Higher Education Administration Program

Program Themes and Outcomes

The interdisciplinary program features course work and learning experiences designed to develop graduates who demonstrate and exemplify

Knowledge of major developmental periods and events in American higher education.
Knowledge of major governing and organizational principles/ideals that undergird American higher educations and how these may differ from higher education in other cultures and countries.
Knowledge of major contemporary policy issues challenging American higher education and participation in policy dialogue via professional presentations, journal articles, and/or op-ed pieces.
Knowledge of research design principles and facility in conducting both quantitative and qualitative inquiry.
Knowledge and skill in communicating clearly, correctly, logically, and forcefully in both oral and written communication.
Habits of mind and skill in critical thinking.
Knowledge of major theories related to leadership role/responsibility and organizational behavior, to articulate the use of theory for improving leadership performance, and to exemplify skill of theory-in-action.
Knowledge of theory related to assessment, measurement, quality assurance and accountability systems in higher education.

Updated 08/16/2005

525 Jane & David Bailey Education Complex
1122 Volunteer Boulevard
Knoxville, Tennessee 37996-3452

Phone: 865-974-8145
Fax: 865-974-0135