Virginia “Ginny” Arthur, JD. - Our President and Lesson Plan

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My Ms. Arthur Leadership Lesson Plan

Leadership Lesson Plan: The Leadership of Virginia “Ginny” Arthur, JD

Learning Objectives

1. Students will identify two core leadership principles demonstrated by President Virginia “Ginny” Arthur.
2. Students will analyze how her leadership advances equity, social mobility, and student-centered decision-making.

Learning Outcomes

1. Students will explain how Arthur’s leadership philosophy aligns with servant, task, and transformational leadership.
2. Students will apply one of her leadership strategies to a real-world educational or community scenario.

5E Learning Model

1. ENGAGE

• Show a brief profile of President Virginia “Ginny” Arthur.
• Ask: “What qualities must a university president possess to lead a diverse, first‑generation student population?”
• Students share quick impressions.

2. EXPLORE

• Students examine short excerpts or summaries of Arthur’s leadership work:
  • Social mobility achievements
  • Diversity and inclusion initiatives
  • Her philosophy: “Ask students what problem they want to solve.”
• Small groups identify patterns in her leadership style.

3. EXPLAIN

• Instructor connects Arthur’s actions to three leadership frameworks:
  • Servant Leadership: Centering students, equity, and community needs
  • Task Leadership: Operational excellence, academic innovation, measurable outcomes
  • Transformational Leadership: Vision-driven change, inspiring faculty and students
• Students explain which framework best fits her leadership and why.

4. ELABORATE

• Students apply Arthur’s leadership approach to a scenario: “Metro State wants to increase first‑generation student retention by 15%. Using Arthur’s leadership style, what steps would you take?”
• Groups create a short action plan using her principles.

5. EVALUATE

• Students complete a quick reflection:
  • “Which of Arthur’s leadership traits do you want to strengthen in your own practice?”
• Instructor uses a 3‑question exit ticket to assess understanding.

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