MINORITY-SERVING INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION

ELPA 878

Addresses policies, trends, and debates in the evolution of the American community college from the beginning of the 20th century to the present, as well as current research on the community college and the diverse body of students it serves. Topics include, but are not limited to, governance and administration, faculty and advising, credential completion and transfer, enrollment patterns, developmental education, complexities surrounding students' goals and aspirations, and the cooling-out versus warming-up effect of the community college. Through class discussions and the culminating course project (research study or policy proposal), course participants will engage in a critical, scholarly examination of the American community college, considering its strengths and weaknesses, as well as opportunities and challenges within the broader context of education.

ELPA 856

Connects the discussion on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) with student mobility in the context of internationalization of higher education. Delve into inquiries on why and how promoting mobility in international education and advancing DEI in higher education can benefit and enhance each other. Primarily serves as a venue to develop knowledge, expertise, and research skills in developing and implementing policies, programs, and strategies aiming at promoting international mobility in higher education through the lens of social justice. Strives for diversity, equity, and inclusion in the context of internationalization of higher education.

ELPA 880

Explores higher education curriculum including academic program philosophy and design, planning and development, program innovations, liberal education, academic majors, graduate and professional education, program review and evaluation.

ELPA 887

Survey of equity issues related to higher education access, admissions, transitions, persistence, and success. Focuses on the role of inequities across categories such as race, class, sex, gender, sexual orientation, language, nationality, or religion in higher education alongside considerations as to how researchers and practitioners can better communicate with one another about diversity issues.

ELPA 888

An overview of the key concepts, tools, and practices of assessment in academic and student services settings. A theoretical and practical basis for choosing, designing and using assessment and evaluation tools will also be provided.