1. This is a 3-credit hour, face-to-face, and distant-learning hybrid course.
2. It is also teaching collaborating course operated by both NCHU and Texas A&M University (TAMU), USA.
3. In this course, we will :(1) learn fundamental knowledge, concepts, and topics regarding Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs); (2) study case studies in various aspects, such as implementation of the SDGs, agricultural resilience, organic/eco-friendly farming, rural empowerment, agriculture leaderships; (3) practice skills related to leadership development and communication.
4. Our goal is to inform and exchange views. For each topic, your objectives are to understand each situation's fundamental problems and potentials and develop effective strategies when acting as a leader.
5. At the onset, the instructor will work with students to learn implications as an agricultural leaders and develop their final projects as a professional practicum.
6. Students are expected to learn the framework on conducting an integrated, institutional assessment (e.g., NGO) based on their choice regarding the efficacy of the organization and/or its program

[Course Delivery]

• This is a face-to-face and distant-learning hybrid course.
• All class materials can be accessed through NCHU iLearning. NCHU iLearning may also be used to conduct parts of class assessments, to submit course assignments, to send announcements and so on. NCHU iLearning can be accessed via https://lms2020.nchu.edu.tw/
• Teaching methods include:
  1. Previewing and reviewing course materials.
  2. Leading and participating discussion forums.
  3. Assignment write-up.
  4. Practicing materials collection, synthesis, and analysis.
  5. Leadership development panel exercise.
  6. Final project development.
• Office hours are running by the appointment-based policy.