BUS 4881F - ST Princ of Community Service
Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section 01, CRN 44004,
Credit hours: 3
Course Meeting Times
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Instructor
Laura Dewberry
Email: ljdewberry@ysu.edu
Course Description
4881F. ST Princ of Community Service. Course explores the various facets of community service from the perspective of individuals, organizations, and the community at-large. Prereq.: 2.5 GPA AND special approval required. 1-4 s.h.
Course Readings
| Group | Title | Author | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Optional | There is no textbook for this course. |
The course readings are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, research developments, current events, and/or to ensure better learning.
Assignments/Assessments
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Course Plan
| Week of | Reading(s) | Proposed Topic | Due/To Prepare for Class |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8/24 | An Introduction to Civic Leadership Slide Deck | Learning Module One: An Introduction to Civic Engagement & Course Introduction | Getting Start with Course Quiz (25 points) |
| 8/31 | Ohio Attorney General Guide for Charity Board Members | Learning Module Two: Board Governance | Charitable U Catalog Completion (25 points) Charitable U Catalog Reflection (50 points) Charitable U Catalog Quiz (25 points) Part 1: Community Service Assignment (50 points) |
| 9/7 | Learning Module Two continued | ||
| 9/14 | Ohio Attorney General Preventing Theft | Learning Module Three: Financial Operations for Boards of Directors | Charitable U Catalog Completion (25 points) Charitable U Catalog Reflection (50 points) Charitable U Catalog Quiz (25 points) Presentation Attendance (25 points) Presentation Reflection (50 points) |
| 9/21 | Learning Module Three continued | ||
| 9/28 | Learning Module Four: Fundraising for Boards of Directors | Charitable U Catalog Completion (25 points) Charitable U Catalog Reflection (50 points) Charitable U Catalog Quiz (25 points) |
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| 10/5 | Learning Module Four continued | ||
| 10/12 | Learning Module Five: Governmental Filings & Recordkeeping for Boards of Directors | Charitable U Catalog Completion (25 points) Charitable U Catalog Reflection (50 points) Charitable U Catalog Quiz (25 points) Presentation Attendance (25 points) Presentation Reflection (50 points) |
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| 10/19 | Learning Module Five continued | ||
| 10/26 | Learning Module Six: Robert's Rules of Order | Robert's Rules Quiz (25 points) Presentation Attendance (25 points) Presentation Reflection (50 points) |
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| 11/2 | Learning Module Six continued | ||
| 11/9 | Learning Module Seven: Volunteerism | Volunteerism Quiz (25 points) | |
| 11/16 | Learning Module Seven continued | ||
| 11/23 | Learning Module Eight: Conclusion | Board Interview Assignment (150 points) Part 2: Community Service Assignment (100 points) |
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| 11/30 | Learning Module Eight continued | ||
| 12/7 | There is no final exam; this course concludes on 12/5/26 |
The course schedule, policies, procedures, and assignments in this course are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, by mutual agreement, and/or to ensure better learning.