Atlanta Campus Catalog 2011-2012 - Mercer University

3. Models positive and effective interpersonal skills by collaborating with families,other community members, responding to diverse community interestsand needs, and by mobilizing community resources.Educational Leadership Program OutcomesCandidates who complete the programs in Educational Leadership are educationalleaders who will be able to promote the success of ALL students by:1. Facilitating the development, articulation, implementation, and stewardship of aschool vision of learning that is shared and supported by the school community.To Know2. Advocating, nurturing, and sustaining a school culture and instructional programconducive to student learning and staff professional growth. To Know and To Do3. Ensuring management of the organization, operations, and resources for a safe,efficient, and effective learning environment. To Know and To Do4. Collaborating with families and community members, responding to diverse communityinterests and needs, and mobilizing community resources. To Know, ToDo and To Be5. Acting with integrity, fairness, and in an ethical manner. To Be6. Understanding, responding to, and influencing the larger political, social, economic,legal, and cultural context. To Know, To Do and To Be7. Synthesizing and applying program knowledge and skills through substantial,sustained, standards-based work in real settings. To Know, To Do and To BeMASTER OF EDUCATION IN HIGHER EDUCATIONLEADERSHIPThe M.Ed. in Higher Education Leadership aligns with the conceptual framework of thecollege, The Transformational Leader. In response to the lack of national standards for thepreparation of higher education leaders, faculty developed the Mercer UniversityStandards for Higher Education Leadership, a set of 13 standards with 61 embedded elements,to guide the design of this program. The program is designed for individuals whoare seeking careers as directors, coordinators, managers, or supervisors in higher educationat the mid-administration or mid-management level. Examples include Director ofFinancial Aid, Director of Housing, Director of Intercollegiate Athletics, Director of HumanResources, Director of Academic Advising, Director of Safety, Coordinator of StudentSupport Services, or Supervisor of Maintenance. Candidates will have two options –Higher Education Leadership (HEDL) or Higher Education Leadership with AcademicAdvising Certification (AAC). Further, candidates will choose from one of two tracks -Community College/Technical College or Four-year Private or Public Institution. An optionaladd-on certificate program in Academic Advising may be simultaneously earned by candidatesin either program track by completing a 5-course curriculum that complies with theacademic coursework for certification established by the National Academic AdvisingAssociation (NACADA). Individuals who already hold a master’s degree or higher, but arenot enrolled in the proposed M.Ed. program, may apply to earn the add-on AcademicAdvising Certificate only.202 / MERCER UNIVERSITY