Organizations and Systems in Higher Education. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours

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Prerequisite: Doctoral standing in higher education administration or consent of instructor. This course provides an overview of the organizations and systems that comprise the United States higher education system. Students will review historical and current perspectives about the nature and purposes of U.S. higher education, examine the roles that internal and external forces play in shaping institutions and systems, explore how key actors experience their organizational roles, and consider how variations in the system and individual differences can affect life within the academy. The emphasis will be on understanding and appreciating the scope, complexity, and diversity of higher educational systems, institutions, and stakeholders. Course Fees: GH01 $90; LRH1 $20.54; STSH $30.81.