Course Syllabus
Syllabus: Multicultural Leadership in Practice
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Course Description
This course is part of the Bridging Opportunities in Leadership & Diversity (BOLD) learning community. Through this learning community experience, you will LAS 205X and 206X in your second year, engage in leadership affirmation and development activities, as well as professional development activities relevant to your own career and personal goals. You will also interact with faculty, staff, and peer mentors who will support your transition to the University. Learning community participants are also more likely to remain at Iowa State and are more satisfied with their academic and overall student experience.
- Course Name: LAS 205X - Multicultural Leadership in Practice
- Department: College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
- Current Semester and Year: Fall 2023
- Credit Hours: 1.0
- Course Prerequisites: LAS 105, LAS 106, BOLD Learning Community Membership
- Course Meeting Time: Wednesday, 3:20 - 4:35 PM (08/21 - 12/15)
- Course Format: In-person
Instructor Information
Instructor: Arnold Woods III, M.Ed. & Ananda A. Muhammad, M.A. TESL/AppLing
Email: aawoods@iastate.edu, nanda@iastate.edu
Phone: 515-294-2545, 515-735-6227
Office location: Catt Hall 147 & 042
Student hours: Thursday, 1:00 - 2:00 PM or by appointment (virtual and on-campus)
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- General announcements will be posted via Canvas announcements. Properly configure your Notification Settings in Canvas to receive notifications.
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Course Objectives (COs)
Upon completing this course, students will be able to do the following:
CLO 1: List campus resources and identity-based organizations on campus that could help oneself in academic, social, and professional development areas.
CLO 2: Articulate own leadership strengths and areas for improvement.
CLO 3: Identify Iowa State University’s campus community-related needs.
CLO 4: Collaborate effectively with peer multicultural leaders on a leadership project.
CLO 5: Evaluate project team members’ contributions critically at different phases of a project.
CLO 6: Communicate critical feedback to project team members and other project teams in an effective manner.
CLO 7: Execute a campus leadership project that directly addresses a campus community need.
Course Materials
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All readings and other related course materials will be made available on Canvas prior to the class session. You will not need to purchase any textbooks or materials for this course.
Learning Activities
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To successfully complete this course, you will do the following:
- Complete individual and group activities in the classroom.
- Complete group activities outside of the classroom.
- Submit required individual and
Assessment & Grading
While this course is graded on a Satisfactory/Fail basis, students are still expected to complete activities and assignments which contribute to the final course grade. Specific assignment requirements are detailed on Canvas.
Grade Distribution
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You can accumulate points by completing the following assessments/assignments:
| Assessments | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Weekly In-Class Participation Assignments | 20% |
| Campus Project Speaker 1 Reflection | 10% |
| Campus Project Speaker 2 Reflection | 10% |
| Campus Leadership Project | |
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10% |
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10% |
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10% |
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20% |
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10% |
| Total | 100% |
Grading Scheme
Grading scheme: The table below shows the Canvas default grading scheme. This is a Canvas sample grading schema, and not an institutional grading schema. Make sure the grading schema you describe in your syllabus matches your grading schema in the course-specific settings.
The following grading standards will be used in this class:
| Grade | Range |
|---|---|
| A | 93% to 100% |
| A- | 90% to < 93% |
| B+ | 87% to < 90% |
| B | 83% to < 87% |
| B- | 80% to < 83% |
| C+ | 77% to < 80% |
| C | 73% to < 77% |
| C- | 70% to < 73% |
| D+ | 67% to < 70% |
| D | 63% to < 67% |
| D- | 60% to < 63% |
| F | 0% to < 60% |
*Note: C- ≥ is a Satisfactory grade.
Course Policies
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Feedback
All graded assessments will be returned with feedback within 7 days of the due date. Personalized feedback will be provided for each assignment and reflection. In addition, responses to common questions and unclear content will be posted at the conclusion of each module.
Missed and Late Coursework
If a due date becomes an issue for any reason, please discuss this with Ananda Muhammad (nanda@iastate.edu) and arrangements will be made if possible. Late assignments are not accepted without prior approval. Approval must be obtained before the assignment deadline.
There are no make-up assignments for this course. However, should you require a different format for an assignment to better meet your learning needs please discuss this with us. As long as the alternative assignment meets the learning objectives, arrangements may be possible.
Attendance
Students are expected to attend class meetings as scheduled. If you need to miss a class for any reason a 24-hour notice is expected, except for emergencies and extenuating circumstances. Please contact Arnold Woods (aawoods@iastate.edu) to discuss any accommodation needed.
If you miss class for any reason, you will be expected to complete an online discussion post about the week's topic or related current event. Discussion posts should be dated, and no less than 300 words.
Grade Appeal Process
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Before you decide to appeal, check out ISU's academic appeal process.
Required ISU Syllabus Statement
Free Expression
Iowa State University supports and upholds the First Amendment protection of freedom of speech and the principle of academic freedom in order to foster a learning environment where open inquiry and the vigorous debate of a diversity of ideas are encouraged. Students will not be penalized for the content or viewpoints of their speech as long as student expression in a class context is germane to the subject matter of the class and conveyed in an appropriate manner.
Recommended ISU Syllabus Statements
Academic Dishonesty
The class will follow Iowa State University’s policy on academic misconduct (5.1 in the Student Code of Conduct). Students are responsible for adhering to university policy and the expectations in the course syllabus and on coursework and exams, and for following directions given by faculty, instructors, and Testing Center regulations related to coursework, assessments, and exams. Anyone suspected of academic misconduct will be reported to the Office of Student Conduct in the Dean of Students Office. Information about academic integrity and the value of completing academic work honestly can be found in the Iowa State University Academic Integrity Tutorial.
Accessibility Statement
Iowa State University is committed to advancing equity, access, and inclusion for students with disabilities. Promoting these values entails providing reasonable accommodations where barriers exist to students’ full participation in higher education. Students in need of accommodations or who experience accessibility-related barriers to learning should work with Student Accessibility Services (SAS) to identify resources and support available to them. Staff at SAS collaborate with students and campus partners to coordinate accommodations and to further the academic excellence of students with disabilities. Information about SAS is available online at www.sas.dso.iastate.edu, by email at accessibility@iastate.edu, or by phone at 515-294-7220.
Discrimination and Harassment
Iowa State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, ethnicity, religion, national origin, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, sex, marital status, disability, or status as a U.S. Veteran. Inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies may be directed to Office of Equal Opportunity, 3410 Beardshear Hall, 515 Morrill Road, Ames, Iowa 50011, Tel. 515-294-7612, Hotline 515-294-1222, email eooffice@iastate.edu
Mental Health and Wellbeing Resources
Iowa State University is committed to proactively facilitating all students’ well-being. Resources available on the ISU Student Health and Wellness website. (https://www.cyclonehealth.iastate.edu)
Prep Week
This class follows the Iowa State University Prep Week policy as noted in section 10.6.4 of the Faculty Handbook.
Religious Accommodation
Iowa State University welcomes diversity of religious beliefs and practices, recognizing the contributions differing experiences and viewpoints can bring to the community. There may be times when an academic requirement conflicts with religious observances and practices. If that happens, students may request the reasonable accommodation for religious practices. In all cases, you must put your request in writing. The instructor will review the situation in an effort to provide a reasonable accommodation when possible to do so without fundamentally altering a course. For students, you should first discuss the conflict and your requested accommodation with your professor at the earliest possible time. You or your instructor may also seek assistance from the Dean of Students Office at 515-294-1020 or the Office of Equal Opportunity at 515-294-7612.
Contact Information For Academic Issues
If you are experiencing, or have experienced, a problem with any of the above statements, email academicissues@iastate.edu
(Important note to faculty: The email address for contact information is monitored and answered through the Office of the Senior Vice President and Provost)
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