Academic Conduct, Leadership, and Ethics in Transportation (TL 789)

Instructors and Contact Information

Dr. Jill Hough, 410 Quentin Burdick Building
Phone: (701)231-8082
Email: jill.hough@ndsu.edu
Office hours: By appointment
Meeting time: Mondays 9:00-11:50 a.m.

Bulletin Description

This course focuses on leadership, ethics, and academic conduct in students' educational program, but then goes on to explore theories, concepts, and practices of leadership and ethics that students may apply to their career. Students will be exposed to irrefutable laws of leadership as well as principles for being a person of influence. They will learn theories of ethics and business ethics today focusing on transportation. They will learn how to identify ethical dilemmas and tools to assist in decision making. One outcome of the course is for students to develop and write their own personal code of conduct to apply in school and in their careers.

Course Objectives

The objective of this course is to expose students to academic conduct, principles in leadership, and theories and applications as they apply to ethics. There are ever increasing scandals in the business world and individuals are exposed to ethical dilemmas frequently. This course is designed to better equip students to become ethical leaders and help them to make more ethical decisions based upon theories and practice.

Evaluation Procedures and Criteria

Grades will be based on teh following:

The following scale will be used to assign letter grades.

Attendance

According to NDSU Policy 333, attendance in classes is expected. Class attendance is not a direct component of the course grade, but participation in class and online discussion boards accounts for 10% of the grade. Students unable to participate in class are expected to make up for it by participating in the online discussion boards. If you cannot attend a class, it is a courtesy to inform your instructor in advance if possible. Late assignments will have an automatic 10% deducted.

Course Schedule / Calendar of Events

Required Student Resources

Students must have access to a computer and the internet. The instructor's lecture notes will be made available. Additional references will be identified on the web.

Required books: 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership, by John Maxwell; Leadership Gold, by John Maxwell; Becoming a Person of Influence, by John Maxwell; and Ethics 101, by John Maxwell; – additional handouts will be made available.

Disability Statement

Any students with disabilities or other special needs, who need special accommodations in this course are invited to share these concerns or requests with the instructor and contact the Disability Services Office as soon as possible.

Academic Honesty

The academic community is operated on the basis of honesty, integrity, and fair play. NDSU Policy 335: Code of Academic Responsibility and Conduct applies to cases in which cheating, plagiarism, or other academic misconduct have occurred in an instructional context. Students found guilty of academic misconduct are subject to penalties, up to and possibly including suspension and/or expulsion. Student academic misconduct records are maintained by the Office of Registration and Records. Informational resources about academic honesty for students and instructional staff members can be found at www.ndsu.edu/academichonesty