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aster ofArts in
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Augsburg
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1989-1990
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-- John Gardner
Augsburg ollege
731 21 t A enue South
Minneapolis, MN 55454
612/330-1786
IJnformation Sessions
Individua ls interest din the l<tsler of Arls in L ader-!1ip program
at Augsburg ollcgc are encouraged to 11lle...
Show more aster ofArts in Leadership Augsburg College 1989-1990 . ... -- John Gardner Augsburg ollege 731 21 t A enue South Minneapolis, MN 55454 612/330-1786 IJnformation Sessions Individua ls interest din the l<tsler of Arls in L ader-!1ip program at Augsburg ollcgc are encouraged to 11llend an inform<1tion sessil n . Thes free, two-hour essit1n arc sch duled at various times prior to the beginning of a h trimester. Please call the Graduate Program Office (330-1786) to receive further details or to register for one of these information sessions: Saturday, October 21, 1989 9:00 - 11:00 AM Saturday, February 24, 1990 9:00 - 11:00 AM Saturday, April 21, 1990 9:00 - 11:00 AM Thursday, May 24, 1990 6:00 - 8:00 PM Thursday, June 21, 1990 6:00 - 8:00 PM Tuesday, July 17, 1990 6:00 - 8:00 PM For more information write or call: Graduate Program Office Augsburg College 731 21st Avenue South Minneapolis, MN 55454 6U/330-1786 Information Sessions ....... . ................ . . . . . ... .. . . . . . 2 Calendar for 1989-90 ........ .. . .. .......... ............... . 4 Introduction to the Master of Arts in Leadership ........... . .. .. 6 Leadership Development Model ............. . ... . ..... . ... .. 7 Curriculum Design .. .. ..... .. . .. ...... .... ... .. ..... . .... . 9 Course Descriptions ......... ...... . .. . . . . .. ....... . .. .... . 10 Graduate Faculty ........... . ......... . .. .. . . .. ... .. ..... . 12 Library . ............. . ............ .... ... ................ 12 Accreditation and Affiliations ...... . ......... ............... 12 Student Support Services ......... ..... . ... ... . . . . . ....... . 13 Student Rights . .. ..... .... . .... .......... . .... .... . ...... 13 Admission Requirements .................. ... . ... . .. . ..... 14 Application Procedures .. . ...... ..... .. . .... ........... .. .. 14 Deadlines ........ . ...... . . . .............. ... , .. . . . ... . . . . 14 Evaluation Standards ....... . .. . .... . ...... .. . ........ .. . . . 15 Academic Policies .................. . .. . ... ... .. ......... . . 16 Fee and Payment Schedule ................. . .. ........... . 17 Financial Aid . ............................ .. . ... . ..... ... . 18 About Augsburg ............... .... . .. . . .. ................ 19 Campus Map . ... . .. . ... . ......... .. ...... ....... ... .... . 20 Campus Location ............. ..... .. . .. .. . . .... . ... .. .... 21 Faculty and Administration ................ . ... . ........... 22 Advisory Council to the Graduate Program .... . .... .......... 24 Jllaster of Arts in Leadership 1989-90 Calendar Saturday Schedule: 8:30 - Noon and 1:15 - 4:45 PM Thursday Schedule: 6:00 - 7:30 PM and 8:00 - 9:30 PM Fall, 1989 Monday, August 14 Tuesday, September 5 Thursday, Sep tember 7 Saturday September 9 Monday, September 11 . " Ap plication Deadline Orientation/Registration Classes Begin Leader. hi p Practicum Last day to register and/or drop class without record notation Classes Meet Saturday, September 16 Classes Meet Thursday, September 21 Saturday, September 23 Leadership Practicum Classes Meet Saturday, September 30 Classes Meet Thursday, October 5 Classes Meet Saturday, October 14* Thursday, October 19* Classes Meet Classes Meet SClturday, October 21* Classes Meet Thursday, October 26 Thursday, November 2 Leadership Practicum Classes Meet Saturday, November 4 Classes Meet Thursday, November 9 Classes Meet-Last day Saturday, November 18 to withdraw from class Last Class Saturday, December 2 Final Grades Due Monday, December 18 *denotes one week period between classes Attendance Policy Ea h la ·s meet for s vcn Saturdcy sessio ns a nd . ix 11rnr day session . Sine · it i. in the la. sn < m that l cide rs hip is ues are presl'nted, discussed ;md anal 1zed, rcgul,1 r al te nd. nee is high ly important , nd hmlid b unsidered a re pan ·ibility, not only to o ne's s If, but to on 's cla smM s a n Lhe our e in tructo r. Irregular attendance may, at the discretion of the instructor, adversely affect one's grade. Winter, 1990 Wcdnc d, y, Jan uary 3 Thursday, January 4 Saturday, January 6 Monday, January 8 rie ntal ion / Registrnlion Classes Begin Leadership Practicum Last day to register and/or drop class without record notation Classes Meet Saturday, January 13 Classes Meet Thursday, January 18 Classes Meet Saturday, January 27 Thursday, February 1 Classes Meet Silturday, February 10 Classes Meet Classes Meet Thursd av, February 15 Thursday, February 22 Leadership Practicum Classes Meet Saturdily, February 24 Classes Meet Thursday, March 1 Classes Meet-Last day to Saturday, Milrch 10 withdraw from class Thursday, March 15 Classes Meet Saturday, Milrch 24* Classes Meet Saturday, March 31* Last Class Final Grades Due Monday, A11 ril 9 *denotes one week period between classes Spring, 1990 Tuesday, April 3 Thursday, April 5 Silturday, Ap ril 7 Monday, April 9 Orientation/Registration Classes Begin Leadership Practicum last day to register and/or drop class without record notation Classes Meet Thursday, April 12 Classes Meet Saturday, April 21 Classes Meet Thursd(ly, April 26 Classes Meet Saturday, May 5 Thursday, May 10 Classes Meet Leadership Practicum Thursday, May 17 Classes Meet Saturday, May 19 Thursday, May 24 Classes Meet Classes Meet-Last day to withdraw from class aturd ay, June 2 Classes Meet Thursday, June 7 SatL1rday, June 16* Classes Meet Saturday, June 23* Last Class Final Grades Due Monday, July 2 *denotes one week p eriod between classes 6Jntroduction to the Master ofArts in Leadership Developing Leade1·s for Organizations and the Community The !faster of Arts in Lead rship re pond l the I ad r hip d ·velopm nt need of profit and not-for-profit organizations. While differ nt in lru lur and purpo e, m t organizati n eek I· aders with th fol lowin qualiti : • a vision which is ethically and morally responsible, extending beyond immediate concerns; • an understanding of how change occurs and affects the immediate nvironment; • a sensitivity to the mpl x problems organizations face, and an ability to achieve soluti ns consistent with an organization's mission; • the abil ity to motivate and inspire individuals and groups to work tow, rd a common goal; and • the ability to effectively represent the organization both internally and externally. The .J, stcr of Arl in Leader ·hip prnvides a m n b , whi h individuals aspiring to enhan c their leadership skill may discover and r fine the '· and th r abilities and aw< nm es fundamental to effective leadership. Acconunodating the Full-Time Work Schedule Th la t r f Arts in Leadership program i de ign d L meet the n d · <md pref r nc s of working adu lts. The program is based on the assumption that the men and women who enroll are employed, self-disciplined and well-motivated individuals who seek a balance ()f cla room experience, group interaction and individual study. ~ach course is, therefore, divided into periods f tudy, gr(lup fhrt and la. prepardion. To accommodate this format for learning, each cla meet · on alternate Sahird, y fo.r thre and ne half hour and alternate Thursday evening· for one and on hal hours. leadership Development Model he Master of Arts in Leadership program promote lead r hip, a pro ess which 1) in pires cooperation among people who mu l compete for Umited resour es, 2) prom()te. productivity within a nd beyond the organization and 3) works t ward progr ·ss. To a compli h thi , individual aspiring to positions of lead rship must poss ss three k y attributes: a ens of vi ion, the abi.IHy to per ·u d and the, biJity to direct action. Underlying the e <1ltribu t i a broad range of abilitie and< waren sses. These <bilities and awarenesses, outlined in the diagram n page 7, s rv a p ifi outcomes for th Master of Arts in Leadership. Augsburg's model of I ader hip dev •lopme.nt i d signed t a ·ess, prom tc, enhanc and refin these capabilities within the individual. Leadership Development Model /~ / \ Creative • nda l Lo ng-le rm pers pe li ve Y:lt,>xibilll y Adaptability lr111ovati\1e11ess aw, rcness • • "rwin.mni •11t,1I a\.varencs . . 1i l ~r.rnc or • • • • Effe live • Di pl omari c • abil ity Effective team memb >r ! nterpersunal Ap prl;'ci. tinn u( sit uational sensitivity Rik Ded ive Ass umptive • • C urio ily A hicvern ent motivation • ' if-este •m • · f~ ·c live • • • clfo nfid nee A11<1l)'lic11 l a b il ity • Abilit y to • think cril ica lly Understand ing of research Ab il ity lo manage connict A ppr •ela tion fo r ultural Effecti ve · pe11ker d iffemnc cnmp lexit • liste n •r writer phi loso phirn l Cul tucally Aware ommunicat ive r·elig iuu a nd • Fa~ i lit for Pers uasion O rientation toward Action Se nse of Vi ion • dirfet n es World·vicw per. peclive lblenrnce of indi vidual d iffcrences Community of Learners Ess nti.a l to the goals of th Master of Arts in Lead ership is participali n in a community of I arner . Learning can b enh, need when the stud nt is involved in a stab! immunity that pr vide opportunity and n uragem · nt for active participation both in and out of the classro m. Thi community will be enri hed by the pres n of men and wom en who bring to the program a vari ty of work and life exp ri n e . To facil itat th i kind f community interaction, Augsburg ' ncourages gradual stud · nts to make LLS of colleg faciliti .s u h as th library, meeting room and college center; to take the opportun it y of having ·ha red menls and off e br ak. ;to parlicipat in option al lunchtimes minars; and t , ttend th r college acti vities uch as nrnsi and dramatic presentations and athletic events. Leadership Practicum . ,. Ma ter of Arts in Leadersh ip students e nroll in a half ourse all d "Leadership Pra ticum ." Student. ar r 1uired t enroll in th is professional assessment ;md development course fo r ix term d uring their graduate work at Augsburg. Upt n completion of lh entire practicum , tudimt r eive a half cour ·e red it. In ach term, one Saturday and one Thursday evening are devoted to "Leadership Practicum ." Early in the program a major component of this practicum is a fullday professional assessment to determine students' abilities and p oten tial 1 Jative to each of the outcomes of the Leadership Oevelopm nt Model (see page 7). Assessment instruments in lude paper and pen i1 i:xercise ilnd simulati n and grol1 p e p · riences. r lluwing the as ssment student meet individually with a trnined asse sor who pr vid guidance in p 1· o.nal goal etling and in th e reation of a professiom1l development pl<l n r ''bl ue print :• In subsequent terms "Lendershi p Practicum" includes works h ps designed !o meet th ne cl (th , tudents in the following areas: ·ommunication kills, sdf-assessmenl mea:mP , group proces e , and other prof i nal developm nt l pies id ntified b graduate students and staff. "Leadership Practicum" concludes with a fin al assessment followed by an individual meeting with a trained assessor. The Master of Arts in Leadership program is composed of 12 courses. Each course unites two or more liberal arts disciplines, en ourages pursuit of the d signated outcomes, and uses a vari ty of learni ng techn ique approprial to <1dull learners. lnstTuctional t -hniques .ir VMied, such as a e tudy, d bate, written a nd ora l pr s nl<1lions and group activity. These t liniqu , which have had demonstrated u es in advan ed ourses, develop targeted I adersh ip abililie · and under. landings. ontinual reinfo.rc m · nl oc ms as students employ th s capacitie in mul tiple ourses. Students Me en ouraged to se abilities and understandings as cm ·-disciplinar and to see content area · a inlegrat d. The very form of the prngrnm reflect the vi w that lhe world in which w op mt i omplcx and that dea ling with it successfull y requires well dt-vcloped integTative ability. Required Courses Include: ML 510 ML590 ML591 ML 592 ML500 Foundations of Leadership (to be taken during one of the first three trimesters) Thesis-Research Seminar I Thesis-Research Seminar II (These two seminars are to be taken in a student's last two consecutive terms.) Thesis Consultation (a half course to be taken simultaneously with ML591 and in the term in which the thesis is completed) Leadership Practicum (a half course which spans six trimesters) Students are required to complete eight additional courses chosen from the following courses: ML 511 Creativity and th e Problem-Solving Process Self-Identity, Values and Personal Growth ML 520 ML 521 Methods of Critical Thought ML 530 Ethics in Communication Th Dynamics of hange ML 531 I olitics, History and Leadership ML 540 ML 545 Analytical Reasoning for Qualitative Decisions ML 550 Decision-Making Technology ML 560 Developing a Multi-Cultural Perspective Other courses as added D]ourse Descriptions MC. 510 Foundation of Leadership lntroducti n t the oncept of 1 ader hip, pr viding an histori al and philo ophi al framework for the progra m . Thi the nAtme and purp >se f lead 1" hip fr m a v<lriet < nd pers pectives. The rol of th liberal arts, vari u ·tyle , m thod of res arch and inquiry. student out mnes and progra m expectation are amin d . ML 511 Creativity and th e Prob! m-Solving Process E plor<i tion of a-ea tivity rom the per pe ti ve of trad itional , sthe L-i · as well , c nt mporar ' orga nizational thinking . Th ' · cour e uses er alivity a , method and it exa min ·s t · hnique for ( lving problem s in orga11izalions, fo r nh i'l n ing innovation, <1 nd for eeking an int grativ world-vie1 . ML 520 Self-Identity, Values and Personal Growth Ludy of U1e oncept of If-identity, value c nd p r · a related to profess ional and personal life. Thi C() Ul'S ma mploy p y h Jo ice I, philo "(>phi , I, , nd theolog ica l p rs pectives Lo explore the rol of the individual In the I, rger so ial ontext. Major topic in Jud th > cquis ition, development and ev lution of self- identity and values, the lnflue nc >f s rol , , nd th relationship to spiritual growth. ML 521 Methods of Cdtical Thought Investigation f the pro s e of criti al thinking drawing fr 111 philo phy and other di ip line . Thi· ours fo u son the relati 11ships between ideas a nd th expre ion nd appli at ion of ideas. Students, pply d ial ctical processes in the -ffective fo rmation, pre nlation and LIS f ideas in rga nizationa l structures. ML 530 Ethics in Communication lnterdi ciplinary study of ethics and c mmunication through the in\lestigation of a variety of ethical pers pe tives within human ommunic, lion. Thi course places pcu·ticul11r, ttenti n on the use 1111d abu e of communicati n in politi , advertising and interp rsonal r lationships. It mpha iz a ensitivity to ethicaJ o nflicts which ri e in social , nd organ izational settings. ML 531 The Dynamics of Change Examination f th processe by which change occurs. This course applies economic , nd sociological theories to such critical social i sues a human <111d na tural resource management. Emphasis is on identifying the need fo.r change, the m ans of initiating it and the ada ptation of social gr o ups to ch anije. ML 540 Politics, History and Leadership Ana lys is f the political a ·pects f n <1 tio n-sta t sa nd o ther rgan iz<ltions. This course Io u es on th p r e s f a hi ving individual . g rnup o r nali nal goal . Drawing n a variety of cultures nnd nati ns, it exarnines sig nificant his torical ven ts, nd the leaders who shaped them. ML 545 Analytical Reasoning for Qualitative Decisions ··xp.loration of the m •tho d s of ma th >matica l reasoning as a .tru tu re for a pproa hing prob! m s. This course fo use o n th logi and rationale underlying mathe matica l mod I and an aly tica l d ecis i n meking techniq ues. ML 550 Decision-Making and Technology I i tori al a n. ly ·i (>f th d ecision ma king and prob! m olving pr es. . Th is course fo uses on the dcvelupm nt of te Im logy as both the a u. a nd the olutio n of pro bl m b inv stiga ting various cases. ML 560 Developing a Multi-Cultural Perspective Investigation of inter-cultural is u s. This our e nha n e the abilit' to lead c nd wo rk more effe·tively with peopl, of d iff r nt cultural backgro unds th ro ugh the tud of di ve r vnlu es. b lief a nd traditio ns within tlw g loba l community. ML 590 Thesis-Research Seminar I: Research in leadership First hal of n two- o ur e" ap to ne" equ n , f r the M s ter o r in Leadership prog rnm . T his comse provides ad1 ind ivid ucil th e o pportunity to dev lop a res ar h topi to ·y nthe ize pr vious tudy and wo rk exp ·•rience ;i nd to d em mstrate an und e rstand ing o f the prog rnm's principles. raded on a Pl ba i . ML 591 Thesis-Research Seminar II: Synthesis of Findings intinuatio n of th "c. ps to n "s mi nar. This e min ar focu s on th metho d of inquiry a nd resul ts of individual projects. t the om pl tio n of th semina r tu dents prese.nt their fin, I result orally a nd submi t wr.itte n th se . rad d o n a PIN ba is. ML 500 Leadership Practicum A prof·ssional ass s ment a nd d ev l prnen l ourse wh ic h span s ·ix term . Thi course includ es a full-day pr fess io na l a · me nt and s ubsequen t work. ho p · in the fc !lowing nreas: co mmunicatio n kill , elf-a sessme nl mea ure , gr(lup process s. he cours • culminat sin a fin al professional ass ssm n t. H nlf er •d it. ra d ed on a P/N basis. ML 592 Thesis Consultation A ri s f meetings wi th a fac ulty th is ad ls r simultane u with ML 591 and during Lhe h·im •ster in w hi h the thesis is b ing pre par d fo r fin nl ubmi s io n . Half red it. raded o n I /N bas i . tudenls not o mpleling the l'hesis during th • sa m · t rm in w hich they are enrolled in M 591 , r requir d to regi te r fo r •rn1e is in ultation" during ead1 . u b quent te rm un l'il the thesis is completed. ~raduate Faculty faculty leaching in the gradual pr gram ar full-lime senior fa lilty with doctorates or a ppro priate profe sional degr · e . ome courses are tea m taug ht, by bringing together faculty from diffe rent disciplin s or combining a fac ul ty memb r with prnfe sio nal from relevant field . l. n th s itu ations, at leas t one mem b r f the team has a Ph.D. and substantial leaching perience. All of the program faculty have extensive expedence teaching adult learners. Gradu, te faculty are listed at th nd of this bulletin. • ibrary \• The Augsburg library houses ovei: 160,000 books, period ica ls, r ords, tap sand films. Mu i , ' hemi try ctnd A rt I is tory librarie ,1re lo ated within the departmentctl ct r as. Ac e s to over 1,000,000 volume is a ailable via laily interloan and courier service among seven private liberal arts colleges and the Hill R ference Library. Through Minitex, the statewide network, the additional resources of the Minnesota and Wisconsin libraries are accessible to Augsburg faculty and students. B)ccreditation and Affiliations tudents who u C' sfti llyc m plete Au ·burg' l , dershi p progrc m will receive a Maste r of Arts 0 gre . Augsburg is a credit •d by th North enh·a l Association of oil ges and ch.uols. Th college is, m mb r of th As o iated o lleg of the Twin itie (ACT1 ), uth eran Educa tio n oun ii in orth America and Minnesota Private College Council. Augsburg College is regi tered with th Minnesota Hi >her Education oordinati ng Board . Registrati n i not a n e ndorsement of the in titution. R gis trnlion does not (necessarily) mea n that redit fl rned ctt the in tituli n can transferred to other institutions or that the quality of the edu alional programs would meet the s tiindards of every student, educationa l institution, or employer. L:Jtudent Support Services The Augsburg Graduate Program assists students in making education and career plans, in working on their personal development, and in participating in activities beyond the classroom. Some of these services a re Ii t · d below. Academic Planning In addition to the faculty who provide consultation and advice, academic planning is guided by the Leadersh ip Practicum assessors, thesis advisers, and the Graduate Program staff. Career Planning Services Career Services available are • professional assessment through the Leadership Practicum • self/career assessment counseling through the Career Services Office (3 O-Tl62) • development of a resume and a career-search plan through the Career Services Office • work experience related to a student's field of specialization through the Cooperative Education Office (330-1148) • tudent Rights Th College has, dopted a statement of tudent right and responsibilities and has provided for due pro ss in the matters of disciplinary action, grievanc s <n'd gr, de appe, I. Any tudent w ho wi he to identify appropriate procedmes for a com plain t should contact the Vi Presid nt for tudent Affairs. (Ph.on 330-1160) The lhge operates in compliance with the Family Rights and Privacy A l, nd Title TX. Students hav the right to in pe tall official r c rd whi h pertain to th m and which are mainta in din the .Registrar's Off.i e and the Pl acemen! ffice ( c pt where a waiv r f ac · s h, · been igned) and to hallenge inac urale or misleading information. Students have a right to experience education free from discrimination based on sex, race, ethnic or cultural background, handicap, creed, marital status or age. Bldmission Requirements Applicants to the program must hold a baccalaureate degree from an accredited four-year college or university. Applirnnts to the program are expected to have a minimum undergraduate grade point average of 3.0 (on a scale of A=4.0). Applicants to the program mu.st have five y ar of xp rien (or equivalent) with one OJ" mor organization in, position(s) of leadersh ip or position(s) demons trating leader ·hip potential. Decisions about admission to the progr. m will be made on an individual basis by the Graduate Pn.Jgram Committee. Admission to each entering graduate class will be given to the most highly qualified individuals. Selection of candidates will be made on the basis of an evaluation of each applicant's • • • • • previous college record, letters of recommendation, experience and organizational background, Miller Analogies Test scores and written statement and possible interview. Alpplication Procedures To apply, students must submit the following materials to the Graduate Program Office: • • • • • • • ompleted application form with $25 (non-refundable) application fee. Written statement relating the applicant's career and life goals focusing n leadership aspirations. Lett r of recommendation from an imm diat st1p · rvisor, a ·sessin leadersh ip pot ntial. Letter of r omm ndation from o-worker (at-the sa me lev 1) describing applicant's work style and potential a a leader. Official transcripts of undergraduate and grn duat work from >a h insLitution attended indicating degrees conferred. Official set of results on the Mi.Iler Analogie Te l . Po ·sible interview with grad uate pr gra m staff m mber. Fall Trimester, 1989-Monday, August 14, 1989 Winter Trimester, 1989-Monday, November 27, 1989 Spring Trim ster, 1989-Monday, March 5, 1990 Fall Trime lei~ 1990-Monday, August 13, 1990 Jlvaluation Standards Evaluation of academic perform ance for the Master of Arts in Leadership will be based o n num ber grades using a 4.0 point scale with these definitions: 4.0 Achieves highest standards of excellence 3.5 3.0 Achieves above basic course standards 2.5 2.0 Achieves the minimum passing standard P Achieves at or above the 2.0 level (not computed in grade point average) N Does not meet minimum course standards (no credit and nonpunitive - not computed in grade point average) W Grade given when course is dropped Inco mplete grade g iven in a e w he re s tud nt is unabl Lo C\lm pl le o ur c requir "ments foi' reaso ns b yond th e student's co ntrol (to receive a n inc:umpl ct , a tud nt mu st file , p ·lit io n with lh rn ctua l Progran1 s ta ff ra ting reas ns fo r th r ·quest, the plan , n l dal'e for re moving the incom p le te g rad e, Lhe s ig nature of th ins tru ·to1;, nd ;m y o t'h r n ·e sa ry documentation) . . ot mo re than l\ <> o ur e w ith a grad e below 3.0 w ill count towa rd Lhe d g r e. N l mo re than two courses w ith a grade below 2.0 can be re peated . O nly the redit nnd rild arned th e second time are counted in the grade point average. Alcademic Policies Academic Probation and Dismissal Students must maintain a 3.0 cumu lativ<:> grade point average. lf a student fall below a 3.0 average, the t:udent will b plnced on probation for the following te rm. A 3.0 cumulative grade point average must be restor d in ord r fl r a stud nt t b r moved fro m probation. lf a student receiv ·' a grade f in a cour·s , the tudent mu t petition successfu lly with the raduate Program ommitl e before being permitted t onlinu in th program. A plan for the student to follow wou ld be ou tlined at tlrnt tim . If the umulative grade point· averag again fu ll b low .0, the student may be dismissed fr m the program b ' U1e raduate Program mm itt . tudcnts al ·o may be dismiss cl by the raduat Progra m ommill' for b havior d trimental lo th program such a a gr · violation of college policy (as publ' h d in Lhe tudcn l uide). Di missal would o ur nl ,1ft 1· stabli hed pro edm s were followed. Credit for Prior Education, Training and Experience Due to the interdisciplinary nature of the courses in the Master of Arts in Leadership program, it is unlik I that course taken elsewhere ma b ub tituted for a particular course in the\ urri ulum . Stt1dents may petition the radu ate Program ommill'e for appm al of any vilrin tion in the urri ul um including the transfer of credit or the receipt of credit for other training. Credit and Contact Hours ·Cl h g raduate cour e in th Master o( Arts in Le. dership program is the equivalent of four emestcr credit or six quarter redil . tudents meet in cln • total of 30 hou rs (e eluding fimil s) and are responsible for a ign ificant amount of individu I ·tudy and preparation. Enrollment Policy/Leaves of Absence tudent ma r take either one or two courses each trimester. Enrolling in two cour 'S per trimest · r enables a tudent to ompl •t · th pr gram in two year . All students are requir d to complete th program with in fo ur year . · tensions beyond four years will be onsidered on the ba i of p titi n t the ,raduat• Program Commit! e. Students wht> I ave the program for more than one term mu ·tr ques t a leilve of ab en e in writing from th Graduate Program ommittee. Last Date to Withdraw from Class The las t date on which students may withd raw from a class and receive a "W" on their record s is noted on p p. 4 and 5. $25.00 Application Fee (payable once, non-refundable) $750.00 Tuition (per trimester course) (one course = 6 guarter credits or 4 semester credits) $100.00 Enrollment Reservation Deposit (non-refundable) $125.00 Leadership Practicum Fee (per term for six terms) $50.00 La~ fi· ( harg d to a ny student regi teri ng aft r the · hedu l d registration date. Late registration per day includes in o mplet t ·gistrati n as d ·fined: , ) Unsig n •d R gi !ration form r b) Unapprov d Payment Plan) Registration Change After First Class Meeting $5.00 (cancel/add /change grade option, or combination at one time) $2.00 Transcript Fee (per copy after first, which is free) Finance Charge : A finance charge is applied at a simple rate of 1% per month on any account with an open balance of 30 days or more. Fees The application fee ($25) i due on or bef r th , pplication deadline for a given term . Th' $100 no n-refundabl d posit reserves a place in the program in a given term, once a person is accepted. Tuition is due at the time of registration . Payment Options* 1) Paymen t in Full: ue Day of Registration. 2) Payment Plan: Upon application and after college approval, a 3-pay plan is available each trimester. Payment plans will be offered only if previous plans have been adhered to. 3) Company Reimbursement: Full courses, or eguivalent, which are company reimbursed require ad · p(> it of $150 per course reimbursed, with full payment d ue with in 45 days after the end of the term. A finance charge is applied at a simple rate of 1% per month on any amount with an open balance of 30 days or more. Tuili n is set on an annual basis, payable in 3 equal installments at the begin ning of each trim est r. R >gistrat i.on is permitted only if the student's accmml for a previ u term i paid in full as agreed. Augsburg ollege will not release diplomas or a ad -mi transcripts until all student accounts are paid in full . This also appl'ies for student loan funds administered by the college (Perkins Student Loan); they must be current according to established repayment schedules. *A non-s ufficien t-fund check w ill declare yo ur registratio n in va lid and cou ld affect furth er credit extended by the college- Refund Schedule A per-course tuition r fund will be made n the fo llow ing ba is: (In order to b ligi bl > fo r th r~·fund, students arc res pon ibl for c,in elling om se with the Registrn r's ffice.) Prior to th first ch du led la · m ting - 100% Prior to the second sch eduled la me ting - 90% Prior to the third chedul d c.lass meeting - 80% Prior t th fo ur th ~ heduled cl<i meeting - 70% Prior to the fifth scheduled class m eting - 60% Prior to th ·ixth s h duled clas m elin - 50% D inancial Aid ... . In fl number o wa , student ma 1 r ei v a i ta n e in m ting G rad uat Pr grn m co. t ·. Enrollm ·nt in two courses per trimc ter , llow the tudent to b classified as full-tim ' · O n omse i • considered half-time enrollment. The Financial Aid Office (330-1046) will assist students in assessing financial need and constructing an aid/payment program from available alternatives, including the following: Company Tuition Assistance Programs Ma ny compa nie , gencie and corporation off r full r partial tui tion assistan ce to employ s w ho participate in work-r>laLed or deg r' -r l a t~ d olleg p rogram . Augs bu r ollcge prov.ides v nil pay m nt plan by w hich employe may ha nd l tuit i n reimburscm n t. Federal and State Aid Programs The Fi na ncial Aid Offic w ill assist stud ents in determining el igi bil ity for a ny Fi deral or t te g rant or loa n program availabl to graduat students. Det r111irn1tio11 of eligibili ty will be based on slu nda rd nationally acce pted fo rms an d method.ologie incl ud ing: • Family Financial Statement (FFS) • Financial Aid Form (FAF) • Graduate and Professional Scholastic Aid Service Funded Scholarships Augsbur active.I purs ue outside funding ror p cial scholarships to facilit, le the participation of qualifi d ca nd ida t wi th limited fi nancial resO LLrC s. The availability of uch ·cholar h ip enabl th p rogra m to guarante the participation f indi viduals of limi ted fi nancial means a well a individual worki ng for v lunteer agencies and other organizations not likely to provide tuition reimbursement. Alternative payment plans will be available to all students for the payment of tuition. Veterans of Military Service Aug bmg Co!Jege is a pproved by the State A ppr ving Ag ncy for Vet ran' · Trnining . Vi teran hould c ntac t the Reg i ·trn r's O ffice about 'Clmpl tion of the enrollment rtifica ti n an d forwarding oth r inf rm ation to the Veteran's Administratio n. Albout Augsburg History ugsburg was the first seminary founded by Norwegian Lutherans ill America . Named after the confession of faith presented by Lu thera n in Augsburg, Germany, in 1530, Augsburg opened in Sept mb r 1869 in Marshall, Wisconsin and moved to Minneapolis in 1872. Campus Location ampu s i lncnt din the he(lrt of th Twin it:i •s, uar , the firs t of 'JS~ pm·ks in th e '1 ity of Llikes:' · djacen t to the , mpu are Faii;vi w an I I. Mary' I lo:;pita l , th' We t l3ank ·a mpu of the Univ 1 ii of inn . ot·1 and Mississippi River parkways. ugsburg' su 1'1'o unding Murph Accessibility Augsburg College ha s made i major eff rt· tti b Cl>me n of the mo lccc ssiblecampu · in he r -g io n. kywa • , tunnels;ind el valor provide accc ·sible connections bet we n 9 of the 1 l major bu ild in · - stude nt ho us in towe r , o llege en te 1~ main a adem i and ad mini trativ · ha lls, ll e librnry and mus ic build ing. In addition, there is a program for students with learning or physical disabilities . Church Affiliation Augsburg is a college of The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. About 59% of th e students are Lutheran, 14% other Protestant and 19% Roman Catholic. Several other affiliations are re presented among students and faculty. Non-Discrimination Policy Aug·burg ollcgedoesnotdiscrimin ateon th • ba ·i. fra e, r'ed, na tional or thni o rigin, a , rnal.'il11l tatu , " or h<111'di ap « r qu iPd by Till IX f th ·1 72 Education al Amendments of ection 504 o the Rehabilitation Act of 1 73 as< m · nded in it ,id mi ssi n policies, educational programs, activities, and employment practices. • ampusMap 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Admissions House George Sverdrup Library Science Hall OldMain West Hall Mortensen Tower Urness Tower College Center Sverdrup-Oftedal Memorial Hall 10. Music Hall 11. 2222 Murphy Square 12.Melby Hall 13. Ice Arena 14. Stage II Theatre 15. Center for Global Education 16. Scandinavian Center 17. Foss, Lobeck, Miles Center for Worship, Drama and Communication 18. Youth and Filmily Ministry A. Admissi ('l n Parki ng B. Student Parking C. Visitor Parking D. The Quad E. Faculty/Staff Parking F. Murphy Square G. Anderson-Nelson Athletic Field H. Fairview/St. Mary's Parking Ramp I. Husby-Strommen Tennis Courts I~ J Accessible Entrance Parking All po ted Aug burg 'ollege parking I I ill' fre and op n f r student use from 4:30 p.m. Friday through aturday v ning. Lo is are I cated on 7th Slr l between 2'1 t and 22nd Avenues and south of 8th Street on 21st Avenue. liampus Incation I I I N I I <$> From Minneapolis Interstate 94 east to 25th Avenue exit, left to Riverside Avenue, left to 21st Avenue South, left to Augsburg sign. From St. Paul Interstate 94 west to Riverside exit, right on Riverside to 21st Avenue South, left at Augsburg sign. llaculty and Mministration The following faculty and administrators are currently involved in the Master of Arts in Leadership program: Earl Alton, Professor and Department Chairperson of Chemistry. BA, St. Olaf College; MS, Ph.D., University of Michigan. Margaret Anderson, Associate Professor, Head Librarian . BS, MA, University of Minnesota . Raymond Anderson, Professor of Speech, Communication and Theatre. l3A, S, Ph.D., University of Minnesota. Kenneth Bailey, Professor of Philosophy. BA, St. Olaf College; MA, Ph.D., University of Minnesota. .· .·.· John Benson, Professor of Religion. BA, Augsburg College; BD, Luther Theological Seminary; MA, Ph.D. Columbia University. Maria Brown, Assistant Professor of Social Work. BA, MA, American University; MSW, University of Minnesota. John Cerrito, Assistant Professor in Business Administration and Economics. BA , Rhode Island College; MS, University of Wisconsin-Stout. Francine Chakolis, Assistant Professor of Social Work. BS, Augsburg College; MSW, University of Minnesota. Larry Crockett, s ist<1nt Professor of Mathemati mpul r Science. BA, MA, Pacilic Lutheran University; M . iv. Luther Theologica l eminar . Grace Dyrud, Professor of Psychology. BA, MA, Ph.D., University of Minnesota. Mark Engebretson, As ·ociale Pro ess >.r & Dept. Chairperson of Physi . BA, Lulher oll g ; I. Div., Luther Theological eminnr ; M , Ph .D., Un iversity of Minn sotn. Norman Ferguson, Professor of Psychology. BA, Franklin and Marshall Colleg ; MS, Ph.D., University of Wisconsin . Jerry Gerasimo, Professor of Sociology. BA, Lake Forest College; MA, Ph.D. , University of Chicago. Milda Hedblom, Professor of Political Science. BA, Macalester College; MA, Ph.D., University of Minnesota . Edwina Hertzberg, Associate Professor of Social Work, Director of Faculty Development. BA, Cedar Crest College; MSW, Ph.D., University of Minnesota. Garry Hesser, Prof ssor of Socio logy, Director of Cooperative Edu alion Program. BA, Phillip Univer ·ity; I.Div., Union Theolog i al Sem inary; Ph.D., Univer ity of N >Lre Dame. Joanne Karvonen, Graduate Program Coordinator. BA, Gustavus Adolphus College; MA, University of Georgia. Edith Kromer, Weekend Librarian. BA, Hamline University; MA, University of Minnesota. Ryan LaHurd, Vice Pre idenl for Acad mi Affairs, Dean of the ollege. BA, Mt. Cann I oil ge; MA, Univcr ity or hicago; Ph.D., University of Wisconsin. David Lapakko, Assistant Professor of Speech, Communication and Theatre. B.A., Macal ster College; MA, Ph.D., University of Minnesota. Rosemary Link, A sista nl Pr C ssor of So ial Work. I , London University (Bedford illege); Ph.D., University of Minnesota. Janet M. Mathison, Instructor, part-time, Religion. Associate Directo1~ Center for Global Education. BA, Alverno College; MA, Ed.D, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia. Marie McNeff, Associate Professor of Education. BS, M.Ed., Ed.D., University of Nebraska. Nancy Medcraft, Co-director, Counseling Services, BA, MA, University of Minnesota. Thomas Morgan, Assistant Professor of Business Ad mini tration and E nomi s. BS, Juniata Colle e; Ml3A, Universit of Denver; MS, University of Oregon. Richard Nelson, Professor and Department Chairperson of History. BA, University of Nebraska; MA, Ph.D., University of Minnesota. Beverly Nilsson, Associate Professor and Chairperson of Nursing. BSN., MS, University of Minnesota. Norma Noonan, Professor of Political Science. BA, University of Pennsylvania; MA, Ph.D., University of Indiana. Ronald Palosaari, Professor of English. BA, Bethel College; B. Div., Bethel Seminary; MA, Ph.D., University of Minnesota. Diane Pike, Associate Professor of Sociology. AB, Connecticut College; Ph.D., Yale University. Larry Ragland, Associate Professor of Mathematics and Computer Science. BS, MA., Central Missouri State College; Ph.D., University of Texas at Austin. Richard Thoni, Director of Weekend College. BA, St. Olaf College; PH.D., University of Minnesota. Elizabeth Vander Schaaf, Associate Dean for Graduate and Special Programs. BA, Swarthmore College; MA, Ph.D., University of Iowa . Maria Woroby, Reference Librarian & Weekend Supervisor. BS, MA, University of Minnesota. Linda Geisen, Training and Development Manager, City of St. Paul. Dan Hanson, Vice President, Food Ingredients Division, Land-0- Lakes, Inc. Cynthia Marsh, Ph.D. Consulting Psychologist, Personnel Decisions, Inc. Dean Newman, Consultant. Robert Odom, Senior Vice President of US Specialty Divisions, HB Fuller Company. Richard Ploetz, Customer Education Manager, Medtronic, Inc. Rosemarie Ramirez, Human Resources Officer, St. Paul Companies, Inc. The provisions of this document are not to be regarded as an irrevocable contract between the student and the College. The College reserves the right to change any provisions or requirements at any time within the student's term of residence. MASTER OF ARTS IN LEADERSHIP Augsburg College Recommendation Form To the applicant: Please give this recommendation form to a co-worker or supervisor with whom you work. Before you do, however, please indicate whether you reserve the right to review the recommendation once it is written or waive your right of access to this information. I ( reserve) recommendation. waive) my right to review this Signed, MASTER OF ARTS IN LEADERSHIP Augsburg College Recommendation Checklist NAME OF APPLICANT ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~- Please evaluate the applicant on each of the following dimensions. Scale: 1 2 3 Low, needs much development 1) Self-Awareness - - 2) Self-Confidence 4 5 6 High, welldeveloped (Circle one) - - - - - - - - - - - 1 2 3 4 5 6 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1 2 3 4 5 6 3) Integrity, Well-developed Value System - - - - 1 2 3 4 5 6 MASTER OF ARTS IN LEADERSHIP Augsburg College Recommendation Form To the applicant: Please give this recommendation form to a co-worker or supervisor with whom you work. Before you do, however, please indicate whether you reserve the right to review the recommendation once it is written or waive your right of access to this information. I ( reserve) recommendation. waive) my right to review this Signed, . ....-. ·-· MASTER OF ARTS IN LEADERSHIP Augsburg College Recommendation Checklist NAME OF APPLICANT ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~- Please evaluate the applicant on each of the following dimensions. Scale: 1 3 2 Low, needs much development 1) Self-Awareness - - - - - - - 2) Self-Confidence - - - - - - - - 4 5 6 High, welldeveloped (Circle one) - 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 5 6 3) Integrity, Well-developed Value System - - - - 1 2 3 4 5 6 Augsburg College Master of Arts in Leadership Application Form omplete all sections of the attached application form. Please print or type. Application Fee Make check or money order payable to Augsburg College. Mail application form with the $25, non-refundable application fee to: Graduate Program Office Augsburg College 731 21st Avenue South Minneapolis, MN 55454 Transcripts Have official transcripts from each post-secondary institution attended (including credits/degrees and dates) sent to the Graduate Program Office. Test Scores Scores from the Miller Analogies Test (MAT) must be submitted to the Graduate Program Office. The MAT may be taken at the University of Minnesota Testing Office at Room 9 Eddy Hall (624-3323). The one-hour test is given Monday through Friday on a walk-in basis either at 10:00 a.m. or 2:00 p.m. Please ask to have your scores sent to Augsburg. The results will be available in 4 or 5 working days. The cost is $30 Recommendations Please ask for a recommendation (please use the forms available from the Graduate Program Office) to be sent to the Graduate Program Office from each of the following: Immediate Supervisor - Assessing your leadership potential. Co-worker (at the same level) - Describing your work style and potential as a leader. Written Statement Submit a written statement relating your career and life goals, focusing on leadership aspirations and describing how you anticipate the Master of Arts in Leadership will facilitate your development. Interview You may be asked to have a personal interview with a member of the Graduate Program Staff. . ·~ '· ' ..... Augsburg College Application for Admission Name First Last Middle Initial Other surname used at a college or university Address City _ _ _ _ __ __ _ __ __ State _ _ _ _ _ _ Zip _ _ _ __ _ County _ __ _ __ Telephone Horne Phone Male D Female D Work Phone Social Security Number Age - -- -- - - Birthdate - -- - -- - - Marital Status _ _ __ Citizen of U.S. Yes D No D Religious Affiliation _ __ _ _ __ _ Denomination _ _ _ __ __ _ Predominant Ethnic Background (optional) Caucasian D Black/Afro American D Asian American D Chicano/Mexican American D American Indian D Other D Current Occupation Preferred Entry Date September, 1988 D January, 1989 D April, 1989 D Previous Education Please list in chronological order all post-secondary institutions you have attended. Indicate the approximate number of credits earned and any degrees received. School _ _ __ __ _ _ __ _ _ _ _ __ __ _ _ __ _ __ _ _ __ _ __ _ _ __ __ Location - - - - -- -- - - -- -- - - - -- - -- - - - - -- - - - - -- -- Degrees or Dates Attended - - - -- - - - - -- - - Credits Earned - - - -- -- - - - -- School _ __ _ __ __ _ __ _ _ __ _ __ _ _ __ __ _ _ _ __ __ _ _ _ __ Location - - - -- - - - -- - - - - -- - - - - -- - -- - -- -- - - - -- -Degrees or Dates Attended - - -- -- - - -- - - - Credits Earned - -- -- - -- -- - - School _ _ _ _ __ _ _ __ _ _ _ __ __ _ _ __ _ _ _ __ _ __ _ _ __ _ __ __ Location Degrees or Dates Attended - - - -- -- - - -- -- Credits Earned - - -- - - - - -- -- School _ __ _ __ __ __ __ _ __ __ _ _ __ _ _ _ _ __ _ _ _ _ __ _ __ Location - - -- - -- -- - -- - - -- - -- - -- - -- - - -- -- - - - - - Degrees or Dates Attended - - -- - - -- - -- - - Credits Earned - -- - - -- -- - - - - Professional Experiences Position - - -- - - -- - -- Employer Location _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ __ _ __ _ _ __ _ __ Dates _ _ _ _ _ __ _ Position - - - - - - - - - - - Employer - - -- -- - - - -- -- - - -- - -- - Location _ _ _ _ __ __ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Dates _ _ _ _ __ __ Position - -- - -- - -- - Employer Location _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ _ __ _ _ __ _ __ _ _ _ _ Dates _ _ _ __ __ _ Forthcoming Recommendations Please have your supervisor and a co-worker send recommendations (please use the forms available from the Graduate Program Office) on your behalf to the Graduate Program Office. List the people writing recommendations below: Title Name Organization/Institution Transcripts Have you requested that your post-secondary transcripts be sent to the Graduate Program Office? YesD NoD Test Scores Have you taken the Miller Analogies Test (MAT) and requested that the scores be sent to the Graduate Program Office? YesD NoO Written Statement Are you enclosing your written statement with this application? Yes D NoO Financial Aid Do you wish to apply for financial aid? Yes D NoO Date I plan to take the MAT - - - -- -- - - -- -- - - -- - To the best of my knowledge the above information is true and complete. Date Signature Please send this completed application, along with a non-refundable application fee of $25, to Graduate Program Office, Augsburg College, 73121st Avenue South, Minneaplis, MN 55454. Augsburg Collegu -4 J -root-i vation, Acnievement or iefnta ti on 5) Flexibility, Adaptability - - - - - i l j 4 ~ b - - - - - - - - - - 1 2 3 4 5 6 6) Creativity, Innovativeness - - - - - - - - - - 1 2 3 4 5 6 7) Tolerance of Individual Differences - - - - - 1 2 3 4 5 6 8) Broad World View (beyond organization) - - - - 1 2 3 4 5 6 9) Overall Potential for Leadership - - - - - - - 1 2 3 4 5 6 Please send this checklist and your letter of recommendation to the Graduate Program Off ice at the address on the reverse side of this sheet. Signature of person writing recommendation Position Date Organization To the writer of this recommendation: Thank you for your willingness to-Provide information to the Augsburg College Graduate Admissions Committee. Please fill out the checklist on the reverse side of this sheet and then in a letter expand on your evaluation of the applicant's potential for graduate study and for assuming more advanced leadership positions. Include in your letter how long you have known the applicant and in what capacities. Please mail the checklist and your letter directly to the Graduate Program Office at the following address. Thank you. Graduate Program Off ice Augsburg College 731 21st Avenue South Minneapolis, MN 55454 "t J 1'1U LJ.. VC1 LJ..UU r l"\\,;UJ..'CV'Clm:::u1.. V.L .Ll:::Ul..C.1...LVU 5) Flexibility, Adaptability - - - - - .L ' j ~ J u - - - - - - - - - - 1 2 3 4 5 6 6) Creativity, Innovativeness - - - - - - - - - - 1 2 3 4 5 6 7) Tolerance of Individual Differences - - - - - 1 2 3 4 5 6 8) Broad World View (beyond organization) - - - - 1 2 3 4 5 6 9) Overall Potential for Leadership - - - - - - - 1 2 3 4 5 6 Please send this checklist and your letter of recommendation to the Graduate Program Off ice at the address on the reverse side of this sheet. Signature of person writing recommendation Position Date Organization To the writer of this recommendation: Thank you for your willingness to-Provide information to the Augsburg College Graduate Admissions Comrnittee. Please fill out the checklist on the reverse side of this sheet and then in a letter expand on your evaluation of the applicant's potential for graduate study and for assuming more advanced leadership positions. Include in your letter how long you have known the applicant and in what capacities. Please mail the checklist and your letter directly to the Graduate Program Office at the following address. Thank you. Graduate Program Off ice Augsburg College 731 21st Avenue South Minneapolis, MN 55454
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