Music Supervision
MUED 5100
Spring, 2012
Instructor:
Dr. Warren Henry
Office: 247D Main Office
Phone: (940) 565-3760
Email: warren.henry@unt.edu
Course Description: Supervision is a course designed to examine the role and function
of supervision and administration in educational settings and
beyond.
Required Text:
Collins, J. (2001). Good to Great. New York: Harper Collins.
Course Objectives: Students in Supervision will:
 Develop an understanding of the variables that impact those in
leadership roles
 Gain an understanding of how leadership concepts can be
applied to personal and professional growth
 Research and present current issues in administration and
leadership
 Develop skills for effective presentations and public speaking
WE WILL MEET DURING FINALS WEEK. PLEASE DO NOT MAKE PLANS
TO BE GONE ON THE SCHEDULED DATE OF THE FINAL EXAM
(THURSDAY, MAY 13).
Assignments:
Reading assignments will be given throughout the semester. Be
prepared to discuss the readings in class.
Course Evaluation: Article Summaries:
Article Presentations
2-minute Talks (3 per student)
Attendance and Participation
30%
30 %
30%
10%
Attendance:
If you must miss class, I will appreciate the professional courtesy
of giving me advance notice of your absence. Unexcused absences
for two classes will result in a failing grade. Conflicts with UNT
performances need to be communicated at least one week in
advance. Please speak to me if you have circumstances beyond
your control.
Disabilities Act:
AMERICA WITH DISABILITIES ACT
The College of Music complies with the Americans with
Disabilities Act in making reasonable accommodations for
qualified students with disabilities. If you have an established
disability as defined in the Americans With Disabilities Act and
wish to request accommodation, please meet with the instructor as
soon as possible.
Honesty Statement: CHEATING AND ACADEMIC HONESTY
The UNT Code of Student Conduct and Discipline provides
penalties for misconduct by students, including academic
dishonesty. Academic dishonesty includes cheating and
plagiarism. The term "cheating" includes, but is not limited to, (1)
use of any unauthorized assistance in taking quizzes, tests, or
examinations; (2) dependence on the aid of sources beyond those
authorized by the instructor in writing papers, preparing reports,
solving problems, or carrying out other assignments; or (3) the
acquisition, without permission, of tests or other academic material
belonging to a faculty member or staff of the university.
The term "plagiarism" includes, but is not limited to, the use, by
paraphrase or direct quotation, of the published or unpublished
work of another person without full and clear acknowledgement.
It also includes the unacknowledged use of materials prepared by
another person or agency engaged in the selling of term papers or
other academic materials. (Source: Code of Conduct and
Discipline at the University of North Texas).
Penalties: If you engage in academic dishonesty related to this
course, you will receive a failing grade in the course. In addition,
the case will be referred to the Dean of Students for appropriate
disciplinary action.
Research Articles:
Three articles or research study summaries will be required during
the semester. They will focus on various topics under discussion
in class and will be assigned periodically throughout the semester.
Provide a professionally written summary of the article. In
addition to a hard copy of the article, your summary should include
four sections with the following headings:
I.
Article Summary: A brief summary that highlights
the article’s main purpose, data/results, and/or
application. Provide only details that are relevant to
understanding the main points (1 – 1.5 pages)
II.
Reflective Summary: A section that provides your
thoughts on the subject and how it can apply to your
professional context (1 page)
III.
Connection to Course Content: A section that
connects the article’s content to the content covered
in class. Course and any additional readings should
IV.
be cited in this section. As the semester progresses,
this section should be more substantive. (1 – 3
pages)
In two or three sentences, distill the primary point
of the article.
Articles may come from various disciplines: educational
administration, business, management, music, higher education,
etc. They do not have to be related to music or the visual arts.
Articles must come from scholarly journals or position papers
written by persons with accomplished professional credentials.
Avoid “what I did on my summer vacation” articles.
For two of your articles, prepare a brief (3 minute) presentation for
the class. These will be assigned. See handout: Effective
Presentations/How to Stand and Deliver. Presentations should
be fully prepared, rehearsed and delivered with professionally
developed Powerpoint Slides. Feedback will be provided in class.
While outlines can be used for the presentation, you may not read a
prepared paper or your written article summary. The end of your
presentation (not included in the 3 minutes) should provide the
class with section IV of your written article.
You will have to stop talking when the three-minute timer goes
off. A report under 2 minutes is not acceptable.
You will receive TWO grades on this assignment: one for writing
and one for presenting. The written portion will be graded on the
quality of writing, clarity of expression, and depth of content. The
presentation portion will be graded on clarity of expression, logical
sequencing of ideas, and evidence of preparation. No credit will
be given for late or incomplete work.
A = Excellent; B = Good; C = Below average; D = Underprepared
F = Did not turn in work; not prepared
The majority of feedback will be presented in class. However,
each assignment will also receive limited written feedback.
Article presentation dates will be distributed in class. You are
responsible to present on the assigned day. If there is a conflict,
you may switch with someone in class, BUT be sure I am
informed.
The 2-Minute Talk: Administrators are often called upon to present “greetings,” “a few
words,” “thoughts” or any other type of short presentation. This
requires distinct skills, preparation, and above all, brevity. Each of
you will be required to present two 2-Minute Talks on topics of
your choice. Dates for your presentation will be distributed in
class. You may not use notes to give your talk. The talk must be
related to the arts and should have a message rather than “how to
exit the building!”
NOTE: In addition to the 2-minute talk, each student will prepare
a 4-6 minute talk related to arts advocacy. These talks will be
presented in two groups of 10/11. These talks can be given with
ONE small note card, with notes written on 1 side of the card.
Your guiding question for this assignment is, “Why should we
support the arts?”
You may create your own topic, but it must be related to
supporting the arts. If you create a different guiding question, you
must get my approval ahead of time.
Final Exam:
There is no final exam in this course, yet you must keep the date
free for the final advocacy talks or if I have to miss class for any
additional unanticipated administrative travel obligations.
Course Topics
Leadership
Defining Administration
Organizational Structure
Interpersonal Skills
Communication
Organizational Change
Decision Making
Strategic Planning