Leadership Syllabus for 2017-2018
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Course

BMGT-2309-001 Leadership

Prerequisites

Course Description

Leadership and its relationship to management. Prepares the student with leadership and communication skills needed to motivate employees and to identify the appropriate leadership styles to use in the workplace in any given situation.

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Department Expectations

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Notice to Students enrolled in an educational program for preparation of issuance of certain occupational licenses:

Students enrolled in an educational program in preparation for obtaining certain occupational licenses are potentially ineligible for such license if the student has been convicted of an offense. For further information, please contact your advisor, the Legal Clinic, or the faculty member in charge of the educational program that you seek to enroll in. The further information you will receive will include notification to you of your right to request a criminal history evaluation letter from the licensing authority in order to clarify your particular situation.

Hours

(3 sem hrs; 3 lec)

Class Type

Online Course

Syllabus Information

Textbooks

Introduction to Leadership, 3rd edition,  Peter G. Northouse; Sage Publications, 2015. ISBN 978-1-4522-5966-6

Supplies

• * Introduction to Leadership, 3rd edition,  Peter G. Northouse; Sage Publications, 2015. ISBN 978-1-4522-5966-6

• * Computer/tablet    (Be aware: not all class objectives can be accessed on tablets or smartphones)
• * Ability to access the course in Blackboard through AC Connect to submit assignments.
• * Students MUST have the ability to access the course in Blackboard through AC Connect to submit assignments, take exams/quizzes, participate in discussion boards and team projects (www.actx.edu)

 *If you don't have computer and printer access as home, make sure you locate the computer lab of your choice on campus to complete your assignments on time.

Technical support and assistance to log on to the course:
AC Connect / Blackboard Support Information

• * For telephone support, call AskAC at 371-5000.
• * For hands-on technical support, visit the Student Help Center.
• * Also see the AC Connect Student Resources online help.

Student Performance

Amarillo College's General Education Competencies (GEC) (Source: Amarillo College 2015-2016 Program / Course Guide)
1. Critical Thinking Skills - Students will engage in creative and/or innovative thinking, and/or inquiry, analysis, evaluation, synthesis of information, organizing concepts and constructing solutions.
2.  Communication Skills - Students will demonstrate effective written, oral and visual communication.
3.  Empirical and Quantitative Skills - Students will demonstrate applications of scientific and mathematical concepts.
4.  Teamwork - Students will demonstrate the ability to work effectively with others to support a shared purpose or goal and consider different points of view.
5.  Social Responsiblitiy - Students will demonstrate intercultural competency and civic knowledge by engaging effectively in local, regional, national and global communities.
6.  Personal Responsibility - Students will demonstrate the ability to connect choices, actions and consequences to ethical decision-making.

Learning Outcomes for BMGT 2309	GEC
Determine individual leadership styles	Empirical and Quantitative Skills - Students will demonstrate applications of scientific and mathematical concepts.
Distinguish differences between leadership and management;	Critical Thinking Skills - Students will engage in creative and/or innovative thinking, and/or inquiry, analysis, evaluation, synthesis of information, organizing concepts and constructing solutions.
Explain the effects of leadership style on organizational environment	Communication Skills - Students will demonstrate effective written, oral and visual communication. Teamwork - Students will demonstrate the ability to work effectively with others to support a shared purpose or goal and consider different points of view.
Apply principles of leadership with individuals, groups and organizations	Personal Responsibility - Students will demonstrate the ability to connect choices, actions and consequences to ethical decision-making. Social Responsibility - Students will demonstrate intercultural competency and civic knowledge by engaging effectively in local, regional, national and global communities.

 

Students Rights and Responsibilities

Student Rights and Responsibilities

Log in using the AC Connect Portal

In order to receive your AC Connect Email, you must log in through AC Connect at https://acconnect.actx.edu .

If you are an active staff or faculty member according to Human Resources, use "Exchange". All other students, use "AC Connect (Google) Email".

Expected Student Behavior

Students are expected to be self-disciplined in order to meet the requirements of this course.

Grading Criteria

GRADING SCALE:

            90 - 100%         =          A          Excellent

            80 -   89%         =          B          Above Average, Very Good

            70 -   79%         =          C          Average, Good

            60 -   69%         =          D          Poor, but passing

            Below 60%        =          F          Failing

Instructor reserves the right to subjectively influence the final grade relative to class attendance, participation, and attitude.

Weighted Total:

35% Capstone Project

30% Discussions

20% Assignments

15% Exams

100% Course Grade

ASSIGNMENTS:

• * Weekly assignments MUST be typed and submitted into Blackboard. 
• * Assignments are due by 11:30 p.m. on Mondays. (and close at 11:30 p.m!)
  • It is recommended to submit homework by 11:00 p.m. for successful submission.
• * Late assignments are not accepted.
  • Extenuating circumstances will be considered, if communicated BEFORE the due date. 
• * ASSIGNMENTS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED VIA EMAIL.
• * The final project are a significant portion of this class, it can significantly effect a pass/fail grade.
• * Extra credit is not available.

EXAMINATIONS/QUIZZES:

• * Examinations/quizzes will consist of essay, true-false, multiple choice, matching or short answer questions.
• * Final Examination will be comprehensive. 
• * Should you have an emergency, contact me in ADVANCE before midnight.  There are no make-up exams/quizzes. 

 

WITHDRAWAL POLICY: 

• * It is the responsibility of the student to initiate drop or withdrawal procedures through Instructor of the course.
• * Students who stop attending class but do not officially drop or withdraw from this course will receive a grade of F if their average falls below a 60.  
• * PLEASE communicate with the instructor to discuss options before considering dropping the class! 
• * Communication must be made in person or via phone call.  (Emails, text messages or voicemails are not considered proper communication for a drop notification)
• * Once the class is dropped, all grade records are deleted in Blackboard and can not be accessed again. 

• February 27th 2018 is the last date to withdraw.

              Paperwork needs to be turned in BY the DROP Date

***If after two weeks of coursework, a student’s grade is under a 70, an academic retention alert will be sent to advisor and financial aid department.

Accessing Grades Online:

To view your current course grades:

• * Go to www.actx.edu, click on AC Connect anf log in using your ACNetID and password
• * Click on BMGT-2309
• * Click on My Grades on the menu to the left.

Final grade will be determined by the weighted total of discussion boards, assignments, exams/quizzes, project and peer evaluation.  The Instructor reserves the right to subjectively influence the final grade relative to class attendance, participation and attitude.

To view your Final course grades:

• * Go to www.actx.edu, click on AC Connect and log in using your ACNetID and password
• * Scroll down to Self Service on bottom right of the page, and click on Current Student.
• * Under current student, click on Academic Profile and click on Grades.

Be aware that the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (as amended) does not permit instructors to disclose information regarding grades over the phone, via email, or to a third party. Therefore, if you need to discuss your grades, you must do so in person.

Attendance

Calendar

Additional Information

Important Dates to Remember

January 16 First Day – Spring II 2017 January 23 Census Day February 23 Last Day to Withdraw March 5-9 May 11 Finals Week Commencement