LEADERSHIP FOR STUDY ABROAD PROGRAMS AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENT SERVICES

ELPA 736

Organization and administration of student services in higher education including philosophy, current issues, student development, program planning, financial aid, auxiliary services, housing, counseling, advising, social and health services, student organizations, legal aspects, and special populations.

ELPA 886

Close look at issues, trends, and challenges concerning internationalization in higher education in both the U.S. and foreign countries. Focus includes internationalizing teaching and learning, international partnerships and collaborations, international student recruitment and advising, study abroad etc.

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 810

Introduction to inquiry in the field of educational leadership and policy analysis for first semester doctoral students. Provides an introduction to research through engagement with ideas, including identifying and crystallizing meaningful problems, fundamentals of research design, and key challenges in conducting disciplined inquiry.

ELPA 940

Research on and/or discussion of selected topics in educational leadership and policy analysis.