HEA 7011 - Theories & Research in Academic Leadership

Prerequisite(s): None.
An introduction to the topics and issues related to guiding a university in the complexities and climate of the 21^st century. Issues covered will include mission, vision, and function of public, private, not for profit, and for-profit colleges and universities; leadership roles; governance functions including shared governance, union, and non-union governance models; advancement, fundraising, and relationships with internal and external constituencies. An underlaying emphasis examines how culture, national and international politics, and institutional mission inform higher education leadership. Credit(s): 3