Leadership Education

• LEADERSHIP SKILLS 1  

LEADERSHIP SKILLS 1
RAMAPO COLLEGE OF NEW JERSEY
Spring 2008 (Subject to Change)

Daniel Jean, Dir. The First Year Experience/Leadership Education
Office: SC200 / Phone: 201 684 7462
Office Hours: By Appointment x7593
E-Mail Address: djean@ramapo.edu
College Closings: (201) 236-2902

COURSE OBJECTIVES/ ASSESSMENT:

1) To establish and create a personal philosophy of leadership.
2) To develop leadership skills and competency through application of leadership concepts in a community setting.
3) To practice leadership in action and reflect critically on the leadership experience.

METHOD OF PRESENTATION:
The format for this course includes in-class lectures, group exercises and group discussions.

METHOD OF EVALUATION:
Writing assignments; individual and group presentations and class attendance/participation.

TEXTS, READINGS, MATERIALS:
No Text Required. All readings are on reserve in Library, on course homepage or will be distributed in class.
(log on to: http://library.ramapo.edu/. Click on: information resources. Click on: course reserve. Click the down arrow next to instructor)

READINGS ARE FROM THE FOLLOWING TEXT (ISBN: 0787909297):
Komives S. R., McMahon T. R., Lucas N. (1998) Exploring Leadership: For College Students Who Want to Make a Difference New Jersey: Wiley, John & Sons, Incorporated

GRADING POLICY: (Pass = 60% and above, Fail = 59% and below):

• Writing Assignments– 50% 
• Class Attendance/Participation- 25%
• Group Project- 25%

ELECTRONIC FORMS OF COMMUNICATION:
In accordance with College Policy, I will use your Ramapo College email address (@ramapo.edu) to communicate with you about all your course-related matters.

CLASS PARTICIPATION:
Regular class attendance and participation is expected.  More than 2 absences may result in a failing grade.

TARDINESS: 
A very strict attendance and punctuality policy will be enforced.  Punctuality is expected.   
The following policy will apply:  2 Lates = 1 absence, 4 Lates = 2 absences
(More than 4 lates may result in a failing grade.)

LATE ASSIGNMENTS:
LATE ASSIGNMENTS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.  In the event of a class absence, the student must submit the assignment to the instructor’s office prior to the end of the day, personally, or via attachment/word document.  If a student fails to submit an assignment, NO credit will be given for the assignment. 

SCHEDULE OF TOPIC:

Important Dates
Last day for Schedule Adjustments: Monday, September 11
Last day to withdraw with 100% tuition refund: Monday, September 11
Last day to withdraw with 50% tuition and/or housing refund: Monday, September 25
Last day to withdraw from courses with “W” grade: Monday, October 30

POLICY ON ACADEMIC INTEGRITY:
“Students are expected to read and understand Ramapo College’s academic integrity policy, which can be found in the Ramapo College Catalog. Members of the Ramapo College community are expected to be honest and forthright in their academic endeavors. Students who violate this policy will be referred to the Office of the Provost.”

STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES:
If you need course adaptation or accommodations because of a documented disability, please make an appointment during my office hours.

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