Foundations of Leadership (PSYC 1001)

Foundations of Leadership (PSYC 1001) is a 1.0 credit graded course required in the core curriculum of Area B for incoming new students, and required for all fall entry students in the fall semester. You cannot drop this course nor would you want to. All of the incoming students will be taking this class at once, therefore the class time and structure for Foundations of Leadership is unique. The class time was arranged to bring all of the students together at one time and not interrupt your other courses. There are no conflicting events during the class sessions listed below.

Schedule:

• The first class begins Sunday, August 19th from 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm in the Memorial gym.
• Class will resume Monday, August 20th from 8:30 am - 5:00 pm.
• The four consecutive online modules will begin August 27th. Each module will have a 2-week time limit. Once logging into WebCT, each module will have complete instructions, times, and dates.
• You will receive your syllabus on August 19th at the start of class.

The required text for this course is Exploring Leadership: For College Students that Want to Make a Difference by Komives, Lucas and McMahon. (gray book with orange lettering)

Please note:

• If you have completed Area B prior to entering North Georgia, you are not required to take this course.
• If you are unsure of your status as a transfer or non-traditional student, please contact your advisor.
• Please do not confuse this course with PSYC 1101, which is an Introduction to Psychology course.

Questions? Please contact Dr. Michele B. Hill, Ph.D. at mbhill@ngcsu.edu.

Mission

North Georgia College & State University is both an academic and a leadership institution. As a premiere leadership training institution in the state of Georgia, NGCSU recognizes leadership as a key point in its Core Values, affirming its commitment "to maintaining and developing its strong leadership traditions." Leadership has long been an integral part of both the curriculum and co-curricular activities at NGCSU.

All NGCSU students can take advantage of any of the many opportunities available to enhance their leadership ability, such as receiving formal leadership training, actively participating in campus-wide groups and organizations where leadership is emphasized, and pursuing an academic minor in leadership. The Interdisciplinary Minor in Leadership has two tracks: military and citizen learning.

Billy E. Wells Jr., Assistant to the President for Leadership Development, spearheaded the Leadership Initiative for both the Military and Citizen tracks. At NGCSU, student learning is enriched by an intensive leadership environment that teaches them to apply their knowledge responsibly in interpersonal relations and in influencing collective activity. As a NGCSU graduate each student can proudly emphasize his or her academic and co-curricular leadership record. Leadership is needed more now than ever before and graduates from NGCSU will have the core values and skills businesses and organizations are looking for in the new millennium workforce.