Course Details
Course Code: SAHE506 Course ID: 5059 Credit Hours: 3 Level: Graduate
This course will introduce students to the process of developing strategic plans by guiding them through the cyclical process of planning, evaluation, and program review. Students will explore the theories relevant to the steps of this cyclical process and delve into the factors and circumstances that contribute to continuous improvement. Students will learn the necessary skills to evaluate programs by analyzing case studies and offering justifications for programmatic change. (Prerequisites: EDUC604 and SAHE510)
Course Schedule
| Registration Dates | Course Dates | Start Month | Session | Weeks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/31/2022 - 03/31/2023 | 04/03/2023 - 05/28/2023 | April | Spring 2023 Session B | 8 Week session |
| 12/26/2022 - 06/02/2023 | 06/05/2023 - 07/30/2023 | June | Spring 2023 Session D | 8 Week session |
| 02/27/2023 - 08/04/2023 | 08/07/2023 - 10/01/2023 | August | Summer 2023 Session I | 8 Week session |
Current Syllabi
1. Demonstrate an understanding of strategic planning in higher education.
2. Summarize the key steps in strategic planning
3. Create a strategic plan
4. Analyze the concepts of accountability and improvement in higher education.
5. Critique internal and external environmental constraints to strategic planning
6. Develop a plan to measure outcomes and to use these results for evaluative activities to promote continuous improvement
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Grade Instruments |
% of Final Grade |
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Final Assignment – Group – Strategic Plan |
30% |
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Assignment 1 – Group – Describe your Institution |
10% |
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Assignment 2 – Individual – SWOT Analysis |
15% |
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Assignment 3 – Group – Implementation Plan |
10% |
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Assignment 4 – Individual - Accountability |
10% |
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Forums |
25% |
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Total |
100% |
| Name | Grade % |
|---|---|
| Discussions | 25.00 % |
| W1: Introduction | 2.78 % |
| W1: Strategic Planning Experience | 2.78 % |
| W2: Innovation and Change | 2.78 % |
| W3: Data Driven Planning | 2.78 % |
| W4: Strategic Planning Feedback and Leadership | 2.78 % |
| W5: Implementing Strategic Plan | 2.78 % |
| W6: Challenges | 2.78 % |
| W7: Co-Curriculur Plans | 2.78 % |
| W8: Strategic Planning Reflection | 2.78 % |
| Group Project | 65.00 % |
| Group Project - Creation of Institution | 16.25 % |
| SWOT Analysis for Group Project | 16.25 % |
| Group Project - Implementation Plan | 16.25 % |
| Group Project - Strategic Plan | 16.25 % |
| Reflection | 10.00 % |
| Accountability Reflection | 10.00 % |
1. Demonstrate an understanding of strategic planning in higher education.
2. Summarize the key steps in strategic planning
3. Create a strategic plan
4. Analyze the concepts of accountability and improvement in higher education.
5. Critique internal and external environmental constraints to strategic planning
6. Develop a plan to measure outcomes and to use these results for evaluative activities to promote continuous improvement
| Book Title: | Various resources from the APUS Library & the Open Web are used. Please visit http://apus.libguides.com/er.php to locate the course eReserve. |
| ISBN: | ERESERVE NOTE |
| Book Title: | Practical Guide to Strategic Planning in Higher Education, Society for College and University Planning (Ebook available through the APUS Online Library) |
| ISBN: | 9781937724139 |
| Publication Info: | Society for College and University Planning Lib |
| Author: | Hinton, K. E. |
| Book Title: | Assessment in Student Affairs, 2nd ed. (Ebook available through the APUS Online Library) |
| ISBN: | 9781119049609 |
| Publication Info: | Wiley Lib |
| Author: | Schuh, John, Biddix, Dean and Kinzie |
| Unit Cost: | $42.54 |