Foundations of Leadership (PSYC 1001) is a graded 1 credit core curriculum course.All new students are required to take this class to complete Area B.This gateway course is intended to introduce all students to the theories and principles of leadership.
Tomorrow’s leaders must have a comprehension of leadership theory which will guide their focus and actions; a strong value system with an understanding of how their value system will clash with social responsibility and other individual value systems; an appreciation of how power and culture affect their personal self-interest and empathy for the divergent views of the greater community; and an intuitive understanding of human behavior in interaction.
The course will begin on Sunday, August 19th from 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm in the gym.There will be a national speaker to present the material on the first night.Attendance check in will begin at 5:00 pm, please arrive early to get in on time, get your syllabus packet and get a good seat. The course lecture will continue on Monday, August 20th from 9:00 am – 5:00 pm.Lunch will be from 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm. Commuter students will get a meal voucher for the lunch.If you are a transfer student you should expect a letter providing you with more information about this course.The required text for this class is Exploring Leadership: For College Students Who Want to Make a Difference by Komives, Lucas, & McMahon.