New Higher Education Program Starts September 2004

College graduates with a master’s degree who want to prepare for a leadership position in college or university administration can now undertake formal study designed to help them reach their goal. The C.W. Post Campus of Long Island University in Brookville announced that it will offer post-graduate studies in higher education through its School of Education’s Department of Educational Leadership and Administration.

"The Higher Education Program prepares aspiring administrators for leadership roles in public and private higher education settings such as community colleges, four-year institutions and specialized institutes," explains Program Director R.H. Red Owl. "Our students will graduate with the credentials for upper-level management positions that may include directors, deans, vice presidents and chief financial officers, provosts, chief executive officers, and possibly event a president."

This one-of-a-kind program is designed for those who currently hold a managerial position at a college or university, professionals and executives who are interested in a career change into higher education or recent master’s graduates seeking to begin meaningful careers at a college or university.

Saturday and Summer Classes

Students may choose from a 15-credit Advanced Certificate or 24-credit Advanced Diploma, which includes supervised field experience. Since students in the Higher Education Program will typically be working professionals, all classes are scheduled for Saturday mornings, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., as well as in a one-week format in summer. Cohorts of 15 to 20 students will move through the program together, creating a collegial environment and enjoying the benefits of collaborative learning and networking, according to Dr. Red Owl.

Upon completion of the Higher Education Program, students will have the qualifications needed either to advance in higher education administration or to shift careers into that field. Specifically, they will equipped to seek positions in such areas as: executive leadership; academic leadership; fiscal affairs, financial management, and controller; college and university planning; institutional research; development, fundraising and grant writing; alumni affairs; college or university relations; enrollment services; student affairs; student financial assistance; housing and residence life; student activities; athletics and recreation; career services and placement; public safety; and facilities management.

Course topics will include the history and culture of higher education, leadership, organizational development, legal affairs and higher education policy, budgeting, fundraising/development, grants management, planning and evaluation, and more. Case studies, field experience and research are pivotal parts of the program and address such critical issues as faculty tenure, academic freedom, accreditation and regulation, continuous quality improvement, accountability and data-driven decision-making. Understanding the responsibilities and relationships of administration officials with one another and with students will be a key goal.

Taught By Experts in the Field

Program participants will be taught both by full-time faculty from the Department of Educational Leadership and Administration and by practicing senior scholar-administrators who are currently active in higher education. Current and former college and university presidents, vice presidents and deans will teach courses or serve as guest lecturers.

Classes Begin September 11

Applications are now being accepted into the Fall 2004 program, which begins September 11, 2004. To learn more, attend C.W. Post’s Graduate Open House, Tuesday, August 17, 2004 at 6:30 p.m. in Humanities Hall Room 119 at the campus at 720 Northern Boulevard in Brookville, or contact the Admissions Office at 516-299-2900, or visit the University’s web site at www.liu.edu/higher.