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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 1 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 2 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: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 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 3 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 4 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: 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. ___________________________________________________________________________ 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 5 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. ______________________________________________________________________________ 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: 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; 6 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) 7 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 8 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 9