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HIED 66655: Case Studies in Higher EducationSyllabus Description:This course integrates concepts and skills addressed throughout the M.Ed. program in Higher Education Administration and Student Personnel (HIED). It affords students the opportunity to develop and improve decision-making skills and to increase understanding of concepts and current practices in student affairs and higher education administration. The class aims to assist in clarifying thinking and values about individual and collective actions in higher education and to polish the ability to communicate that analysis both orally and in writing. Students are expected to share responsibility for collaborative problem-solving involving complex issues in student development and higher educational leadership by involving others in discussing ideas, problems, strategies, and assisting them in clarifying their thinking and emotions. Through the use of case materials and participant-dominated discussion sessions, this course attempts to replicate the complex reality which an administrator faces, presents an opportunity to develop analytical skills, and provides an opportunity to critique and develop a personal administrative style. The course draws on a range of salient topics including leadership and governance, student development, diversity, law, and business administration as they relate to participants in colleges and universities including higher education staff and administrators, faculty, and students. |