Spring 2008 Course Offerings

Semester Dates: January 7 - May 10, 2008
Last day to add a full-term course: January 22, 2008

Tuition and Fees due: Tuesday, January 22, 2008
A late fee of $200 will be charged if not paid by January 22, 2008.

Registration for Spring Semester began November 5, 2007

Must be a UND admitted student before registering for any classes.
How to register for classes--information at http://www.conted.und.edu/ddp/RegistrationInformation.html

Textbooks

Order through Barnes and Noble Bookstore

Order your textbooks early to ensure you have them in time to begin your course.  Textbooks are available through Barnes and Noble on the UND campus or online at www.whywaitforbooks.com .

1. Select North Dakota
2. Select University of North Dakota
3. Select the term of your course
4. Select the department of your course
5. Select your course by course number
6. Select your section by using the class number
    found on your Campus Connection course schedule
7. Click Add Course
8. Click View Textbook List on the right
     to select which textbook(s) you wish to purchase and checkout

The system will prompt you to register, but will also let you check out as a guest. The benefit of registering is that you will be able to revisit your order if you need to make a change.

You can use your financial aid charge account at the bookstore during the fall and spring semesters. To do so, make sure to enter your EMPLID number in the required field.

Your textbooks can be shipped, or you can choose to pick them up at the UIND Barnes and Noble campus bookstore prior to the start of classes.

 

EDL 514 - Personnel, Supervision, and Staff Development - 3 credits
     Must be taken in conjunction with
EDL 579 - ST: Personnel, Supervision, and Staff Development - 1 credits

Dates: January 9-February 27, 2008
Times: Wednesdays - 7:00-9:50 PM CT
Saturdays dates & times - TBA
Instructor: Marv Earhardt

IVN Sites:
Bismarck State College
Dickinson State University
Minot State University
Williston State College

Description: This course provides school leaders with preparation in skills for instructional improvement, working with faculty and staff to identify professional needs. Classes are designed for in-depth study and practice planning, organizing, and facilitating programs that improve faculty and staff effectiveness and are consistent with institutional goals and needs; supervising individuals and groups; providing feedback on performance; arranging for remedial assistance; engaging faculty and others to plan and participate in recruitment and development activities; and initiating self-development.

EDL 579 - ST: Personnel, Supervision, and Staff Development - 1 credits
     Must be taken in conjunction with
EDL 514 - Personnel, Supervision, and Staff Development - 3 credits

Dates: January 9-February 27, 2008
Times: Wednesdays - 7:00-9:50 PM CT
Saturdays dates & times - TBA
Instructor: Marv Earhardt

IVN Sites:
Bismarck State College
Dickinson State University
Minot State University
Williston State College

EDL 519 - Principalship - 2 credits

Dates: March 12-May 7, 2008
Times: Wednesdays - 7:00-9:50 PM CT
Saturdays dates & times - TBA
Instructor: Kent Hjelmstad

IVN Sites:
Bismarck State College
Dickinson State University
Minot State University
Williston State College

Description: This course provides school leaders with an understanding of the role of the building principal along with skills and techniques associated with the principalship. The topics include the principal's role in community and family relationships and collaboration, using community resources to support the academic and social needs of students and families, the development and application of policies related to students and staff, planning and delivering of curricular and co-curricular programs within the school, and the principal's role in working with staff. Students must also enroll in a one-credit field-based experience (EDL 520, 521 or 522) appropriate for their desired level of preparation for the principalship