Topic: disco wk 9 change
Order Description
In this last debate you have the chance, once again, to apply skills related to academic policy debate to develop an argument in support of or against a proposed change effecting a higher education institution. A leader needs to be prepared at any moment to make a case for what he or she perceives as a real need. The more comfortable you are with approaching opposition and focusing on the issue despite the emotion involved the more successful you will be in leading through change.
For this assignment, you engage in a third debate on the critical issue of internationalization in higher education.
Proposed Change: Internationalization Initiatives (expanding university in global marketplace, international students, global competency, federal regulations)
To prepare:
Proponent:
Review required reading from this module, specifically, the section “The Central Role of the Needs Case in Change Leadership” (pp. 71–78).
Explain how the proposed change will solve a significant problem.
Use the stock issues format presented in the Buller text (p. 72). Provide a statement for Harm, Inherency, Solvency, and Disadvantages to communicate to your opponent why change is necessary.
What are the emotional considerations of this change topic and how can a leader manage emotions within the institution.
Readings
Buller, J. L. (2015).Change leadership in higher education: A practical guide to academic transformation. San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass.
Chapter 3, “Determining The Need For Change” (pp. 55–80)
Kasworm, C. E., Rose, A. D., & Ross-Gordon, J. M. (2010). Handbook of adult and continuing education. Thousand Oaks, CA: SAGE Publications, Inc.
Chapter 37, “Globalization and the Role of Adult and Continuing Education: Challenges and Opportunities” (pp.401–410)
In addition to the required reading this week, students are responsible for researching and selecting scholarly journal resources on internationalization initiatives in higher education.
Media
Laureate Education (Producer). (2015). Internationalization of efforts [Multimedia file]. Baltimore, MD: Author.
Grand City Community
Click the link to go into the Grand City Community and go to Grand City University, Administration Office to view the “Internationalization Efforts” media.
Please proceed to the Assignment.
