LEADERSHIP AND HIGHER EDUCATION (LHE) LHE 5010. Public School Administration/(3).F. An introductory study of basic structure, organization, and philosophical theories and administration of public schools of the U.S. LHE 5030. The Principalship/(3).F;S. The purpose of this course is to help students better understand the functions and purposes of the principalship. Theories, principles, and practices applicable to the organizational components of schools will be emphasized. LHE 5050. Planning and Conducting Adult Learning Experiences/(3).S. An analysis of the role of the adult educator in planning and conducting experiences designed to facilitate particular learning outcomes. Special attention is given to the creation of a learning environment within which the adult educator works with individuals and groups. (Dual-listed with LHE 4750.) LHE 5070. School-Based Evaluation/(3).S.On Demand. This course is designed to help prospective school administrators learn the central role of assessment and evaluation as a part of their general leadership responsibilities in schools. The demands for school-based accountability coupled with the continuing need to justify allocation of resources make this course particularly important. Students will learn how to use evaluation as a tool to facilitate planning, decision-making, and allocation of scarce resources. LHE 5080. Introduction to Adult Education/(3).F. Provides a variety of experiences for students to develop an understanding and appreciation of the profession and practice of adult education including its major concepts, philosophies, and providers. The course is intended to serve as an introduction to the numerous populations, agencies, and delivery systems involved in the process of providing lifelong learning experiences. (Dual-listed with LHE 4980.) LHE 5180. Fiscal Operations and Resource Management/(3).F.On Demand. This course is designed for entry-level school administrators at the school building level. It will provide an intense study of fiscal operations and management, maintenance and property control, and emergency planning at the building level. Emphasis will be placed on planning for emergencies and the development of staff utilization plans at the building level. LHE 5250. Conflict Management in Educational Administration/(3).S. Sources of conflict for the administrator are analyzed including communications and professional negotiations. Emphasis is placed on basic problem solving techniques. LHE 5300. Community Education and the Public School Administrator/(2).On Demand. Designed to familiarize the student with the variety of models of community education and community schools together with the underlying philosophy of each. Particular emphasis will be placed on the administration of community education from the point of view of the public school administrator. LHE 5400. Guiding and Developing Human Resources in Schools/(3).S.On Demand. This course is designed for entry-level school leaders, particularly the K-12 schools and certain post-secondary settings. The course will focus on the thinking and activities site-based leaders and managers bring to human resource development in K-12 schools and other educational settings. Emphasis will be placed on the administrator's role, at the building level, in human resources development. LHE 5420. Community, Junior, and Technical Colleges/(3).F;S. An analysis of public and private two-year educa- tional institution in the United States. An overview is given to the study of historical development, student characteristics, role of faculty and administration, curriculum and instructional development, adult education programs, and research in recent trends in these institutions. LHE 5430. Organization and Administration of Postsecondary Education/(3).F. A study of the concepts of organization and administration as applied to post-secondary educa- tional institutions and agencies. Emphasis is placed on understanding organizational structure and the functions of management in educational and agency environments. LHE 5440. Instruction in Postsecondary Institutions/(3).F. A study of various theories of instruction with emphasis on the merger of theory and practice in the development of learning strategies for higher education. LHE 5451. Teaching Practicum in Higher Education/ (1-3).On Demand. A course study designed specifically for graduate teaching assistants at Appalachian State University as part of a preservice and inservice instructional development program. Attention is given to specific problems and issues relating to teaching in higher education. Resources are drawn from the faculty of the department and disciplines represented on campus to help the teaching assistants improve their teaching skills. LHE 5500. Independent Study/(1-4).On Demand. Subject matter may vary depending on student interest and need. A student may enroll more than once provided the content does not duplicate that of the previous course. LHE 5530-5549. Selected Topics/(1-4).On Demand. LHE 5585. Teacher Leadership and School Improvement/(3).F;S. This course is designed to help teachers develop an understanding of and skill in assuming leadership roles and responsibilities in their schools. Those aspects of school leadership seen as most appropriate and potentially beneficial for teacher involvement will be emphasized. Particular attention is paid to the relationships among teacher leadership, school improvement, and site- based accountability. Students will have the opportunity to acquire knowledge and skills and formulate their own approaches through both university-based classroom and site-based clinical activities. Activities such as participant- observations, shadow-studies classroom-action research, problem-based learning, case studies, survey research, and qualitative research studies can be included. Students will be expected to present tangible evidence that represents, authentically, their professional growth. (Same as CI 5585.) LHE 5600. School Law/(3).F. A study of the fundamental principles underlying the relationship of the state to education and the laws which are applicable to practical problems of school organization and administration. LHE 5630. The Adult Learner/(3).F;S. A study of the characteristics of adults as learners. Special attention is given to review of research on adult learning and to the role of the adult educator as a facilitator in the learning process. LHE 5700. Educational Leadership/(2-3).F. A study of the process of leadership with activities designed to improve skill in planning, decision making, organizing, communicating, and evaluating. Research on leadership and the processes of implementing change will be analyzed. LHE 5780. Grantsmanship in Education/(3).On Demand. A study of fiscal resources available to researchers and practitioners in professional education, involving identification of funding sources, an understanding of proposal requirements and strategies for proposal development, competence in proposal evaluation, experience in the drafting and submission of a specific proposal to an appropriate agency. LHE 5800. Critical Inquiry and Thought in Educational Leadership/(3).F;S.On Demand. This course is designed as a culminating course for the Master of School Administration program. The course examines current issues and problems that impact school administration. Emphasis is focused on administrative tasks, roles, and functions of educational leaders in schools. The course includes an in-depth review of contemporary trends that change or influence educational administration and governance. LHE 5810. Planning Educational Programs/(3).F. The principles and processes involved in programming, including basic theories and concepts supporting the programming process for adult clientele. Consideration will be given to determining needs for specific training in a community and developing programs appropriate to meet those needs. LHE 5820. Theory and Development in Educational Organizations/(3).F;On Demand. The purpose of this course is to inform students in educational leadership of the nature of organizations and ways in which educational organizations maintain themselves. During the course, it will be emphasized that organizational theory and development are eventually about how people grow and develop relationships. The course is designed to bring educational leadership and organizational thinking into a common framework. Students will have the opportunity to examine their own assumptions about organizations, to engage in the study of organizational culture, and to study how organizations form as they do. LHE 5840. College Finance and Personnel Administration/(3).F. A study of financial and personnel management principles as related to higher education. Consideration is given to sources of funds, budgeting, purchasing, and financial accountability in higher education. Personnel policies, issues, and problems relating to the educational management function are studied. LHE 5850. Politics and Public Policy Analysis for Educational Leadership/(3).On Demand. Designed to give students a comprehensive view of the transformation of educational problems into policy and the bureaucratic duties of public education administrators. Equip educational leaders with knowledge of policy theory, development, implementation and analysis necessary in the management of public educational institutions and agencies. LHE 5870. The School Administrator in Contemporary Society/(3).On Demand. This course is designed to study the school administrator's role in the context of contemporary society. Particular emphasis is placed on: the interrelationships that exist among institutions within a community, the changing attitudes of groups, of individuals, the traditional family, and educational agencies. The course is intended to provide the student with an appreciation of the current and possible function of schools. LHE 5890. Developmental Studies in Postsecondary Institutions/(3).F. A study of the historical development, theoretical foundations, and important characteristics of effective developmental education programs in postsecondary institutions. LHE 5900. Internship/Field Study/(1-9).F;S. Higher Education Internship/Field Study/(1-9).F;S. Supervised experiences of teaching and/or administration under the direction of competent personnel or study of problems in postsecondary educational institutions or other appropriate agencies. Offered on an S/U basis for MA degree students. School Administration and Supervision Internship/ Field Study/(1-9).F;S. Supervised experiences of leadership and management under the direction of competent personnel or study of problems in a public school, public school system, or other appropriate agencies. Offered on S/U basis for MA/MSA degree students. LHE 5960. Government and Corporate Relations/(3).S. This course will prepare students to: access appropriate governmental, foundation, and corporation personnel; develop and utilize networks between a home organization and governmental contacts on a local, state, regional, and national level. (Dual-listed with LHE 4960.) LHE 5970. Seminar on Community and Technical Colleges/(3).F. Study and analysis of teaching, administrative, planning and leadership problems and issues related to community colleges, technical colleges, and technical institutes. Research of recent trends of two year colleges are studied. This course is also designed to complement the internship by assisting the students with course planning and development. (Dual-listed with LHE 4970.) LHE 5989. Graduate Research/(1-9).F;S. This course is designed to provide access to University facilities for continuing graduate research at the master's and specialist's levels. It is graded on an S/U basis and does not count toward a degree. LHE 5990. The Law of Higher Education/(3).F. An overview of the law as it affects the administrator in higher education. The accent is on learning general concepts and sources of the law and regulations. Additionally, students select individual problem areas for detailed study. LHE 5999. Thesis/(2-4).F;S. Graded on an S/U basis. LHE 6040. Readings in Postsecondary Education/(3).S. Emphasis is given to understanding the conceptual framework of adult education, community education, developmental education, teaching, and administration through the study of relevant literature. Each student will conduct a study of the literature in one of these areas. LHE 6050. Seminar in School Supervision/(2).On Demand. A course for students preparing for positions as general county or city school supervisors. Includes methods of evaluating staff and the planning of staff development programs for the improvement of instruction. LHE 6180. School Finance/(3).F. A study of the principles which contribute to an understanding of public school finance. Emphasis is placed on budget making, fiscal management, and business operations. LHE 6300. Personnel Administration in Education/ (3).S. This course will provide the student with a broad array of tools for administering the human resources in a school or school system. Particular attention will be paid to issues such as tenure, grievances, evaluation, interviewing, and recruitment. Appropriate statutory law will be examined. LHE 6400. Administering Change in Education/(3).F;S. This seminar course is designed to assist school leaders in the process of leading and managing change in educational organizations. The content is appropriate for any practicing or aspiring educational leader who will face the dynamics of changing educational settings. The course will provide both conceptual and practical models for managing the change process. A primary focus will be placed on educational and instructional leadership. LHE 6491. Educational Facilities/(3).S. Planning the modern school plant, design and nature of functional educational facilities, personnel involvement, maintenance, determining the needs of the community, factors in the selection of sites, architectural and contractual services. LHE 6500. Independent Study/(1-4).On Demand. Subject matter may vary depending on student interest and need. A student may enroll more than once provided the content does not duplicate that of the previous course. LHE 6530-6549. Selected Topics/(1-4).On Demand. Topics considered may include the following: Seminar in Educational Leadership; and Seminar in College Administration, etc. LHE 6550. Seminar in Comparative Education/(2-3).On Demand. A comparative study of post-compulsory institutions in other countries. Emphasis on the governance, administrative, curricular and instructional issues, concerns, and processes as they relate to the role of post-compulsory institutions. The study of an educational system is done in conjunction with seminars and visitations to educational institutions as well as travel throughout the countries under consideration, when possible. LHE 6600. Seminar in Legal Problems/(3).S. Current legal issues and problems related to organization and administration of public and private educational institutions. LHE 6631. Teaching and Learning in Postsecondary Education/(3).S. An in-depth study of learning concepts with implications for instructional models. Special emphasis is given to the process of structuring learning experiences. LHE 6650. Seminar in Postsecondary Education/(3).S. To provide an opportunity in which the student can integrate the knowledge and skills gained in the program of study. This is a summative experience which is designed to be incorporated toward the end of the graduate program and will emphasize the personal and professional development of post-secondary personnel. LHE 6700. Politics in Administration/(3).F. Politics in Administration will focus on those less obvious processes that accompany the decision-making process. Particular attention will be paid to concepts such as power brokering, interdependence of agencies, and agency politics. LHE 6850. General Education and the Liberal Arts in Higher Education/(3).On Demand. The purpose is to help the student develop an understanding of the concepts of the liberal arts and general education in higher education, a knowledge of their historical development in America, and an acquaintance with the current state of these programs in American Higher Education. LHE 6900. Internship/Field Study Higher Education Internship/Field Study/(2-8).On Demand. Supervised experiences of teaching and/or administration under the direction of competent personnel or study of problems in post-secondary educational institutions or other appropriate agencies. Offered on an S/U basis for Ed.S. degree students. School Administration and Supervision Internship/Field Study/(2-8).F;S. Supervised experiences of leadership and management under the direction of competent personnel or study of problems in a public school, public school system, or other appropriate agencies. Offered on an S/U basis for Ed.S. degree students. LHE 6999. Educational Specialist Thesis/ (2-4).F;S. Offered on an S/U basis.