University
of Wisconsin
LA CROSSE
TO: Students Enrolled in POL 250
FROM:
Professor Pam Rodgers
Political Science/Public Administration
SUBJECT: Requirements for Successful Completion of POL 250 "Applied Practical Governance"
I
have attached a copy of the course description (Form LX-138) of the POL 250
course in which you are enrolled, The course requirements include:
-membership on the Student Senate or RHAC
-attendance/participation
at related meetings
-complete a short research paper (2-3 pages, word
processed) describing your participation, what
learned, what you got out of the experience, etc. (In
other words, an evaluation of your learning)
-turn
in the research paper to me (421A Wimberly Hall office or my 422 Wimberly
mailbox) on
If
you have any questions about course requirements or anything else give me a
call at 785-6645.
Course
Description and Outline
Dept-
POL
No.- 250
Title: Applied Practical Governance
Cr. 1
Official Catalog Description:
Provides
practical experience in the various styles and techniques of consensual
governance. Open to any university student who serves in the UW-L Student
Association Student Senate or the Residence Hall Association Council.
Pass-fail grading. Repeatable for a maximum of four credits.
Objectives
of the Course:
To assist students in the development of essential skills including, Communication, leadership, debate, parliamentary procedure, and judgment. The experience enhances an understanding of the functions and processes of governance and provides an understanding of the practical dynamics of consensus-building and compromise with the university and university system.
Outline of course content:
Student
responsibilities include:
--attendance
at weekly UW-LSA Student Senate meetings or Residence Hall Association Council
meetings (3 absences will result in removal)
--fulfillment
of any committee assignments
--adherence
to UW-LSA constitutional guidelines/RHAC guidelines
--completion
of a written evaluation of the student government
experience (to be reviewed by the faculty of the Department of Political Science)
Instructional methods and evaluation procedures usually employed:
Evaluation
procedures:--fulfillment of responsibilities within student govt.
--review of writing assignment
Instructional
pattern: (Based on 16
week semester)
______Lecture
of discussion (#class hrs/wk)
______Supervised
laboratory or studio
__X___Other scheduled or required activity
Principal Activity(ies) usually required of Undergraduate-level students:
--attend
and participate in weekly meetings
--submission
of paper evaluating the experience
UNIVERSITY
OF WISCONSIN-LA. CROSSE:
REQUEST
FOR ADDITION, DELETION, OR REVISION OF CATALOG MATERIAL
Instructions: Attach an LX 139 for undergraduate and graduate courses (except
general education courses). Forward
20
For
General Education courses complete both sides of this form and forward 16 copies
to the
Use
only official departmental abbreviations as listed in the Catalog.
Obtain
appropriate signatures in “Approval” section
ORIGINAL
MUST BE YELLOW. Please use white
paper for all copies
DEPT. POL
COURSE NUMBER 250
COURSE
TITLE Applied Practical Governance
1 Semester Credits
2/23/94 Date Prepared
Fall
1994 Effective Date
Provides
practical experience in the various styles and techniques of consensual
governance. Open to any university student who serves in the UW-L Student
Association Student Senate or the Residence Hall Association Council. Pass-fail
grading.
Repeatable
for a maximum of four credits.
Pattern
of Instructional Time
14 Number of weeks class meets
Number
of class hours per week in:
___
Regular class format
___
Supervised laboratory or studio
2
Regular or scheduled out of class activities
Type
of Course
X Undergraduate
General Education Graduate
Combined U/G