Leadership and Advocacy
| CACREP Doctoral Standards |
| 5.a. ~ theories, models, and skills of leadership |
| 5.b. ~ leadership and leadership development in professional organizations |
| 5.c. ~ leadership in counselor education programs |
| 5.d. ~ accreditation standards and program accreditation processes, including self-studies and program reports |
| 5.e. ~ management and administration in agencies, organizations, and other institutions |
| 5.f. ~ leadership roles and strategies for responding to crises and disasters |
| 5.g. ~ strategies of leadership in consultation |
| 5.h. ~ current sociopolitical and social justice issues and how those issues affect the counseling profession |
| 5.i. ~ models and competencies for counselors and counselor educators advocating on behalf of the profession and professional counselor identity |
| 5.j. ~ models and competencies for advocating for clients at the individual, system, and policy levels |
| 5.k. ~ strategies of leadership in relation to diversity, equity, inclusion, and social justice issues |
| 5.l. ~ culturally sustaining leadership and advocacy practices |
| 5.m. ~ ethical leadership and advocacy practices |
| 5.n. ~ role of self-care in advocacy and leadership |
| Artifacts |
| Benchmark Social Justice Action Plan – b, h, i, k, l In this COUC 860 assignment, I develop an action plan to present an effective and proactive agent of change. I expand by discussing my personal attitudes and beliefs. |
| Benchmark Personal Philosophy of Leadership & Advocacy – a, c, j, l In this COUC 860 assignment, I share my personal philosophy of leadership and advocacy. It includes the integration of various aspects of leadership in conjunction with my personal beliefs. |
| Leadership & Advocacy Presentation – c, d, h, i, k, l In this COUC 860 assignment, I work with a group of colleagues to target a population and propose a way to advocate for them and support their needs. Diemer, Y., Doyle, P., Woods, A., & Wright, G. (2024, March 8). Shifting from the background: The Black doctoral student. Liberty University. |
| Benchmark Leadership Interview – a, c, e, g, l In this COUC 860 assignment, I reflect on an interview with Dr. Laura Daniel, an associate professor and leader in the counseling profession at Liberty University. |
| Leadership and Advocacy Discussion Boards – a, b, c, d, e, f, g, h, i, j, k, l In these COUC 860 assignments, I engage with colleagues as I post reflections of the assigned textbook readings and respond to my colleagues’ reflections. |
| ACES Proposal/MCA Proposal – b, e, h, i, m As a student in COUC 747, I teamed with a colleague on an ACES proposal assignment. The proposal was submitted to the Maryland Counseling Association May 2024. We were selected to present as a continuing education session and chose to July 2025 to avoid scheduling conflicts in our PhD program. |
| Student Advocacy Support Email – g, i, m As a teaching assistant in COSC 505, a student requested advice on sorting through a professional decision. As a result of the consultation, the student was able to advocate for herself and make the best professional decision possible. |
| Reflections 1. What has been especially meaningful to you personally and professionally? Recently I was asked, “Why do you always have to be a part of leading a group?” I didn’t quite know how to respond, but I knew that I was slightly offended. After a few short minutes, I responded to the person and said, “I don’t choose to be in leadership positions. Everything that I am currently affiliated with, I was chosen or asked to lead those groups.” When I think of this conversation, I think of the summary of how the Lord calls on his servants to lead. The summary states – God doesn’t call the equipped. He equips the called. Now I find much honor in being selected, asked, or chosen to lead. It doesn’t mean that I have everything that I need at that time. It ensures me that Isaiah 58:11 is true, and that ‘the Lord will guide you always; he will satisfy your needs -‘. 2. What is one way you plan to utilize this strength in your vocation? I will continue to be active in professional organizations to understand the needs of the profession and the clients I serve. A these needs are voiced, I will do my best to pour into the work required to take a stance and make a difference in the given areas of concern. 3. What is your plan to develop excellence in this area? I plan to transition from general member to one who joins committees and takes a leadership role in the organizations that I am affiliated with. 4. Reflect on how faith in Christ relates to this competency. I Thessalonians 5:11 declares, “Therefore encourage one another and build once another up, just as you are doing.” This is a reminder to seek community in times of struggle. A leader who advocates, seeks struggles and challenges to find ways to eliminate them through other supports. |
Porscha B. Doyle, M. Ed., LPC-A 