Author(s)

Shannon Nolan-Arañez, Marilee Bresciani Ludvik

Department of Administration, Rehabilitation, and Post Secondary Education, San Diego State University, San Diego, California, USA.

Postsecondary education is expected to develop college graduates who are prepared to solve global issues using values’ judgment (Shahid, 2015; Welsh, 2014). As such, we explored whether spiritual development cultivates the skills that employers demand through the theory of self-authorship (Pawar, 2014; Wolde, Groenendall, Helsloot, & Welsh, 2014). The findings of our synthesis of literature suggest a model where educators may integrate spiritual development activities into their co-curricular leadership development programs. Through meaningful learning experiences, students can gain insight into their values and understand their role in solving global problems (National Association of Colleges and Employers, 2014, 2016; Pawar, 2014; Wolde, Groenendall, Helsloot, & Welsh, 2014).

Spiritual Development, Leadership Development, Self-Authorship, Employable Skills

Nolan-Arañez, S. and Ludvik, M. (2017) A Framework for Cultivating Students’ Spirituality & Skills Employers Demand at a Public Institution. Open Journal of Leadership, 6, 104-111. doi: 10.4236/ojl.2017.63007.