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Dec 08, 2024
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AGC 314 - Leadership in Agriculture Credits: 2 Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 0 Practicum Hours: 0 Work Experience: 0 Course Type: Voc/Tech The course has been designed as a leadership development course that will allow students to actively engage in a variety of industry activities in preparation for their involvement as leaders within the industry. The development and practice of leadership skills is achieved through participation in a community or professional organization. Introductory skills to successfully coordinate and conduct a business meeting will be part of the course. Competencies
- Distinguish the importance of leadership on the agricultural industry
- Explore the roles of leaders within the agricultural industry
- Analyze the impact of leadership within an agricultural business
- Differentiate between various leadership styles while discovering personal style preferences
- Develop a personal leadership philosophy
- Defend the uniqueness of agricultural leadership
- Identify agricultural leaders and their impact on the industry
- Develop an understanding of the advocacy process and its impact on public policy
- Support the diversity of the agriculture industry through identification of different leadership opportunities by interviewing various industry leaders
- Distinguish unethical behavior and the impact it has on decision making
- Examine leadership issues
- Demonstrate leadership skills through planning fall career fair and community service events
- Demonstrate how to operate a successful meeting
- Participate in leadership development activities
- Develop skills in dealing with conflict resolution
- Incorporate business tools associated with leadership
- Create a formal resume and cover letter
- Utilize proper communication standards through email and phone
- Develop interview skills
- Participate in public relation activities
- Design promotional materials
- Create a professional on-line portfolio
Competencies Revised Date: AY2023
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