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College of Education
Department of Leadership, Technology, and Human Development
Course Syllabus
Prerequisite
Admitted to M.Ed. program or permission of instructor.
Reading the history of higher education teaches appreciation for the power of tradition.
Practically every aspect of contemporary higher education can be traced to the formation of
universities in the latter part of the nineteenth century, and many to the colleges in the Colonial
Era. Some aspects were present in the universities of medieval Europe. This stability of form
effects a counterpoise quite familiar to anyone who has attempted to modify any aspect of an
institution.
Understanding history is thus essential for those who would reform higher education. (p. 1)
The overarching goal of this course is to provide prospective educational leaders with knowledge that
American higher education is a culmination of historical development which directly influences every
aspect of higher education administration (GSU catalog, p. 502), and that understanding that
development is critical to enacting reform.
Course Objectives
Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to
identify and reflect on some aspects of the history of higher education by examining one college
or university of your choice,
discuss a very important but often overlooked debate that had great meaning in the history of
American higher education,
describe the Eras, Topics, Events, and Overall Trends that are addressed in the text and their
relationship to one another,
compare and contrast the nine Colonial Colleges established between 1636 and 1769,
discuss the impact of the Colonial Colleges on existing institutions,
discuss specific trends and events that occurred during each of the six eras in the history of
American higher education,
identify course-related topics from the professional literature and write a review of the
material, and
write an essay / historical monograph paper in which the historical development of a current
issue in higher education is traced.
You will find the complete conceptual framework on the COE website:
http://coe.georgiasouthern.edu/pdfs/cfram.pdf.
Due dates for assignments will be included in the Learning Modules and on each assignment.
Assignments are generally due no later than 11:30pm of the due date. Assignments received late will
result in a lower grade. Learning Modules will be opened by Monday of each week and assignments will
be due the following Sunday unless otherwise noted.
Expectations
Read all assigned material in the timeframe outlined in Folio so that you have the background and
understanding to fully contribute to the class discussions and assignments. A key component of the
course is to synthesize and discuss issues, knowledge, and experiences (as is appropriate to graduate
level work). You will have the opportunity to do so online through thoughtful, reflective postings and
discussions based on what you are learning in the course.
It is expected that ALL submitted work be well written and free of grammar and spelling mistakes.
Points will be deducted from an assignment's overall grade if spelling or grammar errors are present.
Use peer review appropriately to polish your written assignments prior to submission for a grade and
make use of electronic tools such as the grammar check tool in your word processing software. If you
would like or need extra help with your writing, please use the University Writing Center
(http://class.georgiasouthern.edu/writingc/). Another valuable resource is Strunk and White's The
Elements of Style. It is a classic reference for writing, and it is available for free online at
http://www.bartleby.com/141/ - All formal assignments should be submitted in APA format, in
accordance with the 6th edition. Online participation is required and candidates are expected to interact
often and contribute insight into the discussion drawing from source material as well as personal
experiences and opinions.
Required Texts
Thelin, J. R. (2011). A history of American higher education (2nd ed.). Baltimore, MD: Johns Hopkins
University Press. (Kindle Edition available)
Houghton, P.M. & Houghton, T.J. (2009). APA: The easy way! (2nd ed.). Flint, MI: Baker College.
(Kindle Edition Available)
Recommended Resource
American Psychological Association. (2010). Publication Manual of the American Psychological
Association (6th ed.). Washington, DC: APA.
Content of All sections of the issue Not all sections of the issue Responses are too brief
Communication presented are addressed. presented are addressed or or not all sections of
The student clearly the student does not the issue presented
Addressing issues demonstrates evidence of provide evidence of are addressed and the
presented thoroughly reflective thinking and reflective thinking or clear student does not
and reflectively. provides clear and and coherent linkages include evidence of
coherent linkages based based upon class material, reflective thinking.
upon class material, theory, theory, readings and/ or
readings and/ or personal personal experience.
experience.
Written Assignments
There will be 3 written assignments spread throughout the course. Each assignment will have specific
directions that are given during the associated Learning Module. Any referenced information must be in
APA style and included at the end of the paper (on a separate page).
Content quality Organization enhances the Contains some interesting No clear direction.
(adherence to the main ideas. Supporting ideas, but the writer does Main ideas are vague
assignment, information is presented not explore them and connections are
logically, with no confusing or
completeness, extraneous details. All thoroughly. Lacks detailed incomplete. Questions
appropriate length) points are clearly defined. explanation or supporting are not answered or
All questions are answered examples. Questions are answered incorrectly
completely. answered with minimum
effort and little detail.
Clarity of expression The writing flows and Generally applies standard Sentences are choppy,
(clear, concise writing; shows a high level of English usage and awkward, and hard to
easy to read and sophistication. Strong and appropriate word choices. follow. Vocabulary is
specific words are used to Sentences are grammatical, limited and words are
understand) convey meaning. but sometimes stiff or used incorrectly.
Correctness of choppy.
grammar, spelling, Proofreading is thorough. Frequent spelling,
sentence structure, Correct spelling and Contains occasional punctuation, and
vocabulary, punctuation throughout. spelling, punctuation, and typographical errors.
punctuation, and typographical errors, but No evidence of
the errors are not overly proofreading.
adherence to APA style distracting. Needs more
(if applicable) thorough proofreading.
You must use 12-point font in your paper and should include a minimum of 5 scholarly references (not
including your textbooks). For other matters (e.g., citations and references), be consistent with APA style
requirements. All papers should include a description of the significance of the topic addressed, a
statement of the problem or issue that you will analyze, a critical review of the relevant literature, a
thoughtful analysis of the topicwhich constitutes the core of the paperand implications for policy,
practice, and future research.
Candidates will write a clearly defined Historical Monograph that reflects the historical development of
a selected issue in higher education administration. Candidates will identify and analyze a current topic
or issue that impacts higher education administrators and/or higher education institutions and present
a historical analysis of how the topic or issue developed. The candidate should propose a way in
which school leaders can monitor and work to minimize or remove negative impacts that have resulted
or might result in the future. All of these areas must be present in order to meet the expectations of
this assignment.
You are required to submit a one-page overview of your topic to the instructor for approval via Folio
email no later than October 19, 2014. Your paper will be evaluated based on several criteria. Along with
the information included above, these include the depth and breadth of understanding you
demonstrate about the topic and related issues you choose to analyze; the appropriateness,
effectiveness and insightfulness; the content, clarity, and quality of your analysis and your writing, as
well as the use of appropriate English composition (spelling, grammar, punctuation, syntax).
**Detailed instructions and the rubric used for this paper are included at the end of this syllabus.
Please limit your historical analysis paper to no more than 8 pages (maximum).
DUE on November 23, 2014 by 11:30pm
20% of final grade
Final Exam
Evaluation/student assessment
In the completion of course work, I expect students to
ask questions whenever the need arises,
collaborate with colleagues in a professional manner,
follow directions and complete all portions of assignments,
write with clarity,
demonstrate the ability to analyze and synthesize material,
cite carefully and appropriately from the body of professional literature, and
submit products that demonstrate pride in ones work and attention to detail.
Letter Grade
A 910 1000 of possible points
B 810 909
C 710 809
D 600 709
University policies
Academic dishonesty
Candidates at Georgia Southern University are an essential part of the academic community, and enjoy
substantial freedom within the framework of the educational objectives of the institution. The freedom
necessary for learning in a community so rich in diversity and achieving success toward our educational
objectives requires high standards of academic integrity. Academic dishonesty has no place in an
institution of advanced learning. Georgia Southern University considers academic integrity as essential
part of each candidate's personal and intellectual growth. Instances of academic dishonesty are
addressed consistently. All members of the community contribute actively to building a strong
reputation of academic excellence and integrity at Georgia Southern University.
It is each candidate's responsibility to know what constitutes academic dishonesty and to seek
clarification directly from the instructor if necessary. The Office of Judicial Affairs is located in Russell
Union room 2023 (912 486-7301). Examples of academic dishonesty include, but are not limited to
Submission of an assignment as the student's original work that is entirely or partly the work of
another person.
Failure to appropriately cite references from published or unpublished works or print/non-print
materials.
Unauthorized copying of an assignment in computer programming, or the unauthorized
examination or view of the computer, specifically during examinations.
Possession and/or unauthorized use of tests, notes, books, calculators or formulas stored in
calculators not authorized by the instructor during an examination.
Providing and/or receiving information from another student other than the instructor, by any
verbal or written means.
Observing or assisting another student's work.
Violation of the procedures prescribed by the professor to protect the integrity of the
examination.
Cooperation with a person involved in academic misconduct.
A candidate who has been accused of academic dishonesty will be asked to meet with the course
instructor. The matter can be resolved informally at the College level and/or an academic sanction can
be imposed. If the student opposes the decision, he/she may appeal to the College Dean.
ADA statement
Any candidate who has a disability that substantially limits learning in a higher education setting may
contact the Student Disability Resource Center) for information regarding their eligibility for reasonable
accommodations. The Center is Building 805 and the office telephone number is 478-0666.
Diversity
Together, we maintain an intellectual culture that is accessible, disciplined, free, safe, and committed to
excellence. By our behavior with one another, we endorse a cultural of diversity, celebrating the
uniqueness of the individual and developing our understanding and tolerance of differences in gender,
ethnicity, age, spiritual belief, sexual orientation, and physical and mental potential. We take
responsibilities for sustaining a caring culture, nurturing growth and fulfillment in one another and in
the larger communities of which we are a part. We insist on a culture of civility, united in our rejections
of violence, coercion, deceit, or terrorism. We work to increase collaboration, cooperation, and
consensus within rational dialogue characterized by mutual respect and consideration.
This is a responsible culture. We expect each member of our community to carry out responsibly his or
her duties for preserving the integrity, quality, and decency of our environment and our discourse.
In order to accomplish the above-mentioned expectations and responsibilities, everyone must engage in
certain specific behaviors. Inside the classroom, the students are expected to respect the sanctity of the
teaching/learning process by expressing respect for the faculty member as the organizer and guide
through this learning experience, as well as for fellow students. Disruptive, disrespectful, discriminatory,
harassing, violent and/or threatening behavior is explicitly prohibited.
Students are expected to be responsible for their own learning and, in return, can expect responsible
teaching from the faculty member.
Course Policies
Student email
Georgia Southern University created an email account for you when you registered for classes. Please
log into WINGS and look under personal information to find your email account, name and password.
Your GSU email is your official email for the university, the department, and for this course.
Responsible attendance, even for an online course, means that you will plan your schedule so that you
can manage your time and complete your assignments and assessments on or before the date on which
they are due. ALL module sessions are mandatory even though they are online class sessions.
Deadlines
It is your responsibility to meet all of the deadlines for every learning module and course assignment.
Assignments will be given due dates. Assignments not turned in on the designated due dates and times
will be considered late and will have points deducted.
Class modifications
Check the entry page of Folio for notices concerning changes / modifications to the class. I will inform
you of any changes via email or via a News Item. If there is a need to make adjustments in the schedule,
I will provide written notification of the change with a rationale for the change.
Course concerns
If you have any concerns, whatsoever, about any of the assignments or your performance, please
contact me via campus email (dsstumpf@georgiasouthern.edu). Early questions result in better learning
(for student as well as instructor).
Selected Bibliography
Altbach, P. G., & Finkelstein, M. J. (1997). The academic profession: The professoriate in crisis. New York,
NY: Garland.
Altbach, P. G., Berdahl, R. O., & Gumport, P J. (1998). American higher education in the twenty-first
century. Baltimore, MD: Johns Hopkins University Press.
Bensimon, E. M., & Neumann, A. (1993). Redesigning collegiate leadership. Baltimore, MD: Johns
Hopkins University Press.
Boyer, E. L. (1990). Scholarship reconsidered: Priorities of the professorate. Princeton, NJ: The Carnegie
Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching.
Cohen, A. M. (2010). The shaping of American higher education (2nd ed.). San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass.
Cole, J. R., Barber, E. G., & Graubard, S. R. (Eds.). (1994). The research university in a time of discontent.
Baltimore, MD: Johns Hopkins University Press.
Cook, C. E. (1998). Lobbying for higher education: How colleges and universities influence federal policy.
Nashville, TN: Vanderbilt University Press.
Education Commission of the States (1996). The new accountability: Policies to improve teaching and
learning.Denver, CO: Education Commission of the States.
Hofstader, R., & Smith, W. (1961). American higher education: A documentary history. Chicago, IL:
University of Chicago Press.
Goodchild, L.F., & Wechsler, H.S., & Eisenmann, L. (Eds.) (2008). The history of higher education (3rd ed.).
Las Vegas, NV: Association for the Study of Higher Education (ASHE).
Keller, G. (1983). Academic strategy: The management revolution in American higher education.
Baltimore, MD: Johns Hopkins University Press.
Koepplin, L. W., & Wilson, D. A. (Eds.). (1985). The future of state universities: Issues in teaching,
research, and public service. New Brunswick, NJ: Rutgers University Press.
Lucas, C. J. (2006). American higher education: A history (2nd ed.). New York, NY: St. Martins Press.
Nowlan, J. D. (1976). The politics of higher education. Urbana, IL: University of Illinois Press.
Ratliff, C. A., Rawlings, H. P., Ards, S., & Sherman, J. (1997). State strategies to address diversity and
enhance equity in higher education. Denver, CO: State Higher Education Executive Officers
Association.
Rudolf, F. (1962). The American college and university: A history. Athens, GA: The University of Georgia
Press.
Solomon, B.M. (1985). In the company of educated women. New Haven, CT: Yale University Press.
Thelin, J. R. (2004). A history of American higher education. Baltimore, MD: Johns Hopkins University
Press.
Description of assessment:
In this activity the candidate will be able to research, develop, and articulate a Historical Monograph / Essay that highlights one or more of the
major developmental periods and/or events in higher education administration. The candidate is required to research and analyze a current
higher education topic or issue from an historical perspective. The candidate is expected to demonstrate an understanding of how historical
events have directly influenced every aspect of higher education administration.
Directions to Candidates:
Candidates will write a clearly defined Historical Monograph / Essay that reflects the historical development of a selected issue in higher
education administration. Candidates will identify and analyze a current topic or issue that impacts higher education administrators and/or
higher education institutions and present a historical analysis of how the topic or issue developed. The Monograph should we written using APA
format and should also include references.
1. Candidate is able to identify and analyze a current issue in higher education administration for presentation in a Historical Monograph.
2. Candidate is able to present a complete and thorough historical perspective on the identified topic or issue.
3. Candidate is able to identify the relationship between the current issue and how the issue developed from a historical perspective.
1. Commitment to the Knowledge and Dispositions of the Profession. Candidate uses his/her knowledge of issues facing higher education
administrators to clearly and succinctly conceptualize a historical perspective on the issues.
2. Commitment to Diversity. The Historical Monograph must address concepts of diversity, with particular attention to prevailing topic or
issue for analysis.
3. Commitment to Technology. The candidate must prepare the Historical Monograph and submit in electronic format. The Monograph
should give evidence of research using a variety of technologies.
4. Commitment to the Practice of Continuous Reflection and Assessment. Completion of the Historical Monograph forces the candidate to
continuously assess and reassess current topics and issues in higher education administration from a historical perspective.
1. Candidates who complete the program are competent and knowledgeable educational leaders who can define and demonstrate the
theoretical and practical foundational basis of informed, ethical leadership behavior in diverse and complex post-secondary institutions.
2. Candidates who complete the program are competent and knowledgeable educational leaders who facilitate positive and effective
instructional programs incorporating the rights and varied needs of all students in diverse and complex post-secondary institutions.
3. Candidates who complete the program are knowledgeable and competent educational leaders who can develop and implement policies
that promote research, scholarship, professional development, and technology utilization as appropriate in diverse and complex post-
secondary institutions.
4. Candidates who complete the program are competent and knowledgeable educational leaders who have the skills and ability to
effectively communicate in both written and verbal formats and collaborate with the institution's constituents, and stakeholders to
respond to community needs and interests as appropriate in diverse and complex post-secondary institutions. Candidates who
complete the program are competent and knowledgeable educational leaders who have the ability to manage the organization,
resources, and operations for the efficiency and effectiveness of diverse and complex post-secondary institutions.