Experimental Course: Leading at the G

Student Learning Outcomes, Goals, Objectives:

Students successfully completing this course will be able to:

Applied Leadership & Professional Practice

• Demonstrate professionalism, accountability, and effective time management within their active leadership role.
• Apply leadership skills and prior training to real-world situations and responsibilities.
• Utilize feedback, resources, and professional development opportunities to enhance leadership effectiveness and prepare for future roles.

Reflective Practice & Continued Growth

• Reflect leadership experiences to evaluate effectiveness, challenges, and areas for growth.
• Integrate feedback from peers, supervisors, and experiences into ongoing leadership development.
• Demonstrate a commitment to growth through self-assessment and goal-setting.

Relational Leadership & Community Engagement

• Demonstrate effective communication and mentorship in interactions with students, peers, and supervisors.
• Navigate interpersonal challenges with professionalism, empathy, and sound judgment.
• Contribute to a supportive, inclusive, and engaged community within their leadership context.

Course Grading Information:

Activity/Performance Measure	Percentage/Points
Attendance and Engagement	80 points
Journals Prompts	50 points
PAL Reports	30 points
PAL Pulse	20 points
Administrative Responsibilities & Assessment	20 points

The following grading scale will be used to determine your final grade in this course.

Grading Scale

Percentage	Letter Grade
>93%	A
90%	A-
87%	B+
83%	B
80%	B-
77%	C+
73%	C
70%	C-
67%	D+
63%	D
Below 63%	F

In order to move forward in the PAL program, students must earn at least an 80% in this course which is equal to a passing score.

Attendance/Participation:

Regular class attendance is a responsibility and a privilege of university education. It is fundamental to the orderly acquisition of knowledge. Students should recognize the advantages of regular class attendance, accept it as a personal responsibility, and apprise themselves of the consequences of poor attendance.

In this course, attendance is mandatory. To support student wellbeing and the demands of life outside the classroom, each student is granted 3 (3) “as-needed” absences throughout the semester, no documentation required. These are designed to help you manage illness, unexpected events, mental health days, or personal obligations without academic penalty.

Because in-class engagement is essential to your success in this course, you are encouraged to view these absences as “emergency use” days rather than “free” days. If you exceed the 3 absences allowed, each additional absence will result in a 5-point reduction in your final grade.

If you’re facing ongoing challenges affecting your attendance, please reach out to myself and/or your UNS Instructor early so you can discuss potential support or accommodations.

Late submissions will lose 7% per day, and assignments submitted more than 7 calendar days late will not receive credit. Presentations must be completed on the scheduled date and are not eligible for late submission, unless there are extenuating circumstances (e.g., documented illness or emergency), due to their in-class and often collaborative nature.

If something prevents you from submitting on time, whether it’s a personal situation, illness, or something else, please reach out as soon as possible.

Course Materials Purchased by the Students:

No course materials are required.