OL/MB200 BR1 – Communication Skills for Leadership

Faculty of Human and Social Sciences, Laurier Brantford

Fall 2023
I acknowledge that in Brantford, Kitchener, Waterloo and Cambridge, we are on the traditional territory
of the Neutral, Anishnawbe, and Haudenosaunee peoples.

**PLEASE NOTE: OL/MB 200 and OL/MB 109 are the same course. We changed course numbers in 2021.
Students can only use credit from ONE of the courses. If you have previously taken OL/MB 109 and do
not want your mark replaced by your mark in OL/MB 200, you should de-register as soon as possible**

Contents:
Instructor Information
Course Information
Course Tools and Learning Materials
Course Goals and Learning Outcomes
Student Evaluation
Online Tests
Final Exam
Weekly Schedule
Email and Microsoft Teams Policy
University and Course Policies
Intellectual Property Statement
Appendix
A1 – Course Expectations
A2 – Bonus Question Building Assignment
A3 – Digital Textbook Access information
A4 – Student Resources
A5 – Leadership Minor & Leadership Option Information

Instructor Information
Dr. Kris Gerhardt. - kgerhardt@wlu.ca
Email: I monitor my email (and MS Teams) Monday to Friday between 10:00am-2:00pm ET I will
attend to course related questions during those times

Office Hours: I will be available for online office hours through Zoom or in-person from 10:30-
11:30am ET on Tuesdays, Wednesdays from 2:30-3:30pm ET and 1:00-2:00pm ET on Thursdays. A
Zoom link will be provided on the first day of class and will be posted on MyLearningSpace (MyLS).
If your personal schedule does not allow you to meet at this time, please email me at
kgerhardt@wlu.ca and we will arrange for an alternate meeting time.
.
I will post regular course update information as News Items on MyLearningSpace. It is each student’s
responsibility to read each News Item update on their own and contact me if you have any questions
about the course or course content.
**Please do not use MyLearningSpace (MyLS) email to contact me. I do NOT monitor MyLS email**
Course Information
OL/MB200 (0.5 credit): Communication skills are probably the single most important skill required to be
successful in any type of relationship. This course will provide an introduction to research and theories in
the field of Interpersonal Communications and how this information relates to individuals in leadership
situations. In addition, the course focuses on building and enhancing your knowledge in the kinds of
communications skills that employers expect.
Exclusions: BU208, OL/MB 109, PD101

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Course Tools and Learning Materials

Required text: Adler, Winder, Rosenfeld & Proctor II. Interplay: The process of interpersonal
communication. 5th Canadian Edition: Oxford Publishing

Information about Digital Textbook access is in Appendix 3.0 at the end of this document.
The following is a link that goes over Frequently Asked Questions:
https://www.wlubookstore.com/c-201-digital-textbook-access.aspx

Course Website: http://mylearningspace.wlu.ca (sign in and click on OL/MB 200)

Library: http://library.wlu.ca

How to search for articles and evaluate them using abstracts

https://library.wlu.ca/help/tutorials/finding-articles-pd100-executive-summaries

Centre for Student Success (writing centre, academic advising, study skills, accessible learning)
http://wlu.ca/learningservices

Course Goals and Learning Outcomes

The successful student should be able to:
 Identify and explain the basic principles of interpersonal communications.
 Explain how different perceptions will have a positive and/or negative effect on communication.
 Identify concepts in communication climates that will facilitate interpersonal and group
communication.
 Describe appropriate and effective ways of minimizing conflict using communication.
 Examine the role of self in interpersonal relationships.
 Investigate and explain how verbal and nonverbal messages influence the communications
process.
 Discuss the impact of culture in shaping perception and differences in communication outcomes.
 Identify which behaviours negatively impact current relationships and how to alter those
behaviours to improve a relationship.
 Analyze and discuss how listening skills affect what is perceived by all members of the
communicative process.

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Student Evaluation

Assessment Weight Due Date

Online tests 60% Wednesday, Oct. 04/2023 (Ch. 1-3)
(3 x 20%) Wednesday, Nov.1/2023 (Ch. 4, 6, 7)
***Please see below. Wednesday, Nov. 22/2023 (Ch. 5, 8/9)
Final Exam 40% Scheduled by the Office of the Registrar between Dec. 09-21
Total 100%

BONUS Question 5% Please see Appendix 2.0 for instructions and due dates. Due dates
Building Assignment will be based on the 8th digit of your student number.
 Online tests and exams will cover material from the textbook, as well as any material included in
the lesson outlines
 There are NO make-up online tests
o ***I will drop your lowest midterm mark and increase the value of the remaining
midterms to 30% each IF it benefits your overall final course grade.
o If you miss one midterm (for any reason), it will be considered your lowest midterm mark.
o If you miss a second or third midterm, I will not drop your lowest midterm mark. Instead, I
will transfer the value of the missed midterms to your final exam to a maximum of 70% . If
you miss one test, your final exam will increase by 20% to 60% etc.
 There is a BONUS question building assignment available for this course. Instructions and due dates
are included in Appendix 2.0. Please be advised the instructions and due dates must be followed to
be considered for the bonus marks. No late submissions will be accepted.
 There are NO additional extra credit assignments associated with this course that you can do to
earn bonus or extra credit. Your evaluation will be based entirely on the course evaluation
detailed above.

Any questions about these course policies should be directed to me as soon as possible to clear up any
confusion prior to progressing any further in the course.

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ONLINE TESTS (60%)

There will be 3 online tests through MYLS (scheduled Oct.04, Nov.01, and Nov. 22) each worth 20%.
Some notes about the tests:
 Non-cumulative: only the material covered in the preceding weeks will be included in the test
questions.
 May be made up of multiple choice, short answer, matching or fill-in-the-blanks questions.
 Will be available for a 24-hour window starting at 12:01 am on the noted date and continuing
for 24 hours.
 Tests are timed. You will have a predetermined amount of time to finish all the questions.
o Individual questions are not timed.
o Once the time allotted for the test has expired, you will not be permitted to answer any
more questions or submit your answers so please pay close attention to the countdown
clock provided.
o Once you start a test, you must complete it in one session. You will not be permitted to
stop, log out and re-enter the test/exam.
 o Discussing the test questions or your answers with anyone other than your instructor
before the marks are posted for the test will be considered academic dishonesty and may
result in a grade of 0 (zero) being recorded for that test or for the course.

These tests must represent one student’s work and must be completed on your own. Even though
these are open book tests and you will have access to your textbook and lesson notes you should
treat these tests as you would regular in- class closed book tests. You may not have time to look up
answers. You should also not directly copy the text or lesson plans and you are not allowed to
collaborate or communicate with anyone during the time you are completing the test/exam. You are
also not permitted to use the internet (including search engines) for any other reason other than to
complete your test, and access your personal study notes, your OL/MB 200 course lesson notes and
course textbook. Collaborating or communicating with anyone (including using any AI based technology)
other than your course instructor during the time you are completing a term test, or your final exam will
be considered academic misconduct. Academic misconduct at any time during the term will result in an “F
– for reasons of academic misconduct” being recorded as your final course grade for OL/MB 200.
(see university plagiarism policy).

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FINAL EXAM (40%)

Your online final exam will take place on a specific date and time and will be scheduled by the office of the
Registrar. Please note: This online final exam will NOT be available for a 24-hour window like your online
tests. It will be scheduled for a specific date and for a specific 2 hour (120 minute) window of time. Your
final exam is a Open book test. Using the internet for any other reason other than accessing PERSONAL
course notes is prohibited (this includes using or accessing any search engine or any non-WLU website).
Collaborating or communicating with anyone (including using any AI based technology) other than your
course instructor during the time you are completing a term test, or your final exam will be considered
academic misconduct. Academic misconduct at any time during the term will result in an “F – for reasons of
academic misconduct” being recorded as your final course grade for OL/MB 200.

Weekly Schedule
Please note that this is an outline and may be subject to change. Some topics carry on to the following
week and additional readings may be assigned as necessary. Any changes to the schedule will be noted
in a News Item on MyLS and emailed to your WLU email account. It is your responsibility to be aware of
any changes.

MyLS will be the primary source of course content, grades and communications (other than email, which
will use your WLU email account). You will be responsible for all information covered in the course notes
and required readings. Please note: I will not be using MyLS email this term, please do not contact me
using MyLS. Please use kgerhardt@wlu.ca

I’ve included the dates running Monday to Friday……..I’ll let you adjust your calendars according to your
personal schedule if you want to include weekend dates.
Week Topic, Theme or Learning Activities
& Date Unit of Study
Sept.7 Introduction Introduction: Take some time to read the course syllabus and
familiarize yourself with the course expectations.
Task: Complete the Pre-test Quiz on MyLS after making sure you have
installed the Respondus Lockdown Browser.
Week Topic, Theme or Learning Activities
& Date Unit of Study
1 Foundations of Read: Course Syllabus and Course Introduction
Sept. Interpersonal Read: Introduction/Chapter 1: Interpersonal Process
12 &14 Communication Read: Lesson Notes – The Interpersonal Process
Read: Putnam et al. (2016). Optimizing learning in college.
Task: Complete Application questions at the end of the lesson notes

2 Foundations of Read: Ch02 – Communication and the Self

Sept. Interpersonal Read: Lesson Notes – Communication and the Self
19&21 Communication

3 Foundations of Read: Ch03 – Perceiving Others

Sept. Interpersonal Read: Lesson Notes – Perceiving Others
26&28 Communication

4 Foundations of Read: Application lesson thoughts

Oct. Interpersonal Task: Watching TV as a studying tool
3&5 Communication Evaluation: Midterm Quiz #1 (Ch 1-3) opens Oct. 04 at 12:01am ET
worth 20%

Read: Ch04 – Emotions

Read: Lesson Notes - Emotions
Read: Cherniss, C. (1999). The Business Case for Emotional Intelligence

READING WEEK

5 Creating and Read: Ch06 – Language (Verbal Communication)

Oct. Responding to Read: Lesson Notes – Verbal Communication (Language)
17&19 Messages Task: Review lessons and work through text exercises

6 Creating and Read: Ch07 – Nonverbal Communication

Oct. Responding to Read: Lesson Notes – Nonverbal Communication
24&26 Messages Task: Complete Application questions at the end of lesson notes.

7 Evaluation: Midterm Quiz #2 (Ch 4, 6, 7) opens Nov. 1/2023 at 12:01am

Oct. 30 worth 20%
Nov. 2

8 Creating and Read: Ch05 – Listening

Nov. Responding to Read: Lesson Notes - Listening
7&9 Messages Watch: HURIER model of the Listening Process
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2fzmwQ11M_E

9 Dimensions of Read: Lesson Notes – Relationships and Climates (contains notes on

Nov. Interpersonal assigned text sections)
 Week Topic, Theme or Learning Activities
& Date Unit of Study
14&16 Relationships Read: Ch08 – Dynamics of Interpersonal Relationships (assigned
sections)
Read: Ch09 – Communication Climates (assigned sections)

10 Read: Application lesson thoughts

Nov. Task: Complete suggested application exercise
21&23 Evaluation: Midterm Quiz #3 (Ch 5, 8, 9) opens Nov. 22/2023 at
12:01am worth 20%
11 Dimensions of Read: Ch010 – Managing Conflict
Nov 28 Interpersonal Read: Lesson Notes - Conflict
Dec. 2 Relationships Task: Review lessons and work through text exercises

12 Read: Special Review Module

Dec. This content will help serve as a review of the course content.
06

You ONLINE Final Exam will be scheduled by the Office of the Registrar
and will happen between Dec. 09-21/2023.

**All 3 term tests and the final exam are “Open Book” which means you can have your notes etc. with
you when you write the tests. You will have a limited amount of time to write so please prepare as if it
was a closed book test. Using the internet for any other reason other than accessing PERSONAL course
notes is prohibited (this includes using or accessing any search engine or any non-WLU website).
Collaborating or communicating with anyone (including the use of any AI technology) other than your
course instructor during the time you are completing a term test, or your final exam will be considered
academic misconduct. Engaging in academic misconduct at any time during the term will result in an “F
– for reasons of academic misconduct” being recorded as your final course grade for OL/MB 200.
**

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Email and Microsoft Teams Policy
You should email me at kgerhardt@wlu.ca with any questions or concerns regarding the course material
(or anything else you think I might be able to help with).

All official WLU correspondence is sent to your WLU email account so please check it on a regular basis.
Class emails will be sent to your WLU account. I will NOT be using My Learning Space email .
Please keep the following in mind when sending an email or a message on Microsoft Teams:
 Prior to sending me an email or a MS Teams message, please check your course syllabus to make
sure the answer isn’t included somewhere in the document or in a News Item in MyLS.
 Please include OL/MB 200 in the subject line of any email you send me (to let me know what
class you’re in and so I can file/save messages appropriately) and allow me at least 48 hours to
respond. In most cases I should be able to respond in a shorter time frame.
 Please also be aware that I monitor my email from 10:00-2:00 ET from Monday to Friday. Any
emails sent on the weekend will be answered on Monday.
 Your email MUST originate from your WLU account. We are not permitted, by university policy,
 to correspond with students using non-WLU accounts.

Email me at kgerhardt@wlu.ca (not through MyLS). I do not monitor email on MyLS and therefore will
not respond to messages sent through MyLS.

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University and Course Policies

1. Academic Calendars: Students are encouraged to review the Academic Calendar for
information regarding all important dates, deadlines, and services available on campus.

2. Accessibility: Contact Accessible Learning Centre if you require academic accommodations

because of a disability. Review the Registration page for information about intake and
documentation requirements. Deadlines: Students are responsible for meeting posted
deadlines for registering with Accessible Learning and booking accommodated exams.
Accessible Learning cannot guarantee accommodations for requests received after posted
deadlines.

3. Library Accessibility Services: The Library offers accessibility services for people with disabilities,
including alternate formats or remediation of Library collections and help accessing materials.
For information please visit the Library Accessibility Hub (library.wlu.ca/services/accessibility-
hub) or email libaccessibility@wlu.ca.

4. Plagiarism: Wilfrid Laurier University uses software that can check for plagiarism. If requested to
do so by course instructors, students are required to submit their written work in electronic
form and have it checked for plagiarism.” (Approved by Senate May 14, 2002) In this course, all
electronic submissions may be screened using turnitin.com.

5. Academic Integrity: Laurier is committed to a culture of integrity within and beyond the
classroom. This culture values trustworthiness (e.g., honesty, integrity, reliability), fairness,
caring, respect, responsibility and citizenship. Together, we have a shared responsibility to
uphold this culture in our academic and nonacademic behaviour. The University has a defined
policy with respect to academic misconduct. As a Laurier student you are responsible for
familiarizing yourself with this policy and the accompanying penalty guidelines, some of which
may appear on your transcript if there is a finding of misconduct. The relevant policy can be
found at Laurier's academic integrity website along with resources to educate and support you
in upholding a culture of integrity. Ignorance is not a defense.

6. Late Assignment Policy: Midterms and Final Exam must be completed on the day & time
specified on the Weekly Schedule. Policies for how missed midterms will be handled are located
in the Student Evaluation section of this document. Bonus Assignments are due on the date and
time described below and on the Bonus Assignment document on MyLS. Late assignments will
not be accepted.

7. Final Examinations: Students are strongly urged not to make any commitments (e.g., vacation)
during the examination period. Students are required to be available for examinations during
the examination periods of all terms in which they register. The final exam period for Fall 2023 is
 Dec. 09-21/2023. Refer to the Handbook on Undergraduate Course Management for more
information.

8. Religious and Spiritual Accommodation: The University welcomes students, staff and faculty
from a wide range of backgrounds, beliefs and traditions and has a duty to provide
accommodation based on creed (religion and spirituality) under the Ontario Human Rights Code.
This obligation requires the University to work with students to provide reasonable
accommodation when a student's religious observances or spiritual beliefs creates a conflict
with their academic schedule. In order for instructors to provide proper accommodations,
students have obligations to request accommodations in a timely manner. All policies,
procedures, timelines, and request forms are found on Laurier’s Religious and Spiritual
Accommodations and Supports webpage.

9. Gender Inclusivity: This course will be conducted in an affirming and mutually respectful
atmosphere for people of all gender expressions and identities. I was provided with a class
roster with your name as it appears on the official enrollment information. If you use a name
different from the roster, please let me know at your earliest convenience. You can also share
your gender pronouns with me if you like. I will attempt to remember your preferences. Please
remind me if I forget. Members of the class are expected to refer to one another by the name
and pronouns identified by each student. If you are comfortable, you can also let your
classmates know about your name and pronouns. The Centre for Student Diversity, Equity and
Inclusion (CSEDI) has developed a website outlining how to request a different name to appear
on some university records and systems such as Zoom, MyLS and email. The website also
provides information about Laurier’s Inclusive Washroom Initiative, support resources at
Laurier, and more.

10. Classroom Use of Electronic Devices (Recommended): You are permitted to use your personal
electronic devices for the purposes of taking notes, storing notes/textbook material etc. You are
not permitted, for any reason, to record (pictures, audio or video) any aspect of the course
material without written permission from your instructor. See point 5 and the Intellectual
property statement below. Students using electronic devices improperly will be asked to
withdraw from the course. – see Policy 9.3 (Approved by Senate March 8, 2012).

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Intellectual Property Statement

The educational materials developed for this course, including, but not limited to, lecture notes and slides,
handout materials, examinations and assignments, and any materials posted to MyLearningSpace, are the
intellectual property of the course instructor. MyLS “lecture capture” material will also be identified as the
intellectual property of the faculty member whose material has been “captured”. These materials have been
developed for student use only and they are not intended for wider dissemination and/or communication
outside of a given course. Posting or providing unauthorized audio, video, or textual material of lecture
content to third-party websites violates an instructor’s intellectual property rights, and the Canadian
Copyright Act. Recording lectures in any way is prohibited in this course unless specific permission has been
granted by the instructor. Failure to follow these instructions may be in contravention of the university’s
Student Non-Academic Code of Conduct and/or Code of Academic Conduct and will result in appropriate
penalties. Participation in this course constitutes an agreement by all parties to abide by the relevant
University Policies, and to respect the intellectual property of others during and after their association with
Wilfrid Laurier University.

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Appendix
 1.0 Course Expectations
 2.0 Bonus Question Building Assignment
 3.0 Digital Textbook Access information
 4.0 WLU Student Resource information
 5.0 Leadership Option and Minor – detailed requirements.

Appendix 1.0 – Course Expectations

1. Textbook and Lesson Notes
a. PRIOR to beginning any activity in a week where a reading has been assigned, you should
read the assigned chapter/reading. The initial reading will serve to familiarize you with the
material that will be covered.
b. Again….PRIOR to beginning any activity in a week where a reading has been assigned, you
should read through the assigned chapter/reading a second time. This time you should be
highlighting and taking notes on the material. Focus on the main themes, learning
definitions, and the details relevant to the major topics.
c. Complete any weekly activities or assignments
d. Take detailed notes during the activities and assignments and participate when you can.
e. Re-read your lecture notes and clear up any confusion regarding what you may have
written/typed
f. Re-read the assigned readings and take additional notes on the detail that you need in order
to understand the topics being discussed
g. Create your Integrated Study Notes
h. Integrated study notes are the combination of your notes and textbook/reading notes using
the lesson outlines as a framework.

2. I expect that you will fully engage in all the lesson material/discussions and other activities this term.
Information will be discussed each week that is not included in your textbook and I will assume that
you have access to this information.

3. I expect that you will spend a minimum of 3-6 hours per week on this course in addition to reading
the lesson notes and the textbook/readings/videos. This is a fairly standard expectation for an in-
class university level course (1-2 hours ‘outside’ studying for every hour of lecture). This course has
been designed to split the material into sections that should take approximately 3-6 hours per week
to cover to the appropriate depth. Any studying for tests or exams should be able to be
incorporated into the 3-6 hours per week (minimum) that you are expected to spend on this course.
a. If you are NOT happy with your progress (knowledge or marks) in the course at any point
during the term, the first question you will have to answer is whether you are spending an
appropriate amount of non-distracted time each week on the course.
b. If you are, please contact me and we can discuss different strategies that may help improve
your performance. When we do have a chance to communicate, please have your
 integrated study notes and textbook/readings available so that we will have those to
reference during our discussion.
c. If you are not spending 3-6 hours each week, I would highly suggest that you organize your
personal schedule to allow you to do so.

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Appendix 2.0 – Bonus Question Building Assignment

Question Building BONUS Assignment (5%): This is a voluntary bonus assignment. Your task is to create
five multiple choice questions and five fill-in-the-blank questions based on the material from your
assigned chapter. Students will be assigned a chapter based on the 8th digit (second last) of their student
number. A chart detailing chapter assignments is included below. Please be aware that due dates are
different depending on chapter assignment. Submissions will be accepted through specific dropbox
folders in MyLearningSpace anytime before the due date/time. Late submissions will not be accepted.
Please read the instructions very carefully prior to starting this assignment. I’d like to thank Dr. Bruce
McKay for his permission to use his instructions and template for this assignment.

Full and detailed instructions are available on MyLearningSpace under the Content tab – Question
Building Bonus Assignment. Please refer to that document as well as the required template document
for any questions you have prior to contacting me. If you still have questions, please contact me in at
kgerhardt@wlu.ca. Grades for this assignment will be released at the end of Week 12.

Goal: One excellent way to improve your understanding of course content is to formulate your own
questions and come up with the correct answers to those questions. Additionally, being able to identify
a series of alternative and plausible but ultimately incorrect answers is an excellent way to help you
understand why the correct answer is indeed the best answer to the question (this is the essence, in
particular, of creating and solving multiple choice test questions).

Description: Your task for this voluntary bonus assignment is to create five multiple choice questions
and five fill-in-the-blank questions based on the material found in this course (lectures, posted lecture
slides, course notes, textbook material etc.). You will be assigned a specific chapter based on the 8 th digit
of your student number (see below). Up to three of the five multiple choice questions should be “recall”
type questions and the remaining two (or more) must assess more complex learning by requiring test
takers to comprehend, apply, analyze, synthesize or evaluate course concepts. All five fill-in-the-blank
questions should be “recall” type questions. Each of your questions must be based on a different section
of the chapter, which means that you must create 10 questions in total, and these questions must be
based on content found in ten different sections or major concept areas of the assigned chapter.

Instructions (detailed instructions and the required template are available on MyLearningSpace).

1. Review the “main components of a multiple-choice question” on the Instructions document as

well as the “guidelines for construction fill-in-the-blank” questions.
2. Refer to the assignment table (below) to determine which Chapter you are responsible for as
well as the specific due date for your submission.
3. Read through the chapter material and not possible testable concepts.
 4. Review verbs that can be used in question stems to assess recall and more complex learning.
5. Review tips of constructing the question stem and answer options.
6. Review the template you must use
7. Create multiple choice and fill-in-the-blank questions.
8. Review the grading rubric and compare the grading criteria to your work.
9. Proofread and ensure correct answers are identified as specified in the “main components of a
multiple choice question” and “the correct format for submission of a multiple choice question”.
Ensure that fill-in-the-blank questions are formatted properly.
10. Submit your assignment prior to the deadline using the required template to the MyLS dropbox.
11. Do NOT share your questions with other students or copy questions from the internet. Your
submission should reflect your own personal original thoughts and ‘questions’. Copying
questions from other sources or sharing with other students will be considered academic
misconduct and will result in an “F – for reasons of academic misconduct” being recorded as
your final course grade for OL/MB 200.

Chapter coverage table: based on the 8th digit of your student number (203128460……..would be “6”)

Student Number Chapter coverage Due Date – due by 11:59pm

xxxxxxx20 Chapter 2 Monday, Sept. 25
Xxxxxxx30 Chapter 3 Monday, Oct. 02
Xxxxxxx40 Chapter 4 Monday, Oct. 16
Xxxxxxx60 Chapter 6 Monday, Oct. 23
Xxxxxxx70 Chapter 7 Monday, Oct. 30
Xxxxxxx50 Chapter 5 Monday, Nov. 13
Xxxxxxx80 Chapter 8 Monday, Nov. 20
Xxxxxxx90 Chapter 9 Monday, Nov. 20
Xxxxxxx10 Chapter 10 Monday, Dec. 04
Xxxxxxx00 Chapter 10 Monday, Dec. 04
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Appendix 3.0 – Digital Textbook Access information

IMPORTANT INFORMATION RE: YOUR DIGITAL TEXTBOOK ACCESS (DTA) COURSE

 The DTA program uses an OPT-OUT model and you will receive emails to your
@mylaurier.ca account with an opt out link and instructions prior to the opt out deadline.
 Please ensure you OPT-OUT of the program if you do not wish to access the digital
resources or choose to source the materials elsewhere.
 If you opt out of the Digital Textbook Access you lose access to BOTH the eText and the
online learning platform (MyLab, Mindtap, Mastering) etc.) via MyLearningSpace.
 If you do not opt out of the program, the charges will be billed to your student account
(LORIS) approximately 4 weeks after the opt-out deadline.
 THE OPT OUT DEADLINE FOR FALL 2023 (12 week courses) is SEPTEMBER 22, 2023.
 Please email digitaltextaccess@wlu.ca if you have any questions related to your DTA course.
If you have questions about your student account, or fees, please contact Service Laurier
directly.
  PLEASE NOTE: On or after September 27th students who remain opted in will have to convert
the license for their digital resources from temporary to permanent by clicking on the link in
their course on MyLS.

There are video links on our bookstore website which I have also included here which may be helpful:
Accessing DTA Content: https://youtu.be/w-7_SZhh67M
DTA opt out process: https://youtu.be/rcaVi-T3wRU

Please contact digitaltextaccess@wlu.ca with any questions AFTER reviewing the information at the links
above.

Appendix 4.0 – WLU Student Resources

Multi-campus Resource:
 Good2Talk is a postsecondary school helpline that provides free, professional and confidential
counselling support for students in Ontario. Call 1-866-925-5454 or through 2-1-1. Available 24-7.
Brantford Resources:
 https://www.yourstudentsunion.ca/food-bank: All students are eligible to use this service to ensure
they’re eating healthy when overwhelmed, stressed or financially strained. Anonymously request a
package online 24-7. All dietary restrictions accommodated.
 Brantford Foot Patrol: 519-751-PTRL (7875). A volunteer operated safe-walk program, available Fall
and Winter, Monday through Thursday from 6:30 pm to 1 am; Friday through Sunday 6:30 pm to 11
pm. Teams of two are assigned to escort students to and from campus by foot or by van.
 Brantford Wellness Centre: 519-756-8228, x5803. Students have access to support for all their
physical, emotional, and mental health needs at the Wellness Centre. Location: Student Centre, 2nd
floor. Hours: 8:30 am to 4:15 pm Monday through Friday. After hours crisis support available 24/7.
Call 1-884-437-3247 (HERE247).

Kitchener/Waterloo Resources:
 https://www.yourstudentsunion.ca/food-bank: All students are eligible to use this service to ensure
they’re eating healthy when overwhelmed, stressed or financially strained. Anonymously request a
package online 24-7. All dietary restrictions accommodated.
 Waterloo Foot Patrol: 519.886.FOOT (3668). A volunteer operated safe-walk program, available Fall
and Winter daily from 6:30 pm to 3 am. Teams of two are assigned to escort students to and from
campus by foot or by van.
 Waterloo Student Wellness Centre: 548-889-3239. The Centre supports the physical, emotional, and
mental health needs of students. Located on the 2nd floor of the Student Services Building, booked
and same-day appointments are available Mondays and Wednesdays from 8:30 am to 7:30 pm, and
Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 8:30 am to 4:15 pm. Contact the Centre at 548-889-3239,
wellness@wlu.ca or @LaurierWellness. After hours crisis support available 24/7. Call 1-844-437-
3247 (HERE247).

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Appendix 5.0
Wellness Education Information. Additional information for the Brantford campus is outlined below. For
information about the Waterloo campus, please contact wellness@wlu.ca and follow @LaurierWellness
on Instagram

Clinic services
- Medical and mental health appointments are available to all students, including free counselling
appointments
- Student Wellness Centre clinic professionals include physicians, nurses, counsellors, and a
chiropractor
- We do not have walk-in medical appointments available. There are same-day mental health
crisis appointments available.
- To book an appointment, students can call 519-756-8228 ext. 5803. Alternatively, students can
request an appointment by scanning the QR code below and filling out the appointment request
form.

Wellness Education Services

- The Wellness Hub is in OM 206-30, in One Market. There are massage chairs, a sensory room,
and a lending library. The wellness hub is a warm, welcoming and calm space for decompressing
and de-stressing.
- Wellness Education workshops and programming includes:
o Weekly Brantford Breakfast Bar, in partnership with the Dean of Students Office, every
Tuesday and Wednesday from 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. outside of the Wellness Hub (OM 206-
30). This is starting with a kick-off breakfast on September 13th, 2023. There are vegan
and gluten-free options.
o Online workshops on a variety of wellness topics
o In-person programming and workshops
o Thrive week from October 23rd to the 27th with mental health boosting events
- Follow us @LaurierWellness on Instagram for all of the latest wellness updates

Appendix 6.0
2023 to 2024 LEADERSHIP OPTION and MINOR
This sheet details how you can add Leadership to your degree with a Minor or Option.
You can learn more about courses through the links provided or by contacting the Course Co-
ordinator.
For all other inquiries, reach out to Leadership Program Co-ordinator, Dr. Rosemary A.
McGowan.
 To graduate with a Leadership (OL) Option or Minor, you need…
Credential Credits GPA in OL courses # Required Courses # Elective Courses
Option 4.0 7.0 4 4
Minor 3.0 4.5 4 2
Have you successfully completed BU208 and/or BU288 and are interested in the Leadership Minor or
Option? Contact Dr. Rosemary A. McGowan for more information.

REQUIRED COURSES: 2.0 Credits (Each course is worth 0.5 credits)

Course Code and Title Co-ordinator(s) In-Person Online
OL/MB200 Communication Skills for Leadership Dr. Kris Gerhardt ✔ ✔
OL140 Leadership Foundations Dr. Lisa Kuron ✔ ✔
OL/PD224 Organizational Leadership Dr. Shane Dixon ✔
Choice of: Dr. Bruce Arai ✔
OL485 Expanding Leadership Potential (Fall)
OR* Dr. Kris Gerhardt ✔
OL401 Leadership Skills: Practice & Application (Winter) Dr. Lisa Kuron
Notes: +Previously OL/MB was OL/MB109. If you successfully completed OL/MB109, do NOT take OL/MB 200.
*If you take both OL401 and OL485, one will count as an elective credit toward your Minor or Option.
ELECTIVE COURSES: 2.0 Credits (Option) or 1.0 Credits (Minor)
 Pick 4 courses for the Option OR 2 Courses for the Minor
 In-class availability depends on campus location; check LORIS for more scheduling details
Course Code and Title Co-ordinator(s) In-Person Online
OL101 Leadership and Personal Development Dr. Bruce Arai ✔
OL201 Applying Leadership Experience Dr. Kris Gerhardt ✔
OL202 Designing Leadership Experience Dr. Kris Gerhardt ✔
OL/CC/HS233 Intro. to Social Science Research Methods Dr. Shane Dixon ✔ ✔
WS209 Women and Leadership Dr. Rosemary A. McGowan ✔ ✔
OL/HR251 Workplace Diversity in the 21st Century Dr. Lisa Kuron ✔
OL270 Leadership: Followers & Leaders Dr. Rosemary A. McGowan ✔
OL298 Entrepreneurship Dr. Rosemary A. McGowan ✔
OL300 Leadership Ethics Dr. Rosemary A. McGowan ✔
HR/OL301 Development Theories, Approaches, & Issues Dr. Rosemary A. McGowan ✔
OL314 Nonverbal Communication and Listening Skills Dr. Kris Gerhardt ✔
HR/OL322 Non-Profits and NGOs Dr. Rosemary A. McGowan ✔
OL340 Leadership, Culture and Change Dr. Shane Dixon ✔
OL365 Influence, Persuasion and Negotiation Dr. Kris Gerhardt ✔
OL370 Power and Governance in Organizations Dr. Ed Dandalt ✔
OL380 Directed Studies Dr. Rosemary A. McGowan ✔ ✔
OL481 Project Management Dr. Rosemary A. McGowan ✔