Course Description
Administration and supervision of organizations engaged in workforce education. Management theories of empowerment, team learning, collaboration, and implementation of systems for continuous organizational learning.
Athena Title
ADM/SUP WFED PRG
Equivalent Courses
Not open to students with credit in EOCS 8060
Semester Course Offered
Offered spring
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Course Objectives
1. Delineate the similarities and differences between general leadership and leadership in workforce education. 2. Understand the management of major organizational practices including instruction, budget, support services, and personnel. 3. Detail the significance of planning processes and effective decision making. 4. Recognize the internal and external politics of organizational structure and control. 5. Appreciate the role of the community and community agencies. 6. Synthesize course learning through a comprehensive project.
Topical Outline
The course syllabus is a general plan for the course; deviations announced to the class by the instructor may be necessary. 1. Course overview, expectations, assignments, and timelines 2. Researching on the internet 3. Leadership for the 21st century 4. Management theories 5. Leadership processes 6. Organizational structure 7. Organizational politics 8. Organizational planning 9. Decision making strategies 10. Personnel/professional development 11. Community development 12. Management and change 13. Instruction and student services 14. Budget management 15. Personnel management