Curriculum Document

Academic Dept.: M.E.T.S. School Document Number: TECH04-12

Document Author: J. R. Johnson Approved by School: April 5, 2004

Date: 2/11/2004 CEP Review:

Type of Document: Addition X Deletion_ Revisions_ Senate Approval:

Select Section A or B for this document

A. Check All Items That Apply to this Form 40 Addition, Deletion or Revision .(attach form)

Addition of a: new course_, existing course offered at another campus X .

Deletion of a: course_.

Revision of a: course number_, course title_, semesters offered_, credit or type of credit_, course attributes_ (pass/not pass, repeatable for credit, credit by exam, designator, special fees, and approval to enroll), instructional hours_, prerequisite_, description of course content_, or transfer of course from one department to another_.

Document Subject: Add OLS 485 Leadership for Team Development to the PUC master course list.

Justification: The course, currently offered at W. Lafayette, is needed here. Specific feedback from the OLS Advisory Board is that OLS graduates MUST be able to work in, understand, and lead teams. Teams are now the predominant form of organizational structure in use today. This course answers this need by providing students with the skills to understand teams, be able to work more effectively in teams, and to lead teams.

Current: None

Proposed:

OLS 485 Leadership for Team Development
Class 3, cr. 3. Prerequisite: OLS 375 and 376.
An in-depth study of self-directed work teams and team processes in the work setting with a view to understanding team functions under varying task conditions. Especially emphasized will be the leadership of teams for effective performance and maximum member satisfaction. This course deals extensively with maintenance and task behaviors of team members.

Impact on Students : New course will provide students with skills to lead teams and to understand team processes.

Impact on Other Academic Departments : None

Summary of Discussions with Other Academic Department:

Impact on University Resources: None. No resources required.

Impact on General Education Requirements: In addition to the above, this course develops basic academic skills, provides general knowledge, and promotes life-long learning.