UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDADEPARTMENT OF AEROSPACE STUDIESCOURSE SYLLABUSAir Force Leadership Studies - I (3 Credits)AFR 3231 – Spring Semester 2011Instructor: Captain Christine M. NewsomeAttachment 1: AS 300 Spring 2011 CLASS SCHEDULE100%UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDADEPARTMENT OF AEROSPACE STUDIESCOURSE SYLLABUSAir Force Leadership Studies - I (3 Credits)AFR 3231 – Spring Semester 2011Instructor: Captain Christine M. Newsome 1. Welcome back from your break! This syllabus will provide an overview of AS 300, Air Force Leadership Studies, plus details on the objectives, requirements, and evaluations.2. Expectations The purpose of the AS 300 course is to give students an overview of leadership studies. You are not expected to emerge with an in-depth knowledge of the topics covered, but are encouraged to seek further research after you’ve completed the course. Aside from the specific goals and lesson topics, this is a vehicle to help you transition into U. S. Air Force officers! The mandatory Leadership Laboratory compliments this curriculum by providing experiences in officer-type activities, giving students an opportunity to apply the leadership principles studied. 3. Course Objectives Each lesson will support one or more of the following course objectives: a. Apply listening, speaking, and writing skills in Air Force-peculiar formats and situations with accuracy, clarity, and appropriate style.b. Comprehend selected individual leadership skills and personal strengths/weaknesses as applied inan Air Force environment.c. Comprehend the responsibility and authority of an Air Force officer, the Air Force officer’s responsibilities in the counseling and feedback process, and the selected duties and responsibilities as a subordinate leader.d. Comprehend and apply concepts of ethical behavior.4. Text Booksa. United States Air Force Leadership Studies, Reserve Officer Training Corps, 2010/2011b. Principles of Leadership and Management c. The Tongue and Quill, 2004 (Available electronically via web)d. Concepts for Air Force Leadership (AFL), 20015. Course Structure This course will be presented in the form of lectures, case studies, and student presentations. Students must be prepared for class by reviewing the corresponding reading assignment found in the class schedule, Attachment 1. During this semester, students will present one briefing, have several writing assignments and participate in case studies and team activities. 6. Attendance a. A minimum of 80% attendance of scheduled classes is required for a passing grade, regardless of class standing. It is up to you to see me regarding any makeup assignments due to an absence. In addition, two tardies to class will equal one unexcused absence. Coordinate with instructor prior to being late or absent.b. Let me make this perfectly clear because there are students from many different schools with different academic calendars…you must attend 80% of the classes you are required to attend, minus the “excused” absences that you get for holidays, differences in semester start dates, etc. So if there are 15 class weeks scheduled and you have two excused for holidays, etc., then you must attend 80% of the 13 classes, or 11 classes. Remember, a minimum of 80% attendance of scheduled classes isrequired for a passing grade, regardless of class standing.5. Gradesa. You must maintain a minimum of a C grade in AFROTC. Your grade will be determined from thefollowing criteria:Graded Item Weight USF Grading ScaleAttendance/Participation 15%/15 Points 90-100 AWritten Assignments 20%/20 Points 80-89 BBriefings 15%/15 Points 70-79 CMidterm Exam 25%/25 Points 60-69 DFinal 25%/25 Points 59 or below F100%/100 Points1 b. Incompletes: Incomplete grades will be given in accordance with university policy. They will not be used for the making up of unsatisfactory or delinquent work. 6. Classroom Conduct 1 a. Your actions, speech, dress and appearance reflect upon your character and integrity. You are expected to behave like a future Air Force officer at all times. 2 b. USF Policy: No food or beverages other than water are allowed in the classroom. 1 c. When an instructor or another officer enters the classroom to begin the class, the students will call the room to attention. Once class is in session, the instructor may call the room to attention when a senior officer (Col or above) enters. Students are required to come to attention when the class is concluded. 1 d. Both the Air Force and the University of South Florida do not tolerate cheating. Those caught cheating will be subject to discipline by the AFROTC detachment and the university. 7. Nonattibution Policy In an effort to promote rich discussion and the free exchange of ideas, full freedom of expression is encouraged during all academic endeavors. Comments made by cadets, cadre or guest speakers will not be attributed to them in any public forum or to any individual likely to transmit such statements to a public forum. All such comments are off the record. 8. Civil Involvement Each cadet must report all involvements in which they were cited or charged by civil, military, or school law enforcement activities, regardless of disposition or significance within 72 hours of the involvement when it takes place during school sessions. If the involvement occurs during vacation or holidays, you must certify the form within 72 hours of your return to campus.9. Drug Abuse The Air Force will not tolerate the use, abuse, possession, or handling of any illegal drugs of any kind. Avoid all situations where drugs may be used or where you would have knowledge of their possession by others.10. Counseling During the semester, cadets must sign up for a counseling session with me. A sign upschedule will be available to all students. Once you have set an appointment, make every effort to be present for it. If you must cancel and reschedule, please do so at least 24 hours prior to your scheduled appointment. Report to the counseling session in uniform. During your appointment we will review your academic plan and discuss any questions or concerns you may have. Failure to advise the AFROTC staff of ANY changes in your academic plan (including your major) could be considered a breach of contract and may result in the loss of scholarship entitlements. I have an open door policy. While it is best to schedule an appointment, I am here to help you. Don't let a situation get out of