EPPL 503 - The Administration of Higher Education

(3) Prerequisite(s): Admission to graduate studies or consent of instructor.

This course is a basic introduction to the administration of higher education institutions in the U.S. Course material includes an overview of management functions, governance, authority, organizational arrangements, and administrative style and behavior. Students examine in detail several administrative operations, including offices of academic affairs, student services, business/financial affairs, university advancement, institutional research, registrar, admissions, athletics, building and grounds, facility planning and construction, continuing education, and communications. In addition, students study various agencies of the state and federal governments that are primarily concerned with higher education.