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FOBE300 – Student Leadership in Community Engagement
2016 – S2 Day
General Information
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| Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Convenor and lecturer
Jen McPherson
Contact via email
E4A313
Mondays 2.30-3.30pm. Please request other times by email.
PACE Officer
Susan Wallace
Contact via email
E4A Level 1
Jen McPherson
Jennifer Ruskin
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| Credit points |
Credit points
3
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| Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
39cp and permission of Executive Dean of Faculty
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| Corequisites |
Corequisites
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| Co-badged status |
Co-badged status
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| Unit description |
Unit description
This unit examines leadership in the context of professional and community engagement. Students will learn through their experience of a work placement in a not-for-profit organisation, government agency, company, or other industry partner. Students will gain practical knowledge, experience and skills in an organisation. They will be challenged to analyse the context in which they are working and to examine the intersection between leadership in theory and practice. Students will contextualise their graduate capabilities, explore their leadership potential and develop their leadership style through professional and community engagement. This unit aims at preparing students for effective, responsible, ethical and active professional and community engagement and leadership.
This unit is a designated PACE unit and all enquiries regarding enrolment should be made with the Faculty no later than 4 weeks before commencement of the study period.
Commencing in Session 2, 2016 this unit will include a separate research internship stream for students who meet GPA requirements. PACE research internships connect highly motivated and capable students with current research projects in the Faculty of Business and Economics. Contact the FBE PACE team for further information.
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Important Academic Dates
Information about important academic dates including deadlines for withdrawing from units are available at https://www.mq.edu.au/study/calendar-of-dates
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
- Develop skills for managing self and demonstrate commitment and initiative in the context of your placement experience.
- Analyse and interpret information while observing and participating in ethical practice in the context of your placement experience.
- Construct and evaluate responses to ethical issues and critically assess your developing capacity for ethical practice.
- Develop communication skills through active participation in classroom, online and placement activities and assessment tasks.
General Assessment Information
Detailed instructions and marking rubrics for each assessment task are provided on iLearn.
Note that marks will be deducted from your placement project (Task 3) for each seminar missed
All assessment tasks are to be submitted to Turnitin boxes on iLearn by the due date. No extensions will be granted. Late tasks will be accepted up to 72 hours after the submission deadline. There will be a deduction of 10% of the total available marks made from the total awarded marks for each 24 hour period or part thereof that the submission is late (for example, 25 hours late in submission - 20% penalty). This penalty does not apply for cases in which an application for disruption to studies is made and approved.
Disruption applications must be made within 5 working days of the commencement of the disruption. See further information about the Disruption to Studies Policy.
Assessment Tasks
| Name | Weighting | Due | Groupwork/Individual | Short Extension | AI assisted? |
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| Learning contract | 30% | Week 5 | No | ||
| Placement evaluation | 30% | Week 11 | No | ||
| Placement project | 40% | Seminar 4 | No |
Learning contract
Due: Week 5
Weighting: 30%
Groupwork/Individual:
Short extension 3: No
AI assisted?:
Create a learning contract and project plan for your FOBE300 placement experience. See detailed assessment task instructions and marking rubric on iLearn.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Develop skills for managing self and demonstrate commitment and initiative in the context of your placement experience.
- Develop communication skills through active participation in classroom, online and placement activities and assessment tasks.
Placement evaluation
Due: Week 11
Weighting: 30%
Groupwork/Individual:
Short extension 3: No
AI assisted?:
The supervisor in your work placement completes an evaluation (Sections 1 and 2) and you complete a self-evaluation (Section 3).
You must complete and submit all three sections of the placement evaluation. See detailed assessment task instructions and marking rubric on iLearn.
Create your supervisor’s placement evaluation form (Sections 1 and 2) and your self-evaluation form (Section 3) using the templates available on iLearn.
- Submit your supervisor’s placement evaluation form (Sections 1 and 2) using the placement evaluation form drop box on iLearn. This drop box will accept scanned forms.
- Submit your self-evaluation form (Section 3) through Turnitin using the Task 2 submission box on iLearn.
Section 1 (10%): This section is completed by your supervisor and includes a report of hours worked, and a final review of your performance against criteria specified on the supervisor’s placement evaluation marking guide.
Important:
In order to complete the unit, students must submit the placement evaluation form which includes the supervisor’s placement evaluation marking guide. All supervisors have agreed to complete this evaluation as part of their agreement to host an intern.
During your placement your supervisor will assess your performance using the supervisor’s placement evaluation marking guide. If your performance is rated unsatisfactory at any time during your placement, you will be invited to a meeting to discuss your performance. You may be given an opportunity to improve your performance or the placement may be discontinued and you may be required to complete the remainder of your placement within the Faculty of Business and Economics or PACE. In these cases, the PACE team will identify a project, an appropriate supervisor and specify the number of hours required to meet the learning outcomes of this unit.
Section 2 (unmarked): This section includes your supervisor's evaluation of your participation in your placement with reference to the learning objectives you have identified.
Section 3 (20%): This section includes a self-assessment of your participation in your placement with reference to your learning objectives.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Develop skills for managing self and demonstrate commitment and initiative in the context of your placement experience.
- Analyse and interpret information while observing and participating in ethical practice in the context of your placement experience.
- Construct and evaluate responses to ethical issues and critically assess your developing capacity for ethical practice.
- Develop communication skills through active participation in classroom, online and placement activities and assessment tasks.
Placement project
Due: Seminar 4
Weighting: 40%
Groupwork/Individual:
Short extension 3: No
AI assisted?:
Present a poster in Seminar 4 and submit your poster and written report by 5pm Monday the following week. See detailed assessment task instructions and marking rubric on iLearn.
Poster presentation: 15%
Written report: 25%
Important:
- All students are required to present their posters in class in Seminar 4. Marks will be deducted if you do not present your poster, unless a successful disruption application has been made through ask.mq.edu.au.
- 5% will be deducted from the written report for each seminar missed throughout the semester, unless a successful disruption application has been made for that seminar through ask.mq.edu.au.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Analyse and interpret information while observing and participating in ethical practice in the context of your placement experience.
- Construct and evaluate responses to ethical issues and critically assess your developing capacity for ethical practice.
- Develop communication skills through active participation in classroom, online and placement activities and assessment tasks.
Delivery and Resources
The class is run in internal mode. You must complete the number of placement hours specified in your letter of offer. Work experience can be in any relevant organisation, including for-profit, non-profit or government organisations.
Unit Schedule
This unit includes two streams:
- Main stream
- Research internship stream
All students are required to attend all four 3-hour seminars for their stream, complete placement hours agreed with their supervisor, and submit all three assessment tasks. Note that marks will be deducted from your placement project (Task 3) for each seminar missed. You will find seminar materials, recommended readings and assessment task details for each stream on the FOBE300 iLearn page.
The seminar schedule is subject to change. Check your students.mq.edu.au email account and the iLearn website for any changes.
Main stream
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Day and time |
Location |
Topic |
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Seminar 1 |
2 |
Mon 4-7pm |
W5C220 |
Orientation |
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Seminar 2 |
4 |
Mon 4-7pm |
W5C220 |
Ethics and project planning |
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Seminar 3 |
8 |
Mon 4-7pm |
W5C220 |
Reflection |
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Seminar 4 |
11 |
Mon 4-7pm |
W5C220 |
Poster presentations |
Research internship stream
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Week |
Day and time |
Location |
Topic |
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Seminar 1 |
1 |
Mon 4-7pm |
TBD |
Orientation |
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Seminar 2 |
3 |
Mon 4-7pm |
TBD |
Ethics and project planning |
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Seminar 3 |
9 |
Mon 4-7pm |
TBD |
Reflection |
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Seminar 4 |
12 |
Mon 4-7pm |
TBD |
Poster presentations |
Policies and Procedures
Macquarie University policies and procedures are accessible from Policy Central. Students should be aware of the following policies in particular with regard to Learning and Teaching:
Academic Honesty Policy http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/academic_honesty/policy.html
New Assessment Policy in effect from Session 2 2016 http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/assessment/policy_2016.html. For more information visit http://students.mq.edu.au/events/2016/07/19/new_assessment_policy_in_place_from_session_2/
Assessment Policy prior to Session 2 2016 http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/assessment/policy.html
Grading Policy prior to Session 2 2016 http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/grading/policy.html
Grade Appeal Policy http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/gradeappeal/policy.html
Complaint Management Procedure for Students and Members of the Public http://www.mq.edu.au/policy/docs/complaint_management/procedure.html
Disruption to Studies Policy http://www.mq.edu.au/policy/docs/disruption_studies/policy.html The Disruption to Studies Policy is effective from March 3 2014 and replaces the Special Consideration Policy.
In addition, a number of other policies can be found in the Learning and Teaching Category of Policy Central.
Student Code of Conduct
Macquarie University students have a responsibility to be familiar with the Student Code of Conduct: https://students.mq.edu.au/support/student_conduct/
Results
Results shown in iLearn, or released directly by your Unit Convenor, are not confirmed as they are subject to final approval by the University. Once approved, final results will be sent to your student email address and will be made available in eStudent. For more information visit ask.mq.edu.au.
PACE-specific Policies
Early Commencement Procedure http://www.mq.edu.au/policy/docs/participation_activity/procedure_commencement.html
Managing Other Commitments Procedure http://www.mq.edu.au/policy/docs/participation_activity/procedure.html
Reasonable Adjustment Procedure http://www.mq.edu.au/policy/docs/reasonable_adjust_pace/procedure.html
Student Support
Macquarie University provides a range of support services for students. For details, visit http://students.mq.edu.au/support/
Learning Skills
Learning Skills (mq.edu.au/learningskills) provides academic writing resources and study strategies to improve your marks and take control of your study.
Student Services and Support
Students with a disability are encouraged to contact the Disability Service who can provide appropriate help with any issues that arise during their studies.
Student Enquiries
For all student enquiries, visit Student Connect at ask.mq.edu.au
IT Help
For help with University computer systems and technology, visit http://www.mq.edu.au/about_us/offices_and_units/information_technology/help/.
When using the University's IT, you must adhere to the Acceptable Use of IT Resources Policy. The policy applies to all who connect to the MQ network including students.
Graduate Capabilities
Commitment to Continuous Learning
Our graduates will have enquiring minds and a literate curiosity which will lead them to pursue knowledge for its own sake. They will continue to pursue learning in their careers and as they participate in the world. They will be capable of reflecting on their experiences and relationships with others and the environment, learning from them, and growing - personally, professionally and socially.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcomes
- Develop skills for managing self and demonstrate commitment and initiative in the context of your placement experience.
- Develop communication skills through active participation in classroom, online and placement activities and assessment tasks.
Assessment tasks
- Learning contract
- Placement evaluation
- Placement project
Critical, Analytical and Integrative Thinking
We want our graduates to be capable of reasoning, questioning and analysing, and to integrate and synthesise learning and knowledge from a range of sources and environments; to be able to critique constraints, assumptions and limitations; to be able to think independently and systemically in relation to scholarly activity, in the workplace, and in the world. We want them to have a level of scientific and information technology literacy.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcomes
- Develop skills for managing self and demonstrate commitment and initiative in the context of your placement experience.
- Analyse and interpret information while observing and participating in ethical practice in the context of your placement experience.
- Construct and evaluate responses to ethical issues and critically assess your developing capacity for ethical practice.
Assessment tasks
- Learning contract
- Placement evaluation
- Placement project
Problem Solving and Research Capability
Our graduates should be capable of researching; of analysing, and interpreting and assessing data and information in various forms; of drawing connections across fields of knowledge; and they should be able to relate their knowledge to complex situations at work or in the world, in order to diagnose and solve problems. We want them to have the confidence to take the initiative in doing so, within an awareness of their own limitations.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcomes
- Develop skills for managing self and demonstrate commitment and initiative in the context of your placement experience.
- Analyse and interpret information while observing and participating in ethical practice in the context of your placement experience.
- Construct and evaluate responses to ethical issues and critically assess your developing capacity for ethical practice.
Assessment tasks
- Learning contract
- Placement evaluation
- Placement project
Engaged and Ethical Local and Global citizens
As local citizens our graduates will be aware of indigenous perspectives and of the nation's historical context. They will be engaged with the challenges of contemporary society and with knowledge and ideas. We want our graduates to have respect for diversity, to be open-minded, sensitive to others and inclusive, and to be open to other cultures and perspectives: they should have a level of cultural literacy. Our graduates should be aware of disadvantage and social justice, and be willing to participate to help create a wiser and better society.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcomes
- Develop skills for managing self and demonstrate commitment and initiative in the context of your placement experience.
- Analyse and interpret information while observing and participating in ethical practice in the context of your placement experience.
Assessment tasks
- Learning contract
- Placement evaluation
- Placement project
Socially and Environmentally Active and Responsible
We want our graduates to be aware of and have respect for self and others; to be able to work with others as a leader and a team player; to have a sense of connectedness with others and country; and to have a sense of mutual obligation. Our graduates should be informed and active participants in moving society towards sustainability.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcomes
- Develop skills for managing self and demonstrate commitment and initiative in the context of your placement experience.
- Analyse and interpret information while observing and participating in ethical practice in the context of your placement experience.
- Construct and evaluate responses to ethical issues and critically assess your developing capacity for ethical practice.
- Develop communication skills through active participation in classroom, online and placement activities and assessment tasks.
Assessment tasks
- Learning contract
- Placement evaluation
- Placement project
Changes from Previous Offering
Assessment tasks and unit learning outcomes have been revised since the unit was last offered in Session 2 2015. Revisions are in line with the priorities set out in Macquarie University's Learning and Teaching Strategic Framework 2015-2020.