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    Overview

    A critical examination of academic leadership using contemporary leadership theories. Understanding how academic leadership is situated in a contemporary higher education sector.

    HEDU 504 is a compulsory paper within the Master of Higher Education programme (MHEd).

    About this paper

    Paper title Academic Leadership in Higher Education
    Subject Higher Education
    EFTS 0.25
    Points 30 points
    Teaching period(s) Semester 2 (Distance learning)
    Semester 2 (On campus)
    Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) $2,223.25
    International Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website.
    Limited to
    MHEd
    Notes
    As one of the principal modes of teaching is on-line learning, all students are required to have access to the internet.
    Eligibility

    University teachers and researchers who are either currently working or intending to work in Higher Education, as part of the MHEd.

    Contact
    hedc@otago.ac.nz
    Teaching staff

    Lecturer: Professor Kerry Shephard

    Paper Structure
    The paper covers three main areas:
    • Academic leadership
    • Mentoring in higher education
    • Philosophy of leadership in higher education
    Teaching Arrangements

    The Distance Learning offering of this paper is taught remotely.

    Nine 2-hour classes and a two-hour symposium and asynchronous equivalents.

    Textbooks
    A reading list will be provided.
    Course outline

    Available on request from hedc@otago.ac.nz

    Graduate Attributes Emphasised
    Communication, Ethics, Research.
    View more information about Otago's graduate attributes.
    Learning Outcomes
    By the end of this paper participants will be able to:
    • Critique the literature on academic leadership
    • Demonstrate an in-depth understanding of academic mentoring
    • Apply their understanding of leadership theories in the design of a mentoring programme
    • Demonstrate an in-depth understanding of the purposes of higher education to situate academic leadership in this broader context

    Timetable

    Semester 2

    Location
    Dunedin
    Teaching method
    This paper is taught through Distance Learning
    Learning management system
    Blackboard

    Workshop

    Stream Days Times Weeks
    Attend
    A1 Thursday 10:00-11:50 29-35, 37-42

    Semester 2

    Location
    Dunedin
    Teaching method
    This paper is taught On Campus
    Learning management system
    Blackboard

    Workshop

    Stream Days Times Weeks
    Attend
    A1 Thursday 10:00-11:50 29-35, 37-42
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