MED: EDA 503 – Human Resources Management in Higher Education
Categories: Master of Education Leadership
About Course
- Focused on the nuances of human resources within the context of higher education, this course covers faculty recruitment and retention, performance management, tenure processes, and legal issues related to academic employment.
- Students will explore the unique challenges and strategies for managing human resources in universities and colleges, including the development of policies and practices that support academic staff and institutional goals.
What Will You Learn?
- 1. Demonstrate proficiency in human resources management specific to higher education settings.
- 2. Design and implement effective recruitment and retention strategies for academic staff.
- 3. Apply performance management techniques in faculty evaluation and development.
- 4. Analyze legal issues in academic employment and develop compliant HR policies.
- 5. Develop a comprehensive understanding of the tenure process and its impact on faculty and institutions.
Course Content
Week 1: Introduction to Human Resources in Higher Education
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Introduction to Human Resources in Higher Education
01:46 -
LO1: Define the Scope and Strategic Role of Human Resource Management
09:31 -
LO2: Describe Key Concepts of Workforce Planning, Recruitment, and Retention
09:55 -
LO3: Analyze Challenges in Faculty Development and Resource Management
10:50 -
Multiple Choice Questions
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True/False Questions
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Scenario-Based Multiple Choice Questions
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Key Terms and Concepts Questions
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Short Answer Questions
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Written Assignment
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Presentation Task
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Role-Playing Activity
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Peer Review Task
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Exercises and Activities Adaptation
Week 2: Faculty Recruitment Strategies
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Faculty Recruitment Strategies
03:14 -
LO1: Identify the Steps of Faculty Recruitment in Higher Education
06:01 -
LO2: Assess Diversity Considerations in Academic Hiring Practices
07:16 -
LO3: Design Best Practice Strategies for Effective Faculty Recruitment
09:21 -
Multiple Choice Questions
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True/False Questions
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Scenario-Based Multiple Choice Questions
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Key Terms and Concepts Questions
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Short Answer Questions
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Written Assignment
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Presentation Task
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Role-Playing Activity
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Peer Review Task
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Exercises and Activities Adaptation
Week 3: Faculty Retention and Development
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Faculty Retention and Development
02:44 -
LO1: Summarize Faculty Retention Strategies that Support Institutional Stability
09:03 -
LO2: Examine Approaches to Faculty Professional Development
08:56 -
LO3: Recommend Career Progression Models that Promote Faculty Growth
07:34 -
Multiple Choice Questions
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True/False Questions
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Scenario-Based Multiple Choice Questions
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Key Terms and Concepts Questions
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Short Answer Questions
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Written Assignment
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Presentation Task
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Role-Playing Activity
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Peer Review Task
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Exercises and Activities Adaptation
Week 4: Performance Management in Academia
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Performance Management in Academia
02:49 -
LO1: Explain Faculty Evaluation Processes and their Role in Accountability
06:38 -
LO2: Compare Performance Review Models for Faculty Improvement
07:08 -
LO3: Apply Feedback Mechanisms to Enhance Faculty Performance
06:38 -
Multiple Choice Questions
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True/False Questions
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Scenario-Based Multiple Choice Questions
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Key Terms and Concepts Questions
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Short Answer Questions
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Written Assignment
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Presentation Task
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Role-Playing Activity
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Peer Review Task
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Exercises and Activities Adaptation
Week 5: Understanding the Tenure Process
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Understanding the Tenure Process
03:31 -
LO1: Understand Tenure Criteria and their Significance in Academic Careers
10:46 -
LO2: Evaluate Tenure Processes for Fairness and Transparency
07:34 -
LO3: Describe the Strategies to Improve Equity in Promotion Pathways
09:42 -
Multiple Choice Questions
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True/False Questions
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Scenario-Based Multiple Choice Questions
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Key Terms and Concepts Questions
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Short Answer Questions
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Written Assignment
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Presentation Task
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Role-Playing Activity
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Peer Review Task
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Exercises and Activities Adaptation
Week 6: Legal Issues in Academic Employment
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Legal Issues in Academic Employment
03:45 -
LO1: Recognize Employment Laws that Govern Academic HR Practices
09:09 -
LO2: Interpret Contract Negotiation from Institutional and Faculty Perspectives
06:32 -
LO3: Indicate the Dispute Resolution Mechanisms in Academic Employment
06:40 -
Multiple Choice Questions
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True/False Questions
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Scenario-Based Multiple Choice Questions
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Key Terms and Concepts Questions
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Short Answer Questions
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Written Assignment
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Presentation Task
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Role-Playing Activity
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Peer Review Task
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Exercises and Activities Adaptation
Week 7: Diversity and Inclusion in Academic HR
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Diversity and Inclusion in Academic HR
03:33 -
LO1: Explain the Importance of Diversity Policies in Higher Education
10:15 -
LO2: Distinguish Inclusion Practices within Academic Environments
09:58 -
LO3: Develop Policies that Strengthen Faculty Diversity and Inclusion
10:28 -
Multiple Choice Questions
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True/False Questions
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Scenario-Based Multiple Choice Questions
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Key Terms and Concepts Questions
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Short Answer Questions
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Written Assignment
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Presentation Task
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Role-Playing Activity
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Peer Review Task
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Exercises and Activities Adaptation
Week 8: Midterm Test or Assignment
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Midterm Test or Assignment
06:08 -
Multiple Choice Questions
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True/False Questions
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Short Answer Questions
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Scenario-Based Multiple Choice Questions
Week 9: Faculty Workload and Compensation
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Faculty Workload and Compensation
02:59 -
LO1: Discuss Approaches to Managing Faculty Workload
06:02 -
LO2: Evaluate the Salary Structures and Compensation Models
11:09 -
LO3: Understand the Strategies to Ensure Fair and Motivational Compensation
09:56 -
Multiple Choice Questions
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True/False Questions
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Scenario-Based Multiple Choice Questions
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Key Terms and Concepts Questions
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Short Answer Questions
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Written Assignment
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Presentation Task
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Role-Playing Activity
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Peer Review Task
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Exercises and Activities Adaptation
Week 10: Crisis Management and HR in Higher Education
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Crisis Management and HR in Higher Education
03:42 -
LO1: Describe the HR Role in Institutional Crisis Management
09:18 -
LO2: Explain the HR Processes for Managing Layoffs and Downsizing
05:32 -
LO3: Create Interventions to Support Faculty Resilience during Crises
10:10 -
Multiple Choice Questions
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True/False Questions
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Scenario-Based Multiple Choice Questions
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Key Terms and Concepts Questions
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Short Answer Questions
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Written Assignment
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Presentation Task
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Role-Playing Activity
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Peer Review Task
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Exercises and Activities Adaptation
Week 11: Faculty Governance and HR Management
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Faculty Governance and HR Management
03:32 -
LO1: Explain Faculty Governance Structures and their Connection to HR
09:36 -
LO2: Analyze Relationships between Governance and HR Policies
08:40 -
LO3: Discuss the Improvements for Alignment in HR Decision-Making
05:34 -
Multiple Choice Questions
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True/False Questions
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Scenario-Based Multiple Choice Questions
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Key Terms and Concepts Questions
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Short Answer Questions
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Written Assignment
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Presentation Task
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Role-Playing Activity
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Peer Review Task
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Exercises and Activities Adaptation
Week 12: Policy Development in Academic HR
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Policy Development in Academic HR
03:45 -
LO1: Describe the Process of Developing HR Policies
11:38 -
LO2: Examine Compliance Requirements in Policy Formation
10:32 -
LO3: Interpret the Policy Recommendations for Strategic HR Priorities
06:46 -
Multiple Choice Questions
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True/False Questions
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Scenario-Based Multiple Choice Questions
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Key Terms and Concepts Questions
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Short Answer Questions
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Written Assignment
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Presentation Task
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Role-Playing Activity
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Peer Review Task
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Exercises and Activities Adaptation
Week 13: Technology and HR Management
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Technology and HR Management
02:23 -
LO1: Explain the Role of Technology in Academic HR Management
11:32 -
LO2: Compare HRIS Functions used in Higher Education Institutions
09:43 -
LO3: Integrate Technology to Enhance HR Efficiency
09:32 -
Multiple-Choice Questions
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True/False Questions
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Scenario-Based Multiple Choice Questions
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Key Terms and Concepts Questions
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Short Answer Questions
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Written Assignment
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Presentation Task
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Role-Playing Activity
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Peer Review Task
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Exercises and Activities Adaptation
Week 14: Future Trends in HR Management in Higher Education
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Future Trends in HR Management in Higher Education
02:18 -
LO1: Discuss Emerging Trends influencing Academic HR Management
10:27 -
LO2: Analyze Innovations in HR Strategies for Institutional Adaptation
10:22 -
LO3: Understand the Approaches for Sustainable HR Development
06:15 -
Multiple Choice Questions
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True/False Questions
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Scenario-Based Multiple Choice Questions
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Key Terms and Concepts Questions
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Short Answer Questions
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Written Assignment
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Presentation Task
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Role-Playing Activity
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Peer Review Task
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Exercises and Activities Adaptation
Week 15: Course Review
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Course Review
02:02 -
LO1: Summarize Key HR Concepts and their Interconnections
10:46 -
LO2: Describe the Learning from Case Studies into HR Practice
06:33 -
LO3: Explain on Personal Learning and its Application in Academia
08:34 -
Multiple Choice Questions
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True/False Questions
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Scenario-Based Multiple Choice Questions
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Key Terms and Concepts Questions
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Short Answer Questions
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Written Assignment
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Presentation Task
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Role-Playing Activity
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Peer Review Task
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Exercises and Activities Adaptation
Week 16: Final Test Or Project
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Final Test Or Project
06:41 -
Multiple Choice Questions
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True/False Questions
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Scenario-Based Multiple Choice Questions
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Short Answer Questions
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Written Assignment
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Presentation Task
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Role-Playing Activity
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Peer Review Task
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Exercises and Activities Adaptation
