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Higher Education Leadership, Administration, & Governance
EDU A770

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Description

In this course, we will explore leadership, governance, and administration in colleges and universities through a practice of critical reflection. Together, we will examine the eco-system of higher education— namely, the internal leadership roles, governance structures and administrative practices, and the external public and private influences that impact our work. We will then consider how effective leaders identify and implement strategic priorities, foster innovation, and respond to crises. This course assumes that students have diverse leadership experiences, and they will be encouraged to draw upon these experiences to investigate, question and/or challenge the ideas presented in readings and class activities. Through small and large-group discussions, written assignments, discussions with guest speakers, simulations, case studies, and presentations, students will strengthen their leadership skills as they reflect upon their strengths and opportunities for growth. This course fulfills the Program Core Experience (PCE) requirement for students in the Education Leadership, Organizations and Entrepreneurship (ELOE) program. While fulfilling the ELOE requirement, the course is open to all students, with no enrollment preference given to ELOE students.

Class Notes

For students in the ELOE program, this course fulfills the ELOE Program Core Experience (PCE) requirement if taken for a letter grade. It may also be taken as an elective. While fulfilling the ELOE requirement, the course is open to all students, with no enrollment preference given to ELOE students.

School Graduate School of Education
Credits 4
Cross Reg

Available for Harvard Cross Registration

Department Education
Course Component Regular Course
Instruction Mode In Person
Subject Education
Grading Basis HGSE Student Option (Letter Graded, Sat/Unsat)
Learning Goals Through an examination of leadership transitions, initiatives, and issues, students will develop an enhanced understanding of the complexity of academic institutions and nonprofit organizations and the range of knowledge, skills, and expertise needed by effective leaders. Drawing upon these, they will reflect on their own approaches to leadership.
Career Focus N/A