HEDL 502 - Evolving Roles of the Professoriate in Higher Education

This course examines the contemporary, research-based issues of the evolving role of the professoriate in of higher education. Focus is on understanding historical and current structures, cultures, policies, and purpose for the roles of faculty in post-secondary settings. Understanding these evolving roles and perspectives of higher education will be used as the foundation to reflect on the implications for the future of higher education personnel and current issues facing the 21st century professoriate in higher education. Students will study current patterns and trends of the evolving roles of the professoriate in higher education and to understand and participate effectively in addressing current challenges in higher education and provide research-based proposals to promote quality higher education.

Credits: 3

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