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REHS 8313
Rehabilitation Administration & Leadership
Spring 2016
INSTRUCTOR:
Charlene Blankenship, RhD., CRC
CLASS HOURS:
Mondays 4:40 - 7:10
CLASS ROOM:
Performing Arts Complex B 2.133
OFFICE HOURS:
Mondays 3:00 – 4:30, Tuesday 3:30 – 7:00
OFFICE:
HSW 2.320
TELEPHONE:
956-665-5244
EMAIL:
[email protected]
REQUIRED MATERIALS: Management: People, Performance, Change (2012), Luis R.
Gomez-Mejia & David B. Balkin.
COURSE DESCRIPTION: The course will examine the theories and skills of leadership,
management, and administration in a variety of professional and counseling settings. The
examination of counselor education settings will include a discussion of accreditation standards
and processes. Students will gain an understanding of leadership traits, the decision-making
process, team building, workplace culture, how to lead change, the planning process, etc.
Students will examine strategies to involve those he/she leads in the issues of multicultural and
social justice in our communities. Students will develop competencies in effective crisis
management and/or disaster situation. And finally, students will gain an understanding of
ethically relevant advocacy. Extensive weekly group work will be mandatory in this course.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Upon satisfactory completion of this course, the student will be
able to:
1. Describe major theories of leadership. 5.a
2. Discuss issues which might impact the use of common leadership styles and techniques.
5.a, 5.b, 5.e, 5.k, 5.f
3. Differentiate the roles of leadership versus management and the development of each in
professional settings. 5. b, 5.c 5.e
4. Describe accreditation standards and the process as applied to counselor education
programs. 5.d
5. Describe skills and competencies in leading counselor education programs. 5.c, 5.e
6. Demonstrate skills in planning and decision-making. 5.c, 5.e
7. Propose appropriate strategies for team building and managing groups. 5.c, 5.e
8. Describe strategies to involve counselors you supervise/lead in delivering culturally
relevant services. 5.f
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9. Describe strategies to involve those you supervise/lead in social justice concerns in
communities. 5.k
10. Describe effective leadership/management skills used in times of crisis or disasters. 5.f
11. Demonstrate knowledge of the delivery of ethically relevant advocacy at client, system
and legislative level. 5.j
STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES: If you have a documented disability (physical,
psychological, learning, or other disability which affects your academic performance) and would
like to receive academic accommodations, please inform your instructor and contact Student
Accessibility Services to schedule an appointment to initiate services. It is recommended that
you schedule an appointment with Student Accessibility Services before classes start. However,
accommodations can be provided at any time. Brownsville Campus: Student Accessibility
Services is located in Cortez Hall Room 129 and can be contacted by phone at (956) 882-7374
(Voice) or via email at [email protected]. Edinburg Campus: Student Accessibility
Services is located in 108 University Center and can be contacted by phone at (956) 665-7005
(Voice), (956) 665-3840 (Fax), or via email at [email protected].
MANDATORY COURSE EVALUATION PERIOD: Students are required to complete an
ONLINE evaluation of this course, accessed through your UTRGV account
(http://my.utrgv.edu); you will be contacted through email with further instructions. Online
evaluations will be available before the final day of the semester. Students who complete their
evaluations will have priority access to their grades.
ATTENDANCE: Students are expected to attend all scheduled classes and may be dropped
from the course for excessive absences. UTRGV’s attendance policy excuses students from
attending class if they are participating in officially sponsored university activities, such as
athletics; for observance of religious holy days; or for military service. Students should contact
the instructor in advance of the excused absence and arrange to make up missed work or
examinations.
SCHOLASTIC INTEGRITY: As members of a community dedicated to Honesty, Integrity
and Respect, students are reminded that those who engage in scholastic dishonesty are subject to
disciplinary penalties, including the possibility of failure in the course and expulsion from the
University. Scholastic dishonesty includes but is not limited to: cheating, plagiarism, and
collusion; submission for credit of any work or materials that are attributable in whole or in part
to another person; taking an examination for another person; any act designed to give unfair
advantage to a student; or the attempt to commit such acts. Since scholastic dishonesty harms the
individual, all students and the integrity of the University, policies on scholastic dishonesty will
be strictly enforced (Board of Regents Rules and Regulations and UTRGV Academic Integrity
Guidelines). All scholastic dishonesty incidents will be reported to the Dean of Students.
SEXUAL HARASSMENT, DISCRIMINATION, and VIOLENCE: In accordance with UT
System regulations, your instructor is a “responsible employee” for reporting purposes under
Title IX regulations and so must report any instance, occurring during a student’s time in college,
of sexual assault, stalking, dating violence, domestic violence, or sexual harassment about which
she/he becomes aware during this course through writing, discussion, or personal disclosure.
More information can be found at www.utrgv.edu/equity, including confidential resources
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available on campus. The faculty and staff of UTRGV actively strive to provide a learning,
working, and living environment that promotes personal integrity, civility, and mutual respect in
an environment free from sexual misconduct and discrimination.
COURSE DROPS: According to UTRGV policy, students may drop any class without penalty
earning a grade of DR until the official drop date. Following that date, students must be assigned
a letter grade and can no longer drop the class.
LATE ASSIGNMENTS: No late assignments unless by prior arrangement.
GRADES: Grades will be based upon point totals earned in the class.
ASSIGNMENTS & EVALUATIONS:
Points will be obtained from the following sources:
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In-class Activity
Leadership presentation
Exam #1
SWOT Analysis
Group Work
Rehabilitation Admin paper
Exam #2
TOTAL:
25 points
50 points
100 points
25 points
25 points
100 point
100 points
425 points
The following criteria will be used to determine your final grade:
A= 425 - 382
B= 340 - 382
C= 297 - 339
F=<297
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KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL OUTCOMES &
METHODS OF EVALUATION:
Objectives/CACREP
Standards
5.a Theories and skills of
leadership
Teaching Method
Lecture
Readings
Group work
Evaluation Method
Examinations
Discussion Points
Research Paper
Presentations
Examinations
Discussion Points
5.b Leadership and
leadership development in
professional organizations
Lecture
Readings
Group Work
5.c Leadership in counselor
education programs
Lecture
Readings
Group Work
Lecture
Group Work
SWOT analysis
Presentation
5.e Leadership,
management, and
administration in counseling
organizations and other
institutions
Lecture
Readings
Group Work
Examination
Research Paper
Discussion Points
5.f Leadership roles and
strategies for responding to
crises and disasters
Lecture
Readings
Group Work
Examination
Discussion Points
Video presentation
5.g Strategies of leadership
in consultation
Readings
Group Work
Discussion Points
5.j Models and
competencies for
advocating for clients at the
individual, system, and
policy levels
Readings
Group Work
Examination
Discussion Points
5.k Strategies of leadership
in relation to
current multicultural and
social justice issues
Lecture
Readings
Group Work
Critical discussion points from
Scenario
5.d Knowledge
of accreditation standards
and processes
Discussion Points
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5.l Ethical and culturally
relevant leadership and
advocacy practices
Lecture
Readings
Group Work
Examination
Discussion Points
Leadership Presentation Assignment
Beginning 2/15
50 Points
This assignment is for a presentation only; therefore, no paper is required. You must select and
receive approval for the leader you will study. A presentation schedule will be developed and
published by the instructor.
Each presentation should cover, at a minimum:
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Historical context of the individual
Background and key influences
Brief history of leadership activities/career
Leadership challenges
Leadership style
Accomplishments/setbacks
Relate this individual to known theories of leadership
Any examples of this individual’s leadership style during times of crisis
Why this individual?
The use of Power Points and/or other instruction technologies required. Presentations should be
at least 30 minutes; staying within this time is a key component of the assignment so manage the
time well.
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Group Work
Each Week
25 Points
Your professional life will be full of working in groups. I cannot conceive of anywhere you
would work that you would not encounter the necessity to spend part of your time working as a
part of a group. We will do extensive group work in this class. You will form your group and
adhere to respectful conduct with each other. Each week after concluding with a lecture you will
spend the final class hour working as a group on selected topics. It is the student’s responsibility
to look ahead to the next class period to determine the upcoming subject. Each student must do a
literature review and bring in two (2) peer reviewed journal articles or book chapters on the topic
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for that class. The literature will be used during the group work to pull out the relevant points on
the subject. You will be judged on the quality of the critical thinking that went in to the
discussion points for each subject. The students will provide the professor with copies of the
articles or book chapters along with a cover sheet with your name and APA citations of the
material.
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SWOT Analysis
Due: 4/11
25 Points
Using skills learned in the class, you will select a counselor education program, like the UTRGV
School of Rehabilitation Services and Counseling, and conduct a SWOT analysis. You will
present your SWOT to the class. Information on how to conduct a SWOT will be presented in
class.
Rehabilitation Administration Paper
Due: 4/29
100 Points
For this literature-based paper, you must select a relevant, contemporary topic related to
administration/management issues from a setting you might become employed in (rehabilitation,
human services, non-profit, higher education, etc.). Consult with Dr. Blankenship, as needed, as
to the appropriateness of your topic idea. Using professional sources, the paper should be 12-15
pages of narrative (plus citations) using APA writing style.
Examples of the types of topics include:
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Theories of Leadership;
Critical competencies of Leaders;
Leadership development of female managers;
Evaluating faculty academic performance;
Improving decision-making abilities in a small community –based counseling center;
Increasing worker satisfaction;
Managing conflict in a counseling center;
Mediating workplace accommodation complaints;
Ethical leadership;
Strategies of leadership in consultation;
Promoting excellence in leaders;
Hiring and retention to increase diversity;
Social Justice in relation to persons with disabilities;
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Tentative Schedule
1/18
No class – MLK Holiday
1/25
Overview of class
Leadership (5.a)
Group Work: What makes a good leader?
2/1
Leadership & its Evolution
(5.a, 5.b)
Chapter 1
Group Work: Leadership Theories
2/8
Leading & Motivating Others (5.b, 5.c)
Chapter 12
2/15
Accreditation Process and Licensure (5.d, 5.e)
Readings
Group Work: Accreditation Process
Leadership Presentations begin
2/22
Leadership in Consultation (5.g)
Readings
2/29
Ethics Leaders (5.l)
Chapter 3
Group Work: Ethical leadership
3/7
Leading in times of crisis or disasters (5.f)
3/14
No class - Spring Break!
3/21
Exam #1
3/28
Models for Advocacy (5.j)
Readings
Readings
Group Work: Models for Advocacy at client, system and
legislative level.
4/ 4
The Planning Process and SWOT (5.b, 5.c, 5.e)
Chapter 5
Group Work: Evaluating Counselor Education Program
4/11
Decision Making (5.b, 5.c, 5.e)
Chapter 6
Group Work: How do you develop critical thinkers?
SWOT Analysis due
4/18
Multicultural Leaders and Social Justice in our Communities
Readings
Group Work Topic: Multicultural Leaders and Social Justice (5.k)
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Rehab Admin Paper due
4/25
Ethical and Culturally Relevant Leadership and Advocacy (5.l)
Group Work Topic: Culturally Relevant Leadership and Advocacy
5/2
Exam #2
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Readings
Partial List of Leaders
Chief Joseph
Herb Kelleher
Alexander the Great
Admiral Grace Hooper
Warren Buffet
Fidel Castro
Cesar Chavez
Winston Churchill
Justin Dart
Angela Merkel
Walt Disney
Henry Ford
Bill Gates
Mahatma Gandhi
Phil Jackson
Martin Luther King
Benazir Bhutto
Wilma Mankiller
Barbara Jordan
Abraham Lincoln
Steven Jobs
Golda Meir
Ed Roberts
Margaret Thatcher
Nancy Pelosi
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