ORGL 3013 Foundations of Organizational Leadership Syllabus Fall st 8 weeks Class AUGUST 19 OCTOBER 11, 2013

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1 ORGL 3013 Foundations of Organizational Leadership Syllabus Fall st 8 weeks Class AUGUST 19 OCTOBER 11, 2013 This course has three 7:00 pm MegaMeeting dates available, but only one required: August 21st - Class Overview Required Sept 11 If You Have Q & As By Posted and Approved DB Request Oct 9 Oral Presentation By Posted and Approved DB Request for MegaMeeting or YouTube SCHOOL: School of Professional Studies DEPARTMENT: Division of Business (DOB) HOURS, CREDIT NUMBER/TITLE: 3 Hours, ORGL 3113 Foundations of Organizational Leadership INSTRUCTOR: OFFICE HOURS: Dr. Kathy Goddard Please post all non-personal class questions to the discussion board so everyone will have access to the same information kmgoddard@nwosu.edu all personal questions should be ed Cell Phone: (405) Available on Discussion Board 3 or 4 times weekly and upon request Students are responsible for messages sent to their NWOSU account; thus, students are responsible to check their NWOSU accounts often. The professor will only respond to s sent from the student s official NWOSU account or Blackboard and that identify the applicable class in the subject line or first sentence of the . Further, s should be professional using proper spelling, grammar, style and format. TEXTBOOKS: Krause, Dr. Lois Breur. How We Learn and Why We Don t, 4th edition ISBN Davis, Deborah. The Adult Learner s Companion: A guide for the Adult College Student, 2nd edition, ISBN Daft, Richard L. The Leadership Experience, 5th Edition, Custom ISBN COURSE DESCRIPTION AND PREREQUISITES This course is an introduction to the Organizational Leadership Bachelor of Science Program. Essential components will include: overview of program expectations; principles of adult learning; resources for success including library, campus, online resources and mentoring relationships; personal wellness/stress and time management techniques; study and test-taking skills; and basic computer skills for working in an online environment.

2 NWOSU MISSION STATEMENT Northwestern Oklahoma State University provides quality educational and cultural opportunities to learners with diverse needs by cultivating ethical leadership and service, critical thinking and fiscal responsibility. DOB MISSION STATEMENT The Division of Business provides a quality, student-oriented learning environment to prepare students to be adept, ethical, fiscally responsible business professionals and leaders, not only in the workplace but also in their communities, contributing to the intellectual, cultural, and economic vitality of our world. COURSE GOALS The goals of Foundations of Organizational Leadership and Personal Development include: 1. Overview and Expectations: Students will be introduced to the Organizational Leadership Program. They will learn what to expect from the program as well as discuss what is necessary for them to be successful in completing the program. 2. Personal Skill Development: Students will learn personal skill development for successful completion of the program. PRIMARY OBJECTIVE: Upon completion of this course, student will demonstrate familiarity with the Organizational Leadership Program as well as the concepts, theories, materials and media related to adult learning as measured by competencies on daily assignments, written exams and final projects. SECONDARY/SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES: 1. Overview and Expectations: Students will be introduced to the Organizational Leadership Program. They will learn what to expect from the program as well as discuss what is necessary for them to be successful in completing the program. Students will: a. Discuss the expectations involved in successfully completing Foundations of Adult and Personal Development. b. Discuss academic and ethical honesty in relation to personal success. c. Construct a comprehensive research paper using APA formatting. 2. Personal Skill Development: Students will learn personal skill development for successful completion of the program. Students will: a. Compare and contrast learning styles. Students will identify their individual learning styles and determine how to apply that to learning in the online environment. b. Analyze personal stress management techniques and study skills. c. Develop individual time management skills. d. Implement effective test taking skills. e. Effectively navigate the learning management system. f. Access other technologies as needed for academic success.

3 g. Access research materials necessary for effective academic writing. h. Use critical thinking skills necessary for academic success. i. Communicate effectively in the online environment. 3. Organizational Leadership introduction: Students will be introduced to Organizational Leadership. They will be able to determine: a. What it means to be a leader b. Traits, behaviors and relationships of leaders. c. Various leadership/management styles. DISABLED STUDENT SERVICES: Any student needing academic accommodations for a physical, mental or learning disability should contact the Coordinator of Services for Students with Disabilities, or faculty member personally, within the first two weeks of the semester so that appropriate accommodations may be arranged. The location for ADA assistance is the Fine Arts building room 126 on the Alva Campus and the contact is Brad Franz. The location for ADA assistance on the Enid campus is Room 102 and the contact is Lori Coonrod. The location for ADA assistance on the Woodward campus is the Main Office and the contact is Dr. Deena Fisher. The location for ADA assistance for students attending the University Center at Ponca City campus is the Main Office and the contact is Stacy Tiger. PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT The following participation, discussion board quizzes, research paper & exams will meet all ACBSP COMPENCIES/STANDARDS of this class. Exams: Three 90 minutes timed, online, open book exams will be given during the course of the semester. The exams, worth 90 points each, will consist of true/false, multiple choice, and/or short answer questions. The quizzes are located under QuizzesExamsModules and are to be taken on the assigned dates between 12:30 am and 11:59 pm - Total Points = (90 x 3 = 270 points) Final Comprehensive *Proctored Exam: A 90 minutes timed, online, open book exam will be given at the end of the 8 week semester. The exam is worth 100 points and will consist of true/false, multiple choice, essay and/or short answer questions. The final exam will be located under QuizzesExamsModules upon the assigned date between 12:30 am and 11:59 pm Worth 100 points *Proctor Information: Each professor teaching an online class has the option to require proctored tests/exams. If the professor elects to require proctored tests/exams, the requirement must be clearly stated in the syllabus. The syllabus must also state that it is the responsibility of the student to find an acceptable proctor and to pay any fees or costs associated with proctoring their tests/exams. For online classes, students cannot be required to come to an NWOSU campus or ITV site (i.e. University Center at Ponca City) to take the exam. Professors must allowed students to find an acceptable local proctor. The following classes of people should be acceptable proctors:

4 College professors College testing centers K-12 school administrators High school or public librarians Members of the clergy Military education centers, chaplains or officers (superior in rank to the student) Commercial testing centers Proctors may not be related to the student. The professor must approve the proctor and may require the student to provide such information or form that the professor deems appropriate for approving the proctor. Discussion Board: Three Discussion Board modules Quizzes will be given during the course of the semester. Each quiz is worth 25 points and may consist of T & F questions and a two part essay question. The quizzes are located under QuizzesExams Discussion Board Quizzes. Please refer to your Discussion Board rubric that is posted on Blackboard - Course Handouts. Total Points = 75 points. Written Research/Oral Presentation: The 4 to 6 page research paper must be submitted with correct grammar in Word format and Times/Times New Roman font (12 pt.). The paper must be in proper APA format with 3 to 5 professional sources from at least 2 different medium. The paper will be graded on completeness, content focus, written presentation, and oral presentation. Please refer to your Research Paper Rubric that is posted on Blackboard - Course Handouts. - Worth 100 points. Participation: - These points will come from class required 1 st MegaMeetings, Oral Presentation, BB participation, assignment, timeliness, completion of the chapter exercises, Blackboard participation and timeliness and Final Exam. - Total Points = 55 points. EVALUATION AND GRADING The grade in this course will be based on the following: Based on 90%, 80%, 70%, 60% Three exams (worth 90 pts. each) 270 Final Comprehensive Exam 100 Three Discussion Board (worth 25 pts. each) = A Research Paper & Presentation (100 points) = B Participation (worth 50 points) = C TOTAL POINTS = D ADDITIONAL COURSE REQUIREMENTS 359 and Below = F

5 Academic Integrity: Communication: Late Work: Academic integrity is vital. The professor has a zero tolerance policy regarding academic dishonesty. Any act of dishonesty will be penalized severely. The professor will use NWOSU BlackBoard announcements, discussion board and as the primary means of communicating with students, Students are responsible for messages sent to their NWOSU account; thus, students should regularly check their NWOSU accounts. NO LATE WORK WILL BE ACCEPTED IN THIS CLASS. Failure to take or turn in timely quizzes, Exams, assignments and/or discussion boards will result in a zero on that item. ONLINE CLASS ATTENDANCE Responsibility for attending your online Blackboard class rests upon you the student. Attendance and participation in Blackboard is expected at least 3 different days a week. Also your first MegaMeeting and your oral presentation are required.

6 Chapters Overview Chapter Title Module The Adult Learner s Companion - College Success 1 Chapter 1 The Adult Learner s Companion - The Life Experience, College and Career 1 Chapter 2 Relationship The Adult Learner s Companion - Stress Management 2 Chapter 3 The Adult Learner s Companion - Time Management 2 Chapter 4 The Adult Learner s Companion - Help and Support 2 Chapter 5 The Adult Learner s Companion - Critical Thinking and Problem Solving 1 Chapter 6 The Adult Learner s Companion - Class Skills 1 Chapter 7 The Adult Learner s Companion - Studying 2 Chapter 8 The Adult Learner s Companion - Test 2 Chapter 9 The Adult Learner s Companion - Writing 2 Chapter 10 Daft Chapter 1 What Does It Mean to Be a Leader? 3 Daft Chapter 2 Traits, Behaviors and Relationships 3 Daft Chapter 4 The Leader as an Individual 3 How We Learn and Why We Don t 1 COURSE OUTLINE AND TENTATIVE SCHEDULE Date Chapters Discussion Board, Quizzes & Exams 8/19 Wed 8/21 8/23 8/26 Tues 8/27 8/30 The Adult Learner s Companion - Chapter 1 7:00 pm MegaMeeting Required The Adult Learner s Companion - Chapter 2 The Adult Learner s Companion - Chapter 6 The Adult Learner s Companion - Chapter 7 Work on your final paper How We Learn and Why We Don t Module 1DB Quiz & Online Timed Exam DB Note: Module 1 Quizzes 1, 2, 6 & 7 Due before Exam I 6:30 Practice & 7:00 to about 8:00 pm You will receive an NWOSU invitation by noon on 8/21 Post your research paper topic request in your Research DB Online Timed Open Book Exam 1 - Available (1am 11:30 pm)

7 9/02 Tues 9/03 9/06 9/09 Wed 9/11 9/20 9/23 9/30 10/4 /Tue 10/7 & 8 Wed 10/9 The Adult Learner s Companion - Chapter 3 & 4 The Adult Learner s Companion - Chapter 5 & 8 Continue working on your final paper The Adult Learner s Companion - Chapter 9 & 10 Module 2 DB Quiz & Online Timed Exam DB 7:00 pm MegaMeeting Optional by request posted and approved in DB Daft Chapter 1 Daft Chapter 2 Daft Chapter 4 Module 3DB Quiz & Online Timed Exam DB Continue working on your final paper Submit Your Final Paper Module 1, 2 & 3 Final Comprehensive Proctored Exam (Proctored must be approved and scheduled at least 4 days before our scheduled Exam) Required Mega Meeting Oral Presentation or YouTube Presentation 7:00 to 8:00 pm Note: Module 2 Quizzes 3-5, & 8-10 Due before Exam II Online Timed Open Book Exam 2 - Available (1am 11:30 pm) By DB Request if You Have Questions Note: Module 3 Quizzes Daft 1, 2 & 4 Due before Exam III Online Timed Open Book Exam 3 - Available (1am 11:30 pm) Due by 11:59 pm Online Timed Proctored Open Book Final Exam - Available (from 10/7/12:30 am to 10/8/11:30 pm) Exact time of presentation by request in our BB Research DB Or, you have the option of recording and submitting your presentation in YouTube; however, you will still need to post your plan to do so in our DB area. If you decide to use YouTube for your oral presentation, please submit your YouTube link in our DB area and me your YouTube link by midnight 10/9