EDAD 8140 - Seminar in Administrative Theory
Summer 2026 Syllabus, Section A01, CRN 30370,
Credit hours: 3
Course Meeting Times
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Instructor
Dr. Laura Hebert
Professional Qualifications:
Doctor of Education - Educational Leadership and Policy, December 2009
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg VA
Dissertation Topic: “Leadership Characteristics of Administrators in Gang-Impacted Schools”
Certification, Licensure in Educational Administration, June 2006
Longwood University, Farmville VA
Graduate Licensure Program, Educational Leadership in Administration and Supervision
Master of Education - Curriculum and Instruction, August 1996
Ashland University, Ashland OH
Practicum Topic: A Staff Development Program in the Socratic Seminar
Bachelor of Science, Education - Comprehensive Social Studies, June 1980
The Ohio State University, Columbus OH
Instructor: EDAD 8140 (Seminar in Administrative Theory
Email: lbhebert@ysu.edu
Office: Virtually
Office Phone: N/A
Preferred Contact Method: email
Communication Expectations:
I typically respond to emails with 24 hours and work to have submissions graded within one week.
How to Refer to me:
Dr. Hebert or Laura
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Course Description
Course Readings
| Group | Title | Author | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Required | The art of leadership | Manning, G. & Curtis, K. | 978-1-266-63649-3 |
| Required | Case studies on diversity and social justice education | Gorski, P. & Pothini, S. | 978-1-032-50420-9 |
| Required | Never split the difference: Negotiating as if your life depended on it | Voss, C. | 978-0-06-240780-1 |
| Choose One | The multiplier effect; Tapping the genius inside our schools | Wiseman, L., Allen. L. & Foster, E. | 978-1-4522-7189-7 |
| Choose One | Upstream | Heath, D. | 978-1-9821-3472-3 |
| Choose One | Death by meeting: A leadership fable | Lencoioni, P. | 978-0-7879-6805-2 |
| Choose One | The five dysfunctions of a team: A leadership fable | Lencoioni, P. | 978-0-7879-6075-6 |
| Choose One | Everyday courage for school leaders | Lassiter, C. | 978-1-4522-9125-3 |
| Choose One | A framework for understanding poverty | Payne, R. | 1-929229-48-8 |
| Choose One | Cultural Proficiency: A manual for school leaders | Lindsey, R., Robins, K. & Terrell, R. | 978-1-4129-6363-3 |
| Choose One | Courageous conversations about race | Singleton, G. & Linton, C. | 978-0-7619-8877-9 |
| Optional | Our iceberg is melting: Changing and succeeding under any conditions | Kotter, J. | 978-0-312-36198-3 |
| Optional | Leading Change | Kotter, J. | 0-87584-747-1 |
| Optional | Cultural competence NOW: 56 exercises to help educators understand and challenge bias, racism and privilege | Mayfield, V. | 978-1-4166-2849-1 |
Choose one book from the list labeled "Choose One" to read. Those marked "Optional" will be referenced throughout the course and may be of interest to you.
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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Tentative Course Schedule( Subject to Change)
| Week of | Proposed Topic | Due/To Prepare for Class |
|---|---|---|
| 6/29 | Module 1: Leadership Variable & The Power of Vision | |
| 7/6 | Module 2: The importance of Ethics & The Empowerment of People | |
| 7/13 | Module 3: Leadership Principles | |
| 7/20 | Module 4: Understanding People | |
| 7/27 | Module 5: Multiplying Effectiveness and Developing Others | |
| 8/3 | Module 6: Performance Management | |
| 8/10 | Module 7: Choice Book, Negotiating, and Final Thoughts on Leadership |
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.