SYLLABUS FOR Leadership & Supervision

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Group #39 (Carmel)

Group

Fall, 2006
Instructor- Thomas J. Flynn, JD, (317-848-1699)
Email- tommyflynn@aol.com
Course dates:  Tuesdays, Oct. 3, 10, 17, 24, 31.
Course time: 5:00 P.M. - 9:00 P.M.

Instructor Background:  Mr. Flynn received his BA degree from Marquette University with a history major, and his JD degree from Marquette Law School.  While attending law school, he served as an assistant basketball coach at Marquette.  He retired from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) after a career of 32 years.  With the FBI Mr. Flynn gained extensive experience and training in many investigative and administrative programs to include white collar crime, political corruption, fugitives, auto theft, civil rights, SWAT, recruiting, legal instructor, EEO counselor and EEO investigator.  He was chosen by his peers to serve as president of the Indiana chapter of the FBI Agents' Association and as Indiana representative to the Special Agents' Advisory Committee.
Mr. Flynn has previously instructed a course on community policing at CCSJ and he currently is an adjunct professor at Butler University where he instructs on law and society and another course on corrections in the Sociology/Criminology Department.
Mr. Flynn currently serves as a member of the Carmel, Indiana, Police Merit Board, which oversees hiring, promotions and disciplinary matters within the Carmel Police Department.

Textbook: Paul M. Whisenand, SUPERVISING POLICE PERSONNEL, 6TH Edition, 2007.

Course Description: The course is designed to present an overview of the role of the police supervisor.  Students will examine and discuss the fifteen responsibilities of a police supervisor identified in our textbook.

Learning Outcomes/Competencies:  Students will be able to identify strategies of leadership and supervision which are most likely to have positive outcomes for the effectiveness of police agencies.  They will be able to recognize and implement strategies which foster positive morale and teamwork.  They will know that responsibility for others, while a privilege, involves serving as well as leading those under your command.

Learning Strategies:  There will be group discussions, collaborative learning, lecturing, presentations on leadership, quizzes, and a written paper.

Assessment:
Exams:  quizzes                                                 40% of grade
Class participation/attendance/assignments      20% of grade
Class presentation                                              20% of grade
Final Paper                                                         20% of grade

Grading Scale:
A    100-92
A-    91-90
B+   89-88
B     87-82
B-    81-80
C+   79-78
C     77-72
C-    71-70
D+   69-68
D     67-62
D-    61-60
F     59 and below


Class policy on Attendance:  Due to the accelerated nature of this program it is a serious matter to miss even one session.   If a student misses more than one session the student may be required to withdraw from the class by contacting the Academic Advisor and his/her instructor.

Course Outline:

Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2006 - Read chapters 1, 2 and 3 prior to class and be prepared to discuss.

Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2006 - Read chapters 4, 5, and 6.  Be prepared for a quiz and to discuss.

Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2006 - Read chapters 7, 8 and 9.  Be prepared for a quiz and to discuss those chapters.

Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2006 - Read chapters 10, 11 and 12.  Be prepared for a quiz and to discuss those chapters.

Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2006 - Read chapters 13, 14 and 15.  Quiz and discussion of  those chapters.  Final paper is due.

Class policy for Assignments:  Students will be given ample time to work on their assignments.  All assignments are to be turned in at the beginning of the class period they are due.  Late assignments will be accepted, but grade deductions may be assessed.

Statement of plagiarism:  If it is determined that a student has plagiarized or been involved in another form of academic dishonesty, the instructor may elect to bring the matter up for judicial review.  The maximum penalty for any form of academic dishonesty is dismissal from the College.  The procedures for judicial review are listed under the section of CCSJ handbook that addresses student grievances.
Please note:  CCSJ subscribes to Turnitin.com and all papers can and may be submitted for checks on plagiarism from the Internet/Electronic sources/ Databases.

Withdrawal from Classes Policy:  Please see the Degree Completion Program's Student Handbook for withdrawal policy.  All withdrawals are completed through the Degree Completion Academic Advisor's office.