EDSI-9923 The Authentic Leader: Reflective and Culturally Proficient Practices for the 21st Century School

Department of Leadership, Research, and School Improvement College of Education

Description

This course explores the changing landscape of K-12 education and the need for reflective leaders prepared to respond to the demands of today s schools. Rooted in principles of self-awareness, relational transparency, and value-driven action, this course prepares doctoral candidates to lead reflectively and responsively in complex educational environments. Emphasis is placed on aligning leadership identity with purpose, cultivating trust, fostering responsive practices, and sustaining personal and organizational growth in dynamic school settings.

Course Hours

Lecture Hours: 3.00 Lab Hours: 0Total Hours: 3.00

Semesters

Fall 2026 Semester
Course Title Instructor Campus Section Syllabus
The Authentic Leader TBA Distance E01 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
The Authentic Leader TBA Distance E02 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
The Authentic Leader TBA Distance E03 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
The Authentic Leader TBA Distance E04 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
Summer 2026 Semester
Course Title Instructor Campus Section Syllabus
Culturally Proficient Leader Jean Ferguson Ruffin, J.D., Ed.D. Distance E01 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
Spring 2026 Semester
Course Title Instructor Campus Section Syllabus
Culturally Proficient Leader Jean Ferguson Ruffin, J.D., Ed.D. Distance E01 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
Culturally Proficient Leader Jean Ferguson Ruffin, J.D., Ed.D. Distance E02 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
Culturally Proficient Leader Bertha Nelson Distance E03 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
Culturally Proficient Leader Jean Ferguson Ruffin, J.D., Ed.D. Distance E03 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
Culturally Proficient Leader Liss Maynard Distance E04 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
Culturally Proficient Leader Jean Ferguson Ruffin, J.D., Ed.D. Distance E04 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
Culturally Proficient Leader Liss Maynard Distance E05 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
Culturally Proficient Leader Jean Ferguson Ruffin, J.D., Ed.D. Distance E05 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
Fall 2025 Semester
Course Title Instructor Campus Section Syllabus
Culturally Proficient Leader Patrice Jones Distance E01 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
Culturally Proficient Leader Jean Ferguson Ruffin, J.D., Ed.D. Distance E01 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
Culturally Proficient Leader Jean Ferguson Ruffin, J.D., Ed.D. Distance E02 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
Culturally Proficient Leader Patrice Jones Distance E02 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
Culturally Proficient Leader Jean Ferguson Ruffin, J.D., Ed.D. Distance E03 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
Culturally Proficient Leader Georgette Clinton Distance E03 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource
Spring 2025 Semester
Course Title Instructor Campus Section Syllabus
Culturally Proficient Leader Jean Ferguson Ruffin, J.D., Ed.D. Distance E01 external Syllabus via Concourse External Resource