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Lesson 1: 
Lesson 1

Readings:
  • Orientation and Learning Resources Lesson 

Assignments:
  1. Complete student home page in Angel
  2. Post a personal introduction to Yammer
Lesson 2: 
Lesson 2

Readings:
  • For an broad overview of higher education institutions, read Eckel, Peter D. and King, Jacqueline, E. (2006).  Pay particular attention to Figure 1: "The University: Administrative Organization" on p. 13.
  • Register for your free subscription to the Chronicle of Higher Education and the New York Times and read several articles in a current area of interest in higher education

Assignments:
  1. Begin personal learning journal
  2. Create basic elements of your e-portfolio 
  3. Complete self assessment of MHE program learning outcomes
  4. Discussion forum activity in Yammer
Lesson 3: 
Lesson 3

Readings:
  • Terenzini, P.T., Springer, L. Pascarella, E.T., and Nora, A. (1995).  Influences affecting the development of students’ critical thinking skills.  Research in Higher Education, 36(1).

Assignments:
  1. Written summary of an article (an abstract)
  2. Informational interview request and interview protocol
  3. Research paper proposal critique (discussion forum)
  4. Self check on group assignment
Lesson 4: 
Lesson 4

Readings:
  • Perna, L. Miem, J., Gerald, D., Baum, E, Rowan, H. and Hutchens, N. (2006).  The Status of Equity for Black Undergraduates in Public Higher Education in the South: Still Separate and Unequal.  Research in Higher Education, Vol. 47, No. 2, 197-228.

Assignments:
  1. Article Critque Worksheet
  2. Discussion Forum
  3. CITI Training
Lesson 5: 
Lesson 5

Readings:
  • Lesson commentary 
  • Paper Example (1st draft)

Assignments:
  1. Discussion question on research ethics, authorship and plagiarism
  2. Critique of 1st draft of paper example
Lesson 6: 
Lesson 6

Readings:
  • Rogers, Carol. (2002). Defining Reflection: Another Look at John Dewey and Reflective Thinking. Teachers College Record, 104 (4).

Assignments:
  1. Discussion on Self Critical Writing and Peer Review
  2. Learning Reflection Journal Summary
  3. Reflective Writing:  Defining Moments
Lesson 7:
Lesson 7

Readings:
  • Raelin, J. A. (2002). “I don’t have time to think!” versus the art of reflective practice. Reflections. 4 (1), 66-79.
  • White, J. and Weathersby, R. (2005). Can universities become true learning organizations? The Learning Organization. 12 (3), 292-298.

Assignments:
  1. Reflecting on a Critical Incident
  2. Case Study on Research Ethics in Higher Education
Lesson 8: 
Lesson 8

Readings:
  • Croxall, Brian (2011).  Twelve Principles of Project Management.  Chronicle of Higher Educame tootion, March 3.​

Assignments:
  1. Case Study and Small Group Discussion
  2. Project Plan for Group Assignment
Lesson 9: 
Lesson 9

Readings:
  • “Designing a Presentation” in Lynda.com
  • ​Using e-Mail More Effectively

Assignments:
  1. Personal Journal Reflection
  2. Discussion Forum Post
Lesson 10: 
Lesson 10

Readings:
  • Career Services at Penn State

Assignments:
  1. Complete Kuder Journey Assessment
  2. Discussion Forum Reflection
Lesson 11: 
Lesson 11

Readings:
  • Higheredjobs Career Tools, Job Agents, Sample Resumes, Interviewing Skills
  • Resume Writing

Assignments:
  1. Resume and Cover Letter
  2. Create Accounts in HigherEdJobs.com and Linkedin
  3. Mock Interview
Lesson 12: 
Lesson 12

Readings:
  • Portfolios at Penn State

Assignments:
  1. Personal Mission Statement
  2. Yammer Activity - E-Portfolio
Lesson 13: 
Lesson 13

Readings:
  • Penn State Guidelines to Mentoring for Graduate Students
  • Research at Penn State - Mentoring
  • The Benefits of Being Active in Professional Associations
  • Associations for Higher Education Professionals

Assignments:
  1. Discussion Forum Activity
  2. Group Project Presentation Preparation
Lesson 14: 
Lesson 14

Readings:
  • None

Assignments:
  1. Submit your final learning e-portfolio with updated resume, goals statement, program of study, and end of course reflective journal entry
  2. Collaborative project presentation on careers in higher education (details on specific date and method of presentation will be shared by the Instructor)

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