FOUNDATIONS OF ORGANIZATIONAL LEADERSHIP

COURSE SYLLABUS

SCHOOL:                                                       School of Liberal Arts
DEPARTMENT:                                           Social and Behavioral Sciences
HOURS, CREDIT NUMBER/TITLE:       3 Hours, ORGL-3113 Foundations
                                                                          of Organizational Leadership and Personal
                                                                          Development

INSTRUCTOR:                              Dr. Gary Rutledge
                                                            Office Phone Number: (918) 343-7800
                                                            Office Number: Room 303, Preparatory Hall|
                                                            Office Hours:  Posted
                                                            E-Mail: rutledge@garyrutledge.com

CUSTOMIZED TEXTBOOK

Foundations of Organizational Leadership and Personal Development. Gardner, John; Jewler, A. Jerome; Barefoot, Betsy; Daft, Richard and Krause, Dr. Lois. Thomson 2008. ISBN:  0-495-42648-6; Blackboard 0495430242; WebCT- 0495430250

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 and leadership; 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 skill for working in an online environment.

ISTE STANDARD(S)

N/A

COMPETENCIES/STANDARDS/GOALS

Oklahoma Competencies:  N/A

PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT

The following participation, exams, discussions and assignments will meet all COMPETENCIES/ STANDARDS/GOALS of this class.

WRITTEN RESEARCH/ORAL PRESENTATION
A 4 to 6 page research paper must be submitted with correct grammar in Word format and readable font (12 pt.).  The paper must also 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. In-depth instruction sheets are posted on GRLS Web Site - Course Handouts.  Foundations Oral Presentation Grade Sheet.doc & Foundations Research Project Rubric.doc Total Points = 100 points

EXAMS
Three, online, open book exams will be given during the course of the semester.  The exams, worth 100 pointS each, will consist of true/false, multiple choice, and/or short answer questions. (300 points) - 70 minutes - Exams are to be completed on or before the assigned dates. - Total Points = 300 points

DISCUSSION BOARD
Three Discussion Board modules will be given during the course of the semester.  The modules, worth 25 points each, will consist of questions and discussions of these questions in each module.  Please refer to our Discussion Board rubric for additional grading details - Total Points = 75 points

PARTICIPATION
These points will come from your online and class participation and your completion of your personality and leadership exercises.  These exercises along with a 2-3 page reflective summary will be turned in as Appendix A of your research paper.  - Total Points = 25 points

EVALUATION AND GRADING
Grades in this course will be based on the following:

Three exams (20% each)                                             60%
            Research Paper & Presentation                                  20%
            Three Discussion Board Modules                               15
            Participation                                                                    5

          TOTAL POINTS                                                         100%

Your earned points will be available in the instructor’s grade book GRLS "GRADES" as you earn them.  Your grades are based on a 90%, 80%, 70%, 60% grading scale with points break down listed below.

  90-100 = A
    80-89 = B
    70-79 = C
    60-69 = D
    59 and Below = F

PLAGIARISM STATEMENT
Plagiarism is the representation of the words or ideas of another as one’s own, including: direct quotation without both attribution and indication that the material is being directly quoted; e.g. quotation marks; paraphrase without attribution; paraphrase with or without attribution where the wording of the original remains substantially intact and is represented as the author’s own; expression in one’s own words, but without attribution, of ideas, arguments, lines of reasoning, facts, processes, or other products of the intellect where such material is learned from the work of another and is not part of the general fund of common knowledge.

ADA STATEMENT
Rogers State University is committed to providing students with disabilities equal access to educational programs and services. Any student who has a disability that he or she believes will require some form of academic accommodation must inform the professor of such need during or immediately following the first class attended. Before any educational accommodation can be provided, it is the responsibility of each student to prove eligibility for assistance by registering for services through Student Affairs.

Students needing more information about Student Disability Services should contact the office of Student Development at 918-343-7707.