Examination of historical and current leadership approaches with an emphasis on theory to practice in leadership. Satisfies Volunteer Core Requirement: (AOC)

Theoretical underpinnings based on servant leadership and the development of a servant leader; servant leadership in business, education and foundations; servant leader responsibility; America and world leadership; and ethical considerations for leaders. A broad-based review of the primary disciplines in agriculture with an emphasis on servant leadership. Satisfies Volunteer Core Requirement: (SS)
Registration Restriction(s): Minimum student level – junior.

Application of concepts related to developing leaders for organizing and maintaining extension and community nonprofit organizations. The foundation of this course is grounded in traditional and contemporary leadership philosophies and practices, but emphasizes leadership in agricultural professions.

Exploring techniques, models and theories of supervision. Principles and best practices for leading, administering, supervising, and managing agricultural leadership, education, extension and communication organizations. Analyzing selected case studies that apply theory to practice.

Examination of theories and practical experiences of women in leadership positions. Understanding the theoretical underpinnings of women in leadership by examining literature, case studies, autobiographies and personal experiences.

Current issues.

Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 9 hours.
Registration Permission: Consent of instructor.

Other Instructors: Richards, Jennifer Kathryn | West, Molly | Ruth, Taylor Kathryne | Rampold, Shelli D.

Theoretical underpinnings based on servant leadership and the development of a servant leader; servant leadership in business, education and foundations; servant leader responsibility; America and world leadership; and ethical considerations for leaders. A broad-based review of the primary disciplines in agriculture with an emphasis on servant leadership. Credit Restriction: Students may not apply 551 towards their graduate degree requirements if they received credit for 450.
Registration Restriction(s): Graduate standing.

Theories of leadership and change. Implementing changes in order to guide successful organizations. Topics include discussion of principled leadership, organizational behavior, human diversity, and leading organizational change.

Special research and/or special reports based on supervised independent study.

Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 6 hours.
Registration Permission: Consent of instructor.

Other Instructors: Richards, Jennifer Kathryn | Rampold, Shelli D. | Ruth, Taylor Kathryne | Gill, Tom

Proactive engagement and leadership strategies. Communication strategies to manage crisis. Adaptive leadership framework.

Grading Restriction: Letter grade only. Registration Restriction: Required of and limited to Haslam Leadership Scholars.

Team-based research project focused on select issue relevant to state of Tennessee. Teams will present recommendations to university and community leaders.

Grading Restriction: Letter grade only. Registration Restriction: Required of and limited to Haslam Leadership Scholars.

Substantial scholarly, leadership, internship, service, and/or artistic endeavor representing the capstone of a student's honors undergraduate education. 

Grading Restriction: Letter grade only.
Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum of 3 hours. Registration Restriction: Limited to Haslam Leadership Scholars.