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Active as of Fall Semester 2010
I. General Information
1. Course Title:
Student Senate II
2. Course Prefix & Number:
CCST 1542
3. Course Credits and Contact Hours:
Credits: 1
4. Course Description:
This second year course 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 1542 - Student Senate II
There are no prerequisites for this course.
9. Co-requisite Courses:
CCST 1542 - Student Senate II
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 |
Demonstrate proper usage of Roberts Rules of Parliamentary Procedure during Student Senate meetings. |
Demonstrate interpersonal communication skills |
Defend their opinion and build and maintain productive relationships. |
Apply ethical principles in decision-making |
Participate in Student Senate decisions and will be involved in the Minnesota State College Student Association regional meetings and conferences. |
Work as a team member to achieve shared goals |
Prepare group presentations and conduct team building activities. Students will serve on at least one student activity/leadership committee or CLC standing committee per a semester. |
2. Course Specific Outcomes - Students will be able to achieve the following measurable goals upon completion of
the course:
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
1. Roberts Rules of Parliamentary Procedure
- Debating.
- Point of order, point of privilege, and point of information.
- Forming a committee.
- Withdraw or modifying a motion.
2. Student Senate Bylaws
- Election policy.
- Duties of the officers.
- Duties of the senators.
- Vacancy, removal, and misconduct.
Club and advisor policy.
3. Student Senate Strategic Plan
Student Senate action plans.
A service Learning project, including a written report on the student’s experience, will be a part of the course requirements.
I. General Information
1. Course Title:
Student Senate II
2. Course Prefix & Number:
CCST 1542
3. Course Credits and Contact Hours:
Credits: 1
4. Course Description:
This second year course 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 1542 - Student Senate II
There are no prerequisites for this course.
9. Co-requisite Courses:
CCST 1542 - Student Senate II
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 |
Demonstrate proper usage of Roberts Rules of Parliamentary Procedure during Student Senate meetings. |
Demonstrate interpersonal communication skills |
Defend their opinion and build and maintain productive relationships. |
Apply ethical principles in decision-making |
Participate in Student Senate decisions and will be involved in the Minnesota State College Student Association regional meetings and conferences. |
Work as a team member to achieve shared goals |
Prepare group presentations and conduct team building activities. Students will serve on at least one student activity/leadership committee or CLC standing committee per a semester. |
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
1. Roberts Rules of Parliamentary Procedure
- Debating.
- Point of order, point of privilege, and point of information.
- Forming a committee.
- Withdraw or modifying a motion.
2. Student Senate Bylaws
- Election policy.
- Duties of the officers.
- Duties of the senators.
- Vacancy, removal, and misconduct.
Club and advisor policy.
3. Student Senate Strategic Plan
Student Senate action plans.
A service Learning project, including a written report on the student’s experience, will be a part of the course requirements.