GRDSCH 630 Exploring Faculty Careers in Higher Education |
Exploring Faculty Careers in Higher Education - Spring 2008This course is for graduate students in any discipline who are considering careers as faculty members. Through a series of speakers, readings, and other activities, students will develop an understanding of some of the basic attributes, values, and traditions of American higher education and the ways in which they take shape at different kinds of educational institutions. This page identifies the course meeting time and place, instructor contact information, text book, course goals, and requirements to receive credit. To view the schedule of class meetings, see the Schedule of Classes. |
Time and Place | Wednesdays, 2:30-4:20 p.m., in 101 Loew Hall | |
Course Coordinator |
Wayne Jacobson, Associate Director Office: 415 Sieg Hall |
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Required Textbook
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Hostetler, K., McLaran Sawyer, R., & Pritchard, K. (2001). The Art and Politics of College Teaching, (2nd ed.). Peter Lang: New York. |
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Course Goals | As a result of taking this course, graduate students will be able to identify the following factors which will help them to make informed decisions about their future careers:
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To Receive Credit | This course is 2 credits, graded on a Credit / No Credit basis. To receive Credit, students will be expected to prepare for and participate in class meetings and to develop a draft philosophy statement (teaching, diversity, or community college) in order to help them be prepared for a faculty job search.
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Course Information | Schedule | Expectations | Philosophy Statement | Graduate School | CIDR | UW Home |
CIDR Center for Instructional Development and Research 422 Sieg Hall, Box 352310 University of Washington Seattle, WA 98195-2310 206.543.6588 (phone) |