| Course ID: | ECHD 4537. 1-3 hours. Repeatable for maximum 6 hours credit. |
| Course Title: | Peer Leadership on Campus |
Course
Description: | The purpose of this course is to equip students with skills
to lead groups of peers in bringing about positive
change on campus and in relationship to the community with the
goal of active citizenship. Communication, facilitation, peer
leadership, and community outreach are the focus for discovery
and experiential learning. |
| Oasis Title: | PEER LDR ON CAMPUS |
| Nontraditional Format: | This course involves seminars, self-directed discussions,
development of leadership plans, as well as meeting in small
groups. |
| Prerequisite: | Permission of department |
Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall and spring semester every year. |
| Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
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| Course Objectives: | •Identify and develop personal leadership styles
•Learn an overview of contemporary leadership theories
•Develop and articulate a personal philosophy of leadership
•Increase competencies in the skills necessary for effective
leadership
•Demonstrate an appreciation of differences by defining
diversity in one’s own words
•Develop peer leadership skills through campus and community
involvement opportunities
•Apply knowledge, skills, and abilities through
participation in experiential learning opportunities |
| Topical Outline: | Introduction and Expectations
Foundations of Leadership
Planning and Development for Peer Engagement
Understanding Citizenship
Effective Communication
Intentional Language and Diversity
Leadership Theory
Leadership in Action
Community Opportunity Audit
Team Building Training
Peer Leadership Feedback
Diverse Perspectives
Service Project Leadership |
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UGA. All students must comply with an appropriate and sound
academic honesty policy and code of honest behavior. All
students are responsible for maintaining the highest standards
of honesty and integrity in every phase of their academic
careers. The penalties for academic dishonesty are severe and
ignorance is not an acceptable defense (A Culture of Honesty).
All academic work must meet the standards contained in "A
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themselves about those standards before performing any academic
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mistake made by writers is that of paraphrasing without giving
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