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 6903
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 demonstrate an understanding of theory and research on parental and
community engagement in schools, the ability to diagnose and develop strategies for
improving the level of involvement, and the skills to engage parents, guardians and
community stakeholders in shared responsibility for student and school success. The
Graduate faculty of LEED determined that a new course would best address this
requirement of the new NC School Executive Standards: Pre-service Standard 5.
Managerial Leadership.
6. Course description exactly as it should appear in the next catalog:
LEED 6903. Micro-Political Leadership and Decision-Making within a Legal
Context (3) (SL) P: Admission to MSA program. Effective decision-making within the
context of school organizations and legal contexts.
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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
experience 14 hours per term
Total Credit Hours
10. Anticipated annual student enrollment:
2
1
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):
c. Library
X Initial library resources are adequate
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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:
Kowalski, T. J., Lasley, T. J., & Mahoney, J. W. (2008). Data-driven decisions and
school leadership: Best practices for school improvement. Boston: Pearson.
ISBN 0205496687
Additional Resources/Readings may be selected by instructor based on Service
Learning Project Topics
b. Course objectives for the course (student – centered, behavioral focus)
Upon completion of the course, students will be able to:
 Explore leadership decision-making theories and research
 Examine decision-making situations in school leadership
 Become familiar with research on partnerships for student and school success
 Develop the skills needed to lead collaboratively
 Develop training activities to support partnerships
 Apply knowledge and skills to case scenarios describing partnerships
Examine and reflect upon partnership activities in a school setting
c. Course topic outline
 Overview of school leadership contexts
 Discussion of Problem Solving and Decision Making in the School Context
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Review of Decision Making Theories and Models
Decision Making within the Context of Law and Policy
Using Data Law and Policies in Decision Making
Decision Making with the Context of:
Procedures and Management of School Operations
School Safety
Instructional Improvement
Student Management/Rights
Meeting Student Needs
Implementing Decisions
d. List of course assignment, weighting of each assignment, and grading/evaluation
system for determining a grade
Class and Online Participation
20%
Service Leadership Project (SLP)
35%
(Written Report: 20%)
(PowerPoint Presentation: 15%)
EC/IDEA paper
15%
Legal Issue Paper
15%
Final Exam
15%
GRADING/EVALUATION SCALE
A= 90-100%
B= 80-89%
C= 70-79%
F= 0-69%
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