EDAD 6933 - Educational Leadership and Organizational Change
Summer 2026 Syllabus, Section A01, CRN 31055,
Credit hours: 3
Course Meeting Times
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Instructor
Dr. Jane Beese
Professional Qualifications:
Ed.D. in Educational Administration; Professor
Professor
Email: jbeese@ysu.edu
Office: Virtual Office
Office Phone: 330-941-2236
Additional Contact Methods:
Student Support Hours: Virtual appointments are available by request.
Communication Expectations:
Emails are typically answered within one business day (Monday–Friday). Emails received on weekends or university holidays may receive a response on the next business day. Assignments are generally graded within one week of the due date for on-time submissions. Major assignments may require additional review time, and students will be notified if grading will take longer.
How to Refer to me:
Dr. Beese
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Course Description
Course Readings
| Group | Title | Author | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Required | Leadership: Theory and Practice (9th ed.) | Peter G. Northouse | 1544397569 |
| Required | Supplemental articles, case studies, and instructional resources provided through Blackboard | Various | NA |
The course readings are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, research developments, current events, and/or to ensure better learning.
Assignments/Assessments
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Schedule of Topics and Assignments
| Week of | Reading(s) | Proposed Topic | Due/To Prepare for Class |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5/11 | Northouse, P.G. (2022). Leadership: Theory and Practice (9th ed.), Chapters 1-3 | Foundations of Leadership and Vision Development | Vision Statement Workshop Discussion Board Assignment Quiz |
| 5/18 | Northouse, P.G. (2022). Leadership: Theory and Practice (9th ed.), Chapter 7 | Distributed Leadership and Building Collaborative Teams | Case Study Analysis Discussion Board Assignment Quiz |
| 5/25 | Northouse, P.G. (2022). Leadership: Theory and Practice (9th ed.), Chapters 4-6 | Adaptive Leadership and Leading Through Change | Leadership Self-Assessment: Identify your primary leadership style and areas for growth. Discussion Board Assignment Quiz |
| 6/1 | Northouse, P.G. (2022). Leadership: Theory and Practice (9th ed.), Chapter 10 | Organizational Culture and School Climate | Case Study Analysis Discussion Board Assignment Quiz |
| 6/8 | Northouse, P.G. (2022). Leadership: Theory and Practice (9th ed.), Chapter 11 | Effective Communication and Stakeholder Engagement | Leadership Communication Audit & Action Plan Discussion Board Assignment Quiz |
| 6/15 | Northouse, P.G. (2022). Leadership: Theory and Practice (9th ed.), Chapter 13 on Ethical Leadership. | Ethical Decision-Making in Leadership | Discussion Board Assignment Quiz |
| 6/22 | Northouse, P.G. (2022). Leadership: Theory and Practice (9th ed.), Chapter 14 on Servant Leadership. | Personal Leadership Development and Course Reflection | Critical Task: Organizational Leadership Analysis and Improvement Plan Field Verification Form |
The course schedule, policies, procedures, and assignments in this course are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, by mutual agreement, and/or to ensure better learning.