Higher Education Administration (HIED)

This course will examine contemporary issues in American society in the context of higher education. Students will study and debate in detail how two- and four-year colleges and universities respond to societal issues. The course will also examine the ways in which institutions of higher education are influenced by social issues and how they in turn influence society. Students who have taken HIED 5300 may not enroll in HIED 6300.

The purpose of this course is to examine the history and development of American systems of higher education and to study the ways in which community colleges and universities complement each other on the educational scene. Organization, funding, remedial education, and relations with the wider community will also be discussed. Students who have taken HIED 5301 may not enroll in HIED 5301.

This course examines the origins, contemporary landscape, structures, and stakeholders of Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSIs) – and the challenges and opportunities for research and practice to improve institutional policies, procedures, and practices at two- and four-year HSIs. Students who have taken HIED 5302 may not enroll in HIED 6302.

Explores the connection between administrative theory and practice in higher education. This course covers organizational theory, leadership behavior, and management principles. Topics include delegation, direction, operation, governance, and financing in postsecondary institutions.

The nature of professionalism in education; points of conflict between bureaucratic and professional norms; accommodations to conflict; integrating professional norms with organizational requirements; organizational leadership of professionals; the character of professional associations in education. Students who have taken HIED 5311 may not enroll in HIED 6311.

This course is intended to provide students with an advanced study of managing institutions of higher education through case studies, simulations, problem-solving exercises and activities. Students will be involved in the analysis, synthesis, and evaluation of variables and decisions in administering the academic enterprise. Selective case studies addressing organization and governance issues in higher education, administrative practices, financing higher education, faculty affairs, student affairs, and issues in curriculum and instruction will be utilized. The course will draw from scholarly research, including academic books and articles, to help students frame the case studies at hand. Students who have taken HIED 5312 may not enroll in HIED 6312.

This course is designed to provide students with knowledge of the field of student affairs, its role and function in college student development, and its fit with the academic program. This course is also intended to provide students with an understanding of the purposes and historical development of student personnel programs, the administrative structure of student affairs division in two and four year colleges, and the institutional units that fulfill the student services function. Students who have taken HIED 5320 may not enroll in HIED 6320.

The purpose of this course is to explore and understand the nature, culture, and development of the American college student. To that end, the course will examine a range of human development theories that offer insight into the processes of student learning, growth, and development during the college years. Special focus will be directed towards understanding the implications of these models for the policies and practices of higher education and student affairs administration. In addition, the course will examine the cultural environment of the student from historical and contemporary perspectives. Students who have taken HIED 5321 may not enroll in HIED 6321.

This course continues the examination of student development theories and their application to higher education practice. The course will increase the complexity of understanding about the development of college students. Traditional theories and new theories will be critically reviewed for their inclusion of diverse populations and their applicability to the range and diversity of current and future students. Special focus will be directed towards understanding the implications of these models for the policies and practices of higher education and student affairs administration. Students who have taken HIED 5322 may not enroll in HIED 6322.

Prerequisite: HIED 5321 or 6321.

Study of basic legal issues as they relate to governance in higher education; including legal issues relating to trustees, administrators, staff, faculty and students; legal relationships with local, state and federal government. The course also addresses legal issues relating to accrediting, athletic and faculty associations. Legal relationships with the business/industrial community are also covered. Students who have taken HIED 5330 may not enroll in HIED 6330.

This course is designed to provide students with knowledge of higher education funding in Texas, not only at the state level but also at the institutional level. The material will also provide students with a background of the historical, philosophical, and political forces that have contributed to the current funding systems in Texas and throughout the United States. Course material will also include trends in higher education funding on a state, national, and international scope. Students who have taken HIED 5331 may not enroll in HIED 6331.

The purpose of this course is to introduce students to the concept of institutional effectiveness which focuses on an institution’s ability to use planning strategies and evaluation information to assess current performance and plan for improvements in program development.

Explores in-class and out-of-class learning environments for diverse student populations and examines strategies for designing inclusive and supportive educational spaces that enhance student learning and engagement. Course will also allow application of theory to practice in real-world educational settings.

The purpose of this course is to introduce adult education as both a field of practice and a field of study to professionals working in universities, community colleges, businesses, government, social service agencies, and other venues concerned with the education and training of adults. Exemplary practices in adult education and training reflect theoretic constructs undergirding the field; therefore, HIED 5342 is a theory-into-practice class. Students who have taken HIED 5342 may not enroll in HIED 6342.

Examines leadership practices that advocate for change and raise awareness of administrative decisions. This course focuses on strategies for effective advocacy and creating social impact within educational institutions. Learn how to influence policy, engage stakeholders, and drive positive change in the educational landscape.

Study of multicultural relations in American society and an exploration of critical problems confronting educational systems in general and educational leaders in particular. Students who have taken HIED 5351 may not enroll in HIED 6351.

Selected topics in an identified area of Higher Education Administration. May be repeated for credit when topics vary.

This course requires completion of 100 clock hours of supervised field experience and offers opportunities to apply theoretical knowledge in real-world settings. Participants engage in supervised experiences that may include project management, policy analysis, or institutional research, preparing them for leadership roles in academic institutions.

A planned special study on an academic topic, a Directed Individual Study (DIS) is directed and evaluated by a member of the graduate higher education administration faculty. Enrollment is restricted to graduate students who have demonstrated both academic ability and the capacity for independent work. Approval by the program coordinator and the Department Chair/Dean of the College of Education and Human Development in advance of registration is required.

This course will examine contemporary issues in American society in the context of higher education. Students will study and debate in detail how two and four year colleges and universities respond to societal issues. The course will also examine the ways in which institutions of higher education are influenced by social issues and how they in turn influence society. Students who have taken HIED 5300 may not enroll in HIED 6300.

The purpose of this course is to examine the history and development of American systems of higher education and to study the ways in which community colleges and universities complement each other on the educational scene. Organization, funding, remedial education, and relations with the wider community will also be discussed. Students who have taken HIED 5301 may not enroll in HIED 6301.

This course examines the origins, contemporary landscape, structures, and stakeholders of Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSIs) – and the challenges and opportunities for research and practice to improve institutional policies, procedures, and practices at two- and four-year HSIs. Students who have taken HIED 5302 may not enroll in HIED 6302.

The nature of professionalism in education; points of conflict between bureaucratic and professional norms; accommodations to conflict; integrating professional norms with organizational requirements; organizational leadership of professionals; the character of professional associations in education. Students who have taken HIED 5311 may not enroll in HIED 6311.

This course is intended to provide students with an advanced study of managing institutions of higher education through case studies, simulations, problem-solving exercises and activities. Students will be involved in the analysis, synthesis, and evaluation of variables and decisions in administering the academic enterprise. Selective case studies addressing organization and governance issues in higher education, administrative practices, financing higher education, faculty affairs, student affairs, and issues in curriculum and instruction will be utilized. The course will draw from scholarly research, including academic books and articles, to help students frame the case studies at hand. Students who have taken HIED 5312 may not enroll in HIED 6312.

This course is designed to provide students with knowledge of the field of student affairs, its role and function in college student development, and its fit with the academic program. This course is also intended to provide students with an understanding of the purposes and historical development of student personnel programs, the administrative structure of student affairs division in two and four year colleges, and the institutional units that fulfill the student services function. Students who have taken HIED 5320 may not enroll in HIED 6320.

The purpose of this course is to explore and understand the nature, culture, and development of the American college student. To that end, the course will examine a range of human development theories that offer insight into the processes of student learning, growth, and development during the college years. Special focus will be directed towards understanding the implications of these models for the policies and practices of higher education and student affairs administration. In addition, the course will examine the cultural environment of the student from historical and contemporary perspectives. Students who have taken HIED 5321 may not enroll in HIED 6321.

This course continues the examination of student development theories and their application to higher education practice. The course will increase the complexity of understanding about the development of college students. Traditional theories and new theories will be critically reviewed for their inclusion of diverse populations and their applicability to the range and diversity of current and future students. Special focus will be directed towards understanding the implications of these models for the policies and practices of higher education and student affairs administration. Students who have taken HIED 5322 may not enroll in HIED 6322.

Prerequisite: HIED 5321 or 6321.

Study of basic legal issues as they relate to governance in higher education; including legal issues relating to trustees, administrators, staff, faculty and students; legal relationships with local, state and federal government. The course also addresses legal issues relating to accrediting, athletic and faculty associations. Legal relationships with the business/industrial community are also covered. Students who have taken HIED 5330 may not enroll in HIED 6330.

This course is designed to provide students with knowledge of higher education funding in Texas, not only at the State level but also at the institutional level. The material will also provide students with a background of the historical, philosophical, and political forces that have contributed to the current funding systems in Texas and throughout the United States. Course material will also include trends in higher education funding on a state, national, and international scope. Students who have taken HIED 5331 may not enroll in HIED 6331.

The purpose of this course is to introduce adult education as both a field of practice and a field of study to professionals working in universities, community colleges, businesses, government, social service agencies, and other venues concerned with the education and training of adults. Exemplary practices in adult education and training reflect theoretic constructs undergirding the field; therefore, HIED 6342 is a theory-into-practice class. Students who have taken HIED 5342 may not enroll in HIED 6342.

This course is designed to provide students with a critical and culturally responsive understanding of the pedagogical approaches to meet student learning needs within their classrooms. Students will engage in ongoing reflexivity about their own learning experiences, critical pedagogical frameworks, and how that impacts course mapping and assessment practices. Students will begin to understand and learn how to engage with diverse student populations who learn differently. Students will be challenged to reframe traditional forms of assessments to embrace student-centered deliverables as learning and community artifacts.

Study of multicultural relations in American society and an exploration of critical problems confronting educational systems in general and educational leaders in particular. Students who have taken HIED 5351 may not enroll in HIED 6351.

This course provides an overview of the nature of crisis within organizations, including crisis stages; critical tasks of strategic crisis leadership; barriers to understanding an unfolding crisis; sensemaking and decision making; crisis communication; crisis preparedness and accountability; and political implications for crisis leadership. The content will be framed within the context of crisis leadership in institutions of public and higher education.

Selected topics in an identified area of Higher Education Administration. May be repeated for credit when topics vary.

This course requires completion of 100 clock hours of supervised field experience and offers opportunities to apply theoretical knowledge in real-world settings. Participants engage in supervised experiences that may include project management, policy analysis, or institutional research, preparing them for leadership roles in academic institutions.

A planned special study on an academic topic, a Directed Individual Study (DIS) is directed and evaluated by a member of the graduate higher education administration faculty. Enrollment is restricted to graduate doctoral students who have demonstrated both academic ability and the capacity for independent work. Approval by the program coordinator and the Department Chair/Dean of the College of Education and Human Development in advance of registration is required.