Student Government

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• recommend appropriate advocacy strategies using acquired knowledge of Title 5, parliamentary procedure, committee structures, and campus resources.
• develop effective leadership skills which may include delegating, problem solving, critical thinking, effective meeting planning, time management, and budgeting.
• assess interpersonal skills which may include goal setting, stress management, motivation, oral and written communication skills, active listening, group participation, and diversity awareness.
• organize a variety of campus activities.
• create a budget for student organizations.
• analyze budgets for student organizations.

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• define fundamental elements of leadership.
• evaluate diverse leadership theories, styles and philosophies.
• evaluate personal leadership values and beliefs.
• describe leadership theories, styles, and approaches within the planning and conduct of organized events.
• develop organizational and situational acumen.
• demonstrate effective critical thinking and ethical decision-making skills.
• define values and self-knowledge of leadership skills and abilities.
• provide purposeful feedback to others.
• construct a personal philosophy of leadership that includes an understanding of self, others, and community.
• assess personal performance.
• define strategies to manage and effect change.