“Coming together is a beginning, staying together is progress, and working together is success.” - Henry Ford |
During the course of my doctoral work I have had several occasions to work collaboratively with my fellow students as well as with faculty members. A few collaborative pieces during this time have been key in my development as a doctoral student.
I presented at the National Social Sciences Association conference in Las Vegas, March 2013 with Dr. Kolsun, Dr. Hisiro, and Dr. Childress on Project Life Change which was an initiative for the public and campus started by the Sport Science Department. A second piece was a co-teaching opportunity with Dr. Hisiro in the Spring of 2013, "The Principalship". The third primary collaborative piece was helping to develop a professional development course called "Wired for Learning" with Dr. Heaton. I created the Multi-Media Scrapbook module. |
LS 510 The Principalship: Spring 2013
MARSHALL UNIVERSITY LEADERSHIP STUDIES PROGRAM SYLLABUS LS 510—THE PRINCIPALSHIP COURSE: LS 510—The Principalship (3 credit hours) INSTRUCTOR: Tom Hisiro, Ed.D. Associate Professor Jennifer Riggleman, Co-Instructor (Doctoral Graduate Student) Sonya Jane White, Co-Instructor (Doctoral Graduate Student) 100 Angus E. Peyton Drive South Charleston, WV 25303 Office: Room 205, GC Bld. Office Hours: 9:00- 4:00, M-F (Call for appointment) Phone: 800-642-9842 x 62516 or 304-746-2516 E-mail: [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] COURSE LENGTH: Spring Semester 2014 COLLABORATIVE/CHAT MEETINGS: There will be two online Collaborative Sessions or Chat Sessions during the semester: Exact times will be scheduled for each section to participate. There are no on-campus class meetings during this course. Students unable to participate will have an alternative make-up assignment for each session missed. TEXTBOOK: Gorton, R. & Alston, J. (2012). School leadership & administration: Important concepts, case studies, and simulations (9th Ed.). Boston: McGraw-Hill. ISBN: 9780078110269 May be ordered from MUGC Bookstore (1-800-642-9842 x 2501 or 304-746-2501). COURSE DESCRIPTION: The Principalship is a study of school management as it relates to ethical behavior and to support services, information systems, fiscal matters, and facility utilization and maintenance. TECHNOLOGY: You need to be proficient in the use of Blackboard and able to use the Internet, Power Point, e-mail, and other electronic applications as required (examples may include using Skype or Collaborative Sessions). Students will need to have a webcam connection to their computer to participate in synchronous sessions. University policies regarding acceptable use of computer services may be found at Start Here location under the MU Policies & Student Resources link. For students enrolled in MUOnline courses, communication with the instructor is typically via one of the course tools (discussion posting or mail tool). If, however, it is necessary for you to contact the professor, the program secretary, or anyone else at Marshall via e-mail, university policy requires you to use your Marshall Email account. The university contacts students using MU Email to share important information, including emergency announcements, course-related information, reminders and deadlines. You MUST have and use your MU email account. The email process includes a procedure for redirecting your email, but you must sign into your MU email account to do this. For more specific information and assistance refer to MU Policies & Student Resources link. South Charleston Campus ITT Support: Karen 304.746.1974 Dustin 304.746.2056 Amad 304.746.1976 Service Desk Info 304-746-1969 Toll Free 877-689-8638 COURSE RATIONALE: The principalship is the position on the administrative team dealing most directly with student and teachers. The principal is directly responsible for instructional leadership, support services, student matters, information services, facilities, and many other matters that pertain to leadership within a school. COURSE GOALS: This course is designed to examine matters of school building administration, emphasizing student services, support services, information services, fiscal matters, facility maintenance, decision-making, communication, staff issues, school culture, the concept of change, and other organizational matters as they related to leadership and management of a school. COURSE OBJECTIVES: Standard 1.0 (Vision): Candidates who complete the program are educational leaders who have the knowledge and ability to promote the success of all students by facilitating the development, articulation, implementation, and stewardship of a school or district vision of learning supported by the school community. Elements Summary of Criteria to Meet Standards for School Building Leadership Evidence of Compliance 1.3a Formulate the initiatives necessary to motivate staff, students, and families to achieve the school’s vision. Assignment Two: Changing the culture of an organization to achieve success. Field Exp. One: Interview principals to learn the qualities of effective leadership. 1.3b Develop plans and processes for implementing the vision. Assignment Two: Changing the culture of an organization to achieve success. 1.4c Assume stewardship of the vision through various methods. Assignment Three: Leadership methods and the use of power in leadership. |
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