Is 302 Syllabus s2016

Montreat College Course Syllabus
IS 302 -- Philosophy of Leadership

Spring Semester - 2016 / 3 credits / T/Th. 9:30 -10:50 AM / Gym 3
Montreat College Mission (2016)

Christ-centered, Student-focused, Service-driven:
Equipping agents of transformation, renewal, and reconciliation.
Course Description
This is an interdisciplinary course designed to stimulate thinking about leadership qualifications, styles, principles and practices.
Emphasis will be placed on developing a personal philosophy of leadership that draws from life experience, various historical
theories and the Biblical model of Jesus. Junior standing is strongly recommended.
Instructor
Ken Kalisch, Associate Professor of Outdoor Education Office: McAlester Gym / Hours: Posted at office
Office Phone: # 3411 1:1 meetings by appointment are welcome.
Email: [email protected] E-mail 1-2 days in advance to set a meeting time.
Objectives (Reflecting Montreat Colleges Educational Objectives (EO)

At the conclusion of this course, the student will be able to:
1. Better articulate a personal philosophy of leadership that can be shared with others on paper and in person. (EO 1, 2, 3, 5)
2. Better apply a philosophy of leadership to current life situations and future endeavors. (EO 3, 5, 6)
3. Demonstrate greater effectiveness as a leader due increased self-awareness, and with Jesus model and the Leadership
Challenge theory in mind. (EO 1, 2, 3)
4. Identify applicable Scriptures regarding leadership and better appreciate the wisdom offered by them. (EO 1, 2, 3)
5. Better identify and understand qualities or factors in self and others that may influence leadership practice, such as
personality traits, past role models, spiritual gifts, convictions, etc. (EO 1, 2, 3, 5)
6. Better identify and describe different leadership styles in self and others.
7. Document more practical experience as a leader due to presenting in our class and serving in local community. (EO 2, 3, 5, 6)
8. Attest to growing relationships w/ classmates gained by opportunities for self-disclosure & collaborative work. (EO 2. 3, 5, 6)
Required Texts
Holy Bible Various Scriptural texts related to leadership
Lead Like Jesus by Ken Blanchard and Phil Hodges (2005)
Christian Reflections on Leadership Challenge by James Kouzes & Barry Posner (Eds.) (2004)
Course Requirements
1. Class Participation, Short Written Assignments & Quizzes
Students will be expected to voluntarily participate in class discussions and to complete a variety of short written
assignments and quizzes.
2. Reflection Assignments
a. Students will submit a 5-page, reflection paper summarizing the key concepts in Lead Like Jesus and describing how they
are most applicable to you as a growing leader.
b. Students will submit a 5-page, paper or project that represents an accurate understanding and application of the five
leadership practices described by the Leadership Challenge theory.
c. Students will conduct a face-to-face interview with TWO different local leaders. Students will submit an Interview
Report Form on each interview along with a 1-2 page paper that summarizes the most helpful learning from each
interview and the connections you can make to the IS 302 course content.
d. Students will submit a 5-page paper that articulates a personal philosophy of leadership that draws from life
experience, personal assessments, course texts, Scripture, etc. that is suitable for sharing with a prospective employer.
3. Leadership Practice Opportunities In Class
Students are given multiple in-class teaching/facilitating opportunities in order to practice leading & instructing others.
a. Each student will have 2 opportunities to lead a discussion on leadership-focused story or passage from Scripture.
b. Each student will join with a classmate to research a leadership style. A 15-20 minute presentation that includes a
style demonstration (video or role play) and a 1-page summary handout will be made to classmates.
c. Each student will present their personal philosophy of leadership before classmates at the end of the semester.
4. Leadership Practice Opportunities Outside Class

Each student is expected to provide 10 hours or more of leadership to a group of people outside of our class, on-campus
or off-campus in order to continue developing as a leader. Get as much experience as you can, given your semester
schedule. In addition, complete the three assignments below:
Leadership Proposal. Each student is expected to submit a Proposal Form to the instructor within three weeks for
approval. A long commitment to a single leadership opportunity or multiple short opportunities is expected.
Feedback Forms: At the conclusion of your leadership experience, distribute feedback forms to supervisor, co-
workers, and followers. Collect feedback and reflect on the results.
Written Report. Once leadership responsibility is completed a 2 page report will be submitted to the instructor that
answers the following questions:
a. What leadership did you provide and who did you provide it to?
b. What influence do you think you had on your followers? (Provide an example or two).
c. Describe two important insights or skills regarding leadership you gained from this experience?
d. Name one connection you can make between your practical experience and the IS 302 course content?
e. Describe your response to the personal feedback you received? (Attach at least 3 feedback forms w/ this report.)
Course Evaluation
Assignment % of Course Grade
In-Class Leadership (Style & Scripture Presentations) 05%
Short Class Assignments & Quizzes 10%
2 Interview Forms & 2 Summary Papers 10%
Lead Like Jesus Report 15%
Leadership Challenge Report 15%
Outside-Class Leadership -- Report & Feedback Forms 15%
Philosophy of Leadership Paper & Presentation 30%
A+ = 100 A = 99-95 A- = 90-94 C+ = 79-77 C = 76-73 C- = 72-70

B+ = 89-87 B = 86-83 B- = 82-80 D+ = 69-67 D = 66-63 D- = 62-60
(Note: Mid-term grade will likely only reflect 15% of Final Grade
Attendance Policy
Since this is primarily a discussion-oriented class, sessions cannot be skipped and made up. Therefore, attendance at all
classes is expected. However, to accommodate for illness, family needs, away-games, etc., you are allowed two absences,
excused or unexcused without penalty. Five points will be subtracted from your final score for each absence beyond two.
Three late appearances to class equal one absence. Important Notes: 1) Cell phones are to be turned off and out of sight.
2) Please do not bring food to class. Eat before you come! 3) Appropriate classroom attire is expected. Thank you.
Written Assignments
Assignments are to be completed on time and with your best efforts. Written work must be typed and double-spaced in
11 or 12-point font. All assignments should be submitted on 8.5 X 11 paper unless otherwise instructed. Late papers
will not be accepted unless due to extraordinary circumstances and by professor's permission. Excellent work is expected.
All submitted papers must be students original material or properly cited. Academic dishonesty (i.e. the representation of
anothers words, ideas, or images as ones own) is not tolerated at Montreat College. See the college website for additional
details on academic dishonesty. Please show personal integrity by giving credit where credit is due with your preferred citation
style! Include your signature on this title page statement: On my honor as a Montreat student, I certify that this assignment is
my own work, except where I have acknowledged the use of the works of others. ____________________(signature)
Students with Disabilities

Students w/ disabilities who may need academic accommodations should speak with the professor within first two weeks.

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IS 302 -- Philosophy of Leadership

Montreat College Mission (2016)

Objectives (Reflecting Montreat Colleges Educational Objectives (EO)

4. Leadership Practice Opportunities Outside Class

A+ = 100 A = 99-95 A- = 90-94 C+ = 79-77 C = 76-73 C- = 72-70

Students with Disabilities

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