Higher Education Foundations through History, Policy, and Contemporary Issues (460-0-20)

Instructors

Andrea Conklin Bueschel

Meeting Info

TBA: Mon 6:00PM - 9:00PM

Overview of class

Students explore the evolution and present structure of U.S. higher education and become acquainted with the values, processes, and language to explore critical issues facing colleges and universities (e.g., opportunity, cost, financial aid, research, freedom of speech, intercollegiate athletics, national and global topics). This course broadens our understanding of U.S. higher education far beyond the individual's enrollment or employment experience at a college or university. We use basic case study analysis tools to describe different institutional types and settings (e.g. liberal arts colleges, community colleges, public land grant universities, for-profit institutions, faith-based institutions) to help us realize the complexity and diversity of institutions. Instructor(s) and guest speakers share their professional experiences to broaden our awareness of the higher education landscape and career pathways.

Class Attributes

Face to face: In person, in campus space

Enrollment Requirements

Enrollment Requirements: Registration is reserved for MS_HE Only