Assistant Professor of Educational Leadership Department of Educational Professions Contact Information: Cell Phone: 610-621-9011 Email: cdbaker@frostburg.edu Frostburg State University
Trang 1FROSTBURG STATE UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATIONAL PROFESSIONS
Course Syllabus EDAD 742 - Human Resources
Spring 2021 January 25, 2021 through May 7, 2021
Delivered online via Canvas and WebEx Conferencing
Instructor: Curt Baker, Ed.D
Assistant Professor of Educational Leadership Department of Educational Professions
Contact Information:
Cell Phone: 610-621-9011
Email: cdbaker@frostburg.edu
Frostburg State University website: www.frostburg.edu
GRADUATE COURSE CATALOG DESCRIPTION
Case-study examinations of the Human Resources functions, including recruitment, employment, evaluation, and professional development of human capital
PURPOSE
Impactful educational leaders bring out the best in those they touch For these individuals, achieving success is not enough; the real goal is to do something truly extraordinary in service to students, families, and the community they serve
Human Resources is a critical component of impactful educational leadership This doctoral-level course, which is designed for aspiring educational leaders at the district doctoral-level, will present problems of practice that will challenge each student to grapple with and develop expertise in addressing difficult real-world issues faced by senior school district administrators, including human resources directors
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Upon completion of this course, students will be able to demonstrate:
Knowledge of:
The scope and importance of human resources leadership in public education
Legal requirements and organization responsibilities associated with Human Resources
Best practices in human resources
Skills in:
Contributing to the resolution of district-level issues relating to human resources matters
General human resources areas such as HR planning; recruitment, selection, placement, and inducation; staff development; performance evaluation; compensation; collective negotiations; and organizational culture
Building a high performing organization
Dispositions to:
Act ethically, especially in challenging circumstances
Create highly effective organizations
Exhibit unwavering passion, compassion, and high aspiration
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Rebore, R.W (2015) Human Resources Administration in Education (Tenth Edition) Pearson Note: Additional required reading, if any, will be identified in Canvas
COURSE GRADING
The final course grade will be computed from the assignments listed in the table below:
Assignment
Total Points Possible for Assignment
Weight
(Percentage of Final Grade)
Assignment Due Date
Contribution as a
Participant in Case Study
Discussions
7 at 70 points each for a total of
490 points
49 % Multiple (see
course calendar)
Leading Case Study
Discussions
2 at 210 points each for a total of
420 points
42 % Multiple (see
course calendar)
Case Study Reflections
9 at 10 points each for a total of
90 points
9 % Multiple (see
course calendar)
The final grade for this course will be awarded using the following point scale:
Note: The point requirements above reflect percentages being rounded up from 5
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Graded Assignments
1 Contribution to Seminar Discussions
Over the course of the term, nine substantive seminar discussions will be convened to discuss a case study in a topic area relevant to this course, as follows:
Date Case Study Topic Area
February 15 Human Resources Planning February 22 Recruitment, Selection, Placement and Induction March 1 Staff Development
March 8 Performance Evaluation March 15 Probationary Period and Tenure March 22 Compensation and Recognition Systems April 5 Collective Negotiations
April 12 Dispute Resolution April 19 Culture
Each student is to read the case, the relevant section of the course textbook, and conduct independent research so as to come fully prepared for the discussion Pursuant to a rubric (which will be separately provided) each student’s demonstrated command of the content and insightful contribution to the discussion will be evaluated by the instructor
2 Leadership of Seminar Discussions
The first three seminar discussions will be led by the instructor The remaining six sessions will be student-led Each student will lead two sessions For each student-led session, the student leading the session will be evaluated pursuant to a rubric (which will be separately provided)
3 Reflective Journal
Each student is to keep a reflective journal that memorializes their thoughts about each case study Journal entries, which should be posted into Canvas, will be evaluated on a
credit/no credit basis
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1 01/25 to 01/31 Organizational Meeting None
2 02/01 to 02/07 No meeting
Read Rebore Chapter 1
None
3 02/08 to 02/14 No meeting
Read Rebore Chapter 2 Prepare for Case Study Discussion #1 (HR Planning)
None
4 02/15 to 02/21
Instructor Leads
Session
Attend live session on 02/15 Participate in Case Study Discussion
#1 (HR Planning) Complete and submit Reflection #1 Read Rebore Chapters 3, 4, and 5
Prepare for Case Study Discussion #2 (Recruitment, Selection, Placement and Induction)
Participate in Case Study Discussion #1 (HR Planning) Complete and submit Reflection #1
5 02/22 to 02/28
Instructor Leads
Session
Attend live session on 02/22 Participate in Case Study Discussion
#2 (Recruitment, Selection, Placement and Induction) Complete and submit Reflection #2 Read Rebore Chapter 6
Prepare for Case Study Discussion #3 (Staff Development)
Participate in Case Study Discussion #2 (Recruitment, Selection, Placement and
Induction)
Complete and submit Reflection #2
6 03/01 to 03/07
Instructor Leads
Session
Attend live session on 03/01 Participate in Case Study Discussion
#3 (Staff Development) Complete and submit Reflection #3 Read Rebore Chapter 7
Participate in Case Study Discussion #3 (Staff Development) Complete and submit Reflection #3
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Prepare for Case Study Discussion #4 (Performance Evaluation)
7 03/08 to 03/14
Student Leads
Session
Attend live session on 03/08 Participate in Case Study Discussion
#4 (Performance Evaluation) Complete and submit Reflection #4 Prepare for Case Study Discussion #5 (Probationary Period and Tenure)
Participate in Case Study Discussion #4 (Performance
Evaluation) Complete and submit Reflection #4
8 03/15 to 03/21
Student Leads
Session
Attend live session on 03/15 Participate in Case Study Discussion
#5 (Probationary Period and Tenure) Complete and submit Reflection #5 Read Rebore Chapter 8
Prepare for Case Study Discussion #6 (Compensation and Recognition Systems)
Participate in Case Study Discussion #5 (Probationary Period and Tenure)
Complete and submit Reflection #5
9 03/22 to 03/28
Student Leads
Session
Attend live session on 03/22 Participate in Case Study Discussion
#6 (Compensation and Recognition Systems)
Complete and submit Reflection #6 Read Rebore Chapter 9
Prepare for Case Study Discussion #7 (Collective Negotiations)
Participate in Case Study Discussion #6 (Compensation and Recognition Systems) Complete and submit Reflection #6
10 03/29 to 04/04 No meeting Note: For most school
districts this is Spring Break
11 04/05 to 04/11
Student Leads
Session
Attend live session on 04/05 Participate in Case Study Discussion
#7 (Collective Negotiations) Complete and submit Reflection #7 Read Rebore Chapter 10
Participate in Case Study Discussion #7 (Collective
Negotiations) Complete and submit Reflection #7
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Prepare for Case Study Discussion #8 (Dispute Resolution)
12 04/12 to 04/18
Student Leads
Session
Attend live session on 04/12 Participate in Case Study Discussion
#8 (Dispute Resolution) Complete and submit Reflection #8 Prepare for Case Study Discussion #9 (Culture)
Participate in Case Study Discussion #8 (Dispute Resolution) Complete and submit Reflection #8
13 04/19 to 04/25
Student Leads
Session
Attend live session on 04/19 Participate in Case Study Discussion
#9 (Culture) Complete and submit Reflection #9
Participate in Case Study Discussion #9 (Culture)
Complete and submit Reflection #9
14 04/26 to 04/30 Attend “Course Wrap-Up” live
session on 04/26
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1 ASSIGNMENTS
All written assignments must be submitted through Canvas Assignments are due on the date posted in this syllabus Late assignments are not accepted, except in the case of personal emergencies If circumstances arise that hinder you from meeting a deadline, you must
contact me by email, phone, or teleconference before the deadline in order to be given
consideration Late work may be subject to a grade reduction
2 FROSTBURG STATE UNIVERSITY POLICIES
All FSU policies are fully applicable for this course For further information, please see:
http://www.frostburg.edu/fsu/assets/File/Administration/policies/policystatements.pdf
3 ACADEMIC DISHONESTY
The University considers academic dishonesty to be impermissible and subject to
disciplinary actions
“Academic dishonesty is defined to include any form of cheating and/or plagiarism Cheating includes, but is not limited to, such acts as stealing or altering testing
instrument; falsifying the identify of persons for any academic purposes; offering, giving
or receiving unauthorized assistance on an examination, quiz, or other written or oral material in a course including looking at another person’s answer key or test or taking an online test with assistance from another person; or falsifying information on any type of academic record Plagiarism is the presentation of written or oral material in a manner which conceals the true source of documentary material; or the presentation of materials which uses hypotheses, conclusions, evidence, data, or the like, in a way that the student appears to have done work which they did not, in fact do.”
(Code of Student Conduct, Frostburg State University)
4 DISABILITY
Students with a disability who require accommodations with assignments or assessment practices should provide written notification prepared by Disability Support Services to the instructor no later than 48 hours prior to a request Students may request that this notification
be provided to the instructor by the Office of Student Special Services
This course is designed to be welcoming to, accessible to, and usable by everyone, including students who have a variety of learning styles, have disabilities, or are new to online learning
Be sure to let me know immediately if you encounter material in this course that is not
accessible to you Also, let me know of changes that I can make to the course so that it is more welcoming and/or accessible to students who take this course in the future
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Frostburg State University and its faculty are committed to maintaining a safe learning
environment and supporting survivors of violence To meet this commitment and comply with federal and state law, FSU requires all faculty and staff (other than the confidential employees in CAPS and Brady Health) to report any instances of gender-based harassment, sexual misconduct, relationship violence, or stalking against students This means if you share your or another FSU student’s experience with gender-based harassment, sexual
misconduct, relationship violence, or, stalking, I have a duty to report the information to the University’s Title IX Coordinator The only exception to my reporting obligation is when such incidents are communicated during class discussion, as part of an assignment for a class,
or as part of a University-approved research project
Faculty and staff are also obligated to report allegations of child abuse and neglect to
University Police and to Child Protective Services This obligation extends to disclosures of past abuse even if the victim is now an adult and the abuser is deceased My duty to report suspected child abuse and neglect extends to disclosures that are made as part of classroom discussions and in writing assignments
If you or someone you know has experienced an incident of harassment or violence, please
go to www.frostburg.edu/titleix to find information on reporting options and the resources and services available for support
6 HEALTH AND SAFETY
Your health and safety are important Therefore, during every physical in-person meeting of this course, everyone is required to follow state, local, and University public health mandates
as outlined in the FSU Social Compact Everyone must wear a face mask that covers their nose and mouth, respect posted signage, and practice good social distancing by remaining at least 6 feet away from others The Code of Student Conduct notes that following these health and safety protocols constitute complying “with a reasonable request from authorized
University personnel in the performance of their official duties,” and failing to do so is a Code of Student Conduct violation Students who do not comply with these mandates will be asked to leave class Students who refuse to leave will be referred to the Dean of Students and may be administratively removed from the class if found to be responsible for Code of Conduct violations (Please note that no physical in-person meetings are presently
scheduled or anticipated for this course.)
VIRTUAL OFFICE HOURS
Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays: 4:00 to 5:00 p.m
Thursdays: 4:00 to 6:00 p.m
CLASS MODALITIES
The class will utilize many of the functions available in the Canvas learning management
system Live class sessions will be conducted using WebEx videoconferencing