I. General Information
1. Course Title:
Student Senate I
2. Course Prefix & Number:
CCST 1541
3. Course Credits and Contact Hours:
Credits: 1
Lecture Hours: 0
Lab Hours: 2
4. Course Description:
This is a first year course that provides a practical introduction to leadership. Students will study and apply the theories of leadership through the weekly Student Senate meetings, student activities, and service learning projects. This course is designed to prepare students for a lifetime of engaged, responsible, and active community involvement.
5. Placement Tests Required:
6. Prerequisite Courses:
CCST 1541 - Student Senate I
There are no prerequisites for this course.
9. Co-requisite Courses:
CCST 1541 - Student Senate I
There are no corequisites for this course.
III. Course Purpose
Other - If this course is not required in a program or is not part of the MN Transfer Curriculum, it may be used for the purpose(s) listed below:
- Liberal Arts Elective
- Technical Elective
IV. Learning Outcomes
1. College-Wide Outcomes
| College-Wide Outcomes/Competencies |
Students will be able to: |
| Demonstrate oral communication skills |
Students will demonstrate proper usage of Roberts Rules of Parliamentary Procedure during Student Senate meetings. |
| Demonstrate interpersonal communication skills |
Students will adequately defend their opinion and build and maintain productive relationships. |
| Apply ethical principles in decision-making |
Students will participate in Student Senate decisions. |
| Work as a team member to achieve shared goals |
Students will prepare group presentations and conduct team building activities. |
2. Course Specific Outcomes - Students will be able to achieve the following measurable goals upon completion of
the course:
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Expected Outcome
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MnTC
Goal Area
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Demonstrate professional behaviors throughout all Student Senate activities.
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Demonstrate a positive attitude, seeking out new learning experiences, and accepting constructive criticism.
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Comply with Student Senate Constitutions and Bylaws.
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Demonstrate appropriate communication techniques. |
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Complete Service Learning Project including a written report.
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Demonstrate the use of proper time management. |
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Communicate project and activity progress to Executive Officers and Student Senate in timely fashion.
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V. Topical Outline
Listed below are major areas of content typically covered in this course.
2. Laboratory/Studio Sessions
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I. Roberts Rules of Parliamentary Procedure
A. Creating and following a meeting agenda.
B. Making effective motions.
C. Amending a motion.
II. Student Senate Constitution
A. Student Senate purpose.
B. Membership requirements
C. Quorum and voting.
Meetings and delegated powers.
III. Student Senate Strategic Plan
A. Student Senate values
B. Student Senate mission
C. Student Senate vision and role.
Complete a service Learning project, including a written report on the student’s experience.
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Develop a leadership philosophy. |
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Participate in Student Senate Strategic Planning. |
I. General Information
1. Course Title:
Student Senate I
2. Course Prefix & Number:
CCST 1541
3. Course Credits and Contact Hours:
Credits: 1
Lecture Hours: 0
Lab Hours: 2
4. Course Description:
This is a first year course that provides a practical introduction to leadership. Students will study and apply the theories of leadership through the weekly Student Senate meetings, student activities, and service learning projects. This course is designed to prepare students for a lifetime of engaged, responsible, and active community involvement.
5. Placement Tests Required:
6. Prerequisite Courses:
CCST 1541 - Student Senate I
There are no prerequisites for this course.
9. Co-requisite Courses:
CCST 1541 - Student Senate I
There are no corequisites for this course.
II. Transfer and Articulation
III. Course Purpose
3. Other - If this course does NOT meet criteria for #1 or #2 above, it may be used for the purpose(s) selected below:
- Liberal Arts Elective
- Technical Elective
IV. Learning Outcomes
1. College-Wide Outcomes
| College-Wide Outcomes/Competencies |
Students will be able to: |
| Demonstrate oral communication skills |
Students will demonstrate proper usage of Roberts Rules of Parliamentary Procedure during Student Senate meetings. |
| Demonstrate interpersonal communication skills |
Students will adequately defend their opinion and build and maintain productive relationships. |
| Apply ethical principles in decision-making |
Students will participate in Student Senate decisions. |
| Work as a team member to achieve shared goals |
Students will prepare group presentations and conduct team building activities. |
2. Course Specific Outcomes - Students will be able to achieve the following measurable goals upon completion of
the course:
|
Expected Outcome
|
MnTC
Goal Area
|
|
Demonstrate professional behaviors throughout all Student Senate activities.
|
|
|
Demonstrate a positive attitude, seeking out new learning experiences, and accepting constructive criticism.
|
|
|
Comply with Student Senate Constitutions and Bylaws.
|
|
|
Demonstrate appropriate communication techniques. |
|
|
Complete Service Learning Project including a written report.
|
|
|
Demonstrate the use of proper time management. |
|
|
Communicate project and activity progress to Executive Officers and Student Senate in timely fashion.
|
|
V. Topical Outline
Listed below are major areas of content typically covered in this course.
2. Laboratory/Studio Sessions
|
I. Roberts Rules of Parliamentary Procedure
A. Creating and following a meeting agenda.
B. Making effective motions.
C. Amending a motion.
II. Student Senate Constitution
A. Student Senate purpose.
B. Membership requirements
C. Quorum and voting.
Meetings and delegated powers.
III. Student Senate Strategic Plan
A. Student Senate values
B. Student Senate mission
C. Student Senate vision and role.
Complete a service Learning project, including a written report on the student’s experience.
|
|
Develop a leadership philosophy. |
|
Participate in Student Senate Strategic Planning. |