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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
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University of Mount Union’sMaster 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, 2010- 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, 2010- Presentation and potential approval of program by Board of Trustees • November 1, 2010- 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 http://www.screenr.com/oPQ • 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