HSP Curriculum

Learn about the curriculum behind the Henderson Scholar Program experience.

Program Learning Goals

Self-Awareness

Develop an awareness of their personal identity by reflecting on the ideas and beliefs that form their values.
Articulate who they are and who they aspire to be.
Develop personal habits that contribute to scholars’ well-being.
Utilize communication methods that consider others and respects differences.
Establish and maintain a sense of belonging within the Henderson Scholars Program.

Scholar Development

Develop a commitment to serve others.
Scholars will be able to identify at least 3 campus resources to support academic success.
Ability to articulate multiple leadership strategies for civic/social change.
Formulate plans to achieve career aspirations.
Awareness of methods for engaging with a community or social issues.

Community Care

Develop an understanding of bias, privilege, and systems of oppression
Advocate for the decolonization of systems and societal norms.
Awareness of personal agency and the ability to speak truth to power.
Connect to one or more service organizations that they are passionate about.
Participate in civic engagement on campus and locally.

Ecosystem - HSP Curricular Journey

The Henderson Scholars Program will cultivate a community of scholars who are committed to empowering their communities through service and engagement.

Year One

Attend weekly HSP First-Year Cohort meetings to assist in transitioning from high school to College. Connect with the HSP community, cultivate a sense of belonging, and learn how to engage, support, and serve their communities.

Year Two

Strengthen leadership skills through campus involvement and serving as Peer Mentors. Serve as mentors to incoming first-year Scholars to assist them socially, culturally, and academically as they transition into the Henderson Scholars Program and the University of Oklahoma. They are strengthening transferable skills for professional careers and practicing modeling community care through mentorship.

Year Three

Strengthen organizational leadership skills through serving as Small Group Leaders. The Third Year Scholars will work in their small groups and lead conversations on meaningful topics that connect to HSP Curriculum during Scholar Meetings—creating opportunities to share passion topics while practicing project management and facilitation skills. This year will be structured around professional development and leadership.

Year Four

Preparation and planning for life after OU. Forth Year Scholars support Third Year Scholas by providing advice as previous small group leaders. Seniors will also organize the Spring HSP BBQ following the HSP Olympics. The Impact Team will consist of three Seniors. These three Scholars will serve as either Chair for Service, Chair or Small Group Mentor, and the Mentor Chair. The Forth-Year role is lighter because Seniors learn and give so much to the program in the three years prior.