Global Perspectives on Academic Affairs in Higher Education

3 credits

This course provides a comparative analysis of the academic functions of universities. There is a special emphasis on the study of teaching and learning in postsecondary settings, but other equally important aspects of the academic experience will be covered. These include curriculum design, curricular policies, the design and monitoring of student learning outcomes, online delivery, academic advising and student success, academic career pathways, and good practices for faculty development. The course content is covered from a global perspective with special attention to Global South contexts. In addition to providing a comparative view of these issues, critical perspectives that center social justice and inclusion are central to this course, which can be completed fully online or in a hybrid format.