EDUPL 2570: TEAM AND ORGANIZATIONAL LEADERSHIP
Tuesdays 3:55 – 6:50 PM Denney Hall 253
INSTRUCTORS
Kristen Rupert
The Ohio Union, Office of Student Life
2095 Ohio Union: Center for Student Leadership
and Service
614-688-3140 | Rupert.221@osu.edu
Office hours by appointment
COURSE PURPOSE
Educational Policy and Leadership 2570 provides an overview of the
theory related to and skills necessary for the practice of effective leadership
in team and organizational settings.
Leadership is explored as an integral component of a student's career
and life plan. As requested by students, special focus sections will be
offered. The course purpose remains constant in all sections, however the
supplemental readings may change and class discussion will focus on application
of the principles to the specific interests of students in the section.
The general
undergraduate section of this course will focus on the Relational Model of
Leadership, including various applications of the model to personal and campus
experiences of students in the class.
COURSE OUTCOMES
At the conclusion of this course
students will:
1.
Demonstrate
an understanding of leadership theory and research, specifically the Relational
Leadership Model.
2.
Demonstrate
an increased awareness of the personal qualities and skills they bring to
leadership settings.
3.
Demonstrate
an increased understanding of leadership as a process and the elements
affecting leadership in group/organizational contexts.
4.
Demonstrate
increased confidence and skill in practicing leadership in the collegiate,
workplace, and/or community setting.
REQUIRED READINGS
1.
Komives, et al., Exploring
Leadership for College Students Who Want to Make a Difference, 2007. Second
Edition.
2.
Supplemental readings to be provided by the instructors as needed.
LEARNING EXPECTATIONS
This course will
require students to learn through group activities which will have them
interact and share with others. Given
this, students will be expected to perform in the following manner:
1. Be on time and present for each class.
2. Participate in class discussions and activities.
3. Respect opinions that differ from your own. Attempt to learn from alternative
perspectives.
4. Submit assignments on time.
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COURSE
REQUIREMENTS AND ASSIGNMENTS
Assignments are subject to change based upon
instructor discretion with notice to students at least one week prior to date
the assignment is due.
Class Participation and
Preparation (35 Points Total)
- Attendance at each class session for the
entire class meeting period.
- Regular checking of the course blog for
updates, readings, assignments, etc.
- Completion of reading assignments and homework
prior to the class for which they are assigned.
- Contribution to class discussions and participation
in class activities that demonstrates working
knowledge of the content of assigned readings.
- Challenging
and supporting classmates appropriately during discussions and activities
- Sharing current and past leadership
experiences.
Course Blog (35 Points Total)
Each student is asked to maintain
a blog throughout the duration of the course, reflecting on their shared
experiences and theoretical learning from class. Blog entries will require
students to actively and creatively reflect on and make meaning of class material
in an experimental and holistic manner. Blog
assignments are the equivalent of traditional written assignments and should be
treated with the same level of importance.
Prompts for blog assignments will be posted approximately 4-5 days prior
to when the blog assignment is due. Prompts will be based on course reading
and/or in-class activities and will ask you to apply what you have read or what
we have done in class to your own life and experiences.
In addition to maintaining an individual blog, each student will engage
with their classmates by reading and
commenting on each other’s blogs. It is expected that each student will
read and comment on at least one other student’s blog for each blog assignment.
You can find each other’s blogs by linking your blog to the class blog. It is
required that you use Blogger and link your blog with the class blog. Class
Blog: 2570classblog.blogspot.com
You will have 8 blog
assignments. A blog
assignment includes both the blog entry
and a comment on a classmate’s blog. Your blog assignment is not complete
without both pieces. Blog entries and comments
are due prior to the start of the class for which they are assigned. As a
class, you will decide by what day and time blogs must be posted each week in
order to give classmates ample time to comment.
My class agrees that we will all post our blog entries by
_______________(time) on ___________________(day of week)
To earn maximum blog points, be sure to:
- Complete blog entries and comments on time
- Address all aspects of the prompt thoroughly
and thoughtfully, referencing theoretical learning and/or classroom
experiences in addition to personal thoughts. Your blog entries will
likely seek their own length in this regard, but any questions regarding
amount or type of content should be brought to the instructor’s attention
by the student.
- Provide blog comments that include your
reactions, thoughts, additional information, questions, or a new
perspective for the blog author.
- Be authentic and creative. Entries must
include text but may also include links to outside pages and articles,
videos, music, images, etc.
“Leadership in
Action” Project (20 Points)
Students will be asked to create and present a leadership-in-action
project that showcases how theme(s), models, concepts, or theories from class
are “at work” out in the world. Students will need to find 3-5 examples from
literature, media, current events, performing arts, etc., analyze how
leadership is displayed in those examples, and tie them all together in a
creative and thoughtful way to present to the class. Students should be able to
demonstrate their understanding of course material through this project, as
well as how this project applies to their personal thoughts, experiences, and
plans for their own leadership moving forward. More details will be discussed
with the instructors in class.
Leadership
Lens Project (10 Points)
More Information to come…
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GRADING
Each class session will include in-class activities and discussion. Because of the interactive nature of this
class, students are expected to attend and contribute to each class session in
addition to completing assignments. The
point value of each component is as follows:
35 points Attendance
and Participation
35 points Blogging
and Blog Comments
10 points Leadership
Lens Project
20 points Leadership
in Action Project_______
100 points Total
Letter grades will be applied as follows:
A
93-100 C+
77-79
E < 59
A-
90-92
C 73-76
B+
87-89
C- 70-72
B
83-86
D+ 67-69
B-
80-82
D 60-66
Late Assignments
Late assignments will be accepted up to 2 days late with grading
penalties (90% of grade for up to 1 day late, 80% for 2 days late, 0% credit
for assignments later than two days).
Attendance
Since much of the
learning in the course is derived from in-class experiences and discussion, attendance
is crucial to student learning. An unexcused absence will automatically result
in a drop of one letter grade. Absences will be excused for legitimate
medical, family, or other reasons. Students must send notice of absence to the
instructor at least 24 hours in advance, except for in the case of emergency or
extenuating circumstances. Failure to comply with this request will
automatically result in an unexcused absence. The opportunity to make up class participation points is only offered
for excused absences. Making up these points includes completion of any
missed in-class work at the discretion of the instructor. It is expected that
even if a student cannot attend a particular class period that they still
complete the assigned course preparation reading and homework. Consult with
your instructor(s) for additional guidance.
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COURSE AND INSTRUCTOR EVALUATION
Students
will be asked to complete the University Student Evaluation of Instruction form
during the last week of classes, prior to finals week. Students will are encouraged to provide
feedback on instruction, as well as the course structure and content.
ACADEMIC
HONESTY POLICY
As
members of a University community, students are expected to uphold the highest
standards of academic honesty in all course work. Penalties for plagiarism, cheating, or other
acts of academic dishonesty may include receiving a failing grade, dismissal
from the University, or revocation of degree.
More information can be found in The Ohio State University Code of
Student Conduct.
ADA STATEMENT
Students
who have documented any learning disabilities with the Office of Disability
Services are encouraged to meet with the course instructors to discuss
arrangements for any approved accommodations.
Please contact the Office of Disability Services at 292-3307 if you have
any questions. Students requiring
modified versions of written materials (large print, Braille, tape, etc.),
class modifications (e.g. American Sign Language), or an alternate format for
submission of written materials, please privately contact one of the
instructors. Every effort will be made to
work with you to accommodate your specific learning needs
