Graduate Curriculum Committee Course Proposal Form
For Courses Numbered 6000 and Higher
Note: Before completing this form, please carefully read the accompanying instructions.
1. Course prefix and number:
LEED 6902
3/12/2010
2. Date:
3. Requested action:
New Course
X
Revision of Active Course
Revision & Unbanking of a Banked Course
Renumbering of an Existing Course from
from
#
to
#
4.
Method(s) of delivery (check all boxes that apply for both current/proposed and
expected future delivery methods within the next three years):
Current or
Proposed Delivery
Method(s):
Expected
Future Delivery
Method(s):
X
On-campus (face to face)
X
X
Distance Course (face to face off campus)
Online (delivery of 50% or more of the instruction is offered
online)
X
5. Justification (must cite accreditation and/or assessment by the graduate faculty) for new
course or course revision or course renumbering:
The NC Department of Public Instruction has called for the revisioning of Master of
School Administration (MSA) programs to align with new state standards for the
preparation of school leaders. UNC GA has instituted a parallel process for the
reauthorization of MSA programs. The new North Carolina School Executive Standards
emphasize that candidates for licensure must demonstrate an understanding of theory and
research related to leadership and strategic planning within a 21st century school context.
During their pre-service training, MSA students must demonstrate this understanding by
working with stakeholders in the field to help solve problems of practice. Service
Leadership Projects (SLPs) will provide MSA students with the context they need to
practice and refine their problem-solving and interpersonal skill development. The
Graduate faculty of Educational Leadership determined that a new course would best
address this theme and demonstrate “proficiency” in all required areas of the new North
Carolina School Executive Standards: Pre-service Candidates Standards 1a1, 1a2, 1c1,
1c2, 6b2, 6b3
6. Course description exactly as it should appear in the next catalog:
LEED 6902. Strategic Leadership for 21st Century Schools (3) (SL) P: Admission to
MSA program. Leadership theory and strategic planning models.
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7. If this is a course revision, briefly describe the requested change:
N/A
N/A
8. Graduate catalog page number from current (.pdf) graduate catalog:
9. Course credit:
Lecture Hours 2
Weekly OR
Per Term Credit Hours
Lab
Weekly OR
Per Term Credit Hours
Studio
Weekly OR
Per Term Credit Hours
Practicum
Weekly OR
Per Term Credit Hours
Internship
Weekly OR
Per Term Credit Hours
Other (e.g., independent study) Please explain. Service learning field
2
s.h.
s.h.
s.h.
s.h.
s.h.
1
experience 14 hours per term
Total Credit Hours
10. Anticipated annual student enrollment:
3
25
11. Affected degrees or academic programs:
Degree(s)/Program(s)
Current Catalog Page
MSA/Educational Leadership 176
Changes in Degree Hours
N/A
12. Overlapping or duplication with affected units or programs:
X
Not applicable
Notification & response from affected units is attached
13. Council for Teacher Education (CTE) approval (for courses affecting teacher
education):
Not applicable
X
Applicable and CTE has given their approval.
14. Service-Learning Advisory Committee (SLAC) approval
Not applicable
X
Applicable and SLAC has given their approval.
15. Statements of support:
a. Staff
X Current staff is adequate
Additional staff is needed (describe needs in the box below):
b. Facilities
X Current facilities are adequate
Additional facilities are needed (describe needs in the box below):
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c. Library
X Initial library resources are adequate
Initial resources are needed (in the box below, give a brief explanation and
an estimate for the cost of acquisition of required initial resources):
d. Unit computer resources
X Unit computer resources are adequate
Additional unit computer resources are needed (in the box below, give a
brief explanation and an estimate for the cost of acquisition):
e. ITCS resources
X ITCS resources are not needed
The following ITCS resources are needed (put a check beside each need):
Mainframe computer system
Statistical services
Network connections
Computer lab for students
Software
Approval from the Director of ITCS attached
16. Course information (see: Graduate Curriculum and Program Development Manual for
instructions):
a. Textbook(s) and/or readings: author(s), name, publication date, publisher, and
city/state/country
Required:
Donaldson, G. A. (2006). Cultivating leadership in schools: Connecting
people, purpose, and practice. Teachers College Press, NY: New York.
ISBN 13:9780807747100
Northouse, P. G. (2009). Introduction to leadership concepts and practice. Thousand
Oaks, CA: Sage Publications. ISBN 978-1-4129-8952-7
b. Course objectives for the course (student – centered, behavioral focus)
Upon completion of the course, students will be able to:
 Explore theories of leadership and strategic planning
 Explore theories related to language of practice, language of leadership, Best
Practice Language, and organizational language
 Become familiar with research on leadership theory and strategic planning
models for student, teacher, and overall school success
 Apply knowledge and skills to gather quantitative and qualitative data to assess
organizational needs within a school setting
 Work in a school setting with a principal, assistant principal, and other
stakeholders to determine areas of need
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Work with school stakeholders to develop a strategic plan to address areas of
need
Develop the cognitive and affective skills and language needed to lead strategic
planning efforts
Apply knowledge, skills, including language, to strategic planning case studies
and scenarios
Examine and reflect upon leadership, the language of leadership, and strategic
planning in a school setting
c. Course topic outline
 Defining Leadership
 Global Leadership Attributes
 Language of Leadership: What Do Leaders Say When…?
 Historical Leaders: What Traits Do These Leaders Display?
 Leadership Studies: What Traits Do Effective Leaders Exhibit?
 Recognizing Your Philosophy and Style of Leadership
 Attending to Tasks and Relationships
 Developing Leadership Skills
 Creating a Vision and Strategic Plan
 Setting the Organizational Tone
 Overcoming Obstacles to Strategic Planning
 Relationship Building Strategies
 Strategic Planning Models
d. List of course assignment, weighting of each assignment, and grading/evaluation
system for determining a grade
COURSE ASSIGNMENTS
COURSE EVALUATION
Class and Online Participation
Service Leadership Project (SLP)
(Written Report: 20%)
(PowerPoint Presentation: 15%)
Leadership Development Journal
Case Studies
Final Exam
20%
35%
15%
15%
15%
Service Leadership Project
Students will work in a school setting with a principal, assistant principal, and
other stakeholders to determine and address areas of need. Students will maintain
a portfolio of artifacts (i.e. action plan, survey findings, etc.) to serve as evidence
of their satisfactory participation in the SLP. The student’s portfolio will also
include an impact summary---a written journal describing, evaluating, and
reflecting on the SLP experiences.
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GRADING/EVALUATION SCALE
A= 90-100%
B= 80-89%
C= 70-79%
F= 0-69%
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