Required Texts

• Manning, K. (2017). Organizational theory in higher education (2^nd ed). New York, NY: Routledge.    ISBN: 978-0-415-87466-3
• Morgan, G. (2006). Images of organizations. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage. ISBN-13: 978-141293979
• Schein, E.H. (2013). Humble inquiry: The art of asking instead of telling.  Oakland, CA: Berrett-Koehler Publishers, Inc.  ISBN: 978-1-60994-981-5
• Schein, E.H. (2004). Organizational Culture and Leadership (3^rd ed). San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass. ISBN-0-7879-6845-5

Recommended Resources:

• Birnbaum, R. (1988). How colleges work: The cybernetics of academic organization and leadership. San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass. ISBN: 1-55542-354-X
• Hoy, W., & Miskel, C. (2013). Educational administration: Theory, research, and practice (9th ed.). New York, NY: McGraw-Hill. ISBN-13: 978-0078024528
• Levin, J. S., & Kater, S. (2013). Understanding community colleges. New York, NY: Routledge. ISBN-13: 978-0415881272
• Mintzberg, H. (1979). The structuring of organizations. Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice-Hall.  ISBN-13: 978-0138552701
• Additional required and supplemental readings will be distributed via K-State Online Canvas.

WELCOME!

EDACE 861 Fostering Desired Culture: Fundamentals and Strategies for Organizational Development
Spring 2023

WELCOME CENTRAL TEXAS COHORT!

I’m both delighted and honored to support you in your journey to earn your doctoral degrees.  My name is Larry Rideaux, and my journey toward earning my doctoral degree began in the spring of 2002 at the University of Texas at Austin and culminated in the fall of 2004 with a Doctorate in Education.  Studying under Dr. John Roueche was an incredible experience and has since influenced my career exponentially.   I want to THANK each of you in advance for your diligence and commitment to educational excellence.  Throughout our time together, you will hear from several great professionals as it relates to our course content, along with the opportunity to contribute to your own learning!

Before class begins, please be sure to review the syllabi for both EDACE 861 & 862.  During our first class session, I don’t plan to review the syllabus in extreme detail.  As a result, please review in advance with the intent to ask any questions you have regarding your readings and assignments.

Please don’t hesitate to contact me if you have any questions.  The best way to reach me is via text at 832-875-6766 (cell).  I’ll be happy to contact you upon hearing from you!  Don’t feel obligated to text long narrative.  Simply let me know you need to talk and I’ll get back to you as soon as possible.

I’m proud of each of your efforts to earn your terminal degree!

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THIS COURSE — PLEASE READ FIRST!

This course is a combination of two integrated leadership courses designed to provide you with the knowledge required for the preparation of community college leadership at the highest levels.

The two courses you are required to take concurrently are:

EDACE 861 FOSTERING DESIRED CULTURE: FUNDAMENTALS AND STRATEGIES FOR ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT  2 CREDIT HOURS

Culture, politics, demographics, competition, economics, and accountability are a few driving forces that require community college leaders to develop a rich understanding of organizational theories and then apply them to foster a desired culture to help organizations aptly respond to various internal and external pressure points.

This course will focus on helping students to create organizational structures designed to thrive by fostering entrepreneurialism and innovation throughout the organization.  This course will also focus on considering inclusion and equity in organizational design and development.  Examining the importance of partnership development while applying elements such as design thinking, well-being, and lean strategy into organizational design and development will be included in this course.

Class discussions, readings, class presentations, teamwork opportunities, and analytical writings will help to facilitate the attainment of course learning outcomes.

EDACE 862 FIELD STUDY ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT 1 CREDIT HOUR

• This online and face-to-face course will enable you to engage with one another and with outstanding community college leaders throughout the country.  You will review and analyze information from the research, discussions, and guest speakers to make recommendations individually and as small teams as to how best to address contemporary organizational challenges.

EDACE 861 Week 1 PPT (2)
EDACE 861 Week 1 PPT (2)
Prominent Leadership Theories and Models.CardinEdit (4)

EDACE 861 -862 Planning Guide 1.2.23 (2)

Organizational Theory and Design, R.T. Hall 2007 (1)

Topics

Students will be able to define the organization and identify classical and traditional theories associated with them. This week serves as an introduction to the course syllabus and expectations.

Students will learn about various theories and metaphors used to describe organizations in their structure and operation.

Historical context is provided through reading. The alignment of leadership theory and practices will serve as a basis for initial assignments.

 

Preparation for Class

Required Reading:

Manning (2018). Ch. 1. pp. 1-12

Morgan (2006). Ch. 1, pp. 3-8, and Ch. 12, pp. 363-366

Suggested Reading:

Organizational Theory and Design, R.T. Hall 2007.pdf Download Organizational Theory and Design, R.T. Hall 2007.pdf

Assignment/Due

Discussion Board / January 13^th Post by 1:00pm

Post an introduction of yourself, including degrees earned, current position, career aspirations, a brief statement of educational philosophy, and leadership theory(ies) that aligns with your style (500 words max).

10 Points

Topics

Students will be able to define the organization and identify classical and traditional theories associated with them. This week serves as an introduction to the course syllabus and expectations.

Students will learn about various theories and metaphors used to describe organizations in their structure and operation.

Historical context is provided through reading. The alignment of leadership theory and practices will serve as a basis for initial assignments.

 

Preparation for Class

Required Reading:

Manning (2018). Ch. 1. pp. 1-12

Morgan (2006). Ch. 1, pp. 3-8, and Ch. 12, pp. 363-366

Suggested Reading:

Organizational Theory and Design, R.T. Hall 2007.pdf Download Organizational Theory and Design, R.T. Hall 2007.pdf

Assignment/Due

Discussion Board / January 13^th Post by 1:00pm

Post an introduction of yourself, including degrees earned, current position, career aspirations, a brief statement of educational philosophy, and leadership theory(ies) that aligns with your style (500 words max).

10 Points

Week 3: Organizational Structures in Higher Education
Discussion Board
Thursday 1/26/2023
6:00 thru 9:00 pm CST

Topics
During this week, students will continue exploring unique and similar organizational structure characteristics within higher education.

Understanding the impact of organizational structure on an organization will be a key purpose for this week. Students will be able to articulate organizational structures common to higher education.

Required Reading:

Manning (2018). Ch. 2, pp. 13-35. Ch. 3, pp. 36-67, and Ch. 4, pp. 68-89

Morgan (2006). Ch 2, pp. 11-32, Ch 3, pp 33-70, Ch. 4, pp 71-114, and Ch 5, pp 115-148. 

Keeling, R.P., Ric Underhile, R. & Wall, A.F. (2007).  Horizontal and Vertical Structures: The Dynamics of Organization in Higher Education.  Liberal Education. Fall 2007. Vol. 94, No. 4. 

Article:  ARTICAL – Horizontal and Vertical Structures.pdf Download ARTICAL – Horizontal and Vertical Structures.pdf 

Suggested Reading: 

Davis, S., & Botkin, J. (1994). The monster under the bed.  New York, NY: Simon & Schuster. Read Ch. 5, pp. 109-131: The last thing you want is a learning organization.

Assignment/Due

Assignment 1 / January 30th (Must submit no later than 11:59pm.)

Each student will prepare a 2- page summary on an assigned organizational theory. The summary should include a description of the theory, origins, basic features, strengths and weaknesses, examples present in higher education.

25 Points

SEE FIELD STUDY ASSIGNMENT 

For this assignment, students will focus on a specific area of the organization (e.g., Student Affairs, Testing & Advising, Human Resources, etc.) or the entire organization.

Conduct a SWOT analysis or other proven technique to evaluate the status of the area and to provide recommendations for structural improvement. Include brief attention to an environmental scan in your writing. Provide current organizational chart along with your modified chart that reflects the results of your analysis. Include your SWOT chart.

Write a 3 – page paper that explains your SWOT, rationale for modified org structure, and applicable current organizational theories and desired organizational theory as a result of structural modification. If you don’t believe an organizational modification is necessary, then please defend your position.

 

Required Reading – SWOT Analysis What it is and Whe to use it

Required Reading – A Primer on Environmental Scanning – Grummon copy (2)

Speaker Ed Foley, Executive Director Enterprise Project Management_ Foster Desired Culture(16647)

MW_Strategic_Planning_2-9-23_EFoley

Rains Senge Five Disciplines (1)

Francis Lean and the Learning Organization in Higher Education (1)

Mr. Matthew Simpson_Bio

 

This week will extend the continuing discussion to include exploration of OKR’s (Objectives and Key Results) as suitable measures of effectiveness and the use of techniques (like Lean Thinking) to improve organizational efficiencies. Students identify and discuss several measures of institutional effectiveness. Students will identify and articulate one or more proven practices for improving student outcomes and learning that help an organization be effective.

Zoom link:

https://mcckc.zoom.us/j/91203847411Links to an external site.

Required Reading:

Manning (2018). Ch. 6, pp. 113-

131 and Ch. 9, pp. 176-196

Raines, L. (2009). Looking both ways through the windows of Senge’s five disciplines. Retrieved from http://integral-Links to an external site. focus.com/pdf/Senge.pdf

Week 6: The Entrepreneurial College: Change and Innovation in the Organization

Field Study

Friday 2/17/2023

1pm – 6pm

Saturday 2/18/2023

pm CST 8:30a – 4:30am

 

Topics

This week will include exploration of factors (e.g. competition, politics, funding) that have required college leaders to change approach, including structures, to be innovative and entrepreneurial with the aim of improving speed and quality of responsiveness to internal and external demands.  The ability for an organization to quickly adapt is known in the literature as organizational agility.

Students will apply course knowledge to develop organizational structures and practices (e.g. partnerships, innovation challenges) that foster innovation, entrepreneurialism, and agility.

Students will be able to identify and articulate one or more models for change that foster innovation in the organization.

Students will be able to articulate the leadership theories & practices, institutional policies & processes, and the various organizational models needed to create an entrepreneurial college.

Suggested Reading:

O’Banion, T. (2014).  Why education reform fails. Community College Week, 26 (18), 4-5. Retrieved from http://ccweek.com/article-3823-pov:-why-education-reform-fails.html   LINK FOR SALE

Assignment/Due

Assignment #3  Must submit no later than 11:59 p.m. Feb. 22, 2023

Write a 2 – 3-page proposal on how your organization can become more entrepreneurial.

Include implementation techniques described in your required readings for this week (e.g., design thinking) that support your recommendation(s). Be specific and avoid proposals that simply list suggestions such as “college x should form more partnerships, rent more space, expand continuing education opportunities, etc.” Your proposal should include changes necessary in organizational structure along with modifications to policies or procedures to help the organization become more entrepreneurial.

25 Points

SEE IN CLASS FIELD STUDY ASSIGNMENT – ENTREPRENEURIAL MODEL PRESENTATION

Privileged_Social_Identities_a copy
Holvino Ferdman and Merrill-Sands 2004 (1)
EmpoweringCommunityColleges

 

Week 7: Inclusion and Equity in the Organization

ZOOM Meeting

https://mcckc.zoom.us/j/91203847411Links to an external site.

Thursday 2/23/2023

6:00 thru 9:00 pm CST

Topics

This week will explore why it has become important for college leaders to consider inclusion and equity in the design and development of the organizational structure.

Students will use content knowledge to discuss how organizations can demonstrate inclusive and equitable traits throughout the enterprise.

Students will be able to identify practices in organizational design that foster an environment of inclusion and equity.

Required Reading:

Manning (2018). Ch. 5, pp. 90-112 and Ch. 10, pp. 197-202.

Morgan (2006). Ch. 8, pp. 255-263

 

Dr. Rodney D. Smith

Vice President, Access and Engagement, William Jewell College

Week 8: Synthesis, The Intersection of Leadership and Looking Forward

Discussion Board
Thursday, March 2, 2023
6:00 thru 9:00 pm CST

Topics

This week involves synthesizing what students have learned about organizational design, culture and leadership development to better understand how higher education institutions function. Or, how they should function to address the challenges of the 21st century.

We will discuss why some organizational structures and leadership styles are more effective than others in accomplishing mission and explore AACC’s “Next Big Things” with an eye toward their potential impacts on the organizational structures.

Students will be able to synthesize organizational theories along with their implementation. Students will be able to articulate existing and emerging factors that may impact the future of organizational design as well as how this impacts their development as college leaders.

Required Reading:

American Association of Community Colleges (2014). Empowering community colleges to build the nation’s future: An implementation guide. Washington, DC: Author.  Retrieved from http://www.aacc21stcenturycenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/EmpoweringCommunityColleges_final.pdf

Read pp. 40-43, The next big things.

Assignment/Due

Final Assignment #4: Major Paper / March 6th  (Must submit no later than 11:59pm.)

Purpose: This assignment allows you the opportunity to demonstrate your ability to synthesize information gleaned from this course as well as apply critical and analytical thinking.

Please respond to each of the following questions completely yet succinctly.  Limit your answers to no more than what is absolutely necessary to communicate effectively.

1. How has your thinking evolved regarding organizational theory, leadership and culture?
2. Identify one learning experience (assignment, reading, presentation, dialogue/discussion session, etc.) during the course of this class that has impacted you as a professional. Briefly describe the experience (What about it was significant? How was it different from other learning experiences?) and analyze why it had the effect upon you that it did.
3. Identify a classmate that has made a positive contribution to your learning and explain how.
4. Please review the Student Outcomes and Course Objectives. How has the learning experience of this course contributed to our success with achieving the Student Learning Outcomes for the course?

Guiding Tenets for Completing this Assignment

• Write this as prose not as an academic journal publication.
• Communicate effectively your cognitive as well as affective gains.
• Do NOT include a Reference List but do embed attribution to source when necessary.
• Avoid mental meandering … focus your responses to assure effective communication.
• Be intellectual and eloquent.

(8-10 pages max).

50 points

Dr. Lawrence Brandyburg (1)

Dr. Tony Phillips (1)

Dr. Jay Harris (1)

EDACE 862 Field Study 2.17 and 2.18 Schedule (1)

Dr. Don Chrusciel

Dr. Peter Grant Jordan

Ms. Sherrica Davis Harris

Required Texts

• Manning, K. (2017). Organizational theory in higher education (2^nd ed). New York, NY: Routledge.    ISBN: 978-0-415-87466-3
• Morgan, G. (2006). Images of organizations. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage. ISBN-13: 978-141293979
• Schein, E.H. (2013). Humble inquiry: The art of asking instead of telling.  Oakland, CA: Berrett-Koehler Publishers, Inc.  ISBN: 978-1-60994-981-5
• Schein, E.H. (2004). Organizational Culture and Leadership (3^rd ed). San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass. ISBN-0-7879-6845-5

Recommended Resources:

• Birnbaum, R. (1988). How colleges work: The cybernetics of academic organization and leadership. San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass. ISBN: 1-55542-354-X
• Hoy, W., & Miskel, C. (2013). Educational administration: Theory, research, and practice (9th ed.). New York, NY: McGraw-Hill. ISBN-13: 978-0078024528
• Levin, J. S., & Kater, S. (2013). Understanding community colleges. New York, NY: Routledge. ISBN-13: 978-0415881272
• Mintzberg, H. (1979). The structuring of organizations. Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice-Hall.  ISBN-13: 978-0138552701
• Additional required and supplemental readings will be distributed via K-State Online Canvas.

WELCOME!

EDACE 861 Fostering Desired Culture: Fundamentals and Strategies for Organizational Development
Spring 2023

WELCOME CENTRAL TEXAS COHORT!

I’m both delighted and honored to support you in your journey to earn your doctoral degrees.  My name is Larry Rideaux, and my journey toward earning my doctoral degree began in the spring of 2002 at the University of Texas at Austin and culminated in the fall of 2004 with a Doctorate in Education.  Studying under Dr. John Roueche was an incredible experience and has since influenced my career exponentially.   I want to THANK each of you in advance for your diligence and commitment to educational excellence.  Throughout our time together, you will hear from several great professionals as it relates to our course content, along with the opportunity to contribute to your own learning!

Before class begins, please be sure to review the syllabi for both EDACE 861 & 862.  During our first class session, I don’t plan to review the syllabus in extreme detail.  As a result, please review in advance with the intent to ask any questions you have regarding your readings and assignments.

Please don’t hesitate to contact me if you have any questions.  The best way to reach me is via text at 832-875-6766 (cell).  I’ll be happy to contact you upon hearing from you!  Don’t feel obligated to text long narrative.  Simply let me know you need to talk and I’ll get back to you as soon as possible.

I’m proud of each of your efforts to earn your terminal degree!

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THIS COURSE — PLEASE READ FIRST!

This course is a combination of two integrated leadership courses designed to provide you with the knowledge required for the preparation of community college leadership at the highest levels.

The two courses you are required to take concurrently are:

EDACE 861 FOSTERING DESIRED CULTURE: FUNDAMENTALS AND STRATEGIES FOR ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT  2 CREDIT HOURS

Culture, politics, demographics, competition, economics, and accountability are a few driving forces that require community college leaders to develop a rich understanding of organizational theories and then apply them to foster a desired culture to help organizations aptly respond to various internal and external pressure points.

This course will focus on helping students to create organizational structures designed to thrive by fostering entrepreneurialism and innovation throughout the organization.  This course will also focus on considering inclusion and equity in organizational design and development.  Examining the importance of partnership development while applying elements such as design thinking, well-being, and lean strategy into organizational design and development will be included in this course.

Class discussions, readings, class presentations, teamwork opportunities, and analytical writings will help to facilitate the attainment of course learning outcomes.

EDACE 862 FIELD STUDY ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT 1 CREDIT HOUR

• This online and face-to-face course will enable you to engage with one another and with outstanding community college leaders throughout the country.  You will review and analyze information from the research, discussions, and guest speakers to make recommendations individually and as small teams as to how best to address contemporary organizational challenges.

 

Topics

Students will be able to define the organization and identify classical and traditional theories associated with them. This week serves as an introduction to the course syllabus and expectations.

Students will learn about various theories and metaphors used to describe organizations in their structure and operation.

Historical context is provided through reading. The alignment of leadership theory and practices will serve as a basis for initial assignments.

 

Preparation for Class

Required Reading:

Manning (2018). Ch. 1. pp. 1-12

Morgan (2006). Ch. 1, pp. 3-8, and Ch. 12, pp. 363-366

Suggested Reading:

Organizational Theory and Design, R.T. Hall 2007.pdf Download Organizational Theory and Design, R.T. Hall 2007.pdf

Assignment/Due

Discussion Board / January 13^th Post by 1:00pm

Post an introduction of yourself, including degrees earned, current position, career aspirations, a brief statement of educational philosophy, and leadership theory(ies) that aligns with your style (500 words max).

10 Points

Topics

Students will be able to define the organization and identify classical and traditional theories associated with them. This week serves as an introduction to the course syllabus and expectations.

Students will learn about various theories and metaphors used to describe organizations in their structure and operation.

Historical context is provided through reading. The alignment of leadership theory and practices will serve as a basis for initial assignments.

 

Preparation for Class

Required Reading:

Manning (2018). Ch. 1. pp. 1-12

Morgan (2006). Ch. 1, pp. 3-8, and Ch. 12, pp. 363-366

Suggested Reading:

Organizational Theory and Design, R.T. Hall 2007.pdf Download Organizational Theory and Design, R.T. Hall 2007.pdf

Assignment/Due

Discussion Board / January 13^th Post by 1:00pm

Post an introduction of yourself, including degrees earned, current position, career aspirations, a brief statement of educational philosophy, and leadership theory(ies) that aligns with your style (500 words max).

10 Points

Week 3: Organizational Structures in Higher Education
Discussion Board
Thursday 1/26/2023
6:00 thru 9:00 pm CST

Topics
During this week, students will continue exploring unique and similar organizational structure characteristics within higher education.

Understanding the impact of organizational structure on an organization will be a key purpose for this week. Students will be able to articulate organizational structures common to higher education.

Required Reading:

Manning (2018). Ch. 2, pp. 13-35. Ch. 3, pp. 36-67, and Ch. 4, pp. 68-89

Morgan (2006). Ch 2, pp. 11-32, Ch 3, pp 33-70, Ch. 4, pp 71-114, and Ch 5, pp 115-148. 

Keeling, R.P., Ric Underhile, R. & Wall, A.F. (2007).  Horizontal and Vertical Structures: The Dynamics of Organization in Higher Education.  Liberal Education. Fall 2007. Vol. 94, No. 4. 

Article:  ARTICAL – Horizontal and Vertical Structures.pdf Download ARTICAL – Horizontal and Vertical Structures.pdf 

Suggested Reading: 

Davis, S., & Botkin, J. (1994). The monster under the bed.  New York, NY: Simon & Schuster. Read Ch. 5, pp. 109-131: The last thing you want is a learning organization.

Assignment/Due

Assignment 1 / January 30th (Must submit no later than 11:59pm.)

Each student will prepare a 2- page summary on an assigned organizational theory. The summary should include a description of the theory, origins, basic features, strengths and weaknesses, examples present in higher education.

25 Points

SEE FIELD STUDY ASSIGNMENT 

For this assignment, students will focus on a specific area of the organization (e.g., Student Affairs, Testing & Advising, Human Resources, etc.) or the entire organization.

Conduct a SWOT analysis or other proven technique to evaluate the status of the area and to provide recommendations for structural improvement. Include brief attention to an environmental scan in your writing. Provide current organizational chart along with your modified chart that reflects the results of your analysis. Include your SWOT chart.

Write a 3 – page paper that explains your SWOT, rationale for modified org structure, and applicable current organizational theories and desired organizational theory as a result of structural modification. If you don’t believe an organizational modification is necessary, then please defend your position.

 

Required Reading – SWOT Analysis What it is and Whe to use it

Required Reading – A Primer on Environmental Scanning – Grummon copy (2)

Speaker Ed Foley, Executive Director Enterprise Project Management_ Foster Desired Culture(16647)

MW_Strategic_Planning_2-9-23_EFoley

Rains Senge Five Disciplines (1)

Francis Lean and the Learning Organization in Higher Education (1)

Mr. Matthew Simpson_Bio

 

This week will extend the continuing discussion to include exploration of OKR’s (Objectives and Key Results) as suitable measures of effectiveness and the use of techniques (like Lean Thinking) to improve organizational efficiencies. Students identify and discuss several measures of institutional effectiveness. Students will identify and articulate one or more proven practices for improving student outcomes and learning that help an organization be effective.

Zoom link:

https://mcckc.zoom.us/j/91203847411Links to an external site.

Required Reading:

Manning (2018). Ch. 6, pp. 113-

131 and Ch. 9, pp. 176-196

Raines, L. (2009). Looking both ways through the windows of Senge’s five disciplines. Retrieved from http://integral-Links to an external site. focus.com/pdf/Senge.pdf

Week 6: The Entrepreneurial College: Change and Innovation in the Organization

Field Study

Friday 2/17/2023

1pm – 6pm

Saturday 2/18/2023

pm CST 8:30a – 4:30am

 

Topics

This week will include exploration of factors (e.g. competition, politics, funding) that have required college leaders to change approach, including structures, to be innovative and entrepreneurial with the aim of improving speed and quality of responsiveness to internal and external demands.  The ability for an organization to quickly adapt is known in the literature as organizational agility.

Students will apply course knowledge to develop organizational structures and practices (e.g. partnerships, innovation challenges) that foster innovation, entrepreneurialism, and agility.

Students will be able to identify and articulate one or more models for change that foster innovation in the organization.

Students will be able to articulate the leadership theories & practices, institutional policies & processes, and the various organizational models needed to create an entrepreneurial college.

Suggested Reading:

O’Banion, T. (2014).  Why education reform fails. Community College Week, 26 (18), 4-5. Retrieved from http://ccweek.com/article-3823-pov:-why-education-reform-fails.html   LINK FOR SALE

Assignment/Due

Assignment #3  Must submit no later than 11:59 p.m. Feb. 22, 2023

Write a 2 – 3-page proposal on how your organization can become more entrepreneurial.

Include implementation techniques described in your required readings for this week (e.g., design thinking) that support your recommendation(s). Be specific and avoid proposals that simply list suggestions such as “college x should form more partnerships, rent more space, expand continuing education opportunities, etc.” Your proposal should include changes necessary in organizational structure along with modifications to policies or procedures to help the organization become more entrepreneurial.

25 Points

SEE IN CLASS FIELD STUDY ASSIGNMENT – ENTREPRENEURIAL MODEL PRESENTATION

Privileged_Social_Identities_a copy
Holvino Ferdman and Merrill-Sands 2004 (1)
EmpoweringCommunityColleges

 

Week 7: Inclusion and Equity in the Organization

ZOOM Meeting

https://mcckc.zoom.us/j/91203847411Links to an external site.

Thursday 2/23/2023

6:00 thru 9:00 pm CST

Topics

This week will explore why it has become important for college leaders to consider inclusion and equity in the design and development of the organizational structure.

Students will use content knowledge to discuss how organizations can demonstrate inclusive and equitable traits throughout the enterprise.

Students will be able to identify practices in organizational design that foster an environment of inclusion and equity.

Required Reading:

Manning (2018). Ch. 5, pp. 90-112 and Ch. 10, pp. 197-202.

Morgan (2006). Ch. 8, pp. 255-263

 

Dr. Rodney D. Smith

Vice President, Access and Engagement, William Jewell College

Week 8: Synthesis, The Intersection of Leadership and Looking Forward

Discussion Board
Thursday, March 2, 2023
6:00 thru 9:00 pm CST

Topics

This week involves synthesizing what students have learned about organizational design, culture and leadership development to better understand how higher education institutions function. Or, how they should function to address the challenges of the 21st century.

We will discuss why some organizational structures and leadership styles are more effective than others in accomplishing mission and explore AACC’s “Next Big Things” with an eye toward their potential impacts on the organizational structures.

Students will be able to synthesize organizational theories along with their implementation. Students will be able to articulate existing and emerging factors that may impact the future of organizational design as well as how this impacts their development as college leaders.

Required Reading:

American Association of Community Colleges (2014). Empowering community colleges to build the nation’s future: An implementation guide. Washington, DC: Author.  Retrieved from http://www.aacc21stcenturycenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/EmpoweringCommunityColleges_final.pdf

Read pp. 40-43, The next big things.

Assignment/Due

Final Assignment #4: Major Paper / March 6th  (Must submit no later than 11:59pm.)

Purpose: This assignment allows you the opportunity to demonstrate your ability to synthesize information gleaned from this course as well as apply critical and analytical thinking.

Please respond to each of the following questions completely yet succinctly.  Limit your answers to no more than what is absolutely necessary to communicate effectively.

1. How has your thinking evolved regarding organizational theory, leadership and culture?
2. Identify one learning experience (assignment, reading, presentation, dialogue/discussion session, etc.) during the course of this class that has impacted you as a professional. Briefly describe the experience (What about it was significant? How was it different from other learning experiences?) and analyze why it had the effect upon you that it did.
3. Identify a classmate that has made a positive contribution to your learning and explain how.
4. Please review the Student Outcomes and Course Objectives. How has the learning experience of this course contributed to our success with achieving the Student Learning Outcomes for the course?

Guiding Tenets for Completing this Assignment

• Write this as prose not as an academic journal publication.
• Communicate effectively your cognitive as well as affective gains.
• Do NOT include a Reference List but do embed attribution to source when necessary.
• Avoid mental meandering … focus your responses to assure effective communication.
• Be intellectual and eloquent.

(8-10 pages max).

50 points