A field-based learning experience, under faculty supervision, in the application of community communications and leadership techniques in agriculture/public issues. May be repeated to a maximum of six credits. Offered on a pass/fail basis only.
A field-based learning experience, under faculty supervision, in the application of community communications and leadership techniques in agriculture/public issues. May be repeated to a maximum of six credits. Offered on a pass/fail basis only.
A field-based learning experience, under faculty supervision, in the application of community communications and leadership techniques in agriculture/public issues. May be repeated to a maximum of six credits. Offered on a pass/fail basis only.
Exploration of communications campaigns and strategies in the agricultural sector. Students will learn how to plan and enact communications campaigns centered on agricultural issues and audiences.
Philosophy, history, and development of Cooperative Extension Service; evaluation of instructional techniques; leadership training; and practice in use of Extension methods.
This course is designed to provide an introduction to leadership. Its focus is the development of an understanding of leadership theories and styles. You will also learn strategies for successful leadership. The introduction will include: 1) historical, theoretical, and cultural perspectives of leadership, 2) leadership skills and styles and strategies for success, and 3) examination of the responsibilities of leadership.
This course is designed to expand student understanding of the theory and practice of leadership, conflict management, and decision-making. It is also designed to focus on issues of cohesiveness, trust, motivation, vision, and goals. Students must integrate their personal ethics and definition of leadership in various course assignments and projects
This course examines the nuances of leadership within communities. To learn what makes an effective community leader and the role a leader plays in community action, students will explore the importance of framing ideas, mobilizing resources, and developing social capital. This course expands on theories to highlight correlation with servant leadership, community behavior, and collaborative leadership styles. Finally, working with community visioning, change and ambiguity will reinforce the need for flexibility within the community leader's toolkit.
This course focuses on using creative and entrepreneurial processes to develop innovative programming for communities in a variety of contexts. Within this theory to practice course, students will develop innovative educational programming for communities of place, practice, and interest.
One of the two senior capstone courses in Community and Leadership Development. Students will learn to integrate theories common to multiple social science contexts. Following critical analyses, students will learn to describe how these theories are applied within various situations. Presentations and applied research papers will be significant course components.
