University of Mount Union’s Master of Arts in Educational Leadership Program Transforming Tomorrow’s Leaders
Graduate Culture and Policies Changed policy and/or practices Added a Graduate Advisory Council Created first UMU Graduate Catalogue Faculty Handbook changes Scholarship definition Teaching load Terminal Degree publication Student Senate participation Terminal Degree publication On-line course policies On-line course offerings
Graduate Education Action Created a listing of high-demand graduate health care programs to be studied Cultural Changes (systems thinking) Completed feasibility studies MA in Accountancy MS in Nursing Master of Arts in Educational Leadership
Overview of Accomplishments to Date October 11, A vote to approve a Masters of Education Leadership Studies program and curriculum by the faculty October 15, 2010-Presentation of program and financials to the BOT Finance Committee October 21, 2010-Presentation of program to BOT Academic Affairs Committee October 22, Presentation and potential approval of program by Board of Trustees November 1, submission of application for new degree to North Central Higher Learning Commission Early November- Visit by the Ohio Board of Regent team for review Approval by OBR in January 2011 HLC visit scheduled for April 4-5, 2011 Anticipated HLC approval in June 2011 First cohort to begin Fall 2012 if all approvals are successful and timely
Work In Progress Recent curriculum development (ANGEL course shells, SRS) Licensure development work Technology development Quality Matters training ePortfolio (LiveText) New course syllabi HLC accreditation visit (April 4-5, 2011) Marketing and recruitment (ASCD, brochures, etc.) Professional development workshop (August 2011)
Campus-Wide Impact of MAEL Program Online teaching and learning Graduate culture and policies Geographical diversity of students Model for future online/hybrid programs National/International visibility (marketing efforts: ASCD) Potential impact on e-Portfolio implementation at the undergraduate level Online/Hybrid course evaluation form
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