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Leadership and Policy Development in Student Affairs


Course Description

The theoretical foundations, research findings, and contemporary practices related to the processes of leadership and policy-making in college student affairs division. Specific attention will be given to analyzing the role of leadership in the institution and the effects of policy implementation.


Athena Title

Leadership and Policy Develop


Prerequisite

ECHD 9400 and permission of department


Semester Course Offered

Offered spring


Grading System

A - F (Traditional)


Student learning Outcomes

  • Students will understand the role of leadership in successful student affairs administration.
  • Students will understand how leaders work effectively with other divisions in the institution.
  • Students will understand learn the major theories of leadership development.
  • Students will understand how to apply theories to practice.
  • Students will understand strategies to effect change in the organization.

Topical Outline

  • Orientation to leadership theories
  • Leadership models
  • Applying leadership theories
  • Problems of leading in today’s academy
  • Evaluating leadership effectiveness

Syllabus


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