WAYLAND BAPTIST UNIVERSITY, San Antonio Campus

DIVISION OF Education

EDAD 5339 – school support services

Summer 2009, Room 110

Mission: Wayland Baptist University exists to educate students in an academically challenging and distinctively Christian environment for professional success, lifelong learning and service to God and humankind.

INSTRUCTOR’S NAME: M. Kaye Fenn, Ed.D.

CELL/HOME NUMBER : (210) 413-3770, (210) 496-9862

E-MAIL ADDRESS: kfennsat@yahoo.com

OFFICE HOURS: By appointment, an hour before class

CATALOG COURSE DESCRIPTION: Study is made of the management of school services for which the chief administrator of an educational unit is responsible. Topics considered include attendance accounting, financial accounting, property accounting and general administrative details.

REQUIRED RESOURCE MATERIALS:

Sorenson, Richard D. and Goldsmith, Lloyd Milton. (2006) The Principal’s Guide to SCHOOL BUDGETING. Thousand Oaks, California: Corwin Press, Inc.

Schneider, E. Joseph and Hollenczer, Lara L. (2006) The Principal’s Guide to MANAGING COMMUNICATION. Thousand Oaks, California: Corwin Press, Inc.

OTHER MATERIALS: Have available: A copy of any school’s Campus Budget, School Report Card, and Campus Improvement Plan, Spiral Notebook, Scissors, Glue Stick, Colored Markers, etc.

DISABLED PERSONS:

It is University policy that no otherwise qualified person with disabilities be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subject to discrimination under any educational program or activity in the University. It is the responsibility of the student to disclose and to provide documentation pertaining to the disability so that appropriate modifications may be made.

COURSE REQUIREMENTS:

Professionalism is key to being an effective leader. This component will be assessed in all projects, activities, and presentations. Because it is so important for leaders to effectively communicate ideas to all stakeholders, your ability to express your knowledge of educational concepts and theories within the conventions of academic discourse will be assessed through both oral presentations, class discussion, and written assignments. Criteria for evaluation will be based on both content and mechanics. Integration of information from lectures, readings, presentations, projects, and discussions will be taken into consideration as will correct and appropriate format, and conventions. All students will:

· Maintain a journal of the processes, products, and instructional methods utilized in the class. The journal will include complete assignments and notes of successes and shortcomings for class discussions. Consider a three-ring binder that will allow you to insert items.

· Engage in group discussion and activities so that participants can process key ideas and adapt them to their individual circumstances.

· Complete performance assignments that will require learners to practice new ideas in the workplace.

· Develop, prepare, and present materials for a budget meeting, school health inventory, or community survey.

· Successfully complete a midterm and a final exam.

Student Learning Outcomes:

Participants will be able to:

· Plan and develop a school budget;

· Allocate, expend and monitor campus funds;

· Manage and evaluate budget reports;

· Prepare school action plans aligned with a fiscal accountability system;

· Effectively manage school communications;

· Inform and learn from stakeholders to ensure that all children learn at high levels; and

· Build family and community partnerships that will enhance the contributions schools can make to student learning.

MEANS FOR ASSESSING STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT OF THE OUTCOME COMPETENCIES:

1. current educational issues/concerns 5. writing
2. protocols 6. reports and presentations
3. questioning strategies/listening 7. examinations, attendance, and
4. rubrics and assessments participation

ATTENDANCE POLICY:

The University expects students to make class attendance a priority. All absences must be explained to the instructor who will determine the manner in which missing or late work may be accepted. Any student who misses 25% or more (3 or more absences) of the regularly scheduled class meetings will receive a grade of “F”.

METHODS OF INSTRUCTION:

The delivery system for the course will consist of face-to-face instruction and Blackboard interactions. Instructional methods may include, but will not be limited to, the following: lecture, independent study, small group interactions, discussion groups, written assignments, projects, cooperative learning, peer reviews, and presentations.

EVALUATION:

University Grading System:

A 900-1000

B 800-899

C 700-799

D 600-699

F below 600

*A grade of incomplete is changed if the work required is completed prior to the date indicated in the official University calendar of the next long term, unless the instructor designates an earlier date for completion. If the work is not completed by the appropriate date, the I is converted to the grade of F.

Course grading criteria:

All assignments are due as noted on course outline. Work must be word-processed. Assignments not completed on time will reflect a lowered grade. Late work will not be accepted except by arrangement with the instructor. Assignments may be e-mailed to the instructor.

Professionalism	100 pts.
Class Journal	50 pts.
Group Participation	50 pts.
Current Educational Issues	100 pts.
Performance Assignments	100 pts.
Writing (Abstracts and Case Studies)	100 pts.
Protocols	50 pts.
Case Studies	100 pts.
Text Exercises	50 pts.
Midterm	150 pts.
Final Exam	150 pts.
Total	1000 pts.

ACADEMIC HONESTY:

Wayland “expects students to be honest in all of their academic work. By enrolling, students agree to adhere to the high standards of academic honesty and integrity and understand that failure to comply with this pledge may result in academic and disciplinary action.” Students caught cheating on tests, homework, simulations, or other assignments will be immediately dismissed from the course and will receive a grade of F.

Plagiarism

“Plagiarism — The attempt to represent the work of another, as it may relate to written or oral works, computer-based work, mode of creative expression (i.e. music, media or the visual arts), as the product of one's own thought, whether the other's work is published or unpublished, or simply the work of a fellow student.” When a student submits oral or written work for credit that includes the words, ideas, or data of others, the source of that information must be acknowledged through complete, accurate, and specific references, and, if verbatim statements are included, through use of quotation marks as well.

MEETING TIMES, DATES AND ASSIGNMENTS:

Class Time is 6:00-10:10 P.M. ,Monday (unless otherwise noted)

Frequently check Blackboard for messages because this schedule could change.

Date	Topics/Activities/Assignments
May 25	Introduction/Course Syllabus
June 1	Chapters 1, 2, 3 & 4 School Budgeting The Budgeting Process/ Using Data Effectively/Vision and Planning
June 8	Outside Assignment—Interview of Department/Campus Budget Manager
June 15	Chapters 5 & 6 School Budgeting Presentations/Budgeting Practices/ Building the Campus Budget
June 22	Chapter 7 School Budgeting School Budget Applications
June 29	Mid-Term Examination
July 6	Chapters 1, 2, 3 & 4 Managing Communication Identifying and Engaging Stakeholders in Meaningful Communications/Building School Family and Community Partnerships
July 13	Chapters 5 & 6 Managing Communication Communicating Under Pressure
July 20	Chapters 7, 8 & 9 Managing Communication Presentations/Campus Communications Team
July 27	Managing Communication Attendance Accounting and Property Inventory
August 3	Final Examination