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 6901
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 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, 1b1, 1c1,
1c2, 1d1, 1d2, 6b2, 6b3,
6. Course description exactly as it should appear in the next catalog:
LEED 6901. Introduction to School Leadership (3) P: Admission to MSA program.
Assessment of leadership skills and behaviors.
7. If this is a course revision, briefly describe the requested change:
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N/A
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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.
Credit Hours
Credit Hours
Credit Hours
Credit Hours
Credit Hours
Total Credit Hours
10. Anticipated annual student enrollment:
3
s.h.
s.h.
s.h.
s.h.
s.h.
3
s.h.
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):
c. Library
X Initial library resources are adequate
Initial resources are needed (in the box below, give a brief explanation and
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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:
This course will require no text. Candidates will use materials available on Blackboard and other
professor provided materials. Students will be required to purchase a two year subscription to a
webfolio application at www.TaskStream.com. This webfolio will be used to collect evidences
for licensure.
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.
 Use data to assess the performance.
 Identify their leadership strengths, areas of competence, and areas for development.
 Describe manner in which leadership skills will be developed during MSA
coursework and internship.
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c. Course topic outline
Introduction to School Leadership Standards, Evaluation Criteria and Skills
Observe school leaders, analyze the impact of their leadership behaviors and discuss
leadership standards and evaluation criteria
Day in the Life of a Principal Simulation
Introduction to the Analysis of Behavior and Report Writing (In- Basket)
Independent Review of Evidence and Collaborative Analysis
Introduction to the Analysis of Behavior and Report Writing (Superintendent’s Meeting)
Independent Review of Evidence and Collaborative Analysis
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Introduction to the Analysis of Behavior and Report Writing (Teacher Improvement
Meeting)
Independent Review of Evidence and Collaborative Analysis
Overall Analysis of Leadership Strengths and Weakness
Independent Review of Evidence and Collaborative Analysis
Final Evaluation Leadership Skills and Application to School Leadership
d. List of course assignment, weighting of each assignment, and grading/evaluation
system for determining a grade
COURSE ASSIGNMENTS
Class and Online Participation
40%
Assignments/Cases (3)
25%
Field Experience
10%
Final exam
25%
GRADING/EVALUATION SCALE
A= 90-100%
B= 80-89%
C= 70-79%
F= 0-69%
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