AWARDING CREDIT FOR MILITARY TRAINING & EXPERIENCE Developing Course Equivalencies Jill L. Lindsey, PhD Professor & Chair, Leadership Studies Wright State University

B.S. IN ORGANIZATIONAL LEADERSHIP With Joint Service Transcript verification of NCO service academy attendance course credit is awarded for OL 2010 Self as Leader (3 Sem. Hrs.) one of two pre-requisite courses in the major CLEP, DSST, and military credit equivalencies are also available for the majority of Wright Core program requirements and Electives credits

FACILITATED PROGRAM TEAM APPROVAL Initial discussion of the idea of course equivalency for military experiences, specifically NCO academies Compared NCO academy learning outcomes with OL curriculum Identified OL 2010 for alignment and optimal advantage for veterans OL Program Team approval LDR Curriculum Committee approval

LEARNING OUTCOMES ALIGNMENT NCO Academy OutcomesOL 2010 Self as Leader Outcomes Self-understanding through leadership assessments Theories, characteristics, and skills of leadership Communicating effectively & enforcing expectations Six-step problem-solving process Optimizing risk to support mission outcomes Time management, task prioritization, workplace efficiency Conflict management Self understanding through leadership assessments Key leadership skills and abilities Effective oral and written communication within an organizational environment Integrate problem solving and decision making Personal integrity An action orientation Professional skills and behaviors

DEVELOPING COURSE EQUIVALENCIES JILL L. LINDSEY, PHD PROFESSOR & CHAIR, LEADERSHIP STUDIES WRIGHT STATE UNIVERSITY Alignment Discussion Led to Buy-in