Fall 2016 L O U I S V I L L E . E D U Presenter: Dr. Michelle Rosemond Enrollment and Recruitment Manager WELCOME L O U I S V I L L E . E D U • Collaborate Ultra • What is higher education administration? • What do students learn in our program? • Who are our faculty? • What are some program highlights? • What are some advising points? • How much is the tuition? • What is the application process? • Is there an internship? • What questions do you have? Session Agenda L O U I S V I L L E . E D U • Please close down other software applications running in the background. • If you are having problems: • Try the audio wizard • Ensure you have the latest Java installed • Chrome is the preferred browser • Try downloading the free smartphone Collaborate app • Send us a message in the chat box • Still having problems? Call Blackboard directly 877-382-2293 for 24/7 • support Collaborate Ultra L O U I S V I L L E . E D U • The study of higher education administration, institutions, policies and practices • Field became a profession following the massification of higher education post-World War II • Interdisciplinary field of study (psychology, sociology, economics, philosophy, anthropology, political science) • 36 credit hours at UofL • Higher Education Administration (unlike Student Affairs programs) is not accredited • We have the largest higher education program in the state PROGRAM SUMMARY L O U I S V I L L E . E D U STAFF Dr. Michelle Rosemond Enrollment and Recruitment Manager Kelly Ising Administrative Associate Delsie Essig Admissions Counselor L O U I S V I L L E . E D U FACULTY Dr. Jake Gross Dr. Casey George-Jackson Dr. Jeffrey C. SunDr. Meghan PiferDr. Kerry Charron Dr. Laura Parson Dr. Ishwanzya Rivers L O U I S V I L L E . E D U • We are piloting short-cycle (i.e., 8 week courses) in the spring as part of our commitment to meeting the needs of our students • We are developing tracks (e.g., policy, equity and diversity, administration) within the program in the next year for students to deepen their skills while they are broadening their training • We offer the sports administration track currently • Students will have opportunities to be engaged with the Center for Economic Education, a long standing research center in the college which we are affiliating with the department and the program • Our unique CFDC program affords students the opportunity to take (online) classes with a very diverse set of peers Program Highlights L O U I S V I L L E . E D U Courses College Requirement 600-Intro to Res Methods & Stats Core Higher Education Courses 607-Principles of Ed Leadership (HE) 678-The American College & Uni. 680-Legal Issues-Postsecondary 681-Philosophy of Higher Education 682-Org. & Admin. of HE Inst. 684-Ed. Resource Mgmt. in Post.Ed. 693-College Students in the U.S. 694-Diversity and Higher Education Possible Electives (choose 2) 686-Two-year College 695-Globalization in HE 689-Academic Advising Internship, Capstone Experience 690-Internship L O U I S V I L L E . E D U EXAMPLES OF ELECTIVES The Two Year College Academic Advising Program & Organization Evaluation Adult & Organizational Learning Organizational Analysis Strategic Human Resources Globalization of Higher Education College Student Development Theory* Helping Skills* Other ideas? Ask your advisor! *Offered by the College Student Personnel program, on-campus only L O U I S V I L L E . E D U The internship provides you with the opportunity to work in a different setting related to higher education. You will complete, under the supervision of the course instructor and a site supervisor, a significant project or projects that allow you to apply what you learned from your program of study. The internship activities cannot include projects within your current scope of responsibilities. It is taken within the last 9 hours of the program and requires a minimum of 105 contact hours. You should contact your adviser one semester before you plan to take the internship course to discuss what you are considering. Internship L O U I S V I L L E . E D U Sample Job Titles of Recent Graduates • Academic Advisor • Academic Programs Coordinator • Admissions Counselor • Assistant Director of Alumni Relations • Associate Director of Financial Aid • Associate Director of Public Relations • Business Affairs Officer • Curriculum Planning Officer • Dean of Students • Director of Athletics • Director of Institutional Research Employment • Executive Director, Academic Success • Grants & Contracts Manager • Instructional Design & Technologies Manager • Lab Manager • Multicultural Affairs Director • Patient Care Supervisor • Registrar • Special Events Coordinator • Title IX Coordinator • Transfer Student Coordinator L O U I S V I L L E . E D U Occupational Outlook Employment • 2015 median pay was $88,580 annually across the nation • 2015 annual mean wage in Kentucky was $79,460; Indiana was $96,910; Tennessee was $84,530 • Typical entry level education required is a master’s degree • Work related experience in a related occupation is less than 5 years • Job growth outlook from 2014-2024 is 9% (faster than average) Source: http://www.bls.gov/ooh/management/postsecondary-education-administrators.htm#tab-7 L O U I S V I L L E . E D U • We encourage students with prior relevant graduate education to work with an advisor to transfer those courses into this program • Flexibility is woven into the courses and is part of the faculty ethos • The internship is an important part of the program • In information sessions, common questions relate to career advancement and job prospects • We strive to get students an admission decision within two weeks Advising Recommendations L O U I S V I L L E . E D U Tuition Rates Graduate online course $714 per credit hour Active-duty* service members** $750 per course ($250 per credit hour) see our Military Tuition Discounts page for more information. Reserve Component and Kentucky National Guard** May be eligible for $250 per credit hour tuition assistance rate Tuition L O U I S V I L L E . E D U Assemble your tax and asset information, such as your W2s and 1040s. Go to www.fafsa.gov to file your FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) form. You are encouraged to use the IRS Data Retrieval Tool within the FAFSA to transmit your tax information directly from the IRS to your FAFSA. Be sure to apply for your PIN during the FAFSA filing process. Use the PIN to electronically sign your FAFSA. (Our FAFSA school code is 001999.) Once your FAFSA if processed by the U.S. Department of Education, you will receive a Student Aid Report (SAR). If you filed electronically, the SAR will be sent to you via email. If you filed by paper or did not provide an email address, the SAR will be sent to you by mail. Review the SAR for comments and incorrect information. If accurate, keep the SAR for your records. If you find any errors, you can correct this by returning the paper SAR or by making corrections to a processed FAFSA online. Financial Aid L O U I S V I L L E . E D U Scholarships are available! Education Advising and Student Services Scholarship Application Deadlines: Fall Semester: June 1st | Spring Semester: October 15th | Summer Semester: April 15th Review this link for more information below: http://louisville.edu/education/financialaid Scholarships L O U I S V I L L E . E D U We admit on a rolling basis, but have priority deadlines of July 1 (Fall), December 1 (Spring), April 1 (Summer) Graduate Record Examination (GRE) test score (for some applicants): Applicants are not required to provide GRE scores if they have a GPA of 3.0 or higher in the last 60 hours of undergraduate work or if they possess a terminal degree (e.g., M.D., D.D.S., and Ph.D.). Applicants must submit GRE scores if they have an undergraduate GPA of less than 3.0 in the last 60 hours or no terminal degree. GRE scores prior to August 1, 2011 must be a minimum of 800 (combined verbal and quantitative) for consideration for unconditional admission. GRE scores under the current exam must be a minimum of 146 (verbal) and 140 (quantitative) for consideration for unconditional admission. Application Process Admissions requirements L O U I S V I L L E . E D U Graduate School Application $60 Application Fee Official Transcripts Two Letters of Recommendations Goal Statement Resume Application Process L O U I S V I L L E . E D U Library Services for Distance Education and Online Courses – A free online or on-campus research and library support service provided by the UofL library staff. They can get you started with research in any subject area or provide expert assistance through online chat, email, or phone. They also have online and in-person research appointment opportunities. In addition to research help, they can assist you in obtaining a book, journal article, or book chapter. Visit them at: http://louisville.edu/library/ekstrom/research/distance/ Virtual Writing Center (VWC) – A free online service designed to help with any stage of the writing process, from working through the assignment prompt to revising the final draft. The writing consultants can help with anything from Prezi and PowerPoint presentations to theses and dissertations. Visit them at: https://louisville.edu/writingcenter/ REACH (Select undergraduate courses only; varies each semester) – A free online or on-campus tutoring service provided by UofL’s Resources for Academic Achievement (REACH) Learning Resource Center. Visit them at: https://reach.louisville.edu Student Support Services provided to online students here at UofL L O U I S V I L L E . E D U What questions do you have? Questions L O U I S V I L L E . E D U M.A. in Higher Education Administration