ALDR 2900. Introduction to Leadership and Service. 3 hours.
Oasis Title: INTRO LEADERSHIP.
Not open to students with credit in AGRI 3000.
An interdisciplinary approach to current issues related to leadership in contemporary and changing society. Exploration of classic and emerging models, roles of leaders and followers, concepts of effective leadership, ethical issues, with special focus on leadership as service in teams, organizations, communities, and society.
Offered fall semester every year.
ALDR 3910. Internship in Leadership. 3 hours.
Oasis Title: INTERN LEADERSHIP.
Prerequisite: Permission of department.
Experiential and applied work experience in leadership or service organization.
Non-traditional format: Internship with hours to be arranged.
Offered fall, spring, and summer semesters every year.
ALDR 4000. Directed Project in Leadership. 3 hours.
Oasis Title: DIRECT PROJ LEADER.
Guided learning experience applicable to student's program of study under direction of faculty advisor.
Non-traditional format: Individual completion of a directed project.
Offered fall, spring, and summer semesters every year.
ALDR 4500. Advanced Leadership Theory and Process. 3 hours.
Oasis Title: ADV LEADER THEORY.
Prerequisite: ALDR 2900 or permission of department.
Interdisciplinary discussion of current issues in leadership theory and process with focus on application to teams and organizations. Topics include more in-depth coverage of theory, team process, conflict resolution, sources and responsibilities of power and authority, and the process of change.
ALDR 5050. Communication in the Agricultural Professions. 3 hours.
Oasis Title: COMM AG PROF.
Not open to students with credit in AGRI 5050.
Theory and skill development of effective communication strategies for success in agricultural professions. Organizational, team, and interpersonal contexts with special focus on diversity issues, communication for change, enhancing the perception of agriculture, and effects of communication technology on information dissemination.
Not offered on a regular basis.
ALDR 5700/7700. International Agricultural Development. 3 hours.
Oasis Title: INTERNATIONAL AGDEV.
International agricultural development programs described and studied, stressing the Developing World's perspective. Analysis of factors affecting success in leadership roles for international cooperation, transfer of technology, agricultural extension and education, and related program development. Case studies reviewed and discussed. Exploration of issues in international agriculture and human resource development. Course dynamics emphasize group discussions, projects, and reports.
Offered fall semester every year.
ALDR 7000. Master's Research. 1-12 hours. Repeatable for maximum 12 hours credit.
Oasis Title: MASTER'S RESEARCH.
Not open to students with credit in AEXT 7000.
Prerequisite: Permission of department.
Research while enrolled for a master's degree under the direction of faculty members.
Non-traditional format: Independent research under the direction of a faculty member.
Offered fall, spring, and summer semesters every year.
ALDR 7040. Programming for Agricultural Youth Groups. 3 hours.
Oasis Title: AGR YOUTH GROUPS.
Not open to students with credit in AEXT 7040.
History, philosophy, and organizational structure of Agricultural Youth Education; emphasis upon the needs of youth, teaching, program planning and evaluation methods, the management of volunteer leaders, volunteer leader development, and program and financial resources necessary for youth work.
Not offered on a regular basis.
ALDR 7070. Program Development for Agricultural Leaders. 3 hours.
Oasis Title: PROG DEV AGR LDR.
Not open to students with credit in AEXT 7070.
Basic problems, principles, and procedures involved in developing programs by leaders in agricultural organizations. Topics include needs assessment and citizen involvement techniques, instructional and evaluation elements.
Offered every year.
ALDR 7080. Agriculture and Extension Administration. 3 hours.
Oasis Title: AGR EXT ADMIN.
Not open to students with credit in AEXT 7080.
Administration and management of agricultural and extension educational programs and people. Four major domains of managerial activity; administrative, communications, supervision, and cognitive areas.
Offered fall semester every year.
ALDR 7100. Directed Study in Agricultural Leadership. 3 hours. 3 hours lab per week.
Oasis Title: DIR STUDY AGR LDR.
Not open to students with credit in AEXT 7100.
Prerequisite: Permission of department.
Students gain experience in leadership roles in agricultural organizations, businesses, and/or institutions by working with current leaders in a learning laboratory situation.
Offered fall, spring, and summer semesters every year.
ALDR 7110. Special Problems in Agricultural Leadership. 3 hours.
Oasis Title: SPEC PROBS IN ALDR.
Not open to students with credit in AEXT 7110.
Prerequisite: Permission of department.
Specialized problems and training appropriate to the needs of the individual associated with agricultural organizations. Businesses and institutions will be studied to develop greater facility in the application of specific agricultural subject matter and leadership techniques.
Offered fall, spring, and summer semesters every year.
ALDR 7200. Foundations of Agricultural Leadership. 3 hours.
Oasis Title: FOUND AG LEADERSHIP.
An interdisciplinary analysis of current issues in the practice of leadership in contemporary and changing society particularly as they affect agricultural organizations and issues. Discussions of leadership theory, roles of leaders, skills for effective leadership, diversity issues, followership, and strategic planning will challenge students to think critically about leadership, enhance personal leadership performance and potential, and prepare for or expand leadership roles, and to become innovative and productive in dealing with challenges facing agricultural organizations today.
ALDR 7300. Group, Team, and Organizational Development in Agricultural Organizations. 3 hours.
Oasis Title: ORG DEV IN AG.
An interdisciplinary course on the understanding of groups, teams, and organizations related to agricultural organizations. Theories of group dynamics and applications of problem-solving skills. Team building skills are studied with practical applications. Profit and non-profit agricultural organizations are used as case studies.
ALDR 7400. Communication in Agricultural and Environmental Science. 3 hours.
Oasis Title: COMM AG ENV SCI.
Analysis of communication challenges faced by leaders in agricultural and environmental organizations and their constituents. Basic communication theory and targeted applications such as working with media, conducting advisory group meetings, marketing, negotiation, public affairs communication, networking among stakeholders, and conflict management and resolution required of leaders to sustain and improve organizational effectiveness.
ALDR 7500. Issues in Contemporary Agriculture. 3 hours.
Oasis Title: ISSUES IN AGRI.
Issues affecting agricultural industry. How agriculture fits into and affects societal, social, political, and economic forces that drive agriculture. Ethics, issues, and policies that drive agriculture.
Offered spring semester every year.