Planning and Resource Management in Higher Education

Catalog description

Strategic planning and resource management in higher education through institutional research. HI ED 810 Planning and Resource Management in Higher Education (3)This course provides students with a working knowledge of strategic planning models and budgeting structures and processes. Planning and budgeting skills are important components in institutional decision support, and this course provides students with tools and skills in environmental scanning, revenue forecasting, expenditure controls, and bench marking. Curricular goals: Upon completion, students will be able to:1) discuss, in an informed way, the history, evolution, theory and practice of strategic planning in higher education;2) appreciate contextual influences (such as organizational politics and culture, leadership, environmental constraints, and the like) on planning;3) apply data and decision-support tools that can support strategic planning and resource management;4) apply group process tools to enhance communication, consensus, and action;5) demonstrate a pragmatic ability to help integrate strategic planning with institutional research and organizational improvement in a college or university setting. HI ED 810 is designed for institutional research professionals, and the on-line learning experiences are aimed at applying the readings, obtaining hands-on experience in analyzing data, and developing reporting skills, Each Unit lists supplementary readings and weblinks where you can find additional information to explore the topic in greater depth. The methods of teaching and learning include Readings and Supplemental Resources, Professor's Notes, Discussion Forums, Drop Boxes, Collaborative Learning Opportunities in small groups, Individual Learning Opportunities or a personal project, and Essays or Papers. This course has an established start and end date and includes interaction with other students throughout the course. Pre-requisite: a working knowledge of basic applied statistics.