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Course LEAD/PSYC 402 – LEADERSHIP STRATEGIESInstructor Terry Watkins

Credits 3 creditsTerm Summer 2011 TWE

Meetings Weekender

Instructor’s Contact Information

Office Phone 570-268-2900 (Keystone - Towanda) 570-963-4460 (W)

Emergency Contact

Jennifer Newton or JoAnn Daly – Towanda Campus – 570-268-2900

Office Location Towanda Campus

Email Address [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]

Office Hours To be arranged: either on campus or appointment by email

Syllabus ChangesInstructors reserve the right to make changes to the syllabus as needed, and you are responsible for keeping up with those changes. Please log on regularly to Blackboard to get the most current information.

Other Information

The best way to reach me is by email. I check all three (3) of my email addresses during the day. The latest I will answer your email is usually 24 hrs. My home phone is 570-876-3109 – please do not call after 9 pm.

Course Description & Information

Pre-requisites, Co-requisites, & other

restrictions

PSYC 401

Online Learning Expectations: To be successful academically, online students must be able to navigate & search the internet, use email, attach and upload documents, download & save files, and have access to, and use, Microsoft Word, Excel, & PowerPoint.

Course Description

Examines current supervisory and leadership perspectives and practices as they relate to the knowledge and skill needed within contemporary organizations. Illustrates the complexities of guiding and leading a work force in today’s global society trough the exploration of theoretical models and real-life experiences.

Required Readings

Daft, R.L. (2008). The Leadership Experience. (5th ed.). Mason, OH: Southwestern Cengage Learning.

Buying Textbooks Please note that the Keystone College Bookstore has the most complete and up-to-date information about your course textbooks.

Updated January 2011

http://www.bkstr.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/StoreCatalogDisplay?storeId=10117&langId=-1&catalogId=10001

http://blackboard.keystone.edu/

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Be sure you are purchasing the correct edition and receive all the materials you need.

Recommended Readings

Any article/news story dealing with Economics. ABC Nightly New usually has reports focusing on economic issues almost every night.

Special Software/Hardware

All enrolled students are required to have active Keystone email accounts. Students are expected to have basic computer skills such as word-processing, use of email including sending file attachments, and conducting Internet searches. Installed software should include a web browser, MS Office, Windows Media Player, and Adobe Acrobat Reader. Internet connection to Blackboard is only supported using Internet Explorer 5.0 or higher. NOTE: Javascript & Cookies MUST be enabled.

Browser/Plugin/Viewer Info

For standard Browser/Plugin/Viewer visit this page: http://web.keystone.edu/library/syllabus/browser.htm

Other Required Materials None

Course Goals, Objectives/Outcomes

Learning Outcomes ECON 201 – Principles of Economics

Student Learning Outcome #1Students will apply basic concepts & models to appropriate real-world problems.Student Learning Outcome #2Students will identify & evaluate the roles of government as an economic agentStudent Learning Outcome #3Students will discuss the determinants of savings, investment, & consumption & the effects of inflation & unemployment on them.Student Learning Outcome #4Students will apply theory to domestic & international economic problems.

Supporting Student Activities ECON 201 – Principles of Economics

All Student Learning Outcomes will be supported by: Reviewing notes on concepts In class practice (F2F)


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Homework tailored to specific concepts Relevant exam questions (F2F) Relevant online quiz questions (OL) Research project/PowerPoint presentations Student submission of relevant economic articles (OL) Discussion boards relating to submitted economic articles (OL)

Grading

Grading (credit) Criteria

Grades will be based upon a mid-term exam, attendance/participation, economic articles, homework assignments, research project/presentation, & a final exam.

Mid-term exam 20%Class participation/attendance/DB’s 10%Economic articles 10%Homework assignments 15%Project/Presentation 20%Final exam (comprehensive) 25%

Mid-term & Final grades are determined using the Keystone Grading Policy.

Letter Grade GPA Total Points

A 4.0 94-100 A- 3.67 90-93 B+ 3.33 88-89 B 3.0 84-87 B- 2.67 80-83 C+ 2.33 77-79 C 2.0 74-76 C- 1.67 71-73 D+ 1.33 66-70 D 1.0 61-65 F 0.0 0-60

Incomplete grades (I) are given only under extenuating circumstances. Inability to submit work on time or missing a final exam does not constitute a valid reason for an “Incomplete” grade as described in the Course Catalog. No written work will be accepted late. All students are expected to attend class consistently AND be on time. Your instructor realizes that events sometimes interfere with school and attendance. Should this occur, make every effort to notify me as soon as possible. It is your responsibility to obtain the class material (notes, homework, etc.) assigned in your absence; furthermore if you have to be absent it is your responsibility to submit assignments that are due.

Assignments

Most assignments are to be attached directly to the grade book through the view/complete assignments link. A complete list of assignments can be found the course calendar. Electronic submission will be required on some papers and projects. Students will be required to word-process most assignments.

Discussion Post Grading Rubric


(adapted from Bill Pelz)

Discussion Board Criteria

In this course your discussion/participation grade will be determined mostly by the quality and quantity of your submissions to the graded discussions:

1. Web Site Discussions: Your weekly assignment for the online portions of the semester is to locate, review and lead a discussion of an economic issue that presents new information relevant to the content of the module. In addition, you must participate in the discussion of articles submitted by other students in the class.

Discussion Post Quality Grading:If everyone is fulfilling their responsibility, most discussion posts will

receive three separate grades:

Discussion posts are graded on a 0 – 4 point scale according to the Discussion Post Quality Grading Rubric presented below. Note that both the Comment Field and the Subject Line figure into the quality score the post receives.

1. Peer Evaluations: Each reply you submit to a discussion forum should

begin with your 0 - 4 evaluation of the quality of the post you are replying to. Place your peer-evaluation score in parentheses as the first thing in your reply.

2. Student Self-Evaluation: Every post you submit to a discussion forum (new posts and replys) should end with the quality score (0 - 4 points) you think your post deserves. Place your self-evaluation score in parentheses at the end - like this (4).

3. Professor Evaluations: I will record the "official" 0 - 4 point value for each discussion post (up to the maximum of 12 per student) as I read it. At the conclusion of each module, I will update your ANGLE Grade Book with your final grade on each discussion, and provide you with a record of how many posts you submitted and your total quality score.

Discussion Post Quality Grading Rubric:The quality of every discussion post is evaluated according to this rubric. (For each student, a maximum of 12 posts will be graded per discussion

forum.)


Points* Interpretation Grading criteria

4 Excellent (A)

The comment is accurate, original, relevant, teaches us something new, and is well written. Four point comments add substantial teaching presence to the course, and stimulate additional thought about the issue under discussion. Documentation for factual information is provided.

3 Above Average (B)

The comment lacks at least one of the above qualities, but is above average in quality. A three point comment makes a significant contribution to our understanding of the issue being discussed.

2 Average (C)

The comment lacks two or three of the required qualities.Comments which are based upon personal opinion or personal experience often fall within this category.

1 Minimal (D)

The comment presents little or no new information. However, one point comments may provide important social presence and contribute to a collegial atmosphere .

0 Unacceptable (F)

The comment adds no value to the discussion.

No penalty Excellent Subject Line

The subject field is a complete sentence, and conveys the main point of the comment. The reader clearly understands the main point of the comment before reading it.

1 point penalty

Descriptive Subject Line

The subject field provides key word(s) only. The reader knows the general area that the comment deals with.

2 point penalty

Subject Line is not

acceptable

The subject field provides little or no information about the comment

*Note: I will not negotiate discussion point ratings. There may be times you feel you deserve more, or fewer, points on a particular response.

Over the length of the course, these will probably balance out. WHEN AND HOW OFTEN DO I POST?

In addition to quality of your posts, also included in your grade is the frequency with which you are “in class,” during the time we are not meeting F2F; in other


words the amount of times you log onto Blackboard and participate throughout those weeks. It is expected that each student will logon to Bb a minimum of three (3) times per week during the online portion of the class. I keep a close eye on this and you will lose points if you do not meet the minimum requirements.

Make-Up& Late Work

It is important to stay with the class for assignments. Reading & noting of the chapters is strongly suggested prior to attending class. Students missing deadlines will not be able to make up work unless receiving permission from the Dean’s Office excusing your absence.

Extra Credit There isn’t any specific extra credit offered for this class. There are many opportunities for students to exhibit their knowledge without extra credit.

Class Preparation & Participation

Classes follow a general pattern each week and include reading from the text(s), lecture, quizzes, and class & Bb discussions. There is also a mid-term & a comprehensive final exam. Students should be self-motivated learners & be able to use the Bb course management system as needed. Please go through the Bb orientation carefully to learn to use Bb.

Course PoliciesMake-Up

ExamsExams are given during the F2F components of class. Make up of a missed exam will only be given with an excuse from the Dean’s Office.

SpecialAssignments

SEMESTER PROJECT:You will research and compile a 5 – 7 page word-processed paper on one of the developing countries that are mentioned in Chapter 39 – the Web Chapter. You may use the text as a reference source, but not the sole reference source. You should have at least two (2) other sources, for a total of three (3). Specifically, you will research the economy of the country that you choose, for example, what is the latest estimate of GDP, how much growth is expected, what is the unemployment rate, is inflation a problem, etc. Additionally, I will be looking for demonstration of original thought; do not just write what you have researched – illustrate to me that you comprehend what you have researched. Always ask “Why” and then tell me the why. You will want to refer back to the Student Learning Outcomes section in this syllabus as a reference for the material I expect to see in your paper. Title pages and reference pages do not count toward the required 5 –7 page length. Also you need not submit your paper in a binder or plastic cover; just submit the paper. Do not place your name on the title page, place it at the bottom of your reference page.

You must use one (1) inch margins and either Arial or Times Roman 12 point font. The paper is due on Saturday, July 29, 2010. No late submissions are allowed unless extenuating circumstances arise that are made known to the instructor. Do not assume that your circumstance is justified without clearing it with the instructor.

As an extension of your paper you will prepare a 15-minute presentation to be presented on July 29 & 30. This paper/presentation will account for 20% of your total project grade.


Class Attendance

Class attendance is taken daily & attendance is mandatory. Most students do not perform will without regular class attendance.

Student Conduct/

Netiquette

All cell phones will be set to vibrate. If your phone rings during class a five (5) point reduction on your next assignment will result. This reduction doubles with each subsequent infraction. Cell phones or any other electronic device (excepting calculators) ARE NOT to be on your desk during exams – this is a violation of academic integrity policy and you will be given zero (0) for the exam & will be reported to the Dean of Students.

Special Procedures

Proctoring of exams will not be necessary for this course.http://www.keystone.edu/academics/onlinelearning/studentresources/takingtest.dot

Blackboard Support

For Blackboard assistance http://blackboard.keystone.edu/ or e-mail the Blackboard administrator at [email protected]

For a New Student Orientation to Blackboard, visit: http://mediaservices.keystone.edu/

For tutorials on using specific aspects of Blackboard, visit http://mediaservices.keystone.edu/

Technical Support

You can get technical support or assistance by visiting the Technology Support page here: http://www.keystone.edu/current_students/technology_support/ or by contacting the IT Helpdesk at (570) 945-8778 or [email protected]

Plagiarism & Academic

Integrity

Academic misconduct and dishonesty includes any activity that compromises the academic integrity of the College or subverts the educational process. For information on dishonest acts including plagiarism, cheating, and fraud, consult your Student Information Guide or click on the link below. If you have any questions, talk with your instructor. http://web.keystone.edu/Library/syllabus/integrity.htm

Copyright Notice

The copyright law of the United States (Title 17, United States Code) governs the making of photocopies or other reproductions of copyrighted materials, including music and software. Copying, displaying, reproducing, or distributing copyrighted works may infringe the copyright owner’s rights and such infringement is subject to appropriate disciplinary action as well as criminal penalties provided by federal law. Usage of such material is only appropriate when that usage constitutes “fair use” under the Copyright Act. As a Keystone College student, you are required to follow the College’s copyright policy. For more information about the fair use exemption, see the Miller Library’s copyright page: http://web.keystone.edu/library/copyright.html

Email UseKeystone College states that all official student email correspondence be sent only to a student’s Keystone email address and that faculty and staff consider email from students official only if it originates from a Keystone account. This allows the College to maintain a high degree of


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http://www.keystone.edu/current_students/forms/StudentInformationGuide.pdf


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http://mediaservices.keystone.edu/




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confidence in the identity of all individuals and the security of transmitted information. Keystone College furnishes each student with a free email account that is to be used in all communication with College personnel.

Withdrawal from Class

The College has set deadlines for withdrawing from courses. These dates and times are published in the course catalog and on the Academic Calendar. It is the student's responsibility to handle withdrawal requirements from any class. You must do the proper paperwork to ensure that you will not receive a final grade of "F" in a course if you choose not to attend once you are enrolled. If you are considering withdrawing from a class, talk with your Advisor and consult the College Catalog.

Academic Grievance

Procedures

Procedures for student grievances are found in the College Catalog. Please consult the procedures before taking action.

Please note: The first step in attempting to resolve any student grievance regarding grades, evaluations, or other fulfillments of academic responsibility, is to make a serious effort to resolve the matter with the instructor. The College Catalog outlines any subsequent steps.

Incomplete Grades

According to the College Catalog, an Incomplete (“I”) will only be awarded in the case of exceptional circumstances. Mere inability to submit work on time, or missing the final exam, is not valid reasons for an Incomplete.

Students must make arrangements with the instructor prior to the final exam it they wish to receive a grade of incomplete. (Forms are available in the Office of the Registrar.) The deadline for the completion of the coursework is four weeks into the next semester. If the course work is not completed within the specified time frame, the incomplete grade will become an “F.”

ADA Statement

Keystone College does not discriminate in any of its programs on the basis of disability.

While there is not a deadline for the disclosure of a disability by a student, in order to facilitate the documentation and accommodation processes, students are encouraged to voluntarily and confidentially disclose and disability requiring an accommodation prior to the beginning of class. This disclosure should be made to Owen Conaghan, [email protected] College Counselor & Coordinator of Disability Services. Students who disclose a disability, and who are seeking an accommodation, ultimately will be expected to provide documentation verifying the disability.

KC Connect For information about classes & advisers, to check midterm and final grades or to register for classes, logon to KC Connect.

Tutoring Info

The College does offer tutoring assistance for many courses. For more information or to schedule an appointment, consult the Tutoring web page here: http://www.keystone.edu/studentlife/studentsuccess/


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https://kcconnect.keystone.edu/cgi-bin/login.mbr/login


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Advising & Other

Student Support

Info

For information about academic advising, visit the Student Success Center’s Academic Advising page here: http://www.keystone.edu/studentlife/studentsuccess/academicadvising.dot For a list of Student Support Services, visit the Student Success Center webpage here: http://www.keystone.edu/studentlife/studentsuccess/

Bookstore Info

Visit the Bookstore at this link: http://www.bkstr.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/StoreCatalogDisplay?storeId=10117&langId=-1&catalogId=10001

Library Info There are no materials on course reserve.

Schedule of Assignments DATE TOPIC CHAPTER

Sat. 6/4 WELCOME! Orientation, Class OrganizationMarkets: Demand and Supply 3

Sun. 6/5 Intro to Macroeconomics 23Basic Macro Relationships 27

Sat. 6/11 Business Cycles, Unemployment, & Inflation 26Aggregate Expenditures Model 28

Sun. 6/12 Fiscal Policy 30

Money & Banking 31

Sat. 6/24 MID-TERM EXAM

Sun. 6/25 Measuring Domestic Output 24





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Economic Growth 25

Sat. 7/9 Money Creation 32 Interest Rates & Monetary Policy 33

Sun. 7/10 Financial Economics 34

Sat. 7/16 Current Issues in Theory & Policy 36Sun. 7/17 International Trade 37

Sat. 7/30 PRESENTATIONS/PAPER DUE Sun. 7/31 PRESENTATIONS

Sat. 8/13 The Economics of Developing Countries 39 (WEB CHAPTER)

Sun. 8/14 Wrap-up/Review

FINALS WEEKEND FINAL EXAM (COMPREHENSIVE)

Weekly Schedule Example[Topics, Reading Assignments, Due Dates, Exam Dates]

WEEKENDER 1

Read Chapters 1, 2, & 3Homework SG 308Homework SG 275Econ article

WEEKENDER 2 Read Chapters 26, 28, 30, & 31Online Quizzes – these chaptersEcon article on Discussion BoardHomework SG 248Homework SG 263


Homework SG 2813Homework SG 302

WEEKENDER 3MID-TERM EXAM Read Chapters 24 & 25Econ article

WEEKENDER 4Read Chapters 32, 33, & 34Homework SG 328Econ article

WEEKENDER 5

Read Chapters 36 & 37Online Quizzes – these chaptersHomework SG 364Econ article on Discussion Board

WEEKENDER 6 Semester Paper Due – PresentationsEcon article

WEEKENDER 7Read Chapter 39 – Web ChapterOnline Quiz – this chapterEcon article on Discussion Board

FINALS WEEKEND FINAL EXAM - COMPRENSIVE

Instructor’s Contact Information

Office Phone 570-876-3109 (H) 570-963-4460 (W)

Emergency Contact

In the event of an emergency, contact Jennifer Newton or JoAnn Daly @ the Towanda Center: 570-268- 2900

Office Location Towanda Center.

Email Address [email protected], [email protected], [email protected]

Office Hours On campus or TBA

Syllabus Changes

Instructors reserve the right to make changes to the syllabus as needed, and you are responsible for keeping up with those changes. Please log on regularly to Blackboard to get the most current information.

Other Information

The best way to reach me is by email. I check all three (3) of my email addresses during the day. The latest I will answer your email is usually 24 hrs. My home phone is 570-876-3109 – please do not call after 9 pm.

Course Description & InformationPre-requisites, Co-requisites, & other

There are no pre-requisites for this course.





restrictions

Online Learning Expectations: To be successful academically, online students must be able to navigate & search the internet, use email, attach and upload documents, download & save files, and have access to and use Microsoft Word, Excel & PowerPoint.

Buying Textbooks

Please note that the Keystone College Bookstore has the most complete and up-to-date information about your course textbooks. Be sure you are purchasing the correct edition and receive all the materials you need.

Recommended Readings

Other than the text, none.

Special Software/Hardware

All enrolled students are required to have active Keystone email accounts. Students are expected to have basic computer skills such as word-processing, use of email including sending file attachments, and conducting Internet searches. Installed software should include a web browser, MS Office, Windows Media Player, and Adobe Acrobat Reader. Internet connection to Blackboard is only supported using Internet Explorer 5.0 or higher. NOTE: Javascript & Cookies MUST be enabled.

Browser/Plugin/Viewer Info

For standard Browser/Plugin/Viewer visit this page: http://web.keystone.edu/library/syllabus/browser.htm

Other Required Materials

None

Course Goals, Objectives/Outcomes

Learning Outcomes LEAD/PSYC 402

Student Learning Outcome #1Students will identify & interpret various leadership traits, behaviors, & theoriesStudent Learning Outcome #2Apply issues of leadership through examination of case studies and completion of leadership exercisesStudent Learning Outcome #3Students will integrate leadership knowledge through the development of a research paper.Student Learning Outcome #4Students will assess their professional leadership capabilities through self-reflection.


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Supporting Student Activities LEAD/PSYC 402

All Student Learning Outcomes will be supported by: Reviewing notes on concepts In class practice (F2F) Homework tailored to specific concepts Relevant exam questions (F2F) Relevant online quiz questions (OL) Research project/PowerPoint presentations Student submission of self-reflection exercises (OL) Discussion boards (OL)

ALERT

This is a 400-level course and is focused on your learning. As such, please understand that it involves extensive work on your part. If you are not willing to exert considerable effort into your learning, you most likely will not be successful in this class. Also, this course involves a considerable amount of writing. It is expected that your writing quality will be that of a 400-level course. Grammar, spelling, paragraph structure, content and quality of writing will be considered in grading of all written material.

GradingGrading (credit)

Criteria

Grades will be based upon a mid-term exam, attendance/participation, homework assignments, research project, & a final exam.

The total grade for this course is assigned as follows:Participation – 95 pointsLeadership Case Studies – 180 points (30 points each)Leadership Research Paper – 200 pointsLeaders Self-Insight Reflections – 225 points (15 points per chapter)Mid-term exam – 100 pointsFinal exam – 200 points

Mid-term & Final grades are determined using the Keystone Grading Policy.

Letter Grade GPA Total Points

A 4.0 940-1000


A- 3.67 900-939 B+ 3.33 880-899 B 3.0 840-879 B- 2.67 800-839 C+ 2.33 770-799 C 2.0 740-769 C- 1.67 710-739 D+ 1.33 660-709 D 1.0 601-659 F 0.0 0-600

Incomplete grades (I) are given only under extenuating circumstances. Inability to submit work on time or missing a final exam does not constitute a valid reason for an “Incomplete” grade as described in the Course Catalog. No written work will be accepted late. All students are expected to attend class consistently AND be on time. Your instructor realizes that events sometimes interfere with school and attendance. Should this occur, make every effort to notify me as soon as possible. It is your responsibility to obtain the class material (notes, homework, etc.) assigned in your absence; furthermore if you have to be absent it is your responsibility to submit assignments that are due.

Assignments

Most assignments are to be attached directly to the grade book through the view/complete assignments link. A complete list of assignments can be found the course calendar. Electronic submission will be required on some papers and projects. Students will be required to word-process most assignments

Discussion Post Grading Rubric (adapted from Bill Pelz)

Discussion Board Criteria

In this course your discussion/participation grade will be determined mostly by the quality and quantity of your submissions to the graded discussions:

1. Web Site Discussions: Your weekly assignment for the online portions of the semester is to locate, review and lead a discussion of a leadership issue that presents new information relevant to the content of the module. In addition, you must participate in the discussion of articles submitted by other students in the class. This information can be referred to any leader, alive or dead.

Discussion Post Quality Grading:If everyone is fulfilling their responsibility, most discussion posts will receive

three separate grades:

Discussion posts are graded on a 0 – 4 point scale according to the Discussion Post


Quality Grading Rubric presented below. Note that both the Comment Field and the Subject Line figure into the quality score the post receives.

1. Peer Evaluations: Each reply you submit to a discussion forum should begin with your 0 - 4 evaluation of the quality of the post you are replying to. Place your peer-evaluation score in parentheses as the first thing in your reply.

2. Student Self-Evaluation: Every post you submit to a discussion forum (new posts and replys) should end with the quality score (0 - 4 points) you think your post deserves. Place your self-evaluation score in parentheses at the end - like this (4).

3. Professor Evaluations: I will record the "official" 0 - 4 point value for each discussion post (up to the maximum of 12 per student) as I read it. At the conclusion of each module, I will update your Grade Book with your final grade on each discussion, and provide you with a record of how many posts you submitted and your total quality score.

Discussion Post Quality Grading Rubric:The quality of every discussion post is evaluated according to this rubric. (For each student, a maximum of 12 posts will be graded per discussion forum.)

Points* Interpretation Grading criteria

4 Excellent (A)

The comment is accurate, original, relevant, teaches us something new, and is well written. Four point comments add substantial teaching presence to the course, and stimulate additional thought about the issue under discussion. Documentation for factual information is provided.

3 Above Average (B)

The comment lacks at least one of the above qualities, but is above average in quality. A three point comment makes a significant contribution to our understanding of the issue being discussed.

2 Average (C)

The comment lacks two or three of the required qualities.Comments which are based upon personal opinion or personal experience often fall within this category.

1 Minimal (D)

The comment presents little or no new information. However, one point comments may provide important social presence and contribute to a collegial atmosphere .

0 Unacceptable The comment adds no value to the discussion.Updated January 2011

(F)

No penalty Excellent Subject Line

The subject field is a complete sentence, and conveys the main point of the comment. The reader clearly understands the main point of the comment before reading it.

1 point penalty Descriptive Subject Line

The subject field provides key word(s) only. The reader knows the general area that the comment deals with.

2 point penalty Subject Line is not acceptable

The subject field provides little or no information about the comment

*Note: I will not negotiate discussion point ratings. There may be times you feel you deserve more, or fewer, points on a particular response. Over the

length of the course, these will probably balance out.

WHEN AND HOW OFTEN DO I POST?

In addition to quality of your posts, also included in your grade is the frequency with which you are “in class,” during the time we are not meeting F2F; in other words the amount of times you log onto Blackboard and participate throughout those weeks. It is expected that each student will logon to Bb a minimum of three (3) times per week during the online portion of the class. I keep a close eye on this and you will lose points if you do not meet the minimum requirements.

Make-Up& Late Work

It is important to stay with the class for assignments. Reading & noting of the chapters is strongly suggested prior to attending class. Students missing deadlines will not be able to make up work unless receiving permission from the Dean’s Office excusing your absence.

Extra Credit There isn’t any specific extra credit offered for this class. There are many opportunities for students to exhibit their knowledge without extra credit.

Class Preparation &

Participation

Classes follow a general pattern each week and include reading from the text(s), lecture, quizzes, and class & Bb discussions. There is also a mid-term & a comprehensive final exam. Students should be self-motivated learners & be able to use the Bb course management system as needed. Please go through the Bb orientation carefully to learn to use Bb.


Course PoliciesMake-Up

ExamsExams are given during the F2F components of class. Make up of a missed exam will only be given with an excuse from the Dean’s Office.

Special Assignments

Research Paper – You will prepare a research paper of 10 – 12 pages on a leadership topic, which you will select and I will approve. You must use at least five (5) peer-reviewed sources. The paper is due July 20, 2011.Research and written submission guidelines: This course includes the submission of written papers. It is my belief that that every student, especially those taking 400-level courses, should be able to provide quality papers. Your work will be carefully evaluated so as to provide help in improving writing skills. I further believe that the experiences of each course in which a student participates should improve the ability of the student to produce accurate, clearly structured, and concise papers. Good writing skills are critical, especially if one is considering advanced educational degrees or in any area of employment. Your writing generates attention; be sure that it generates career-advancing attention!

All activities, including case studies and the final project, will be evaluated relative to content and to proper sentence structure, grammar, punctuation, and appearance. Strong research and writing skills are deemed important and will be stressed throughout the course.

Submission Requirements: Leaders in any organization expect that your work will be submitted in a timely manner; for example, when they want/need it. For the semester think of me as being such a leader. Therefore, it is expected that:

All written material will be submitted on time and must be in APA format. Any paper submitted late will result in a reduction of grade for that assignment and any that is not submitted in APA format will not receive full credit. If you are unfamiliar with APA format, it is suggested that you purchase the APA manual.

All papers MUST be produced in MS Office Word, double-spaced in 12 point, Times New Roman or Arial font, with a cover sheet and Works Cited page.

Documents submitted in a format other than .doc or .docx will receive a zero for that assignment.

ClassAttendance

For Class attendance is taken daily & attendance is mandatory. Most students do not perform will without regular class attendance.

Student Conduct/

Netiquette

All cell phones will be set to vibrate. If your phone rings during class a five (5) point reduction on your next assignment will result. This reduction doubles with each subsequent infraction. Cell phones or any other electronic device (excepting calculators) ARE NOT to be on your desk during exams – this is a violation of academic integrity policy and you will be given zero (0) for the exam & will be reported to the Dean of Students.


Special Procedures

Students. Exams and Proctoring: Proctoring of exams will not be necessary for this course.http://www.keystone.edu/academics/onlinelearning/studentresources/takingtest.dot

Blackboard Support

For Blackboard assistance http://blackboard.keystone.edu/ or e-mail the Blackboard administrator at [email protected]

For a New Student Orientation to Blackboard, visit: http://mediaservices.keystone.edu/

For tutorials on using specific aspects of Blackboard, visit http://mediaservices.keystone.edu/

Technical Support

You can get technical support or assistance by visiting the Technology Support page here: http://www.keystone.edu/current_students/technology_support/ or by contacting the IT Helpdesk at (570) 945-8778 or [email protected]

Plagiarism & Academic Integrity

Academic misconduct and dishonesty includes any activity that compromises the academic integrity of the College or subverts the educational process. For information on dishonest acts including plagiarism, cheating, and fraud, consult your Student Information Guide or click on the link below. If you have any questions, talk with your instructor. http://web.keystone.edu/Library/syllabus/integrity.htm

Copyright Notice

The copyright law of the United States (Title 17, United States Code) governs the making of photocopies or other reproductions of copyrighted materials, including music and software. Copying, displaying, reproducing, or distributing copyrighted works may infringe the copyright owner’s rights and such infringement is subject to appropriate disciplinary action as well as criminal penalties provided by federal law. Usage of such material is only appropriate when that usage constitutes “fair use” under the Copyright Act. As a Keystone College student, you are required to follow the College’s copyright policy. For more information about the fair use exemption, see the Miller Library’s copyright page: http://web.keystone.edu/library/copyright.html

Email Use


http://web.keystone.edu/library/copyright.html

http://web.keystone.edu/Library/syllabus/integrity.htm

http://www.keystone.edu/current_students/forms/StudentInformationGuide.pdf


http://www.keystone.edu/current_students/technology_support/







Keystone College states that all official student email correspondence be sent only to a student’s Keystone email address and that faculty and staff consider email from students official only if it originates from a Keystone account. This allows the College to maintain a high degree of confidence in the identity of all individuals and the security of transmitted information. Keystone College furnishes each student with a free email account that is to be used in all communication with College personnel.

Withdrawal from Class

The College has set deadlines for withdrawing from courses. These dates and times are published in the course catalog and on the Academic Calendar. It is the student's responsibility to handle withdrawal requirements from any class. You must do the proper paperwork to ensure that you will not receive a final grade of "F" in a course if you choose not to attend once you are enrolled. If you are considering withdrawing from a class, talk with your Advisor and consult the College Catalog.

Academic Grievance

Procedures

Procedures for student grievances are found in the College Catalog. Please consult the procedures before taking action. Please note: The first step in attempting to resolve any student grievance regarding grades, evaluations, or other fulfillments of academic responsibility, is to make a serious effort to resolve the matter with the instructor. The College Catalog outlines any subsequent steps.

Incomplete Grades

According to the College Catalog, an Incomplete (“I”) will only be awarded in the case of exceptional circumstances. Mere inability to submit work on time, or missing the final exam, is not valid reasons for an Incomplete.

Students must make arrangements with the instructor prior to the final exam it they wish to receive a grade of incomplete. (Forms are available in the Office of the Registrar.) The deadline for the completion of the coursework is four weeks into the next semester. If the course work is not completed within the specified time frame, the incomplete grade will become an “F.”

ADA Statement

Keystone College does not discriminate in any of its programs on the basis of disability.

While there is not a deadline for the disclosure of a disability by a student, in order to facilitate the documentation and accommodation processes, students are encouraged to voluntarily and confidentially disclose and disability requiring an accommodation prior to the beginning of class. This disclosure should be made to Owen Conaghan, [email protected] College Counselor & Coordinator of Disability Services. Students who disclose a disability, and who are seeking an accommodation, ultimately will be expected to provide documentation verifying the disability.







KC Connect For information about classes & advisers, to check midterm and final grades or to register for classes, logon to KC Connect.

Tutoring Info

The College does offer tutoring assistance for many courses. For more information or to schedule an appointment, consult the Tutoring webpage here: http://www.keystone.edu/studentlife/studentsuccess/

Advising & Other

Student Support Info

For information about academic advising, visit the Student Success Center’s Academic Advising page here: http://www.keystone.edu/studentlife/studentsuccess/academicadvising.dot For a list of Student Support Services, visit the Student Success Center webpage here: http://www.keystone.edu/studentlife/studentsuccess/

Bookstore Info

Visit the Bookstore at this link: http://www.bkstr.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/StoreCatalogDisplay?storeId=10117&langId=-1&catalogId=10001

Library Info Any additional materials will be provided to the students.

COURSE AGENDA:This is a tentative agenda & may be changed at the instructor’s discretion.

Sat. 6/4 Orientation, Ch. 1 – What Does It Mean To Be A Leader?Sun. 6/5 Ch. 2 – Traits, Behaviors, and Relationships

Sat. 6/11 Ch. 3 – Contingency Approaches to LeadershipCh. 4 – The Leader as an Individual

Sun. 6/12 Case Study 1 – Research Topic Proposal

Sat. 6/24 Ch. 5 - Leadership Mind and HeartCh. 6 – Courage and Moral Leadership

Sun. 6/25 Ch. 7 - FollowershipCase Study 2

Sat. 7/9 Ch. 8 - Motivation and EmpowermentCase Study 3

Sun. 7/10 MID-TERM – CHAPTERS 1- 8

Sat. 7/16 Ch. 9 – Leadership Communication





http://www.keystone.edu/studentlife/studentsuccess/academicadvising.dot


https://kcconnect.keystone.edu/cgi-bin/login.mbr/login

Sun. 7/17 Ch. 10 – Leading TeamsCase Study 4

Sat. 7/30 Ch. 11 – Developing Leadership Diversity Ch. 12 – Leadership Power and Influence

Sun. 7/31 Ch. 13 - Creating Vision and Strategic DirectionCase Study 5

Sat. 8/13 Ch. 14 – Shaping Culture and Values

Sun. 8/14 Ch. 15 - Leading ChangeCase Study 6

Aug 14 FINAL EXAM ACCORDING TO SCHEDULECHAPTERS 9 - 15
