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CALS Leadership Certificate

Producing evidence of learning

In order to be awarded the Leadership Certificate you must create a compilation of evidence which documents your learning. This evidence can be in any form, including informal writings and reflections, videos, websites developed, letters of recommendation from supervisors in an internship or community project, a journal you have kept, formal papers, programs you have participated in, self-analysis, the list of possibilities is endless. The presentation and format of the evidence are limited only by your own creativity. There is no model or standard for the evidence but consider the following criteria as you prepare your evidence:


  1. Evidence generates a reasonable workload for you and for the committee reviewing it.

  2. Evidence can be evaluated by someone who a) was not present as your learning took place and b) is not familiar with the context of your learning.

  3. A blend of written and oral presentation of evidence is preferred.

  4. Whenever possible, evidence for an individual competency integrates theory and practice (i.e., the conceptual understanding and behavioral examples).

  5. Each of the 9 competencies has separate evidence. For example, one activity might produce learning across several competencies, but the evidence documenting the learning is presented separately, competency by competency.

  6. Evidence clearly addresses each specific component of the rubric.