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.
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 supplements and integrates previous learning and is designed to provide maximum exposure to various concepts and perspectives of leadership through observational experiences, critical thinking, and self-analysis. It is also designed to allow the demonstration of previously learned leadership theories, styles, and strategies. Students must integrate their personal ethics and vision of leadership in their examination of various contemporary leadership contexts.
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.
Intensive study of a specialized topic in leadership studies. May be repeated under different subtitles.
This course will present the basics of teaching and learning within a community setting. Community learning and development, community-based education and community education will all be explored, as well as effective teaching methodologies outside of the classroom. Students will learn innovative, unique teaching techniques through hands on instruction in a variety of community settings.
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.
Topical seminar using readings, discussions, and papers to focus on current issues of significance to community communications and leadership development. May be repeated to a maximum of twelve credits under different subtitles.
Topical seminar using readings, discussions, and papers to focus on current issues of significance to community communications and leadership development. May be repeated to a maximum of twelve credits under different subtitles.
