Lead 140 Syllabus
Lead 140 Syllabus
Lead 140 Syllabus
I.
Joshua Cauble
Email:
jmcauble@wcu.edu
Tacquice Wiggan-Davis
Email:
tawiggan@wcu.edu
UC 321 M: 11:00 2:00 | W: 11:00 12:00 | TR: 11:00 5:00
Course Description
This course will introduce students to a theoretical framework for understanding leadership and
followership, while participating in a learning community. Students will also experience the
personal discovery of leadership potential and commitment while easing their transition to
college by reviewing current skills and exposing them to campus resources that will provide the
knowledge necessary for success in higher education. You will also have the opportunity to
learn about other aspects of college life such as being an active student, campus activities, and
building campus relationships.
V. Required Texts
Ferret, S.K. (2010). Peak performance: Success in college and beyond. (7th Ed.). McGraw Hill.
New York, NY.
Moore, Wes. The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates. New York: Spiegel & Grau, 2010.
Print.
Other readings will be assigned on Blackboard and by handouts.
VI. Academic Integrity
This policy addresses academic integrity violations of undergraduate and graduate students.
Graduate students should read inside the parenthesis below to identify the appropriate entities
in charge of that step of the process.
Students, faculty, staff, and administrators of Western Carolina University (WCU) strive to
achieve the highest standards of scholarship and integrity. Any violation of the Academic
Integrity Policy is a serious offense because it threatens the quality of scholarship and
undermines the integrity of the community. While academic in scope, any violation of this policy
is by nature, a violation of the Code of Student Conduct and will follow the same conduct
process (see ArticleVII.B.1.a.). If the charge occurs close to the end of an academic semester or
term or in the event of the reasonable need of either party for additional time to gather
information timelines may be extended at the discretion of the Department of Student
Community Ethics (DSCE).
I. General:
This policy addresses academic integrity violations of undergraduate and graduate
students.
Students, faculty, staff, and administrators of Western Carolina University (WCU) strive to
achieve the highest standards of scholarship and integrity. Any violation of this policy is a
serious offense because it threatens the quality of scholarship and undermines the integrity
of the community.
Instructors have the right to determine the appropriate academic sanctions for violations of
the Academic Integrity Policy within their courses, up to an including a final grade of F in
the course in which the violation occurs.
II.
Definitions:
1. Cheating Using, or attempting to use, unauthorized materials, information, or
study aids in any academic exercise.
2. Fabrication Creating and/or falsifying information or citation in any academic
exercise.
3. Plagiarism Representing the words or ideas of someone else as ones own in any
academic exercise.
4. Facilitation Helping or attempting to help someone to commit a violation of the
Academic Integrity Policy in any academic exercise (e.g. allowing another person to
copy information during an examination).
proposed sanction(s).
2. Within ten (10) business days of the instructors knowledge of the alleged violation
of the Academic Integrity Policy, the instructor will inform the student of the
allegation, including the proposed sanction(s), in writing. In the written notification,
the instructor will inform the student of his/her right to request a meeting with the
instructor. During the meeting, the instructor shall complete the Academic Integrity
Violation Faculty Resolution Form. If the student does not request a meeting with
the instructor within five (5) business days of receipt of the written allegation(s), the
student shall be deemed to have mutually resolved the matter and shall be bound to
the sanction(s) outlined by the instructor in the written allegation. If the student
does not request a meeting, the alleged violation of the Academic Integrity Policy
shall not be subject to further review and/or appeal.
3. Within five (5) business days of meeting with the instructor, the student shall either
appeal the decision to the department head or mutually resolve the matter by
accepting the allegation and proposed sanction(s). No action by the student within
five (5) business days of the meeting with the instructor shall constitute a mutual
resolution and waiver of the students rights to appeal pursuant to the Academic
Integrity Policy. If the student does not respond within five (5) business days of
meeting with the instructor, the alleged violation of the Academic Integrity Policy
shall not be subject to further review and/or appeal.
4. Within five (5) business days of receiving a students appeal, the department head
must schedule a meeting with the student. The instructor may be present during
the meeting. During the meeting, the department head shall complete the
Academic Integrity Violation Department Head Resolution Form. Only information
submitted during the meeting with the student, or in the meeting between the
instructor and the student, may be considered by the department head. The
evidentiary standard for making a decision shall be preponderance of the
evidence. The department head may agree or disagree with the allegation(s) of the
instructor. The department head may also approve, overturn, or modify the
sanction(s) proposed by the instructor. If the student does not attend the scheduled
meeting with the department head, the matter will be heard in absentia and shall not
be subject to further review and/or appeal.
5. Within five (5) business days of meeting with the department head, the student shall
either appeal the decision to an Academic Integrity Board or mutually resolve the
matter by accepting the allegation and proposed sanction(s). The student must
submit an appeal to the academic Dean listed on the Academic Integrity Violation
Department Head Resolution Form. No action by the student within five (5)
business days of the meeting with the department head shall constitute a mutual
resolution and waiver of the students rights to appeal pursuant to the Academic
Integrity Policy. If the student does not respond within five (5) business days of
meeting with the department head, the alleged violation of the Academic Integrity
Policy shall not be subject to further review and/or appeal.
6. Within seven (7) business days of receiving a students appeal, the appropriate
academic Dean must schedule an Academic Integrity Board hearing with the
student. The Academic Integrity Board shall consist of a minimum of two (2)
currently enrolled students and/or faculty members (with a minimum of one faculty
member). A faculty member will serve as chair of the board. The instructor may be
present during the hearing. Only information submitted during the hearing, or in the
meetings between the instructor/department head and the student, may be
considered by the hearing board. The evidentiary standard for making a decision
shall be preponderance of the evidence. The hearing board may agree or disagree
with the allegation(s) of the instructor. The hearing board may also approve,
overturn, or modify the sanction(s) proposed by the instructor and/or department
head. If the student does not attend the scheduled hearing, the matter will be heard
in absentia and shall not be subject to further review and/or appeal. Within ten (10)
business days of the hearing, the appropriate academic Dean shall review pertinent
records and send the student written notification of the decision of the Academic
Integrity Board.
7. Within five (5) business days of receiving written notification of the decision of the
Academic Integrity Board the student may accept the findings and sanctions of the
board or submit an appeal to the designated academic Dean. No action by the
student within five (5) business days of the meeting with the department head shall
constitute a mutual resolution and waiver of the students rights to appeal pursuant
to the Academic Integrity Policy. If the student does not respond within five (5)
business days of meeting with the Academic Integrity Board, the alleged violation of
the Academic Integrity Policy shall not be subject to further review and/or appeal.
8. If the student elects to file an appeal of the decision of the Academic Integrity
Board, she must submit a written appeal within five (5) business days of receiving
written notification of the decision of the Academic Integrity Board to the designated
academic Dean. An appeal to an academic Dean must be limited to the following
grounds; 1) a violation or due process or 2) a material deviation from Substantive
and Procedural Standards by the UNC Board of Governors (as set forth in the UNC
Manual 700.4.1).
9. If an appeal is heard by an academic Dean, s/he shall review pertinent records
within ten (10) business days of receiving a valid appeal. The academic Dean may
agree or disagree with the allegation(s) of the instructor. The academic Dean may
also approve, overturn, or modify the sanction(s) proposed by the instructor,
department head, and or Academic Integrity Board. Within five (5) days of making a
decision, the academic Dean shall provide the student with a written decision. The
decision of the academic Dean shall be final.
10. The student must remain enrolled in the course related to the case, and may not be
permitted to withdraw from the course related to the case, until all hearing timelines,
notifications, and/or appeals have been completed.
11. Upon resolution of each level of the case (no matter the outcome), the instructor,
department head, and academic Dean must provide the Department of Student
Community Ethics with all materials and documents related to the case (i.e. course
syllabus, materials in violation of the Academic Integrity Policy, Instructor Resolution
Form, Department Head Resolution Form, Academic Integrity Board decision letter,
academic Dean decision letter, etc). The Department of Student Community
Ethics shall serve as the repository for all records associated with allegations and
violations associated with the Academic Integrity Policy.
IV. Academic Integrity Board:
The Academic Integrity Board shall consist of a minimum of two (2) currently enrolled
students and/or faculty members (with a minimum of one faculty member). A faculty
member will serve as chair of the board. Students and faculty members serving on boards
for each college will be selected by each college Dean. The Department of Student
Community Ethics will train all board members prior to their service on a hearing
board. Each academic Dean will convene hearing boards as necessary, and will determine
a faculty member to serve as chair prior to a hearing.
V. Sanctions:
The instructor, department head, Academic Integrity Board, and/or academic Dean may
impose academic sanctions permitted by the institution (not to exceed receiving a grade of
F for the course). The instructor, department head, Academic Integrity Board, and/or
academic Dean may not permanently remove the student from the course or suspend/expel
the student from a program or the University. Student behavior of the magnitude to warrant
consideration for permanently removal from the course or suspension/expulsion from a
program or the University must be referred to the Department of Student Community Ethics.
VI. Habitual Violations of the Academic Integrity Policy:
Upon receipt of materials associated with violations of the Academic Integrity Policy, the
Department of Student Community Ethics will determine if a student has previous violations
of University policies. Students with a prior record of violations, or who commits a gross
and/or egregious violation of the Academic Integrity Policy, will be referred to the
Department of Student Community Ethics for consideration of being subject to hearing
proceedings as a habitual violator. Students with three or more violations of the Academic
Integrity Policy will automatically be subject to hearing proceedings as a habitual
violator. Students in this category are subject to course-related sanctions imposed by the
instructor, department head, Academic Integrity Board, and/or academic Dean and
University-level sanctions imposed by the Department of Student Community Ethics for
habitual violations of University policies.
Additional information is available on the Student Success website under Student
Community Ethics.
VII. Accommodations for Students with Disabilities
Western Carolina University is committed to providing equal educational opportunities for
students with documented disabilities and/or medical conditions. Students who require
reasonable accommodations must identify themselves as having a disability and/or medical
condition and provide current diagnostic documentation to Disability Services. All information
is confidential. Please contact the Office of Disability Services for more information at (828)
227-3886 or lalexis@wcu.edu. You may also visit the offices website: disability.wcu.edu
VIII. Instructors Expectations
Be respectful of the instructor and your fellow class members by turning off all cell phones
prior to class and using laptop computers for class purposes only.
Students attend every class period and arrive to class on time
Safe Space - Be respectful of their fellow class members viewpoints and that the content
of class discussions remains confidential within the classroom
Be prepared and ready to have active dialogue in the classroom
Teach and learn from one another in and outside of the classroom
Hold yourself and others accountable for their actions and behaviors
Represent the Freshman Leadership Institute and the Leadership Institute to the highest
level
10 pts
20 pts
20 pts
20 pts
30 pts
100 pts
X. Course Assignments
Self Reflection Paper: This paper will be based on self-reflection. The paper will be graded
based on grammatical errors and relevance to assigned topic. Your paper should be no longer
than 2 pages (3 including title page), double-spaced and size 12 font (Times New Roman).
Campus Event Participation: There will be many opportunities throughout the semester to
attend programs/events on campus. You will be able to earn points based on the number of
events you attend. To receive credit you must creatively show me you went to 10 events. It can
be displayed through photos, portfolio, PowerPoint presentation, or Prezi. The program/event
categories are below:
Athletics Events
Cultural/Diversity Programs
Performing/Visual Arts Events
Leadership Programs
Residential
Fraternity and Sorority Life Program/Events
Campus Wide Sponsored Event
Volunteering Experience: During the two class periods assigned for this experience, you will
need to complete 1.5 (minimum) hours of community service at an area approved by the
instructor. These hours will need to be logged and signed by a supervisor at the placement site.
Any site approved by the instructor may work, as long as the hours completed are only
completed for use with this class (you may not double-dip hours if using them for another
class).
Final Event: As an entire class you will put on an event for the campus. This event will be
designed and implemented by everyone in the class.
Attendance/Participation: Leadership encompasses many things; some of those are
accountability and active participation. Students throughout this semester will be held
accountable for their actions through their grades. You must be present and on time to
participate effectively in class. If you miss more than 2 classes your grade will drop down one
letter grade.
XI. Grading Scale
A
AB+
B
BC+
93 100 pts
90 92 pts
88 89 pts
83 87 pts
80 82 pts
78 79 pts
C
CD+
D
DF
73 77 pts
70 72 pts
68 69 pts
63 67 pts
60 62 pts
59 pts and below
Date
Mon 08/17
Wed 08/19
Mon 08/24
Wed 08/26
University Resources
Woo Woo FLI Workshop Sign-Ups
University Resources
Chapter 8: Excel at Taking Test
Tacquice Wiggan-Davis
Mon 08/31
Communication
Wed 09/02
Mon 09/07
Building Relationships
Chapter 12: Build Supportive and Diverse Relationships
No Class Labor Day!
Wed 09/09
Mon 09/14
Wed 09/16
Mon 09/21
Wed 09/23
Mon 09/28
Wed 09/30
Mon 10/05
Wed 10/07
Mon 10/12
Wed 10/14
10
Mon 10/19
10
Wed 10/21
11
Mon 10/26
11
Wed 10/28
12
Mon 11/02
12
Wed 11/04
13
Mon 11/09
13
Wed 11/11
14
Mon 11/16
14
Wed 11/18
15
Mon 11/23
15
Wed 11/25
16
Mon 11/30
16
Wed 12/02
17
Mon 12/07
17
TUE 12/08
Assignment Due
Volunteering Experiences
Self-Reflection Paper
Campus Resources
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library.wcu.edu
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reccenter.wcu.edu
University Center
828-227-2274
walc.wcu.edu
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Health Services
828-227-3830
mathlab.wcu.edu
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studenthealth.wcu.edu
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