| CCPA 810A |
Leadership and Change (3) |
A study of leadership not just for survival but for sustainability in environments where external pressure for change is the dominant feature. The objective is to examine change and leadership issues in varied industries and one's own organization by identifying and analyzing theories and concepts, assessing the applicability of classic works and current perspectives, testing ideas using case studies, and developing various scenarios and strategies. Topics include the knowledge and abilities, such as improvisation and reinvention, needed for managing change; the roles and skills needed at all levels for leading in new organizational models involving virtual teams; and the impact of change (particularly frequent change) on individuals and organizations. Emphasis is on recognizing the link between leadership, change, and organizational resilience and applying the lessons. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: CCPA 810A and DMCC 810. |
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25391 |
9040 |
10 Jan 2024-05 Mar 2024 |
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Faculty: Cain, Darrell L |
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| CCPA 821B |
Higher Education Policy (3) |
An examination of national, state, and local education policy formation and an analysis of the educational policy process, including antecedents, the framing of problems and solutions within policies, policy implementation, and policy consequences in the context of the community college environment. Topics may include the education ecosystem, external stakeholder relationships, educational outcomes, labor market-driven innovation and change, workforce education, organizational development, student-centric culture, and technology leadership. The goal is to develop key leadership competencies, including strategic planning, decision making, resource management, communication, collaboration, and advocacy as they support effective policy development. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: CCPA 821B and DMCC 821. |
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25392 |
9040 |
10 Jan 2024-05 Mar 2024 |
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Faculty: Nunn, Roderick |
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| CCPA 830A |
Research Methods (3) |
An applied study of how to design, interpret, and critique both quantitative and qualitative research. The application of methods grounded in the philosophy of science provides a solid foundation that supports the identification and analysis of researchable questions and includes one qualitative and one quantitative methodology. Assignments include short analyses representative of the different methodological traditions. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: CCPA 830A and DMCC 830. |
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25394 |
9080 |
13 Mar 2024-07 May 2024 |
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Faculty: Shults, Christopher W |
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| CCPA 851A |
Community College Advocacy, Resource Development, and Strategic Allocation (3) |
An exploration of the process by which community college leaders advocate for their students and organization in the face of the challenges and opportunities in higher education today and the skills needed for successful advocacy. Topics include the use of argumentation, data, and presentation skills to develop and effectively present cases for support at local, state, and federal levels. Discussion covers the world of community college fund-raising and the potential of entrepreneurial ventures to help close the funding gap. Both sides of the finance equation, including resource development and strategic allocation, are explored in depth. The goal is to develop an understanding of community college revenue sources (state funds, local funds, tuition, and other), define the role of entrepreneurship, philanthropy, and bonds in expanding college revenue, and apply financial analytics to define a healthy institution Focus is on developing the skills to advocate and find support for equity and student success, building a capacity to allocate college resources to improve equitable student outcomes, and understanding that the budget as a moral document for the college. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: CCPA 851A and DMCC 851. |
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25395 |
9080 |
13 Mar 2024-07 May 2024 |
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Faculty: Baime, David S |
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| CCPA 851B |
Community College Advocacy, Resource Development, and Strategic Allocation (3) |
An exploration of the process by which community college leaders advocate for their students and organization in the face of the challenges and opportunities in higher education today and the skills needed for successful advocacy. Topics include the use of argumentation, data, and presentation skills to develop and effectively present cases for support at local, state, and federal levels. Discussion covers the world of community college fund-raising and the potential of entrepreneurial ventures to help close the funding gap. Both sides of the finance equation, including resource development and strategic allocation, are explored in depth. The goal is to develop an understanding of community college revenue sources (state funds, local funds, tuition, and other), define the role of entrepreneurship, philanthropy, and bonds in expanding college revenue, and apply financial analytics to define a healthy institution. focus is on developing the skills to advocate and find support for equity and student success, building a capacity to allocate college resources to improve equitable student outcomes, and understanding that the budget as a moral document for the college. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: CCPA 851B and DMCC 851. |
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25396 |
9080 |
13 Mar 2024-07 May 2024 |
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Faculty: Cain, Darrell L |
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| CCPA 891 |
Dissertation Part II (3) |
The identification of an appropriate dissertation methodology. The goal is to select the dissertation's research methodology that will be utilized to evaluate the conceptual model and hypotheses. Defense of dissertation proposal. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: CCPA 891 and DMCC 891. |
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25393 |
9040 |
10 Jan 2024-05 Mar 2024 |
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Faculty: Shults, Christopher W |
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