CASL610 Leading for Operational Vitality (3 cr.)

Prerequisite(s): CASL605  
In this course learners are briefly introduced to operational and administrative topics that demand ethical leadership and responsible stewardship in today’s Catholic schools. This course offers skills to help learners maintain focus on Catholic education mission and values when faced with challenges around stakeholder involvement, advancement, academic and professional leadership, co-curricular planning, and federal guidelines. Learners develop an implementation plan focused on a specific challenge/ topic related to their current experiences in Catholic School Education in order to cultivate their own expertise as accountable, faith-driven leaders.

Upon completion of this course, students are expected to be able to do the following:

1. Explain operational and administrative responsibilities (such as, but not limited to: legal/regulatory considerations, finance, marketing and communication, admissions, enrollment, human resources, facilities/equipment/technology management, etc.) emphasizing faithful stewardship.
2. Resolve issues based on evidence weighed against relevant criteria.
3. Develop an implementation plan through research, data collection, and potential solutions.
4. Evaluate relevant information and its sources.
5. Communicate with clarity and coherence.