HIED 551 College and University Environments

This course will introduce students to the complexity of college and university campuses and cultures. Theoretical concepts and empirical findings will be examined that help to describe college environments and explain their impact. The aim of the course is to familiarize students with today's diverse and emerging higher education settings and to explore strategies for enhancing educational environments. Students will explore higher education environments and their impact on various student populations, including underrepresented students. Students will develop a comprehensive understanding of higher education settings as well as the strategies for enhancing these environments to maximize student engagement for learning and development.