Analyzing, interpreting, and evaluating selected policy issues related to the continued improvement and development of institutions, programs, and services in higher education. Policy analysis and research at public and institutional levels.
Athena Title
Policy Studies in Higher Ed
Equivalent Courses
Not open to students with credit in EDHI 9500E
Semester Course Offered
Offered every year.
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Student learning Outcomes
Students will review critically the policy issues that dominate current thought and discussion in higher education.
Students will analyze and discuss the major public policy issues concerning U.S. colleges and universities and the significant features of those issues.
Students will consider proposed solutions to selected issues and problems and alternative solutions will be developed.
Students will analyze, interpret, and evaluate policy issues in terms of their relevance for the continued improvement and development of institutions, programs, and services.
Topical Outline
A. Policy Planning and Analysis in Higher Education
1. Policy Making Processes
2. Concepts and Uses of Policy
a. Public Policy
b. Institutional Policy
c. Program Policies
3. Policy Planning Concepts and Methods
a. Strategic Planning
b. Contingency Planning
c. Mixed Models
4. Policy Analysis
a. Legislative Processes
b. Administrative Policies
c. Policy Research and Evaluation
B. Public Policy Issues in Higher Education
1. Policy Focus and Substance
2. Policy Decisions and Outcomes
3. Policy Implementation
4. Analysis and Evaluation
5. Feedback and Revision
C. Institutional Policy
1. Institutional Procedures
2. Analysis and Interpretation
3. Federal and State Influences
4. Evaluation and Revision
D. Policy Making Processes at the Program Level
1. Faculty Committees
2. Policy -vs- Administration
3. Policy Implementation
4. Policy Review and Revision
E. Case Studies in Policy Making
1. National and State Policy Issues
2. Institutional Policy Issues
