Ethics and Leadership I | Weatherford College

The purpose of this course is to examine the intersection between leadership and applied ethics. Students will explore ethical issues related to leadership, clarify personal values that impact one’s response to those issues, and seek successful application of leadership values to those dilemmas. We will explore these issues through a variety of formats including assigned readings, discussion, case studies, research, and personal reflection.

Course Learning Objectives

Discuss factors that influence ethical leadership behavior.
Clarify and describe personal leadership values.
Analyze ethical issues and dilemmas.
Apply a theoretical framework that promotes ethical decision making.

Required Textbooks

Thornton, Linda F. (2013). 7 lenses: Learning the principles and practices of ethical leadership. Leading in Context LLC.
Additional readings and videos posted in Canvas
Reliable internet access.
Microsoft Word: all papers must be typed using Microsoft Word - no exceptions. Microsoft Word is available free to WC students. Contact the IT Help Desk for more information.

Evaluation Standards

The final course grade will be calculated based upon exams, class discussion, case studies, and other assignments the instructor may choose to include. Instructors may include participation grades and attendance as factors in determining course grades.

Discussion Forums 40 points

Case Analysis 50 points

Personal Ethics Code 30 points

Quizzes 50 points

Attendance/Participation 60 points

Total Points Available 230 points

Grading Scale
A = 90 – 100%
B = 80 – 89%
C = 70 – 79%
D = 60 – 69%
F = 0 – 59%

Program Learning Outcomes

The Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences in Organizational Leadership program exists to educate, encourage, and enable emerging and experienced leaders to positively impact the businesses, organizations, and communities they serve.

Disabilities

ADA Statement:

Any student with a documented disability (e.g. learning, psychiatric, vision, hearing, etc.) may contact the Office on the Weatherford College Weatherford Campus to request reasonable accommodations. Phone: 817-598-6350 Office Location: Office Number 118 in the Student Services Building, upper floor. Physical Address: Weatherford College 225 College Park Drive Weatherford, TX.

Academic Integrity

Academic Integrity is fundamental to the educational mission of Weatherford College, and the College expects its students to maintain high standards of personal and scholarly conduct. Academic dishonesty of any kind will not be tolerated. Academic dishonesty includes, but is not limited to, cheating on an examination or other academic work, plagiarism, collusion, and the abuse of resource materials including unauthorized use of Generative AI. Departments may adopt discipline specific guidelines on Generative AI usage approved by the instructional dean. Any student who is demonstrated to have engaged in any of these activities will be subject to immediate disciplinary action in accordance with institutional procedures.

Hope Statement

Any student who faces challenges securing basic resources such as food, clothing, or housing and believes this may affect their performance in their course of study is urged to contact the Director of Student Resources, Dr. Deborah Cregger, for support at (817) 598-6444. Her office is on the first floor of Student Services. If the student prefers, they may contact their instructor, who can reach out on their behalf. Weatherford College also provides the Coyote Pantry. The Pantry maintains boxed and canned foods for students in need. The location of the Coyote Pantry is two blocks west of the Weatherford campus at the Baptist Student Ministry (118 E. Park Ave., Weatherford). Pantry hours are Mon-Thurs. 8:30 am-4:30 pm and Fri. 8.30 am-12:00 pm (817-599-6586).