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3.00 Credits
This course introduces elements of critical review of literature and other resources related to doctoral research. Emphasis will be placed on critique and comparative analysis of the literature, discernment of gaps in existing research, and identifying conceptual and theoretical frameworks grounded in the work of others. Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Community College Leadership doctoral program. 3 semester hours
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Reviews current theory and advanced research on adult development and learning and critically examines claims for distinctive forms of adult cognition. Analyzes cultural and social influences on adult learning and the place of adult learning in the lifespan. Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Community College Leadership doctoral program or permission of the professor. 3 semester hours
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3.00 Credits
This course provides a comprehensive overview of human resource development from its historical evolution to current methods, trends, and issues. A number of HRD functions-- including training, staff development, personnel management, and the development of the college and its programs and services--will be explored. Participants will examine both the theory and practice of designing, implementing, evaluating, and managing effective HR divisions within an organization, as well as the ways HR related to other departments within the college. Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Community College Leadership doctoral program or permission of the professor. 3 semester hours
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3.00 Credits
In this course, students will examine Illinois community colleges in relation to the Community College Act, as well as general community college issues in relation to current legal, political, and economic factors that affect the American community college. Students will critically examine the basic assumptions and social forces that influence current educational policy making efforts with an emphasis on their legal, economic, and political underpinnings. Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Community College Leadership doctoral program or permission of the professor. 3 semester hours
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Reviews and critiques different research methodologies in education. Provides opportunities to select appropriate research methodologies for diverse research projects. Students will prepare a preliminary draft of the research methodology section of their dissertation. Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Community College Leadership doctoral program or permission of the professor. 3 semester hours
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3.00 Credits
The course is designed to actively investigate the roles of leaders and leadership within the contemporary community college setting. Attention will be given to concepts and practices endemic to administration, models for governance, administrative structure and operations, decision making and leadership. This course is intended to provide the student with theoretical and practical background on issues related to community college leadership, institutional effectiveness, and quality management. Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Community College Leadership doctoral program or permission of the professor. 3 semester hours
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This course is designed to provide non-financial managers and prospective community college leaders with a working knowledge of budget planning and management techniques and practices related to community college finance. Students are exposed to the art of building budgets, from the fundamentals of budget building to how budgets are influenced, finalized, and monitored. A background in economics is neither required for the course nor assumed by the professors. Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Community College Leadership doctoral program or permission of the professor. 3 semester hours
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3.00 Credits
This course focuses on the theory and practice of strategic planning and strategic management in higher education. The course will cover various models and approaches to designing and conducting strategic planning. Students will be exposed to and practice using tools for strategic planning including its phases of planning, implementation, and evaluation. The course will emphasize a "big picture" systems perspective for implementation rather than merely long term planning. Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Community College Leadership doctoral program or permission of professor. 3 semester hours
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3.00 Credits
Reviews data collected in relation to a dissertation in progress and provides a forum for critique of preliminary analysis and further refinement of collection and analysis procedures. Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Community College Leadership doctoral program. 3 semester hours
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3.00 Credits
This course provides an overview of the need to demonstrate the administrative and academic effectiveness of community colleges and their programs. Various tools, techniques, and approaches for assessment and evaluation are examined for the 275 NATIONAL COLLEGE OF EDUCATION COURSE DESCRIPTIONS distinctive areas within the institution: student outcomes, program and departmental evaluations, program certification and institutional assessment and accreditation. Students explore formal systematic and structured assessments and evaluations used to obtain performance information and data to measure the activities, characteristics, effectiveness, and efficiency of programs, departments and the institution as a whole. Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Community College Leadership doctoral program or permission of professor. 3 semester hours
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