EDUC 759 College and University Administration

A study of the administrative and organizational aspects of colleges and universities with emphasis on principle organizational components, and contemporary leadership issue

For information regarding prerequisites for this course, please refer to the Academic Course Catalog.

The purpose of this course is to broaden the candidate’s understanding of higher education, its history, current challenges, and organizational structure with emphasis being placed on effective higher education leadership. The distinctive leadership challenges and organizational procedures of Christian colleges, private colleges, community colleges, and state university systems will be addressed. In addition, the administration of academics, athletics, and student life will be addressed.

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Course Requirements Checklist

After reading the Course Syllabus and Student Expectations, the student will complete the related checklist found in the Course Overview.

Discussions (2)

Discussions are collaborative learning experiences. Therefore, the candidate will complete 2 Discussions throughout this course. The candidate will create a thread of at least 450 words with a minimum of 2 citations in current APA format. The candidate will also reply to the threads of at least 2 classmates. Each reply must be at least 100 words with a minimum of 1 citation in current APA format. (CLO: A, B, E, D, F)

Higher Education Administrator Interview Assignment

The candidate will conduct an in-depth interview with a higher education administrator to gain insight into their role, responsibilities, and leadership strategies for supporting student success. The administrator may serve in any leadership capacity at a college or university, such as President, Vice President, Provost, Vice Provost, Dean, or Associate Dean. The purpose of this interview is to better understand how administrative leadership shapes the student experience, influences institutional operations, and contributes to broader educational outcomes.

Media Analysis on Higher Education Administration Assignment

The candidate will compare coverage of his/her selected college and university administration topic in 3 different types of media sources. The candidate will determine what perspectives are present or absent and assess sources for bias. The candidate must identify relevant scriptural principles and perspectives from a biblical worldview, including at least 1 relevant Bible verse. This assignment must be a minimum of 4 pages and requires citations from 3 sources in current APA formatting. (CLO: B, D, E, F)

Final Project Ethical Leadership and Policy Development on AI in Higher Education Assignments (3)

The candidate will engage in a three-part project that builds toward a comprehensive policy development proposal addressing the use of AI-generated tools in academic work. The candidate will prepare for leadership decisions that intersect ethics, technology, and policy-making by examining ethical dilemmas, leadership challenges, and policy implications faced by university leaders. The candidate will strengthen the ability to argue opposing viewpoints, develop ethical reasoning, analyze leadership roles, and design policies that align with academic standards, stakeholder needs, and the institution’s mission. (CLO: A, B, D, F)

Personal Administrative Paper Assignment

The candidate will develop and report on a personal plan of action supported by research. The project must follow current APA format and must be 8 pages (including the title page, abstract, or the reference page). A minimum of 3 sources published within the past 5 years are required, including at least 3 peer-reviewed journal articles. (CLO: A, E, F)