LEAD 588 - Cultural and Organizational Leadership

3 to 4 credits
Considers advanced concepts on the application of cultural competence in relation to organizational theory, behavior, and administration. Addresses theoretical concepts from across the field of management behavior in business, industry, government, and education with a focus on cultural diversity and awareness and legal implications. Theories include dealing with how organizations are managed at both behavioral and administrative levels in diverse settings. Considers differences across the various levels of organizations, especially how they affect legal, cultural, and political aspects of schools and educational organizations. Directed toward an inquiry of effective and culturally competent organizational leadership at the district level and the various administrative components of budget, finance, evaluation, law, and assessment. May also be taken in collaboration with the Southern Oregon Educational Service District (SOESD) leadership development program or other leadership workshops sponsored by the Confederation of Oregon School Administrators or the Oregon School Boards Association. For example, students may attend seminars in association with the SOESD program to fulfill course and class time requirements. May not be repeated for additional credit.
Graded (A-F) only.