/ Introduces and acquaints students with the history of leadership studies, past and current leadership theories and styles, and their practical implementation in the daily operational activities in the fields of health studies, engineering / manufacturing, international business or education. The course focuses on definitional issues (What is leadership?) and explanations (How does it work?). At the end of the course students are expected to demonstrate basic knowledge in various approaches, frameworks and activities of leadership theory, particularly within their chosen field of study and be able to give practical examples of leadership within those fields. Learning Objectives ● Understand that leadership is a process, a skill, a commitment, and an action. ● Develop comfort in considering the theoretical underpinnings when observing leadership in action. ● Assess the credibility of leadership studies scholarship and key scholars in the field. ● Be exposed to different local leaders and their concepts and philosophies of leadership.
This course focuses on definitional issues (What is leadership?) and explanation (How does it work?). The course also acquaints students with theories and styles of leadership.
This course is available to students enrolled in the SNC Gap Program and is taught in cooperation with the Voyageur Outward Bound School. The course will focus on identifying and learning leadership skills within a small group setting. Students will increase their self-awareness as a member of a team, discover their leadership talents and skills within a group, develop and build interpersonal communication skills, learn to adjust leadership styles within the context of small group dynamics, and understand the values that guide their leadership style.
An examination of executive leadership at the national, state and local levels in the United States. Focuses on leadership development, leadership styles and the impact of leadership in governing. Prerequisite: POLI 130 or LEAD 200. Spring semester, alternate years
Gender and Leadership examines a number of questions regarding the relationship of gender and leadership in different contexts: business, the political arena and social movements. The course will address several questions, e.g., the role of gender in the emergence of leaders, the role of gender in the evaluation of leaders, the role of gender in explaining different leadership styles, and the role that gender plays in the success or failure of leaders. The course will examine the theoretical literature on gender and its relationship to leadership from a number of disciplinary perspectives – communications, political science, psychology and sociology. In addition, the course will also use case studies in order to determine the importance of gender and leadership in specific circumstances. Prerequisite: LEAD 200 or sophomore standing.
Leadership can be properly understood in the context of well-run organizational activities, the appropriate exercise of vision and authority, and the intentional application of skills and abilities. But leadership can be especially challenging in interpersonal work, team, or social relationships that revolve around peer behavior. Peer Leadership aims to provide students an opportunity to explore contemporary student development theory, to understand the needs and leadership gifts of a variety of special populations, and to learn about and practice a variety of skills in order to create change. Students in this course will be asked to apply this knowledge to the St. Norbert College residential campus in a way that leads to a changed campus culture and improved quality of life for the campus community.
This course explores the connection of leadership as social change to leadership as service. It will help students build a strong theoretical foundation in socially engaged leadership and then apply those theories in community engagement projects. The course demands that students work in small groups with community partners in education, business and non-profit organizations. Prerequisite: LEAD 200.
This is a seminar course offered whenever a mutual interest in a more specialized topic in Leadership Studies exists for a faculty member and a sufficient number of students.
This course combines skills development and practical applications with the synthesis and integration of theories and concepts of leadership. The course provides students with the opportunity to observe, demonstrate and apply socially responsible leadership on campus and in the community. Prerequisite: LEAD 200, senior standing or instructor consent.
