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HSS3090 Governance & Leadership

Advanced · 1 credit · HRH - Health, Recreation, and Human Services

Description
Students examine the roles and functions of various governance structures including the evaluation of a constitution. Students lead and participate in meetings run by Robert’s Rules of Order.
Prerequisite
None

Outcomes The student will:

  • 1 explain the roles and functions of various governance structures

    • 1.1 define government and terms related to government, including:

      • 1.1.1 governance

      • 1.1.2 administration

      • 1.1.3 board

      • 1.1.4 council

      • 1.1.5 committee

      • 1.1.6 constitution

    • 1.2 differentiate between governance, government and administration, including how these concepts relate to the development of policies and laws

    • 1.3 differentiate between elected and non-elected members of a governance structure

    • 1.4 describe the roles and responsibilities of key people in a governance structure, including:

      • 1.4.1 president and/or chairperson

      • 1.4.2 vice-president

      • 1.4.3 secretary

      • 1.4.4 treasurer

    • 1.5 describe the roles and responsibilities of people who influence decisions made in a governance structure, including:

      • 1.5.1 voting members

      • 1.5.2 stakeholders

      • 1.5.3 members at large

      • 1.5.4 visitors and invited guests

    • 1.6 summarize the functions of various governance structures in a community

    • 1.7 justify the need for governance structures in society

  • 2 demonstrate strategies for participating effectively in a meeting

    • 2.1 describe the basics of Robert’s Rules of Order

    • 2.2 conduct an effective meeting by:

      • 2.2.1 applying strategies appropriate for conducting informal and formal meetings

      • 2.2.2 describing the characteristics of effective meetings

      • 2.2.3 creating an agenda

      • 2.2.4 applying Robert’s Rules of Order to conduct a meeting

    • 2.3 demonstrate effective participation in a meeting

    • 2.4 evaluate the meeting process as a leader and participant

    • 2.5 summarize the roles and functions of various governance structures related to a specific community

  • 3 evaluate the constitution of a specific governance structure

    • 3.1 evaluate the components of the constitution, including:

      • 3.1.1 clearly articulated vision

      • 3.1.2 process for decision making

      • 3.1.3 process for the implementation of decisions

      • 3.1.4 clearly developed policies and bylaws

      • 3.1.5 clearly defined procedures for functions, including financial functions, voting procedures and succession planning

    • 3.2 recommend revisions where appropriate

    • 3.3 create a motion to amend or approve a constitution

  • 4 demonstrate basic competencies

    • 4.1 demonstrate fundamental skills to:

      • 4.1.1 communicate

      • 4.1.2 manage information

      • 4.1.3 use numbers

      • 4.1.4 think and solve problems

    • 4.2 demonstrate personal management skills to:

      • 4.2.1 demonstrate positive attitudes and behaviours

      • 4.2.2 be responsible

      • 4.2.3 be adaptable

      • 4.2.4 learn continuously

      • 4.2.5 work safely

    • 4.3 demonstrate teamwork skills to:

      • 4.3.1 work with others

      • 4.3.2 participate in projects and tasks

  • 5 create a transitional strategy to accommodate personal changes and build personal values

    • 5.1 identify short-term and long-term goals

    • 5.2 identify steps to achieve goals

Program of Studies 2010. Source document, © Alberta Education.