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College of Education
Department of Leadership, Technology, and Human Development
Email: bdotson@GeorgiaSouthern.edu
Contact Information: You may contact the instructor via Folio, GSU email, or by calling.
The course is an overview of the Politics of Higher Education. The course explores
current political issues in higher education and how they may impact or influence higher
education administration. A major focus of the course is the effect of politics on reform
movements in education. Participants will examine historical precedents that shaped the
structuring and management of vocational/technical institutes, 2-year and 4-year
colleges, and comprehensive universities. This course will address issues related to
national, state, and local politics of education.
Prerequisite
Admitted to M.Ed. program or permission of instructor.
The course provides an overview of the politics of higher education with particular
attention given to how historical events and reform movements have shaped higher
education institutions, including policy, personnel and curriculum decisions.
Professional educators function in an environment affected by political activities and
forces. This course gives postsecondary administrators and educators the opportunity
to develop knowledge, skills and an understanding of how to navigate through the
environment of a higher education organization and provide administrators a knowledge
base for future decision-making.
Course Objectives
Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to
To develop an understanding of the politics of higher education and its role in the
higher education setting.
To understand the historical origins and contemporary status of politics of higher
education.
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The course objectives specifically address the four commitments that form the College
of Education's conceptual framework:
Commitment to Diversity
Participants will analyze history in confronting multicultural, diversity, and equity
issues.
Participants will understand the politics of higher education and how political
issues in higher education have impacted diversity issues.
Participants will consider the roles of interest groups in education.
Commitment to Technology
This is an Internet based course.
Participants will use word processing software in the completion of written
assignments.
Participants will use web-based resources to complete some assignments.
You will find the complete conceptual framework on the COE website
(http://coe.georgiasouthern.edu/pdfs/cfram.pdf).
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During this course, you will encounter a number of learning modules based on the
course objectives. The modules will direct you to resources such as readings in the
course text, posted documents in PDF format, and/or sites on the Internet that are
relevant for the course topics. Activities will vary from independent work to group
discussions using the Folio discussion board or even the online chat! All assignments
should be completed and submitted via the Assignment TAB of the Folio system unless
otherwise directed.
Due dates for assignments will be included in the learning modules and on each
assignment. Assignments are due in the Assignment Tab no later than 11:59 PM of the
due date. Assignments received late may result in a lower grade.
Expectations
Read all assigned material in the timeframe outlined on 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 in graduate level work). You will have
the opportunity to do so online through thoughtful 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 6 th
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 your own
experiences and opinions
Required Text
Recommended Resource
Each student should make a point to subscribe to a regular online news source for
higher education. These services are free of charge and greatly inform your practice by
providing you up to date information on current events in higher education. Examples
include, but are not limited to:
*free email subscriptions to AI and IHE can usually be found in upper right of
webpage
*Chronicle is not free but you can view it free through GSU library
The intent of the coursework is to link historical issues presented in the readings with
the practical aspects of higher education finance in todays milieu. To facilitate linkages
among the issues presented during the course and learners own experiences, I expect
students to
read the weekly assignments,
engage in dialogue with peers regarding questions and topics generated,
discuss topics related to the study of Higher Education Finance,
actively engage in large and small group discussions, problem-solving activities,
and inquiry exercises,
complete assignments, and
integrate the use of technology into learning and research efforts.
COURSE OUTLINE
Read:
http://ifap.ed.gov/dpcletters/attachments/GEN0812FP0810Attac
hHEOADCL.pdf
http://www.enotes.com/higher-education-act-1965-
reference/higher-education-act-1965
http://www2.ed.gov/policy/highered/leg/hea08/index.html
http://www.ihep.org/assets/files//publications/M-
R/ReauthorizingHEA.pdf
Other sources:
http://thomas.loc.gov
http://edworkforce.house.gov/issues/
http://www.ncher.us/?page=initiatives
Read:
http://www2.ed.gov/about/bdscomm/list/naciqi.html
http://www2.ed.gov/about/bdscomm/list/naciqi-dir/2012-
spring/teleconference-2012/naciqi-final-report.pdf
http://www.chea.org/ia/IA_2012.02.21.html
http://www.chea.org/ia/IA_2013.05.31.html
http://www.chea.org/ia/IA_2013.06.25.html
Read:
http://chronicle.com/article/A-Damning-Portrait-of/133253/
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http://www.help.senate.gov/imo/media/for_profit_report/Contents
.pdf
http://www.insidehighered.com/news/2010/10/28/regs
http://www.nytimes.com/2012/08/04/opinion/closer-scrutiny-of-
for-profit-schools.html?_r=0
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/12/09/education/09colleges.html?
pagewanted=1&_r=1
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB100014240529702039370045780
76942611172654.html
http://www.manhattan-institute.org/pdf/ib_20.pdf
http://www.kiplinger.com/article/college/T012-C000-S002-the-
real-deal-on-for-profit-colleges.html
Read:
http://deltacostproject.org/resources/pdf/trends_in_spending-
report.pdf
http://sites.williams.edu/wpehe/files/2011/06/DP-13.pdf
http://measuringup2008.highereducation.org/
10/10 Ethics and Politics Reflection Paper Written
Assignment
10/17 Decision Makers in Politics Written
Assignment
10/24 Non-governmental Organizations and Influence in Politics and Discussion
Policy Making
Read:
http://prospect.org/article/education-wars
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http://www.edweek.org/media/influence_study.pdf
http://www.darleenopfer.com/File/interest%20group%20handboo
k%20chapter.pdf
Read:
http://web.ed.ntnu.edu.tw/~minfei/comparativeeducationproblem
/englishreferencedata/97-2-E-8.pdf
http://www.cep-dc.org/displayDocument.cfm?DocumentID=181
http://www.chea.org/ia/IA_2013.05.31.html
http://www.chea.org/ia/IA_2013.06.25.html
http://www.chea.org/Government/FedUpdate/CHEA_FU36.html
http://www.help.senate.gov/hearings/
http://edworkforce.house.gov/committee/hewt.htm
Most weeks, you will be expected to engage in discussion board posts. For each
module the discussion expectations will be described to you, but typically they will
include you posting your thoughts and then replying to at least two-three of your
classmates thoughts. If you find a comment pertinent to your situation, or something
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you can respond to through experience or current concern or strong opinion, please
post a reply.
Your active and thoughtful participation in discussion board activities is very important.
You are expected to engage in a discussion through replies and failure to do so will
lower your grade. The assigned readings should be done so you can contribute
insightful ideas and questions and be prepared to respond knowledgeably and
insightfully to the ideas and questions of others. It is your responsibility to actively
contribute to the discussion.
In an effort to vary our learning methods, there will also be occasions where different
assignments will be incorporated into the weekly learning modules in lieu of discussion
posts. These assignments could include short papers, mock quizzes, reflections, or
other ways that students can demonstrate an understanding of the modules content.
Each student will choose an example of a political and ethical (or unethical) practice
concerning contemporary American higher education found in a current periodical on
professional literature (Chronicle of Higher Education, Inside Higher Ed, AI Daily plus,
etc.) as your source, write a reflection paper on the political and/or ethical lesson(s)
learned. Give a brief synopsis of the issue in your own words, and then discuss your
thoughts on the issue. What are the main points? What is the impact of the issue?
Who does the issue impact and how? This assignment is not a formal critique but a
reflection, however you still need to use proper APA style writing.
Components should include: (a) a BRIEF summary of the issue that highlights the major
point(s). In this section, you must use at least two, but no more than four direct quotes
from your sources to demonstrate that you know how to cite in APA style; (b) a five to
seven sentence reflection in which you state your feelings on the topic (do you agree or
disagree, why or why not? Was the presentation of the material fair and unbiased? Was
anything missing? etc.; and (c) a statement of the implications of the major point(s) of
the article to a current educational setting. In other words, how does what you learned in
the article help you to better understand or be more effective in a current educational
setting? Use the following headings in your papers: Summary, Reflection, and
Implications. Do not use a running head on this document.
Reference information must be in APA style and included on the bottom of the second
page. Please note that the Bibliography in this syllabus is in the APA style required for
your assignment references. You may use newspaper or newsletter articles for this
assignment only.
Please limit your Ethical Reflection Paper to no more than 3 pages (maximum).
DUE on 10/10/2015 by 11:59 pm
10% of final grade
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Each student will assume the role of the head of government and community relations
for X University. After a national search, a new president has just been chosen to
assume office in two months time. In this transition period, prepare a memorandum for
the new president in which you identify and describe the emerging political issues on
your campus, how you would like to have the president interact with government
officials and the community, and the single most important item that you think deserves
his/her attention. In taking on this role, you should synthesize issues covered
throughout the semester and demonstrate an understanding of the key components of
selected issues via your memorandum.
Evaluation/student assessment
Written assignments will be evaluated as follows
availability of the instructor. The following rubric outlines the method to be used to
determine the student's grade on all discussions.
Comments
(a
minimum
of one
original Majority of
Comments are
and two Posting comments Comments Writing is well-
articulate and
5 follow-up meets include are well- organized, unified,
show a high
postings) deadlines specific supported and error-free
level of thought
make details
vividly
clear
references
to readings
Comments
(may be
less than Many
Comments Writing is mostly
required Posting comments Comments show
are mostly organized and
4 minimum) meets include above average
well- unified, with few
make deadline specific thought
supported errors
perceivable details
reference
to readings
Comments
(does not
meet Some Comments Writing is
Posting
required comments are somewhat
fails to Comments show
3 minimum) include somewhat organized and
meet some thought
make specific well- unified, with some
deadline
some details supported errors
reference
to readings
Comments
(does not
Few
meet Posting Comments
comments Writing is poorly
required fails to are not Comments show
2 include organized/unified,
minimum) meet very well- little thought
specific with many errors
make little deadline supported
details
reference
to readings
make no
reference
to readings
Instructor Expectations:
The Instructor is responsible for providing instruction in a stimulating, informative
and responsible manner.
The Instructor is required to use effective concepts of adult learning in
instructional delivery.
Papers and presentations will be critiqued by the instructor and returned to
students in a timely manner. Students will have the option of rewriting papers to
correct deficiencies and resubmit them to the Instructor.
The Instructor will provide thorough feedback on all submitted materials.
The Instructor will be accessible to the students for personal consultation by
appointment, via email, via FOLIO and/or by telephone.
The Instructor will require students to complete an evaluation of the teaching
processes, the content and context of the material, the instructional strategies
utilized, and the general substance of the course.
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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.
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
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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.
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I will provide written notification of the change with a rationale for the change.
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. I will accept late assignments up to one week after the original due date,
barring serious extenuating circumstances.
Class modifications
Check the entry page of Folio for notices concerning changes / modifications to
class made by your instructor. I will inform you of any changes via email. 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 (dwcalhoun@georgiasouthern.edu).
Early questions result in better learning (for student as well as instructor).
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