ELP 528 Leadership in Postsecondary Education

Examines emerging conceptualizations and forms of leadership and leadership development in postsecondary education. Ethical and value bases of leadership inform a focus on the creation of organizational and social change within postsecondary settings. Course emphasizes non-hierarchical models of leadership that value diversity and involve collaborative relationships and collective action. Application of leadership development issues within a variety of educational and social service organizations are explored. Course includes an additional concurrent 30-hour minimum field project requirement.