Course Syllabus
Contact Information
Course Details
For a list of course activities, scroll to the bottom of this page.
Course Prerequisites
Students should have already taken AMGT 5013 Overview of Arts Management and Entrepreneurship.
Course Materials
For Purchase
- Emergent Strategy: Shaping Change, Changing Worlds by adrienne maree brown
- HBR 10 Must Reads on Leadership Coursepack
Available Through the Library
- The art of the turnaround: Creating and maintaining healthy arts organizations by Michael M. Kaiser
- Important: While we will use this book frequently, you do not need to purchase it. It is available as an unlimited eBook through the OU Library at the link above. Be sure to log in with your OU 4x4/NetID and OU password.
Grades
Breakdown
| Activity | Description | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Case Study Discussions | You will create a post responding to a prompt that will guide a discussion of the application of concepts to a real-world scenario. You will discuss concepts, give examples, and cite sources where appropriate. You will also engage with peers through critiques or extensions of ideas. | 40% |
| Participation | You must either attend the Live Session synchronously or post to the attached fishbowl discussion board. | 20% |
| Wiki Contributions | You will write articles explaining how the weeks' leadership articles apply to the arts/arts management based on the prompt. You will be asked to contribute throughout the semester as you would like, but you will only have full responsibility for the final product for your chosen topic(s). | 20% |
| Final Project | During the last week, you will create a leadership development plan to be uploaded to Canvas and your ePortfolio. | 20% |
| Total | 100% |
Scale
| Percentage | Letter Grade |
|---|---|
| 90–100% | A |
| 80–89% | B |
| 70–79% | C |
| 60–69% | D |
| Below 60% | F |
Course Components
Module Overviews
Each Module Overview page will contain some introductory text to help you to contextualize your learning, learning objectives for the module, and a checklist of things you will need to complete within the module.
Resources
Each week, you will have resources which may include readings and videos. These will give you the foundational information needed to be prepared for the Live Sessions, Case Study Discussions, and Wiki Assignments.
Case Study Discussions
You will propose applications of your learning to a real-world case study or your own career and critique the responses of classmates. This refining and application process will help you to transfer your learning into real-world/work situations you might encounter.
Wiki Contributions
With a peer partner, you will write an article explaining how the leadership principles taught apply specifically in the arts and arts management. You will also contribute regularly to the articles of your peers by suggesting edits. This is meant to be a collaborative building of a knowledge base that will help you to collectively consolidate and apply the learning from the course. Please sign up for a topic as soon as possible on the page provided in the Start Here module, as the topics are first-come, first-served.
Live Sessions
During the Live Sessions, we will discuss concepts, define themes, and introduce the case study. This will help you to expand your learning and prepare you to apply the resources to real-world scenarios. You will also get the opportunity to share your personal experiences and engage in peer learning. If you can’t attend, you may participate in a “fishbowl” discussion board as a make-up assignment.
Final Project
During the last week, you will create a leadership development plan to be uploaded to Canvas and your ePortfolio. This will build on the work you have done throughout the course.
Course Policies
Communication
Please contact me via email, phone or text at (415) 350-6479. I will reply within 12 hours Monday-Friday and within 48 hours over the weekend.
I prefer to be addressed by my first name, Amy. My role in this course is guide, facilitator and sometimes host. Each member of the class brings expertise, knowledge and experience that contributes to our "community of practice," so I do not expect that I am always the "smartest person in the room." In this classroom, we each contribute to the learning environment.
As an extrovert, I think out loud. However, I have learned that there are times for extroverts to step back and make room. For those of us who might be more introverted, I invite you to step forward. We can make space for everyone by listening to hear, forming our responses before stating them out loud, and using both our verbal and written voice to communicate our contributions to class discussions.
Feedback
I provide written feedback and grades within one week of activity and assignment submission. Feedback will reflect my thoughts and ideas from the dual lenses of professionalism and academic excellence. When I offer observations and suggestions, it is with the intention of increasing the clarity of your work.
Late Policy
As with a professional job, I expect that you will reach out to me by email or text if you are running late on an assignment. I consider these communications as a demonstration of professionalism. Within the first 24 hours, your work will not receive any point deductions. After the first 24 hours, your work will receive an automatic point deduction for each consecutive day that it is late. All work does need to be completed because our assignments build on each other.
Plagiarism
Plagiarism is unacceptable in academic, professional or creative settings. Citing all sources indicates that you have conducted research to support your ideas and proposals. Including other people's words and images in your work is helpful when you do it honestly and correctly. When you don't, it's plagiarism. Taking credit for other people's work, when it is not your own, is not only unethical, it is stealing.
For more information about plagiarism, watch this video and then take this short course offered by University Libraries.
University Academic Policies and Student Support
Land Acknowledgement
Long before the University of Oklahoma was established, the land on which the University now resides was the traditional home of the “Hasinais” Caddo Nation and “Kirikirʔi:s” Wichita & Affiliated Tribes.
We acknowledge this territory once also served as a hunting ground, trade exchange point, and migration route for the Apache, Comanche, Kiowa and Osage nations. Today, 39 tribal nations dwell in the state of Oklahoma as a result of settler and colonial policies that were designed to assimilate Native people.
The University of Oklahoma recognizes the historical connection our university has with its indigenous community. We acknowledge, honor and respect the diverse Indigenous peoples connected to this land. We fully recognize, support and advocate for the sovereign rights of all of Oklahoma’s 39 tribal nations. This acknowledgment is aligned with our university’s core value of creating a diverse and inclusive community. It is an institutional responsibility to recognize and acknowledge the people, culture and history that make up our entire OU Community.
Course Catalog
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Student Handbook
Please familiarize yourself with the OU Student Handbook.
Student Support Services
OU offers a variety of services to support students. For more information, please refer to the Student Support Module in your Orientation course.
Online Library
Access digital materials and other resources at OU Libraries.
Copyright Statement and Privacy Information
Sessions of this course may be recorded or live-streamed. These recordings are the intellectual property of the individual faculty member and may not be shared or reproduced without the explicit, written consent of the faculty member. In addition, the privacy rights of others such as students, guest lecturers, and providers of copyrighted material displayed in the recording may be of concern. Students may not share any course recordings with individuals not enrolled in the class or upload them to any other online environment.
Academic Integrity
As a member of the OU community, it is your responsibility to protect your educational investment by knowing and following the rules. The Student Code is available from the Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs and is contained in the Student's Guide to Academic Integrity.
Academic honesty is incredibly important in this course. Cheating is strictly prohibited at the University of Oklahoma because it devalues the degree you are working hard to get. Should you know of someone else engaging in academic misconduct, please report it to your instructor or directly to the Office of Academic Integrity. Your instructor has a professional obligation to report academic misconduct.
In addition to the course conduct policies outlined by your professor in the Course Syllabus in the online classroom, please review the Graduate Student Handbook.
Religious Observance
It is the policy of the University to excuse the absences of students that result from religious observances and to reschedule examinations and additional required classwork that may fall on religious holidays, without penalty. [See Faculty Handbook 3.15.2].
Reasonable Accommodation for Disabilities
The Accessibility and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) is committed to supporting students with disabilities to ensure that they can enjoy equal access to all components of their education. This includes your academics, housing, and community events. Please review OU's Accessibility Policy.
If you are experiencing a disability or a mental/medical health condition that has a significant impact on one or more life functions, you can receive accommodations to provide equal access. Possible disabilities include but are not limited to learning disabilities, AD(H)D, mental health, and chronic health. Additionally, we support students with temporary medical conditions (broken wrist, shoulder surgery, etc.) and pregnancy.
To discuss potential accommodations, please contact the ADRC at 730 College Avenue, (phone) 405-325-3852, or adrc@ou.edu.
Title IX Resources
For any concerns regarding gender-based discrimination, sexual harassment, sexual misconduct, stalking, or intimate partner violence, the University offers a variety of resources, including advocates on-call 24/7, counseling services, mutual no-contact orders, scheduling adjustments, and disciplinary sanctions against the perpetrator. To learn more or to report an incident, please contact the Institutional Equity Office (M-F, from 8-5, at 405-325-3546) or OU Advocates (available 24/7 at 405-615-0013).
Adjustments for Pregnancy/Childbirth-Related Issues
Should you need modifications or adjustments to your course requirements because of documented pregnancy-related or childbirth-related issues, please contact your instructor as soon as possible to discuss your options. Generally, modifications will be made where medically necessary and similar in scope to accommodations based on temporary disability. Learn more about the rights of pregnant and parenting students by consulting the FAQ sheets provided by the Institutional Equity Office.
Mental Health Support Services
If you are experiencing any mental health issues that are impacting your academic performance, counseling is available at the University Counseling Center (UCC). The Center is located on the second floor of the Goddard Health Center, at 620 Elm Rm. 201, Norman, OK 73019. To schedule an appointment, call 405-325-2911. For more information, please visit the University Counseling Center.
Final Exam Preparation Period
Pre-finals week will be defined as the seven calendar days before the first day of finals. Faculty may cover new course material throughout this week. For specific provisions of the policy please refer to OU's Final Exam Preparation Period policy.
Required Policies for Students On Campus
Emergency Protocol
During an emergency, there are official university procedures that will maximize your safety.
Severe Weather: If you receive an OU Alert to seek refuge or hear a tornado siren that signals severe weather:
- Look for severe weather refuge location maps located inside most OU buildings near the entrances
- Seek refuge inside a building. Do not leave one building to seek shelter in another building that you deem safer. If outside, get into the nearest building.
- Go to the building’s severe weather refuge location. If you do not know where that is, go to the lowest level possible and seek refuge in the innermost room. Avoid outside doors and windows.
- Get in, Get Down, Cover Up.
- Wait for official notice to resume normal activities.
Additional information about severe weather preparedness is available through the Department of Campus Safety's Emergency Management Division.
OU-Norman Campus: Tornado Refuge Protocol
Severe Weather Preparedness Video
Armed Subject/Campus Intruder
If you receive an OU Alert to shelter-in-place due to an active shooter or armed intruder situation or you hear what you perceive to be gunshots:
- Avoid: If you believe you can get out of the area without encountering the armed individual, move quickly towards the nearest building exit, move away from the building, and call 911.
- Deny: If you cannot flee, move to an area that can be locked or barricaded, turn off lights, silence devices, spread out, and formulate a plan of attack if the shooter enters the room.
- Defend: As a last resort fight to defend yourself. For more information, visit:
OU's Emergency Preparedness site
Shots Fire on Campus Procedure
Fire Alarm/General Emergency
If you receive an OU Alert that there is danger inside or near the building, or the fire alarm inside the building activates:
- Leave the building. Do not use the elevators.
- Know at least two building exits.
- Assist those who may need help.
- Proceed to the emergency assembly area.
- Once safely outside, Notify first responders of anyone who may still be inside the building due to mobility issues.
- Wait for official notice before attempting to re-enter the building.
Course Summary:
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