Santa Clara University

Student Reflection Leaders

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Origin of Student Reflection

Student Reflection was funded and developed from 1995 to 1998 through a grant from the James Irvine Foundation to create Leaders for a Just World, a program to help the University educate men and women for competence, conscience, and compassion. The grant steering committee determined that, although the University was creating many opportunities for rigorous inquiry and creative imagination, it needed to do a better job of encouraging reflective engagement with society. Today, with student leaders' busy schedules, reflection offers an opportunity to greater insight from common experiences.

Icebreakers

The purpose of an ice breaker is to help participants who may not have a background with one another become more comfortable. An icebreaker should assist in the introduction process including participants’ names and perhaps a “fun fact.”

Example Icebreaker

Provide nametags for participants. Ask participants to approach a group member and find out her/his name, where she/he lives (on/off campus), and what cd is currently in her/his stereo. Then have them exchange nametags with one another. Have participants do this with one more member. Ask students to introduce themselves as the person whose nametag they are wearing.

Staff Assistance

The Center staff is available to help as facilitator, coach, or consultant. Give the Center a call and we'll be happy to work with you and your organization. If you have any questions or comments, please contact the Center for Student Leadership at 554-4745 or email us at CSL@scu.edu.