Description:

Upon successful completion of this course, the student should be able to identify leadership skills necessary to have successful involvement in the field of interior design and professional organizations. Topics include group communication methods, time management, team-building skills, and organizing and facilitating meetings. Students desiring leadership opportunities in professional organizations are encouraged to enroll. 1 hr. lecture/wk. NOTE: The prerequisite of ITMD 123 requires a grade of "C" or higher.

Supplies: Refer to the instructor’s course syllabus for details about any supplies that may be required.

Textbook(s): For information see - http://bookstore.jccc.net

Course Fees: NONE

Course Objectives:

Upon successful completion of this course the student should be able to:

1. Develop an awareness of professional organizations affiliated with the field of interior design.
2. Develop and demonstrate communication skills.
3. Identify and explain time management skills necessary in leadership roles.
4. Participate in a team building project.
5. Organize and plan a meeting.

Content Outline & Competencies:

I. Professional Organizations
   A. Identify professional organizations affiliated with the field of
interior design.
   B. Attend a professional organization meeting or event.
 
II. Group Communication Skills
   A. Utilize listening skills.
      1. Follow oral instructions.
      2. Identify and interpret body language.
      3. Explain a conversation to summarize speaker’s points.
   B. Demonstrate oral communication.
      1. Relate oral directions.
      2. Demonstrate presentation skills to a group.
         a. Organize ideas and notes.
         b. Deliver oral information.
         c. Evaluate group receptivity.
   C. Compose a written communication.
      1. Organize and prepare a meeting agenda.
      2. Submit a newsletter style article to a group for review.

III. Time Management
   A. Identify task priorities.
   B. Estimate time requirements for various tasks.
   C. Utilize problem solving skills.

IV. Team Building Project
   A. Demonstrate preparation of a team activity.
      1. Establish goals and objectives.
      2. Design an action plan.
   B. Identify group decision-making techniques.
      1. Define clarification.
      2. Define agreement/neutral/disagreement.
      3. Define conflict resolution.

V. Organize and Facilitate a Meeting
   A. Create a meeting agenda.
   B. Utilize interpersonal skills to successfully facilitate a
meeting.

Methods of Evaluation of Competencies:

Evaluation of student mastery of course competencies will be accomplished using the following methods:

Projects            75% of grade
Speaker/Field Trip  25% of grade
  Total            100% 

Grading Scale:
 A = 90 - 100%
 B = 80 -  89%
 C = 70 -  79%
 D = 60 -  69%
 F = Below 60% 

Caveats:

1. A field trip may be required as part of this course. Students must attend on the specified date for credit. Students must provide transportation.
2. Students will need basic word processing and Internet searching skills for the completion of papers, exercises, and projects.

Disabilities:

If you are a student with a disability, and if you will be requesting accommodations, it is your responsibility to contact Access Services. Access Services will recommend any appropriate accommodations to your professor and his/her director. The professor and director will identify for you which accommodations will be arranged.

JCCC provides a range of services to allow persons with disabilities to participate in educational programs and activities. If you desire support services, contact the office of Access Services for Students With Disabilities (913) 469-8500, ext. 3521 or TDD (913) 469-3885. The Access Services office is located in the Success Center on the second floor of the Student Center.