AED 5005 Syllabus

Syllabus

AED 5005

Administration in Adult Education Organizations

3 Credits

John Burns, Facilitator

(w) 315-668-2866

(h) 315-668-2788

June 5-9, 2000, MTW - 8a-5:30 p; ThF - 8a-4:30 p, Liverpool BOCES

Prerequisites: This is not an introductory course. It assumes some background in administration in adult education organizations. It is desirable to have taken AED 5000 or AED 5105.

Prereading: Note: The following reading must be completed before the course begins. Students are responsible for the costs of texts and handling and shipping: Galbraith, M.W., Sisco, B.K., and Guglielmino, L. M. Administering successful programs for adults. Malabar, FL: Krieger, 1997. Read the entire book.

Course Description: This course examines current organizational theory and administrative practice, including organizational structure and climate, leadership and decision making. Attention will be given to administration of agencies and organizations providing adult education, including the design, management, and coordination of systems for planning, faculty and staff development, student services, budgeting and finance, creating public awareness and effective involvement of boards, councils, and committees.

Course Objectives: To provide the student with the skills and knowledge necessary to enable them to:

1. Understand general management purposes, functions, and roles performed in and through various organizations providing adult education programs;

2. Understand the unique and specific roles of managers of adult education programs;

3. Explore evolving theories and models or organizational development, strategic planning and leadership, and relationships to the development and coordination of people and resources for programs and services in adult and continuing education.

4. Be aware of the important roles of volunteers serving on boards and councils as differing from the role of the administrator or an adult education organization;

5. Become more aware of their own managerial abilities, needs, and goals as well as their personal style of leadership.

Course Format: The course will utilize lecture, hand-outs, recommended readings, large group discussions, small group exercises, and course projects involving participant literature searches and studies of specific organizations and agencies providing adult education.

Expectations for Students:

General Expectations (30%)

1. Active participation in the study, group discussion, practice and evaluation of each session.

2. Thorough reading of text and handouts as reflected through class discussion.

Sharing (30%)

During the third and fourth sessions each participant submits an oral and written summary of:

1. A case study about the administration of a community organization or agency providing adult education, describing the purpose, structure, functions, and responsibilities performed, major changes, planning strategies, and problems or goals requiring attention.

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2. A report on at least two articles or book chapters relating to one of the major course topics.

Course Project (40%)

During the last session each participant will submit an oral report and project proposal using one of the following options. A complete written report is due on or before June 21, 2000.

1. As consultant to an adult education administrator, develop a plan of action to deal with a major change, problem or goal requiring attention from an actual situation. Base the plan on a conceptual framework supported by the literature including specific steps for implementation and evaluation (10-12 pages).

2. Conduct a search of the literature pertaining to a relevant topic, including significant conceptual frameworks, theories, and research. Analyze the literature and make suggestions for practice (10-12 pages).

3. Write a paper based on an individually developed proposal with prior mutual agreement of the instructor (10-12 pages).

Methods of Evaluation: Evaluation is based on attendance, which is mandatory for all sessions, positive and contributory participation, and the professional quality of oral and written reports.

Required Text: Galbraith, M.W., Sisco, B.K., and Guglielmino, L. M. Administering Successful Programs for Adults. Malabar, FL: Krieger, 1997.

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