Org & Admin in Higher Ed

Prerequisite: EDLE 504 This course is designed to provide students an overview of organizational theory in understanding the key aspects of university administration, particularly on leadership, change and decision-making. Today, leaders in higher education must understand the complexity of colleges and universities as organizations. Various internal and external influences impact colleges and universities and leaders are expected to navigate the multiple cultures and norms that exist in the organization. An organizational lens will be employed to consider structural, political, human resource and symbolic frameworks in higher education. Students will be prepared to analyze and apply organizational theory to understand problems in higher education institutions. Offered annually.