Christian K. Anderson, Ph.D.
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EDHE 830: Organization, Administration, and Governance of Higher Education

The purpose of this course is to apply organization and administrative theory to understanding and analyzing post-secondary institutions of education, with emphasis on policy implementation. In this course we will ask:
•    How are colleges and universities organized?
•    How are colleges and universities of different types organized?
•    Who controls academe? How is it administered and governed?
•    How does theory help us understand and analyze higher education?
The goals of this course are to gain a deeper understanding of these questions, practically and theoretically.  We will seek to understand how colleges and universities work (or don’t) by examining real-world cases and the academic literature.  Students will become familiar with the literature on the organization, administration, and governance of institutions of higher education. Students will be able to apply major theoretical concepts to organizational problems and issues and be prepared to apply these perspectives to practical problems.

Course Materials

Primary Text:
  • Hendrickson, R.M., Lane, J.E., & Dorman, H.D. (2013). Academic Leadership and Governance in Higher Education. Stylus Publishing.
  • Readings as indicated in the Weekly Schedule. (Check the week before for readings added by each week's presenters.)

​Other Texts:
  • Bess, J. L., & Dee, J. R. (2012). Understanding College and University Organization: State of the System. Stylus Publishing. 
  • Bess, J. L., & Dee, J. R. (2012). Understanding College and University Organization: Dynamics of the System. Stylus Publishing.
  • Grassian, D. (2020). An Insider's Guide to University Administration. Johns Hopkins University Press. 
  • Lombardi, J.V. (2013). How Universities Work. Johns Hopkins University Press. 
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Weekly Schedule

  • Syllabus
  • Weekly Schedule
  • Theorist Sign-up
  • Blackboard

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  • South Carolina Commission on Higher Education
  • Board of Trustees
  • President's Office
  • Faculty Senate
  • Staff Senate
  • Student Government 


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Contact Dr. Christian Anderson with any questions.

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