CAHE 493: Greek Leadership

Thursdays, 3:00pm-5:40pm
Graham Hall Room 339
Fall 2010

Instructor: Michael Beaver

mbeaver1@niu.edu
815.753.9727
CLB 150

Office Hours: Please call or email to arrange appointment.

Teaching Assistant: Kristen Neuber

kneuber@niu.edu
815.753.6700
CLB 150

Required Text: Kouzes, M.J., & Posner, B.Z. (2008). The Student Leadership
Challenge. San Francisco, CA: Jossey Bass

Course Objectives:
 To understand the history and purposes of Greek organizations
 To describe the structures of national, regional, and local leadership of Greek
organizations
 To examine current issues in the Greek community
 To examine current community service and scholarship programs and make
recommendations for improvement
 To develop leadership and interpersonal skills through course assignments and group
projects

Statement on Cell Phones:

As a courtesy to members of the class, and as a courtesy to the instructor, please refrain from
using cellular devices during class. This includes refraining from using any type of service on
the phone (including, but not limited to, text messaging, internet browsing, email, and alternate
forms of messaging).

Non-Discriminatory Language:
Nearly all professional organizations promote the use of non-discriminatory language through a
formal set of guidelines. Additionally, the business world insists upon non-discriminatory
language in its internal and external communications. Therefore, this class will try to make
students aware of how the written and spoken word acts upon the audience and will promote
non-discriminatory practices.
Plagiarism Statement
PLAGIARISM, SIMPLY DEFINED, IS TAKING SOMEONE ELSE’S WORDS OR IDEAS
AND REPRESENTING THEM AS BEING YOUR OWN. It is specifically prohibited by
University regulations, which state:

Good academic work must be based on honesty. The attempt of any student to present as
his or her own work that which he or she has not produced is regarded by the faculty and
administration as a serious offense. Students are considered to have cheated if they copy the
work of another during an examination or turn in a paper or an assignment written, in whole or
in part, by someone else. Student are guilty of plagiarism, intentional or not, if they copy
material from books, magazines, or other sources without identifying and acknowledging those
sources or if they paraphrase ideas from such sources without acknowledging them. Students
guilty of, or assisting others in, either cheating or plagiarism on an assignment, quiz, or
examination may receive a grade of F for the course involved and may be suspended or
dismissed from the university. (Undergraduate Catalog)

Accommodations for Students with Disabilities

If you have a disability or any other special circumstance that may have some impact on your
work in this class, and for which you may require some type of accommodation, please contact
me early in the semester so that appropriate arrangements can be made. The NIU Center for
Access-Ability Resources (CAAR), located on the 4th floor of Health Services (753-1303), is the
designated office on campus to provide services and accommodations to students with diagnosed
disabilities. You need to provide documentation of your disability to that office.

Assignments and Grades

Assignments are due as indicated on the syllabus or revisions to the syllabus. Turning in
assignments late will result in a lower grade (one point will be deducted for every calendar day
that passes before the paper is turned in). All assignments must be typed and double spaced in
11 or 12 point Times New Roman font with one-inch (1”) margins. Papers must be submitted
both via printed copy and via the Digital Drop box on Blackboard. If you have questions on how
to use the digital drop box, please check with the instructor before the first assignment is due. In
order for an assignment to be considered on time, the paper copy and digital copy must be
received by the beginning of class the day the paper is due.

Evaluation Criteria Maximum Points

Class Attendance, Active Participation 50
Reflection Papers 40
Values Program 100
Individual Instructor Conference 30
Book Review 30
Out of Class Experience Paper 30
Debates 30
Resume 30
Final Test 100
 Pop Quizzes 30
Greek Weekly 30

Assignment Details
 Class Attendance, Participation, and Preparation