maternal/ paternal family

Introduced to core values of love, respect,

honor, and service to all at a young age

Familial History of Higher Education

First Generation Student Status?

Core Competency - Student Development:

Cultivating Struggles into Strengths
Grosse Pointe Academy Middle School
Culture shock experience; one of few
students of color in class, entire school

Clash between wealth, riches, and social class

Music Teacher and Mentor: Marion Chrisner

Notions of student development and

identity formation

Introvert | Adversity| Impediment

Core Competency Transformation of

Student: Hail to the Victors - Go Blue
Commitment to student involvement and
student engagement

Undergraduate Research Opportunities

Program (UROP)

Housing and Residence Education

Department of Public Safety (DPS)

Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Incorporated
Student transformation and inclusion;
commitment to community development

University of Washington Husky Pride

Discernment Process on Choosing the RIGHT
program based on fit: UW or Seattle U?

LHE Program Cohort

Introduction to the Knowledge Gap
Red Thread Topic and Research of Interest

Commitment to student learning and the

collective student experience

Model mentorship and support for family when

considering graduate education

Collaborative Learning Spaces

EDLPS 558: Introduction to Qualitative Methods

EDLPS 563: Education, The Workforce, and Public Policy

EDLPS 580: The American College and University
EDLPS 586: Navigating the P-20 Pipeline

EDLPS 588: Leadership and Management in Higher Education

Collaborative Learning
Spaces Continued
EDLPS 590: Student Populations and Experiences

EDLPS 593: Evaluation and Assessment in Higher Education

EDLPS 594: Globalization and Internationalization of Higher Education
EDLPS 596: Introduction to Secondary Data Analysis

EDLPS 598: Student Development Theory; Marketing and Fundraising in Higher Education

The Knowledge Gap and Red Thread

Black, male student success and retention (persist to graduation)
Discourse analysis on what it means to civically engage and serve as an advocate of social justice

Overcoming adversity through counter narratives comparative analysis

Study of collective impact and community-based organizations
University leveraged support to serve and cultivate diverse, underprivileged communities

Opportunity: Black Male Initiative at the University of Washington-Seattle

Progressive knowledge of mixed methodology and conceptual framework

Carlson Center Internship:

CELS Program Overview
CELS: Community Engaged Leaders and Scholars Program
EXPD Leadership Development Program: Carlson Leadership and Public Service

Center, Pipeline Project, Dream Project, Jumpstart

Opportunity for undergraduate students to explore leadership through service
learning and civic engagement
Develop a range of knowledge, skills, and aptitudes; focused workshops, lectures,
community events; personal/ professional development; network of civic leaders,
social impact organizations
Program facilitated reflection on leadership and skill development
Identify and speak to their personal growth at a professional level

CELS Program Overview Continued

CELS Program Outcomes

Internship Deliverable: CELS Canvas Page

Core Competency Lead and Manage:

Office of Minority Recruitment and Retention
Graduate Student Assistant position

experience; serve alongside two teammates!

Support students of color, international

students, students from underrepresented

populations, and allies/ advocates

Recruitment initiatives; community enrichment;

professional development workshops;
retention programs and events; new student
orientations and prospective students days

Coming this Fall: Office of Student Diversity

and Inclusion

Core Competency Professional

Development: Opportunities and Network
Project LEAD Non-Profit Board Certification
Bellevue Conference Teaching and Learning
Conference Presentation

University Disciplinary Committee

CELS Steering Committee

Next Steps: Academic

and Professional Trajectory
This Summer: YMCA Camp Counselor
Begin the Higher Education PhD Program this
Fall working alongside Dr. Joe Lott

Associated Students of the College of

Education (ASCE) Student Advancement

Committee Chair

Pipeline Project Facilitator (EDUC 401)

City Year Seattle/ King County Alumni Board
Office of Student Diversity and Inclusion GSA
CELS Program Advisory Board

A Public Thank You

Fiance: Ester Maina
Special Date: November 5, 2015
Best friend; biggest supporter, motivator
Accountability Buddy
Faculty, staff, mentors, teammates, friends
LHE Cohort One Family

FEEDBACK LOOP
Questions? Comments? Concerns?