Human Resources in Education

Catalog description

This course will develop the practical and theoretical knowledge of the human resources function in the educational setting. Emphasis will be placed on understanding and utilizing human resources functions and processes to identify needs and address issues in both instructional and non-instructional positions. The student will gain an understanding of the inter-relationship that exists between organizational climate, strategic planning, and the established policies and regulations of the human resources function. Students will develop a comprehensive understanding of the importance of recruitment, selection, mentoring and evaluation of faculty and support staff. Emphasis will be to continuously identify issues that are legal requirements in human resources administration or required by federal or state regulations. Students will demonstrate course understandings through actual classroom and school applications that are referenced to state adopted core curriculum content standards and professional development standards, the Standards for School Leaders of the Interstate School Leaders Licensure Consortium, and the candidate proficiencies developed by the Educational Leadership Constituent Council.