EDLD620

This course examines the historical evolution and emerging trends of the
American higher education system. Students will study contemporary issues within a historical context to better understand their cause, influence and potential solutions. Topics include the establishment of institutional core values, mission and vision; higher education governance; organizational design; public and private institutional funding; demographic trends; impact of disruptive technologies on teaching and learning; the curricula; public perceptions of higher education; and accountability and the increasingly regulatory role of government and accrediting agencies.