Research Symposium
26th annual Undergraduate Research Symposium, April 1, 2026
Priscilla Rodriguez Poster Session 3: 1:45 pm - 2:45 pm / Poster #71
BIO
Priscilla Rodriguez is a passionate first-year Media Communication student from Fort Lauderdale, Florida. With the guidance of the Center for Leadership & Service faculty, she is researching community programs and educational empowerment with a focus in development of self-efficacy. Aligning with her interests in communications and community engagement, she plans to continue expanding on this valuable research experience through future academic and professional opportunities in related fields.
Developing Efficacy Through Leadership Formation: A LeaderShape Case Study
Authors: Priscilla Rodriguez, Maria Paula McIntyre NwenyiStudent Major: Media Communication Studies
Mentor: Maria Paula McIntyre Nwenyi
Mentor's Department: Center for Leadership & Service Mentor's College: College of Social Sciences and Public Policy Co-Presenters:
Abstract
In seeking to understand self-efficacy development among college students, this study examined the effectiveness of leadership formation programs. After reviewing existing literature to identify how efficacy and leadership are defined, the Center for Leadership & Service's partnership with the LeaderShape Institute's immersive program was evaluated using 2023-2024 participant feedback. The effects of the program on students' overall sense of leadership capacity were assessed using a combination of Likert scale and open-ended responses. The findings provide additional insight for student support organizations seeking effective solutions for fostering efficacy development in the student body.
Keywords: Self-Efficacy, Leadership, Student Programs