ABOUT HSP

Henderson Scholars Program (HSP), named in honor of Dr. George Henderson, provides access to higher education, educates a diverse group of scholars, and creates opportunities for life-long service and learning. The HSP annually identifies 20-25 incoming scholars whose cohort will contribute to an enriched educational, cultural, and service-oriented environment at the University of Oklahoma The HSP Educational Priority is to cultivate a community of scholars who are committed to empowering their communities through service and engagement

Hsp Learning Goals

Scholar Development

Scholar Development is a Scholars process of gaining awareness and understanding of who they are as individuals Scholar Development includes understanding who they are in terms of values, beliefs, and purpose as well as their social group identities Demonstrating empathy and compassion, especially for those with very different backgrounds and experiences, is critical in all relationships By exploring their sense of purpose, abilities, privileges, and intersecting identities, Scholars can learn to develop selfefficacy and agency to positively change their own lives and impact their communities

Scholar Development

Scholar's holistic understanding of wellness; including the emotional, mental, environmental, financial, intellectual, occupational, physical, social, and spiritual dimensions of wellness Well-Being is conscious, self-directed and evolving, positive, affirming, and inclusive Students will be able to foster their own well-being as well as communities of well-being

Hsp Learning Outcomes

Community Care

Community Care includes a Scholar's awareness of issues impacting communities and the world as well as their capacity and desire to take action to make positive, sustainable change Both components are critical to collaboratively solving our world’s most pressing problems

SELF-AWARENESS SCHOLAR DEVELOPMENT COMMUNITY CARE

Articulate their identities.

Demonstrate empathy and compassion in relationships

Describe how they can contribute to making positive change

Demonstrate the competencies needed for their professional development

Define personal well-being. Identify resources to support their well-being

Integrate wellness strategies into daily life.

Foster communities of wellbeing.

Describe the impact of their actions on others

Identify issues facing communities.

Collaborate effectively with others. Advocate for positive change in their communities.