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 6907
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 standards emphasize that candidates for
licensure must have an understanding of theory and research-based school leadership
practice. During their pre-service training, MSA students must demonstrate this
understanding by working with stakeholders and others either in the field—or during
simulated activities. Leadership simulations will provide MSA students with the context
they need to practice problem-solving and interpersonal skill development. The Graduate
faculty of Educational Leadership determined that a new course was needed to meet these
standards and it should include leadership simulation components at both the school-level
and district-level North Carolina School Executive Standards: Pre-service Candidates
Standards 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
6. Course description exactly as it should appear in the next catalog:
6907. Leadership Skill Development (3) P: Admission to MSA program. Simulations
for leadership development.
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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 3
Weekly OR 42
Per Term
Lab
Weekly OR
Per Term
Studio
Weekly OR
Per Term
Practicum
Weekly OR
Per Term
Internship
Weekly OR
Per Term
Other (e.g., independent study) Please explain.
Total Credit Hours
Credit Hours
Credit Hours
Credit Hours
Credit Hours
Credit Hours
3
s.h.
s.h.
s.h.
s.h.
s.h.
3
s.h.
10. Anticipated annual student enrollment: 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
X
Not applicable
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:
21st Century School Administrator (SAS) Skills Program manual (provided by LEED
department)
Additional Resources/Readings may be selected by instructor based on Simulation
Topics
Additional Resources/Readings
 North Carolina School Executive Standards, 2006.
 North Carolina School Executive Pre-Service Rubric, 2008.
 Educational Leadership Policy Standards: ISLLC 2008 as adopted by the National
Policy Board for Educational Administration (NPBEA).
 Standards for Advanced Programs in Educational Leadership, Educational
Leadership Constituent Council (ELCC), 2008.
b. Course objectives for the course (student – centered, behavioral focus)
Upon completion of the course, students will be able to:
 Identify leadership skills and key behaviors essential for success in school
leadership.
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Apply leadership skills within an organizational context as a result of
simulation experiences.
Apply leadership problem-solving, communicating, innovation, collaboration,
and change agent skills as a result of simulation experiences.
Use data to assess one’s professional practice and performance, as well as the
practice and performance of others.
Identify, examine, and reflect upon leadership strengths, areas of competence,
and areas for development.
Describe how they will develop their leadership skills during their MSA
coursework and internship.
c. Course topic outline
 Selecting & Developing the 21st Century Principal Skill Dimensions
 Setting Instructional Direction
 Teamwork/Team Leadership
 Sensitivity
 Judgment
 Results Orientation
 Organizational Ability
 Written Communication
 Oral Communication
 Development of Others
 Understanding of Own Strengths and Weaknesses
 Skills Review
 Goal Setting: Preparing an Internship Growth Plan
 Peer/Leadership Coaching
 Peer Feedback Process
 Simulation Reflections
d. List of course assignment, weighting of each assignment, and grading/evaluation
system for determining a grade
COURSE ASSIGNMENTS
 Class Participation (see Note below)
50%
 Journal/Simulation Artifacts
30%
 Internship Growth Plan
20%
GRADING/EVALUATION SCALE
A= 90-100%
B= 80-89%
C= 70-79%
F= 0-69%
Note: Students are expected to fully engage in course activities (preliminary
coursework, simulation, peer coaching, post-simulation activities, and internship
growth plan development). They are expected to take full advantage of the
opportunities the simulation offers to try new behaviors and should use the feedback
they receive to inform their Internship Growth Plan.
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