Graduate Catalog 2024-2025

EDEL 7751 Resource Utilization

This course explores the characteristics of school organizations and the use of all available resources through the lens of school improvement and improved student performance. Candidates will evaluate school resource needs and propose modifications to school environments to promote learning. Candidates will explore the components of adult learning theory and a variety of professional development models.

Registration Name

Resource Utilization

Lecture Hours

3

Lab Hours

0

Credits

3

Offered

Online: once per year

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, the candidate will be able to:

  1. Work with the various constituent groups (eg-faculty/staff, building and district administration, parents and community) using site-based practices to ensure that schools reflect each group's needs.
  2. Develop an efficient budget planning process that is driven by district and school priorities and involves staff and community.
  3. Demonstrate an understanding of legal and ethical requirements related to human resource and facility management functions.
  4. Identify and analyze the major sources of school fiscal and non-fiscal resources.