LEAD 140: Harnessing Your Interpersonal Intelligence
Section A (CRN 70625) – Online – 1st 8 weeks (1/21/2020 – 3/13/2020)
Section B (CRN 70627) – In Person – Wednesdays 4:00 – 5:20 p.m. – 1st 8 weeks (1/21/2020 – 3/13/2020)
Section C (CRN 70628) – Online – 2nd 8 weeks (3/16/2020 – 5/6/2020)
2 credit hours
Who Should Take This Class: Freshman, Sophomore, or Junior students in ANY college/major interested in developing their self-awareness, self-management, and interpersonal communication skills to be effective team members and leaders.
Course Description: Students will expand their capacity for communication, collaboration and team leadership to navigate the complexities of the university and beyond. In this course, students will learn communication strategies to work with others and practice self-awareness, self-management, and interpersonal communication skills in a supportive setting to reach their personal potential as emerging leaders.
LEAD 170: Leading Student Organizations
Section A (CRN 70626) – Online – 2nd 8 weeks (3/16/2020 – 5/6/2020)
Section B (CRN 70629) – In Person – Wednesdays 4:00 – 5:20 p.m. – 2nd 8 weeks (3/16/2020 – 5/6/2020)
2 credit hours
Who Should Take This Class: Freshman, Sophomore, or Junior students in ANY college/major interested in developing their organizational leadership skills to be effective leaders in student, university, or community organizations in which they are involved.
Course Description: Students will develop their capacity for leadership in university and volunteer organizations. In this course, students will learn about organizational structures, elements of effective organizations, strategies for leading other people, and applications beyond formal student organizations.
LEAD 260: Introduction to Leadership Studies
(CRN 70593)
Lecture on Monday & Wednesday 9:00 – 9:50 am; Discussion on Thursday or Friday
3 credit hours
Who Should Take This Class: Freshman, Sophomore, Junior or Senior students in ANY college/major interested in the study and practice of leadership.
This course counts as the foundational course for the popular Leadership Studies Minor and as the academic course for the Illinois Leadership Certificate and is a Social Science Gen Ed.
Course Description: This course studies leadership theories and their application to leadership and followership in multiple settings. Students develop a personal philosophy of leadership, learn and apply leadership theories to enhance leadership practice, and record their leadership growth through a series of surveys, readings, and expressive assignments. Topics concerning diversity, ethics, and leadership/followership roles are explored.
LEAD 380: Leadership in Groups & Teams
Lecture AL1 (CRN 70606): M/W 10:00-10:50am. Discussion ADC (CRN 70612) F 10:00-10 50am.
3 credit hours.
Who should take this class: Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors in any college/major who have taken LEAD/AGED 260 and are interested in developing their skills in leading teams and small groups in contemporary organizational and professional settings. Satisfies a requirement the Leadership Studies Minor.
Course Description: Students will learn what constitutes effective team leadership including the development of team cohesion and motivation, creating inclusive environments, and adapting to organizational challenges. Through the hands-on discussion/practice sections, students will have the opportunity to apply what they are learning in real-time.
TE 498: Leading Sustainable Change
Special Topics Course (CRN: 65320)
Monday & Wednesday 4:00 – 5:15 pm
3 credit hours
Who Should Take This Class: The class is open to all majors. It satisfies an elective requirement in the Leaderhsip Studies Minor.
Course Description: Looking to expand your leadership knowledge? Register for Leading Sustainable Change (TE 498). This interactive class explores the complexity of change and will enhance your ability to lead organizations and guide successful change initiatives. Examine case studies of successful and failed change initiatives from a variety of industries. If you have questions about the course contact the instructors: Dr. Gayle Spencer, gspencer@illinois.edu or Dr. Beth Hoag, bhoag2@illinois.edu.