HEA 620: The American University/College (3 cr.)

Students will explore the evolution of the American system of higher education and the development of the community college, land grant universities, state college and university systems, private institutions, and for-profit entities. Students will also study contemporary issues in higher education which includes information concerning the current generation of college students and how they develop while they are in college. Additionally, the impact of technology on students, faculty, and society are examined. Students demonstrate an understanding of the theoretical basis for key issues facing higher education in a rapidly changing society by creating their own higher education institution.

HEA 622: Organizational Behavior and Culture (3 cr.)

Offers an overview of organizational behavior and organizational culture, with emphasis on the characteristics of both that are inherent in higher education institutions, and specific application to higher education organizes are addressed. 

HEA 627: Leadership and Supervision (3 cr.)

Emphasis is given to the unique role of the higher education leader and supervisor in a program, school, or college level. Leadership and supervision theory are linked to operational strategy and the use of data and information to inform leadership and supervision approach and evaluation.

HEA 623: Economic and Financial Issues in Higher Education (3 cr.)

Few institutions escape the challenge of economic realities and financial demands. These realities are reviewed and discussed in terms of economic and financial models prevalent across the higher education landscape.

HEA 626: Managing Resources for Success (3 cr.)

Focuses on the use of financial models and strategic plans to measure and evaluate strategic priorities, develop a budget, allocate resources in a data-informed environment, and connect resources to budget to data through the strategic planning and implementation process.

HEA 621: Admissions and Enrollment Management (3 cr.)

Recruitment, admission, and enrollment of students are at the heart of the American college and university. Leading and managing for the student life cycle is emphasized here, within a review of theory and best practice as well as the challenges that face admissions and enrollment teams within a highly competitive market environment.

HEA 624: Adult and Nontraditional Students (3 cr.)

As populations of traditional students decline and increasing numbers of adult and nontraditional students explore options in higher education, attention to the unique characteristics and challenges of new populations of students is something that no higher education leader can ignore. Explores theory and practice in enrollment management through case study and practical applications.

HEA 625: Student Development (3 cr.)

Time to degree and degree completion rates drive institutional measures of success, both internally and externally. The requirements and parameters of a successful student experience are explored here in terms of student development initiatives, activities, and options.

HEA 630: Special Topics in Higher Education (3cr.)

A special topics course designed to address topics of interest in higher education across various fields within the discipline.