Course Description
Students may repeat three-semester-hour courses when topics vary, but one-semester-hour courses when topics vary only for a maximum of three semester hours. Specific topic identified by extension to basic title, e.g., Special Topics in Public Administration: Public Financial Management; Financial Analysis Techniques; Grants and Contract Administration.
Syllabus
Student Learning Outcomes, Goals, Objectives:
Students successfully completing this course will be able to:
- Differentiate among volunteer, executive, and elected leadership models.
- Evaluate how identity influences leadership style, decision-making, and organizational relationships.
- Examine how foundational experience shape and how pivotal moments influence the evolution of leadership styles.
- Demonstrate effective written, verbal, and impromptu communication strategies for leaders.
- Analyze leadership challenges across social context.
- Assess how personal wellness influences leadership capacity and organizational effectiveness.
- Apply principles of leadership immersion to organizational and community engagement.
- Evaluate how political environments influence leadership decision-making in public organizations.
- Examine representation, legitimacy, and public trust within leadership contexts.
- Apply the VUCA framework to complex public leadership case studies.
- Develop practical leadership strategies appropriate for public administration professionals.
Course Grading Information:
| Activity/Performance Measure | Percentage/Points |
|---|---|
| Immersion Assignment | 15% |
| Narratives Project | 15% |
| Ethics Case Study | 15% |
| Group Project | 20% |
| Leadership Plan | 15% |
| Final Project | 20% |
Grading Scale:
| Percentage | Letter Grade |
|---|---|
| 93 to 100% | A |
| 90 to 92.99% | A- |
| 87 to 89.99% | B+ |
| 83 to 86.99% | B |
| 80 to 82.99% | B- |
| 77 to 79.99% | C+ |
| 73 to 76.99% | C |
| 70 to 72.99% | C- |
| Less than 69.99% | F |
Attendance/Participation:
The value of the course is concurrent with your commitment to be present and actively participate. Attendance is required and will be taken at the instructor's discretion. Excessive absences can result in a reduction of up to 25 percent in the final grade calculation at the end of the term.
Course Materials Purchased by the Students:
No course materials are required.
Scholarly Perspectives
This course engages diverse scholarly perspectives to develop critical thinking, analysis, and debate and inclusion of a reading does not imply endorsement.