I have selected a topic. This summer, I will be teaching a course entitled "Building an Elite Class" that will cover various undergraduate admissions topics. Below is the course description:
Do you ever wonder why some students get into an elite college while others do not? This course looks at the policies that guide elite undergraduate college admissions offices in determining which students ‘get in’ and which are rejected. We will discuss the basic practices of an admissions officer, including territories, reading of applications, defending ‘their’ students in committee and ultimately making decisions. We will also look at what outside forces shape those practices, including the impact of the US NEWS and World Report methodology, Supreme Court cases regarding affirmative action in college admissions, and federal financial aid.
The knowledge and skills that I will bring to this initiative are as follows: I have a 6-12 Social Studies teaching license, though I am not currently practicing. I have been working in admissions for the past six years and have a master's degree in higher education, with a focus on US admissions.
The assistance I need is as follows: I would really appreciate constructive feedback on this initiative because I want this class to be good. :) It is the first non-credit online course that has been taught through Odyssey at Johns Hopkins, and I want to inspire them to teach more online courses.
Thanks,
Briggs
