Syllabus Fall 2019 & Spring 2020

Leadership Techniques
(FLDOE Course # - 2400310)

Meeting Time: Monday and Tuesday 8:30 am – 9:20 am, Thursday 11:00 am
Location: Building 3, Room 142 (Creativity Studio)
Instructor: Ashley MacMunn
Office Location: Building 19, Room 183 (North Wing)
Contact: Use Remind or email macmuna@scf.edu

Course Description:
This course will serve the purpose of further assisting and providing students at SCFCS with
essential academic and life skills necessary to be successful in the Accelerated College Program
and beyond. The goal for each individual student is to obtain the information presented in each
learning module and be able to successfully demonstrate course competencies in order to continue
as a student in the Accelerated College program. This course will also assist students in working
toward accomplishing their own personal goals and objectives as a student and future
professional. Additionally, this course will provide an in-depth study of leadership skills,
parliamentary procedure, problem solving, decision-making, communication skills, group
dynamics, time and stress management, public speaking, human relations, public relations,
team building, and other group processes.

Course Topics:
• Academic Success •• Life Skills
Life Skills
• Learning Strategies • Financial Literacy
• Financial Literacy
• Campus Resource Management • College Application Process
• College Application Process
• Teamwork • Scholarship Research
• Wellness • Scholarship Research
• Career and Professional Development
• Motivation • Career and Professional Development
• Development of skills such as goal setting,
• Study in Self-Understanding self-actualization, and assertiveness
• Organizational Theories & Management
**Themes and topics will be subject to change depending on student requests and needs
throughout the duration of this course. We may have other opportunities to secure additional
workshops, field trips, guest speakers, etc.
 Attendanceand
Attendance andParticipation:
Participation:
ATTENDANCE: THE MANATEE COUNTY DISTRICT attendance policy is enforced by
SCFCS:
http://www.manateeschools.net/files/_eaAoC_/3bfe81db775b8d813745a49013852ec4/2017-
2018_Student_Code_of_Conduct.pdf

Students are REQUIRED to attend class. You must notify your instructor of any anticipated
absences or via email or Remind. Each individual student is responsible for finding out what they
missed in terms of material covered. I understand that things come up, people get sick or wake up
late. You have two absences without repercussions. If you miss more than two classes, points
will be deducted from your final grade. The attendance policy is designed to instill a sense of
commitment to your course of studies and professional responsibility. Please communicate with
me if you are unable to attend class. The same applies for tardiness. You will be expected to
communicate if you will be tardy prior to class. Being tardy will result in points being deducted
from your final grade. Attendance is a part of your “participation” grade.

SCFCS Grading Scale:

Grade Points Category Comments

A 95 – 100 Mastery Academic excellence above and beyond
expectations of college readiness
A- 90 – 94 Mastery Beginning college readiness exhibited
B 80 – 89 Proficient Above grade level and college readiness
demonstrated above grade level
C 70 – 79 Competent Grade level performance and minimum college
readiness demonstrated for grade level
D or F Below 70 Lacks competency required to progress to next step

Grade Breakdown

Course Requirement Percent of Grade

Participation 60%
Assignments 40%
Progress Reports:
Progress reports will be due twice a semester. Due dates will be posted in Canvas and
communicated in class.
Completed progress reports will include the following:
• Report from ALL SCF classes
o If you are taking an online class or experience difficulty in obtaining a report from
an instructor, please let me know prior to the due date.
o You may print the screenshot of your “dashboard” in Canvas if your professors use
Canvas to maintain grades.
o You must have your professor report the grade on the progress report form if they
do not use Canvas.
• Parent / Guardian signature

Progress report forms (lavender / purple) are located at the front reception area of SCFCS.
Completed progress report forms are expected to be turned in to Mrs. Frank in the Student Services
office by the posted due date. You will receive a “0” for the grade if turned in late. Progress reports
are a part of your “assignments” grade.

Reflection Journals:
Our Accelerated College Program model encourages students to become reflective learners. It’s
important that Students submit reflection journals. These entries should be a maximum of 150
words. Reflection journals can include any of the following topics: goal-setting, reflections from
seminar workshops, things you have learned about yourself, how you need to prepare yourself for
upcoming projects and assignments, how you can perform better as a student and professional,
anything you’re struggling with or may need help, etc. There will be the opportunity to submit a
reflection journal for each week of the semester. You will be required to submit at least five
reflection journals throughout the semester. Reflection Journals are a part of your “participation”
grade. Due Dates are listed in Canvas.

Employability Points:
You will be given 50 points at the start of each semester. You will lose points for unprofessional
behavior. Examples of unprofessional behavior include but are not limited to being tardy to class,
disrespectful behavior, excessive talking in class, etc. You have the ability to have points added to
your employability grade by exhibiting professional and collegiate behavior. Your Employability
points are a part of the “assignments” grade.

Professionalism:
We will further discuss this topic throughout seminar. This is the most important area of growth
that you will need to work on as a younger student attending full-time college.
How we can be professional
1. Arriving to class on time. Please communicate with me if this will be an issue.
2. Putting away electronic devices unless authorized by teacher to use them for classroom
purposes.
3. Giving the instructor or speaker your undivided attention. This includes not working on
other assignments or talking to others.
4. Professional communication via email, phone, and even text messages.
***Assignment Deadline Policy***
All written assignments will be submitted electronically through the Canvas interface on the given
due dates. ASSIGNMENTS SUBMITTED AFTER THE DUE DATE WILL NOT BE
ACCEPTED. LATE ASSIGNMENTS WILL RECEIVE A “0”. ONLY IN EXTENUATING
CIRCUMSTANCES WILL ASSIGNMENTS BE ACCEPTED AT THE SOLE DISCRETION
OF THE INSTRUCTOR. Again, the purpose of this course is to help you establish yourselves as
students and future professionals. In both academic and professional settings, you will be required
to meet specific deadlines. I expect you to plan accordingly to submit your work before the due
date. If you have difficulties navigating Canvas or difficulty accessing an assignment, please let
me know as soon as possible.

Communication: The best way to contact me is through the use of email or through Remind. I do
not check e-mail or Remind outside of work hours. In most cases, you will be provided with a
response within 24 hours during the week and within 72 hours during the weekend. Please use
your SCF student email to contact me.

Statement of Plagiarism: Plagiarism is the use of ideas, facts, opinions, illustrative material, data,
direct or indirect wording of another scholar and/or writer—professional or student—without
giving proper credit. Expulsion, suspension, or any lesser penalty may be imposed for plagiarism.

Standards of Conduct:
Students are expected to abide by all SCFCS Student Handbook guidelines and by the Manatee
County Code of Conduct:
http://www.manateeschools.net/files/_eaAoC_/3bfe81db775b8d813745a49013852ec4/2017-
2018_Student_Code_of_Conduct.pdf

Dress Code Reminder:

We discussed this during orientation but wanted to send a friendly reminder concerning the dress
code. When you are attending class, working on projects and assignments, or studying within
Building 19 at the State College of Florida Collegiate School, you MUST dress appropriately and
modestly. For further questions as to what consists of appropriate attire, please view the following
link from the Manatee County School District (this is the dress code that Juniors follow at SCFCS):
http://www.manateeschools.net/files/_eaAoC_/3bfe81db775b8d813745a49013852ec4/2017-
2018_Student_Code_of_Conduct.pdf

Electronic Devices: please silence your cell phone upon arrival in class. Feel free to bring laptops,
iPads, and other technology to class to use when the lesson or workshop incorporates technology.

Technical Support: Help for Canvas, our online Learning Management System, is available at
941-752- 5237 or chat with a live agent: https://cases.canvaslms.com/apex/liveagentchat
Accommodation Services:
State College of Florida, in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act will provide
classroom and academic accommodations to students with documented disabilities. If you need to
request an accommodation in this class due to a disability, notify your instructor, SCFCS ESE
coordinator Jerlin Ford, or SCFCS Academic Administrator Karen Peck, at 941-752-5494.

The SCF Disability Resource Center (DRC) is committed to ensuring equal access to college
programs, services, and activities for qualified students with disabilities. The DRC assists students
with disabilities through the provision of reasonable accommodations, information, resources,
services, and skill development. The DRC promotes student self-advocacy through collaboration
with faculty, staff, and SCF campus resources. SCF is committed to the spirit and the letter of the
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the ADA Amendment Act (ADAAA), and the
Rehabilitation Act of 1973. SCF has instituted various administrative policies, procedures, and
practices to provide meaningful access for individuals with disabilities. Contact Information:
Disability Resource Center - Bradenton Office – Building 1: 941-752-5295 or drc@scf.edu.

***Students are expected to maintain a minimum unweighted 3.0 high school grade point (B
average) and to regularly attend classes to remain on the college readiness track at SCFCS.
These requirements must be met in order to continue as a student within the Accelerated
College Program***

Additional Information:
I’ll be posting essential information pertaining to this class as well as additional resources that will
be very useful to you throughout your pursuit of higher education as a student and future
professional. AGAIN, WE’RE HERE AS A RESOURCE TO HELP SO PLEASE CALL ON US!
You’re amongst a select group of students admitted to this program and believe you all have a
tremendous amount of potential to become successful students and future professionals. If at any
point you’re starting to feel overwhelmed or experience personal or academic struggles, please let
us know.

THE INSTRUCTOR RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CHANGE THE CLASS SYLLABUS

AND COURSE SCHEDULE TO MEET THE LEARNING NEEDS OF STUDENTS.

Next Generation Sunshine State Common Core Standards and National Core Standards:

The student, at the successful completion of this course, should be able to demonstrate mastery
of the following standards: http://www.cpalms.org/Public/PreviewCourse/Preview/14436

Students and parents may access Next Generation Sunshine State Common Core Standards by
clicking on the appropriate link at the following web address:
http://www.fldoe.org/academics/standards/subject- areas/social-studies.stml
National Core Standards are being implemented as they are developed. See the following link for
standards that have been developed: http://www.corestandards.org/the-standards